Stolen Gun Found On Repeat Violent Offender From Springfield: Police

A repeat violent offender from Springfield has added almost 10 new charges to their record after police found them in possession of a stolen gun this week.

Earl Greene
Photo Credit: *Springfield Police Department*

The gun found in Greene's possession was reported stolen out of Vermont
Photo Credit: *Springfield Police Department*

David Cifarelli

02/09/2023 9:59 a.m.

Earl Greene, age 42, was arrested while he was sleeping in a car in the 0-100 block of Greene Street just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, Springfield Police report. The gun, which was sitting in the passenger seat, was reported stolen out of Vermont, according to police.

Greene cannot carry a gun because of previous firearms and drug convictions, police said. He was also not allowed to drive as his license is revoked.

Officers also found cocaine and crack-cocaine inside the vehicle, police said. Greene was charged with the following:

Carrying a Firearm without a License
Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
Carrying a Firearm without a License – 2nd Offense
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Firearm Violation with 3 Prior Violent/Drug Crimes
Receiving Stolen Property Less than $1200
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License – Subsequent Offense
Possession of a Class B Drug – Subsequent Offense
Possession of a Class B Drug – Subsequent Offense

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