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Neighbors Tip Off Cops About Man Selling More Than Just Snacks At Western Mass Bodega
A 33-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, June 14, after neighbors complained he was selling drugs out of a bodega in Hampden County.
Carlos Tejada is charged with trafficking fentanyl — 200 grams or more, Springfield police said. Officers arrested him with than 840 grams of the synthetic opioid, 100 rounds of ammo, $5,500 in cash, and another $1,000 worth of Canadian and Dominican currency, authorities said.
The investigation into Tejada began after people tipped off police to alleged drug deals happening at the Tejada-Gonzalez Market at 21 Locust Street, authorities sa…
Attempted Murder: Western Mass Police Bust Man Wanted In Vermont With Drugs, Gun
A man caught on a doorbell camera shootout was arrested in Hampden County over the holiday weekend on attempted murder charges in Vermont, authorities said.
Springfield police were called to Franklin Street around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 29, for a routine gun call. But when officers arrived, they said they found a loaded pistol, more than $5,000 in cash, cocaine, and marijuana, Springfield police said.
They also learned that one of the people the suspects had several outstanding warrants in Vermont, including trying to kill someone in Bennington in September.
Johnathan Nazar…
Shocker: Man Out On Bail For Gun Charge Busted Again On Gun Charge In Springfield
A Springfield man with a lengthy criminal history who was out on bail for a firearms charge was arrested on Tuesday, May 23, on another weapons charge, authorities said.
David Beadle, 28, faces charges of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, improper storage of a gun, firearm violation with three prior violent/drug crimes, Springfield police said.
A judge ordered him held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing, officials said.
Police previously arrested Beadle and two oth…
