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Domenic J. Sarno

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'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder 'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder
'A Life Could Have Been Saved': Ludlow Man Out On Bail Now Accused Of Murder A 28-year-old Hampden County man with an extensive criminal history and was out on bail for two gun-related charges has been accused of gunning down a Springfield man, police said.  Ethan Fitzgerald, of Ludlow, is charged with murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a gun within 500 Feet of a building, Springfield police said.  Authorities arrested Fitzgerald on Thursday, Jan. 25, around 10 a.m. during a sting involving multiple police agencies when they stopped him near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue an…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police
Man Accused Of Slashing Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Caught After Brief Chase: Police Springfield police say the man who slashed the tires on the mayor's city issues sedan is always tied to two previous incidents involving the destruction of property.  Steven Kostorizos, 55, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 19, just after 4 p.m., Springfield police said. The attack on the vehicle was on Wednesday evening.  Related: Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno's Tires Slashed At City Hall Investigators were able to track him down quickly because he was spotted on multiple surveillance cameras as he approached and attacked the car with a knife.  City of Springfield Po…

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by Josh Lanier
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Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect
Springfield Mayor's Car Tires Slashed; City Releases Images Of Suspect Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno ran for re-election as a tough-on-crime candidate, and now crime is being tough on him.  Sarno's city-owned car was targeted by a man who slashed all four tires while it was parked at city hall on Wednesday, Jan. 17, officials said. Video of the vandal showed him walking to each tire and cutting them with a knife around 2 p.m., the city said. Surveillance video captured him walking to each tire and slashing them with a knife around 2 p.m. while the car was parked at Springfield City Hall.  City of Springfield The Ford sedan was take…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say 'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say
'Some Serious Firepower' Found In Mass Man's Home During Search, Police Say A 38-year-old Hampden County man who has already been convicted of illegal firearms charges three times was arrested again following the discovery of an arsenal of ammunition, drugs, and cash in his home, police said. Springfield resident Ivan Marrero Jr., age 38, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 4 following a search of his Eastern Avenue home conducted by members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit, Springfield Police announced.  The search was a culmination of a months-long drug and illegal firearm investigation into Marrero's residence.  Before …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say 'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say
'Here We Go Again': Teen Hits Officer, 2 Cruisers With Stolen Car In Springfield, Police Say A 19-year-old man authorities say drove into two occupied patrol cruisers and over an officer's foot in a stolen car likely looked familiar to the Springfield police arresting him. That's because he's been arrested three times before in the last year, officials added.  Daniel Walker, of Springfield, faces a new crop of felonies in the incident, which has sparked outrage from Springfield leaders demanding judges keep alleged repeat offenders behind bars until their trials for the public's safety.  The incident began just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, when officers spotted a Hy…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Convict Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of 34-Year-Old Man In Western Massachusetts Convict Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of 34-Year-Old Man In Western Massachusetts
Convict Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of 34-Year-Old Man In Western Massachusetts A 38-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in Springfield, and it's not the first time he has had a run-in with the law.  Hiram Martinez was arrested near the intersection of Temple and School Street in connection with a double-shooting and homicide that happened on Saturday, June 24, Springfield Police report.  Police found two gunshot victims after responding to a ShotSpotter activation in front of 38 School Street around 9:20 p.m.  One victim, 34-year-old James Brown of Springfield, died from his injuries later that night.&nb…

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by David Cifarelli
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Out On Bail: Teen Arrested For Third Time On Gun Charges In Springfield Out On Bail: Teen Arrested For Third Time On Gun Charges In Springfield
Out On Bail: Teen Arrested For Third Time On Gun Charges In Springfield A Hampden County teenager who was wearing an ankle monitor from his last arrest was caught for a third time on firearm charges this week, authorities said.  Jahiem Sutherland, 19, of Springfield, was wearing an ankle monitor as he was out on bail on an illegal firearms charge when officers arrested him Wednesday evening, June 7, Springfield police said.  Officers found an illegal large-capacity, loaded ghost gun on Sutherland with an illegal modification called a Glock switch, which makes it fully automatic, authorities said.  This is the third time police have arrested him …

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by Josh Lanier
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'Mayhem On Our Streets: Springfield Mayor Blasts Judges After Man Out On Bail Busted Again 'Mayhem On Our Streets: Springfield Mayor Blasts Judges After Man Out On Bail Busted Again
'Mayhem On Our Streets: Springfield Mayor Blasts Judges After Man Out On Bail Busted Again The mayor of Springfield said judges were being soft on crime and called for reforms after police last week arrested a man out on bail and a wanted fugitive with several open warrants after they found a loaded gun in their car, authorities said.  Irvin Sanchez, of Chicopee, and Shakim Grant, of Springfield, both 27 years old, were arrested early Friday, Feb. 10, after officers said Sanchez was speeding down Union Street just after 2 a.m. Springfield police said they found a loaded gun shoved under the passenger seat during the traffic stop.  Sanchez, who was out on bail on gu…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Springfield Teen's 'Arsenal' Included Sawed-Off Shotgun, Assault Rifle: Police Springfield Teen's 'Arsenal' Included Sawed-Off Shotgun, Assault Rifle: Police
Springfield Teen's 'Arsenal' Included Sawed-Off Shotgun, Assault Rifle: Police A 17-year-old Springfield boy was busted with an arsenal of weapons that would have made Rambo jealous, authorities announced on Monday, Jan. 9.  Over the weekend, police raided the teenager's home on Rest Way and found a sawed-off shotgun, another shotgun, an assault rifle, three other firearms, two 50-round drums, twelve magazines — including nine high-capacity mags — and more than 1,100 rounds of ammunition, Springfield police said. Police aren't releasing the boy's name because of his age.  “The arsenal that was stored in this home was staggering," Springfield Police Superint…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Shooting Spree Seriously Injures Two In Springfield Shooting Spree Seriously Injures Two In Springfield
Shooting Spree Seriously Injures Two In Springfield Following an uptick in shootings in Springfield, officials are calling in the state police to help quell, what they say is gang violence. The latest shootings took place on Friday, March 26, in which two people were shot on Quincy Street in Springfield, according to Springfield Police Spokesman Ryan Walsh. According to Walsh, a ShotSpotter alerted officers about the shooting at around 8: 25 p.m. The second man was taken privately to the Springfield Police Department first and then rushed to Baystate Medical Center for treatment.  The second shooting victim was also taken to Baystate fo…

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by Kathy Reakes