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Attempted Murder: Springfield 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. 

Johnathan Nazario (left) and Hennessy Matos

Johnathan Nazario (left) and Hennessy Matos

Photo Credit: Springfield Police Department

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 Nazario, 20, of Springfield, is charged with:

  • Possession of a firearm without an FID card
  • Possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number during the commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
  • Improper storage of a firearm
  • Possession of ammunition without an FID card
  • Possession with the intent to distribute a Class B drug
  • Possession with the intent to distribute a Class D drug
  • Fugitive from Justice

A woman arrested with him was also charged. 

Hennessy Matos, 22, of Wilbraham, faces charges of: 

  • Possession of a firearm without an FID card
  • Possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number during the commission of a felony
  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
  • Improper storage of a firearm
  • Possession of ammunition without an FID card
  • Possession with the intent to distribute a Class B drug
  • Possession with the intent to distribute a Class D drug

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