Driver Crashes Into Patrol Cars During Springfield Traffic Stop; Trio Busted

A traffic stop in search of illegal guns took a turn when the driver nearly ran over several Springfield police detectives and crashed into multiple patrol cars repeatedly.

Evan Parks (left), Kadell Hollins (top right), and Giovanni Ramirez-Savard
Photo Credit: *Springfield Police Department*

Josh Lanier

12/12/2023 3:30 p.m.

Evan Parks, Giovanni Ramirez-Savard, and Kadell Hollins, all of Springfield, were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7, and face multiple felonies, Springfield police announced Tuesday.

Detectives received a tip that Ramirez-Savard was illegally carrying a handgun and pulled over the car he was riding in on Burlington Street around 10 p.m. Thursday, police said.

After officers pulled him from the car, Parks, the driver, put the vehicle in drive and hit the gas. He barely missed the officers standing nearby but hit the patrol car parked in front of him, police said. He then threw it in reverse and hit the cruiser behind him, police said.

For extra emphasis, he hit the front patrol car for a second time, authorities added.

Police were able to pull Parks from the car and put him in handcuffs before he could cause any more damage, officers said. They also pulled passenger Hollins from the vehicle and found a handgun under his seat, Springfield officials said.

Police found a large-capacity handgun in Hollin's pants, as well. Officers located a third firearm beneath Ramirez-Savard's seat in the car, police said.

Their charges include:

Evan Parks, age 22

Carrying a firearm without a license
Carrying a loaded firearm without a license
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
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
Conspiracy to violate drug law
Assault with a dangerous weapon (six counts)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license
Reckless operation of a motor vehicle

Giovanni Ramirez-Savard, age 19

Carrying a firearm without a license
Carrying a loaded large-capacity firearm on a public way
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
Possession with the intent to distribute a Class B drug
Possession with the intent to distribute a Class D drug
Conspiracy to violate drug law

Kadell Hollins, age 19

Carrying a firearm without a license
Carrying a loaded large-capacity firearm on a public way
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
Possession with the intent to distribute a Class B drug
Possession with the intent to distribute a Class D drug
Conspiracy to violate drug law

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