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Springfield Police Officer Busted On Drugs, Gun Charges
A Springfield police officer was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after an early morning raid on a home in the city, authorities said.
Miranda Caldwell, 26, who has been with the department since 2021, was charged with several felonies following the bust, Springfield police said. Anthony Tavernier, 24, was also arrested.
Officers raided the home in the 300 block of Nottingham St. just before 7 a.m. and seized an illegal firearm, 10 bags of heroin, 10 grams of cocaine, and 100 grams of marijuana, police said.
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood plan…
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…
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…
Western Mass Driver Critical After Brutal Attack By Dirt Bikers, ATV Drivers, Police Say
A Western Massachusetts man is in critical condition after being assaulted by a large group of dirt bikers and ATV drivers following a small traffic mishap.
The incident took place around 9:30 p.m., Monday, July 5, near the X intersection when the driver came in contact with one of the dirt bikes tires at a stoplight, said Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood at a press conference.
When the driver got out of the vehicle, the drivers, some of who turned around when the light changed, attacked the man with the helmets and other items, police said.
The driver was brought to t…
Armed Suspect Fires On Officers, Bystanders In Western Mass, Police Say
A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun at police officers and bystanders on a city street before being arrested.
Jose Montanez, age 43, of Springfield was apprehended around 7:25 p.m., Sunday, June 20,
Montanez, who is well-known to police, was arrested after officers responded to the 0-100 block of High Street for a ShotSpotter Activation indicating five rounds of gunfire, said Ryan Walsh, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department.
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When officers arrived Montanez began fleeing, as is seen in but continu…
Springfield Mom Faces Charges After Children Found Alone in Hot Car
A mother who allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle on a sweltering day is facing criminal charges, Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood said.
The incident happened on Sunday, July 12, at around 8:45 p.m. at the Boston Road Walmart in Springfield where police found two children, ages four and six, left alone in a hot car.
“The window was slightly cracked and it was 89 outside and warmer in the car,” Clapprood said during a press conference.
The mother was located inside the store, shopping, when she was arrested, police said, and charged with two counts of reckless end…
