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Western Mass Man Busted For Trafficking In Heroin, State Police Say
Following a months-long investigation by a task force, a Western Mass man was busted during a search of his residence for allegedly trafficking in heroin.
Donivan Brooks, age 28, was the target of the investigation led by the Massachusetts State Police, along with the Holyoke Police, and numerous other agencies.
The warrant was served on Brooks around 6 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, at his Holyoke residence. Seized during the search included:
A safe containing one clear plastic knotted bag of white powder suspected to be cocaine (approximately 18 grams), a clear plastic bag of a substance suspe…
Western Mass Duo Nabbed With Gun During Traffic Stop, Police Say
Two Western Mass men have been arrested for alleged possession of a handgun during a traffic stop.
The incident took place around 2:16 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, when a Holyoke Police officer stopped a brown Toyota Corolla for running a stoplight, said Captain Matthew F. Moriarty of the Holyoke PD.
As the officer approached the vehicle and made contact with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Aaron Fogg, and the passenger, Jonathan Ewig, he noticed a firearm magazine in the possession of Ewig, Moriarty said.
As Ewig exited the vehicle he pulled away from the offi…
Massachusetts' Growing Crystal Meth Addiction - Weekend Drug Bust Fits Alarming Trend
Local and state police made a major drug bust that allegedly included the seizure of more than 75 grams of crystal meth, a highly addictive narcotic that appears to be growing in popularity here.
On Friday, March 5, Massachusetts State Police, Holyoke Police, and members of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a West Glen Street residence in Holyoke, State Police said.
During the search, law enforcement officials allegedly found
76 grams of crystal methamphetamine,
13 grams of fentanyl,
14 grams of crack cocaine,
various illicit prescrip…
One Year Later, Suspect Charged With Murder For 21-Year-Old Springfield Man's Death
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old Springfield man nearly one year ago to the day.
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, law enforcement arrested Jose Gonzalez-Diaz, 25, of Holyoke, on the charge of murder, the Hampden County District Attorney said.
“When people choose violence and a life is taken, investigators never quit until those responsible are brought to justice,” said DA Anthony D. Gulluni in a statement.
Gonzalez-Diaz was arrested in connection with the Jan. 11, 2020 shooting death of Raecquese Wright, 21, of Springfield, the DA said.
On that Satur…
