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Judge to Springfield man: 'You, sir, are every person's worst nightmare'
Marc Savage of Springfield pleaded guilty to armed robbery and kidnapping just before jury selection was to begin in his trial. → Read More
Springfield man gets probation for failure to register as sex offender
The prosecutor said Stanley Grant, of Springfield, has a 1993 conviction for indecent assault and battery on a child, and was sentenced in 1998 to 10 to 14 years for rape and assault with intent to rape. → Read More
Trial date set for man charged with killing his mother in Springfield
A Sept. 18 trial date has been set for Luis Rosa, charged with fatally stabbing his mother in 2013. → Read More
Logistics delay deliberations in La Familia murder trial in Springfield
Jurors in the murder trial of Joshua Santos and Jose Rodriguez will return Tuesday morning to resume deliberations. → Read More
Springfield man admits assaulting girlfriend, spinning Chihuahua around by tail
Brian Kersey of Springfield pleaded guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, animal cruelty and malicious destruction of property over $250. → Read More
Holyoke man admits assaulting Craiglist buyer, gets probation
Carlos Arroyo of Holyoke gets two years probation in attack on Craigslist seller. → Read More
Judge tells man who pointed gun at Springfield cops 'you would be dead' if not for their discipline
Daneshell Cruz of Springfield was sentenced to two to three years to state prison after admitting to pointing loaded gun at police officers. → Read More
Springfield man charged with having nearly 400 oxycodone pills denies charges
Barbot, of 24 Craig St., denied a charge of possession of trafficking oxycodone, 100 to 200 grams. → Read More
Springfield man admits invading home, pointing loaded gun at ex-girlfriend in shower
Miguel Pizarro-Escalera on Wednesday pleaded guilty to 13 charges, including two of home invasion, and was sentenced by Hampden Superior Court Judge Richard J. Carey to 10-12 years in state prison followed by five years probation. → Read More
Man accused of strapping victims to cross wants back $10,000 police seized from his home
Judge Richard J. Carey on Friday said Vito Resto cannot have the $10,000 seized from his home back as long as the prosecution files a civil forfeiture action, which a prosecutor said it would do. → Read More
Holyoke man denies murder charge in 2009 fatal Springfield shooting of Iraq-bound Connecticut soldier
Michael Rodriguez was ordered held without right to bail Thursday after pleading not guilty in Hampden Superior Court in the fatal shooting of Julian Cartie in 2009. → Read More
Judge won't dismiss murder charges against 3 teens in fatal Springfield shooting
Hampden Superior Court</a> Judge Daniel A. Ford has rejected the arguments of defense lawyers and ruled three city men should still face murder charges in the fatal shooting of Caleb Worrell. → Read More
Springfield men get 8 to 10 years for roles in 'alcohol fueled' shooting spree at Punta Cana restaurant
Harry Valentin and Victor Rodriguez were sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison after admitting shooting at Punta Cana Bar & Restaurant in Springfield on June 30, 2013. → Read More
Springfield men get 8 to 10 years for roles in 'alcohol fueled' shooting spree at Punta Cana restaurant
Harry Valentin and Victor Rodriguez were sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison after admitting shooting at Punta Cana Bar & Restaurant in Springfield on June 30, 2013. → Read More
Sprinfield man admits in rape case he told boy to say goodbye to mother as he was going go kill her
Samuel Aponte was sentenced to 10 years in state prison Monday after admitting to rape, kidnapping and other crimes involving an ex-girlfriend and her son. → Read More
Hampden County court officer says goodbye to job after 31 years
Assistant Chief Court Officer Timothy DiStefano is retiring after 31 years. → Read More
Trial begins for Indian Orchard man accused of harming his 4-month-old baby
Jean Hornedo, 30, is charged with assault and battery on a child with substantial bodily injury and two counts of assault and battery on a child with bodily injury. → Read More
Holyoke man sentenced to state prison in domestic violence case
Emmanuel Biaggi, 28, has been sentenced to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to nine domestic violence-related counts. → Read More
Judge tells Holyoke home invasion defendant 10 to 12 years in prison is not enough for him
Michael Santiago was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in state prison after pleading guilty to shooting teen in the head. → Read More
Nathan Perez pleads guilty to perjury from testimony in Charles Wilhite murder trials
Nathan Perez pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury in connection with his testimony at the murder trial and retrial of Charles Wilhite. → Read More