Juan Carlos Torres was arraigned for a fatal arson that occurred in October 2023 in Springfield, resulting in the death of Janayrah Rivera. He faces murder and arson charges.
A reckless driver that crashed into multiple cars and injured two police officers in Springfield last week was back in court on Thursday for a dangerousness hearing.
The Springfield Police Department was selected for the United States Department of Justice National Public Safety Partnership program.
A man was arraigned in court last Thursday in connection with a Springfield arson case in which a woman died in 2023.
The Springfield Police Youth Aid Bureau is asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Anjalisa Rodriguez, who ran away after being taken to Baystate on Sunday. Rodriguez is described as approximately 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 90 pounds.
The Springfield Police Department is cautioning locals about a recent surge in home warranty scams targeting homeowners in the area. The scam typically starts with a deceptive letter crafted to look as though it's from the homeowner's mortgage provider.
Two people were arrested following shots being fired at an unmarked Springfield police cruiser Thursday, the Springfield Police Department said. But officials are still looking for additional suspects as of Friday at noon.
Two Springfield men were arrested after a loaded firearm and drugs were seized following a shooting in the area of Bridge Street and Pearl Street.
Springfield police have sent an endangered silver advisory for 67-year-old Scott Chisholm who went missing on Jan. 18, 2025. Chisholm was last seen on the eastbound Chestnut Expressway from Glenstone Avenue at 5:47 a.
Mayor Misty Buscher and Chief Ken Scarlette celebrated the promotion of three Springfield Police officers during a ceremony at the City Council Chambers on Janu
The Springfield Police Department is expanding its K9 Unit and is calling on the community for assistance in naming its newest four-legged recruit.The departmen
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