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New Springfield Player Wins $10K on 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off

Local News ReportAugust 27, 20240

NEW SPRINGFIELD, OH — A lucky lottery player in New Springfield has won $10,000 after playing the Ohio Lottery’s 50th Anniversary scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Swift Mart on Woodworth Road. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home approximately $7,200. The 50th Anniversary scratch-off, priced at $50, offers a top prize of $600,000 per year for 25 years. As of August 21, two top prizes remain available in the game.

Deli in Springfield Gardens Sells Winning TAKE 5 Ticket

Local News ReportJuly 9, 20240

Springfield Gardens, NY – The New York Lottery announced today that a top-prize winning ticket for the July 4 TAKE 5 midday drawing was sold. The ticket, valued at $19,159, was purchased at New Arrow Deli Grocery located at 186-02 122nd Avenue. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their lottery prizes.

Springfield Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years for Firearms Offenses

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 7, 20240

BOSTON, MA – Benjamin Hunter-Blake, 25, of Springfield, was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Springfield for multiple firearms offenses. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni sentenced Hunter-Blake to 114 months in prison followed by 36 months of supervised release. In April 2024, Hunter-Blake pleaded guilty to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, unlawful possession of a machine gun, and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm (a silencer). On January 27, 2023, during a search of Hunter-Blake’s Springfield residence, law enforcement seized five pistols, including a .40 caliber pistol with an attached “Glock

Springfield Gardens Deli Sells Winning Take 5 Lottery Ticket

Local News ReportJuly 5, 20240

Springfield Gardens, NY – A top-prize winning ticket for the Take 5 midday drawing on July 4 was sold at New Arrow Deli Grocery, located at 186-02 122nd Avenue in Springfield Gardens. The New York Lottery announced that the winning ticket is valued at $19,159. Take 5 players choose their numbers from a set ranging from 1 to 39, with the lottery draw broadcasted twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery prizes, regardless of the amount, may be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.

West Springfield Man Wins “Lucky for Life” Prize, Secures $25,000 a Year

Breaking Local News ReportJune 23, 20240

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA—Jacky Huang from West Springfield has secured a life-changing prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game, winning $25,000 a year for life. His winning ticket matched the first five numbers in the June 10 drawing, paving the way for a prosperous future. Huang claimed his prize on June 20 at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester, choosing the annuity option which grants him $25,000 annually before taxes. He played a combination of personal dates—his own birthday, his sister’s, and his uncle’s—to land the winning numbers. He intends to use his winnings to fund college tuitions for

Springfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

Indira PatelMay 2, 20240

Karyela Santiago, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sentencing for Aug. 8, 2024. In September 2023, Santiago was indicted by a federal grand jury. BOSTON – A Springfield woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possessing fentanyl intended for distribution. The charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, four year of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S.

Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Crimes Against Children

Indira PatelApril 27, 20240

Simons, a registered sex offender, pleaded guilty on December 20, 2023, to the charges of sexual exploitation of a child, distribution of child [censored]ography, receipt of child [censored]ography, attempted enticement of a minor, use of interstate facilities to attempt to transmit information about a minor, attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, and penalties for registered sex offenders. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois man, James Simons, 32, of the 2000 block of South 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois, was sentenced to 35 years in the Bureau of Prisons, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release on

Springfield Man Charged with Kidnapping After Stealing Car with Child Inside

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 29, 20240

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Vadim Vorobyov, 52, of Springfield, faces multiple charges including kidnapping and child endangerment across two states, following a car theft incident that led to a wide-ranging police operation. The Massachusetts State Police announced that Vorobyov stole a car left running outside a home on Exchange Street in Chicopee at approximately 8:40 a.m., with a baby inside. The vehicle, a Camry, was later spotted heading south on I-91 in Longmeadow. The search concluded when the car was discovered abandoned in a shopping center parking lot in Hartford County, Connecticut. In a distressing turn of events, an employee at

Springfield Man Sentenced for Role in Multi-State Theft Ring

Breaking Local News ReportMarch 24, 20240

BOSTON, MA – Santo Feliberty, 34, from Springfield, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for his involvement in a theft ring that targeted catalytic converters, ATMs, and jewelry stores across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, resulting in an estimated $2 million in losses. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin, and Feliberty will also face three years of supervised release following his prison term. Feliberty’s plea in October 2024 acknowledged his participation in a conspiracy that spanned 2022 through April 2023, leading to the theft of catalytic converters from over 490 vehicles, among

Springfield Man Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

Indira PatelMarch 21, 20240

BOSTON — Carlos Fonseca, a 33-year-old resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, has admitted his involvement in a sophisticated theft operation that targeted nearly 500 vehicles across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The scheme, which resulted in an estimated $2 million in losses, included the theft of catalytic converters, jewelry store robberies, and ATM thefts. Fonseca’s plea was entered in federal court in Boston, with sentencing scheduled for June 21, 2024. Fonseca, arrested in April 2023 alongside six others, played a key role in this organized crime group, responsible for stealing catalytic converters from at least 496 vehicles between 2022 and April 2023.

Springfield Man Sentenced for Major Catalytic Converter Theft Operation

Adam DevineMarch 12, 20240

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Nicolas Davila, 25, from Springfield, was sentenced to over three years in prison today for his significant role in a comprehensive theft ring that targeted nearly 500 vehicles for their catalytic converters, along with engaging in jewelry store robberies and ATM thefts. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin also mandated five years of supervised release following Davila’s incarceration. Davila had entered a guilty plea in October 2023 to charges including conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines, interstate transportation of stolen property, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, the latter found during a search

Juvenile Injured in Springfield Shooting

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 10, 20240

Springfield, OH – A juvenile was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Springfield on Friday evening. Springfield police and emergency medical services responded to the scene in the 1800 block of Highland Avenue at approximately 8:15 p.m., following reports of the shooting. The injured juvenile was initially taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital for further treatment. Details regarding the condition of the juvenile or the circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been disclosed. As of now, there is no information available on any potential suspects involved in the incident. The Springfield Police Department is

Springfield Man Sentenced for Trafficking Minor Under 14

Kristen Harrison-OnealJanuary 14, 20240

BOSTON, MA – Carlos Casillas, 51, from Springfield, received a 220-month prison sentence yesterday for sex trafficking a minor under 14 years old. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni also imposed five years of supervised release post-incarceration. In July 2023, Casillas was convicted of one count of sex trafficking of a minor by a federal jury. Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy emphasized the severity of preying on vulnerable minors. He stated that those who exploit young children will face significant imprisonment. Levy highlighted that Casillas exploited the victim’s challenging circumstances for his advantage. Homeland Security Investigations in New

Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties

Indira PatelDecember 8, 20230

This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with disabilities from living in homes within 600 feet of one another if the home has five or fewer residents. The court’s order follows a July 2022 trial at which a jury awarded $293,000 in damages to the home’s residents, their families and Individual Advocacy Group (IAG), the state-licensed agency that provides services to the home’s residents. “Discriminatory zoning laws that ban people with disabilities from living in the community violate the

Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois, from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties

Indira PatelDecember 8, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with disabilities from living in homes within 600 feet of one another if the home has five or fewer residents. The court’s order follows a July 2022 trial at which a jury awarded $293,000 in damages to the home’s residents, their families, and Individual Advocacy Group (IAG), the state-licensed agency that provides services to the home’s residents. “Discriminatory zoning laws that ban people with disabilities from living in the

Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Firearm Possession and Covid-19 Fraud

Indira PatelDecember 8, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, man, Demetrius S. Washington, 27, was sentenced on December 6, 2023, to a total of 108 months imprisonment: 96 months for possession of a weapon by a felon and a consecutive 12 months for wire fraud. In addition to the sentence of imprisonment, Washington was ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $10,843.84 in restitution to the Small Business Administration. At the sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, the government presented evidence that Washington, a convicted felon, was found in possession of a loaded Glock firearm with a

Springfield Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

Indira PatelDecember 6, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and for illegally possessing firearms. Jerry Wheeler, also known as “Love,” 48, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Nov. 21, 2023, to 35 years in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 15, 2022, Wheeler pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Wheeler admitted that he participated in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Christian and Greene counties

Springfield, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison for Threatening to Kill DCFS Employees

Indira PatelDecember 4, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, woman, Lerin E. Hughes, 25, was sentenced on November 30, 2023, to 42 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, following her conviction for cyberstalking. At the jury trial before U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, the government presented evidence to establish that Hughes repeatedly made threatening Facebook posts directed towards an employee of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) who was assigned to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect. Hughes also sent threatening text messages and e-mail messages and sought out the personal Facebook page

Springfield Resident Wins $50,000 in Ohio Lottery Merry & Bright Scratch-Off

Jessica WoodsNovember 22, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, OH – Harrietta Bartnick, a Springfield resident, has won a significant prize of $50,000 playing the Ohio Lottery Scratch-Off game, Merry & Bright. The winning announcement was made on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. After the deduction of mandatory state and federal taxes, which total 28 percent, Bartnick is set to receive a net amount of $36,000. This win represents a substantial gain from the Merry & Bright scratch-off game, which has gained popularity among lottery players. The lucky ticket was purchased at Victory Lanes, located at 1906 Commerce Rd in Springfield. This establishment has now gained attention for selling

Three Springfield Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Nearly 38 Kilos of Fentanyl

Indira PatelOctober 17, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Three Springfield, Mo., men were sentenced in federal court today for their roles in a conspiracy that distributed nearly 38 kilograms of fentanyl in southwest Missouri and resulted in several overdose deaths. Darryl Turner, also known as “D,” 59, Elmer E. Freeman, also known as “Duck,” 56, and Robert D. Huddleston, 49, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. Turner was sentenced to 23 years and eight months in federal prison without parole. Freeman was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison without parole. Huddleston was sentenced to five years in federal

Springfield Bus Driver Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation

Indira PatelOctober 13, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for taking sexually explicit photos of a young child and sharing the images in an internet chat group. Gordon Wesley Roughton II, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Thursday, Oct. 12, to 17 years in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 22, 2022, Roughton pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a minor. At the time of his arrest, Roughton was employed as a seasonal bus driver for a children’s program for the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, as he had been every

Springfield Man Indicted After Ramming Airport Gate, Driving Onto Runway

Indira PatelOctober 11, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., man has been indicted by a federal grand jury after driving his truck through a gate and onto a runway at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. Gary Eugene Edwards, 58, was charged with damaging and interfering with an air navigation facility in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The indictment alleges that Edwards caused damage to the Springfield-Branson National Airport and interfered with the operation of the airport on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Airport police arrested Edwards following a short pursuit after he rammed an airport gate

One Injured in Springfield Shooting, Suspect in Custody

Leo CanegaSeptember 28, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, OH – A shooting transpired in Springfield last Wednesday, resulting in one person injured. The Springfield Police Department disclosed that an altercation took place on the 1600 block of North Yellow Springs Street at approximately 3:25 p.m., where several men targeted another individual. The man, who was returning home, suffered a gunshot wound to his foot. He was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Following the incident, one suspect has been taken into custody by the police.

Springfield Township Shooting Leaves One Injured

Leo CanegaAugust 8, 20230

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH – A male individual was shot near the intersection of Simpson Avenue and Innes Avenue on Sunday morning. According to the Springfield Township Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. The victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, was rushed to UC Medical Center, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. As of now, the investigation remains ongoing. The Springfield Township Police Department asked anyone with relevant information to contact their Criminal Investigations Unit at 513-729-1300.

Off-Duty Officer Involved in Fatal High-Speed Pursuit in Springfield

Leo CanegaJune 23, 20230

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – A fatal vehicle crash that occurred in Springfield Township, Burlington County, is under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office. The incident involved an off-duty member of the New Jersey State Police in an unmarked police vehicle, who was following an individual on a motorcycle at high speeds, at times exceeding 100 miles per hour. The motorcyclist collided with an unrelated civilian vehicle, resulting in his death. During a portion of the incident, a Springfield Police officer was in pursuit of the unmarked State Police vehicle. The crash occurred near the intersection of Route 206 and Jacksonville-Jobstown Road