Springfield Police Department

Springfield Police Department The Springfield Police Department located in Massachusetts.

The Springfield Police Department is part of a long history of Law Enforcement in New England, dating back to the city's founding in 1636. The SPD developed from the early years of "law and order" in the settlement to a modern day law enforcement agency. Beginning with the days of the Constable, the role of Marshalls, to the emergence of police officers as a profession, the SPD been a part of the develop of Law Enforcement in the USA.

SPD FIU Detectives Arrest Three Suspects, Including One with an Ankle Monitor; Trafficking Weight of Crack-Co***ne Recov...
09/03/2026

SPD FIU Detectives Arrest Three Suspects, Including One with an Ankle Monitor; Trafficking Weight of Crack-Co***ne Recovered

Springfield, Mass. — On Wednesday September 2nd at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Springfield Police Fi****ms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Sergeants David Robillard and Evan Donermeyer arrested three suspects on the 0-100 block of Spring Street and would later recover a trafficking weight of crack-co***ne and nearly 500 bags of he**in.

Over the past several weeks FIU Detectives have been investigating uptick in violence in the Spring Street corridor believed to be connected in part, to drug distribution in the area.

Shortly before 2:30 p.m., Detectives conducted a traffic stop and detained two subjects. Two additional known subjects, Timothy Ortiz and Raziel Garcia attempted to run away, but were quickly detained. Detectives located more than 50 grams of crack-co***ne inside a vehicle they stopped. Garcia, Ortiz and Jadyen Colon were placed under arrest. The fourth subject was released.

Detectives then applied for and were granted a search warrant for the Spring Street apartment that Ortiz and Garcia reside in.

Around 9:20 p.m., Detectives executed the search warrant.

Detectives recovered in total more than 109 grams of crack-co***ne and 495 bags of he**in.

Ortiz has a prior drug distribution conviction and is currently outfitted with a court ordered ankle monitor while he is on pre-trial release for a separate drug distribution case.

31-year-old Timothy Ortiz of Springfield is charged with:

Co***ne Trafficking 100-200 Grams
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug – Subsequent Offense
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law

21-year-old Raziel Garcia of Springfield is charged with:

Co***ne Trafficking 100-200 Grams
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law

19-year-old Jayden Colon of Springfield is charged with:

Co***ne Trafficking 100-200 Grams
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug
Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law

Springfield Police Detectives are seeking your help to locate a missing adult. 34-year-old Scott Mathersil was last see...
09/03/2026

Springfield Police Detectives are seeking your help to locate a missing adult. 34-year-old Scott Mathersil was last seen since leaving his program in August 14th. He texted the staff that morning and they have not heard from him since.

He is approximately 6’1”, 290 lbs and was last seen wearing a Town Fair Tire work uniform. He may be in need of medication.

If you see him or know his whereabouts, please call Detectives 413-787-6360 or our non-emergency line 413-787-6300.

Thank you for your assistance!

SPD FIU Investigation Leads to Recovery of Trafficking Weight of Co***ne and Nearly $5000 in CashSpringfield, Mass. — At...
09/02/2026

SPD FIU Investigation Leads to Recovery of Trafficking Weight of Co***ne and Nearly $5000 in Cash

Springfield, Mass. — At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday September 1st, members of the Springfield Police Fi****ms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Captain Christopher Collins and Sergeants David Robillard, Evan Donermeyer and Patrick Denault assisted by members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit West and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department arrested two suspects and recovered a trafficking weight of co***ne, he**in and ammunition.

For the past several weeks, FIU Detectives have been investigating Justin Smith for the illegal distribution of crack-co***ne. Detectives then applied for and were granted search warrants for his home on McKnight Street and his vehicle.

Around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Detectives executed the search warrant at a home on the 0-100 block of McKnight Street. Smith and Quah’sier Jackson were detained pending the search.

Inside the vehicle, Detectives recovered approximately 58 bags of he**in and 23 rocks of crack-co***ne (55.4 grams).

Inside the home, Detectives recovered six loose rounds of ammunition, more than $4900 in cash. Smith and Jackson were placed under arrest.

31-year-old Justin Smith of Springfield is charged with:

Co***ne Trafficking 36-100 Grams
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class A Drug

23-year-old Quah’sier Jackson of Springfield is charged with:

Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card

Anti-OHV Details Lead to Seizure of Six Illegal Dirt Bikes, Motorcycles and MopedsSpringfield, Mass. — On Wednesday Augu...
09/01/2026

Anti-OHV Details Lead to Seizure of Six Illegal Dirt Bikes, Motorcycles and Mopeds

Springfield, Mass. — On Wednesday August 26th and Saturday August 29th, members of the Springfield Police Department working an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enforcement detail seized two dirt bikes, an electric dirt bike, a moped and two illegal motorcycles.

Springfield Police Officers conduct these details to deter the illegal riding of dirt bikes and other off-highway vehicles. These vehicles are illegal on any city street and have led to serious injuries and death to numerous riders. Some riders are also known to drive recklessly, putting pedestrians and other vehicular traffic in danger.

On Wednesday, an unlicensed Tank motorcycle rider was involved in a two vehicle crash at Berkshire Avenue and Jasper Street. The 35-year-old male rider was unlicensed, and the motorcycle was uninsured and unregistered. The rider will receive a criminal complaint and the motorcycle was seized.

On the same date, officers conducted a traffic stop of a Tank motorcycle rider. The motorcycle was unregistered and the rider, a 18-year-old male, did not have a proper license to ride. He was issued a criminal complaint. The motorcycle was seized.

Also on the 26th, officers stopped a dirt bike rider at the intersection of State Street and Concord Street. The rider, a 35-year-old male, was issued a civil citation and the dirt bike was seized.

On Saturday August 29th, officers conducted a traffic stop of a electric dirt bike rider in a parking lot near the intersection of Armory Street and Carew Street. The 15-year-old male rider was issued a civil citation and the dirt bike was towed.

Later on Saturday, officers observed a rider on a moped. A traffic stop was made on the 0-100 block of Massachusetts Avenue. The 14-year-old male rider will receive a criminal complaint and the moped was towed.

Also on the 29th, officers stopped a dirt bike rider on East Columbus Avenue. The 16-year-old male rider was issued a civil citation and the dirt bike was seized.

The Springfield Police Department has now seized 119 illegal off-highway-vehicles and illegal motorcycles mainly due in part to these continued Anti-OHV details.

SPD Accepting Applications for Citizens Police AcademySpringfield, Mass. — The Springfield Police Department’s popular C...
09/01/2026

SPD Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy

Springfield, Mass. — The Springfield Police Department’s popular Citizen’s Police Academy is set to begin a new class on October 1st. This nine-week program offers citizens insight into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community.

The Academy is open to all residents of Springfield who are at least 18 years old. Non-residents are encouraged to apply and will be considered if the class does not fill to capacity. There is no cost to attend.

The Citizens Police Academy will hold classes on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Annex located at 50 East Street. The Academy will begin on Thursday October 1st and hold classes every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) through December 3rd.

Springfield Police Officers will cover topics including but not limited to Criminal & Constitutional Law, Use of Force, Crime Analysis, Forensics, Body-Worn Cameras and Patrol Procedures.

The application form or fillable form is available on our website by following this link - Don’t wait, these classes fill up quickly!
https://www.springfield-ma.gov/police/programs/citizens-police-academy

SPD Congratulates Sergeants James and Monique McCoy on their RetirementSpringfield, Mass. — On behalf of the Springfield...
08/31/2026

SPD Congratulates Sergeants James and Monique McCoy on their Retirement

Springfield, Mass. — On behalf of the Springfield Police Department, Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers congratulates Sergeants James and Monique McCoy on their Retirement.

Sergeant Monique McCoy joined the Springfield Police Department in 1994 and was promoted in 2014. She has served the community in the Uniform Division, Youth Aid Bureau, Student Support Unit and the Detective Bureau. Most recently she was a Sergeant in the Internal Investigation Unit.

Sergeant James McCoy has served the city of Springfield as a Police Officer for 28 years, joining the department in 1998. He worked in the Uniform Division, Youth Aid Bureau and Detective Bureau, serving many years as a Sergeant in the Forensics Unit and most recently in the Crimes against Property Division.

We thank them for their service and wish them a happy and healthy retirement!

SPD Metro Officers Seize Trafficking Weight of Co***neSpringfield, Mass. — On Thursday August 27th at approximately 12:0...
08/31/2026

SPD Metro Officers Seize Trafficking Weight of Co***ne

Springfield, Mass. — On Thursday August 27th at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Springfield Police Metro Unit seized a trafficking weight of co***ne and arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male on the 400 block of Main Street.

A few minutes earlier, officers observed a motorcycle rider without a helmet and no license plate on Belmont Ave. The rider, a 17-year-old juvenile, then popped a wheelie through a busy intersection at Mill Street and Locust Street.

Uninvolved officers assigned to the Metro Unit then observed the rider on Main Street making an illegal U-Turn in front of traffic. The rider then drove recklessly in front of the officers.

Once the rider stopped, officers approached him on the 400 block of Main Street in a parking lot. The rider attempted to take off on the motorcycle, then tried to run away, both attempts failed. Officers placed the rider under arrest. The rider did not have a license either.

Officers then recovered both powder and crack-co***ne in a bag under the seat of the motorcycle. Officers also seized additional powder co***ne, crack-co***ne and ma*****na in a shoulder bag that the suspect was wearing.

The total weight of the powder and crack-co***ne was approximately 21 grams.

Due to his age, the suspect's name will not be released.

Springfield Police Department Surpasses 700 Life-Saving Uses of NarcanSpringfield, Mass. --- August 31st is recognized a...
08/31/2026

Springfield Police Department Surpasses 700 Life-Saving Uses of Narcan

Springfield, Mass. --- August 31st is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day. The day serves as a way to raise awareness about fatal and non-fatal overdoses, educate the public, and encourage action and discussion around overdose prevention. It is also meant to recognize the grief felt by family and friends whose loved ones have been lost to addiction or have been permanently injured as a result of an overdose.

Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers is pleased to announce that the department has surpassed 700 lives saved in its ongoing Narcan program (712 as of 8/31/26).

On March 19th, 2019, officers began carrying the opioid reversal drug. Narcan, an opioid antagonist, can quickly reverse the effects of a potentially fatal painkiller or he**in overdose by binding to opioid receptors and reversing or blocking the effects of other opioids, quickly restoring normal breathing. Narcan is not dangerous if administered to a person who is not overdosing on opioids and it has no potential for abuse.

Superintendent Akers stated, “With more than 700 lives saved by our Springfield Police Officers administering Narcan, I am proud of the difference this program is making in our community as we continue to fight the opioid epidemic here in the city. It is also important to remember the individuals who have lost their lives due to the opioid crisis and their families who continue to grieve. This Monday on International Overdose Awareness Day I’d like to recognize our officers, firefighters and paramedics in this city who, on a daily basis, encounter individuals suffering from addiction and act in unison to save those suffering from the effects of an opioid overdose.”

“God Bless our brave and dedicated men and women of the Springfield Police Department. Day in and day out our SPD officers continue to do their job of serving and protecting our community”, stated Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. “This has never been more evident than with the prevalence of opioid-related overdoses. The damage inflicted by the opioid crisis to our Springfield community has been tremendous and continues to take Herculean efforts from the city, including our Police and Health Departments, nonprofits, our community partners and stakeholders to heal. Thanks to our SPD carrying Narcan, they can immediately respond to these unfortunate situations and save lives, and just as important, steer them towards recovery program assistance. Since SPD started carrying Narcan in their vehicles over 700 lives have been saved, a testament to their selfless service to our community and those in need.”

In Springfield, Narcan is attached to the automated external defibrillator (AED) in every marked, unmarked and undercover car used by the department so that each of the approximately 500 sworn officers who have access to an AED also have access to Narcan. Additionally, Narcan is available to all bureaus and in all satellite locations and is stationed throughout the public safety complex.

Proper use of the medication is taught to officers during the police academy as well as each year during in-service training. As part of the training, officers learn the appropriate circumstances for Narcan use, how to administer doses and proper disposal methods after a dose is given.

SPD Remembers Officer Adelbert St. MarieSpringfield, Mass. --- Today we remember Officer Adelbert St. Marie. Officer St....
08/31/2026

SPD Remembers Officer Adelbert St. Marie

Springfield, Mass. --- Today we remember Officer Adelbert St. Marie. Officer St. Marie was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a traffic violator on August 31st, 1934. He had served with the Department for two years.

https://www.springfield-ma.gov/police/about/fallen-officers-memorial

Superintendent Akers Recognizes Officer Denise Matthews and Troopers for Saving a LifeSpringfield, Mass. --- Springfield...
08/26/2026

Superintendent Akers Recognizes Officer Denise Matthews and Troopers for Saving a Life

Springfield, Mass. --- Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers would like to publicly recognize Officer Denise Matthews and Troopers James Cook & Justin Mestre for serving the public in a manner that shines a positive light on our department.

Superintendent Akers received a report from Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Corey Mackey who is assigned to the Gaming Enforcement Unit. On August 23rd, around 10:15 a.m., members of the Gaming Enforcement Unit responded to a non-responsive adult on the gaming floor. Trooper Cook began CPR as Officer Matthews rushed to the scene to assist. Officer Matthews and Trooper Cook utilized an AED which was provided by MGM Security. Trooper Mestre placed a breathing device on the subject. After about two minutes, the subject began talking and breathing on his own. Lt. Mackey stated, “The timely and high-quality CPR provided by members of the GEU saved a life. The seamless teamwork shown by Officer Matthews and Troopers Cook and Mestre is remarkable and of the highest standards of policing. The compassion provided after the subject regained consciousness while awaiting paramedics reflects great upon both departments.”

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130 Pearl Street
Springfield, MA
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