Springfield Police Department

06/01/2026

The Springfield Police Youth Aid Bureau is seeking your help to locate 17-year-old runaway Brandon Bradley.

His is approximately 5’8”, 150 lbs. He last went to school on May 18th and is known to frequent Union Station.

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!

05/29/2026

SPD Congratulates Officer Robert Kalin on his Retirement

Springfield, Mass. — On behalf of the Springfield Police Department, Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers would like to congratulate Officer Robert Kalin his retirement. Officer Robert “Sparky” Kalin served the city of Springfield as a Police Officer for nearly 33 years.

Officer Kalin joined the Springfield Police Department in July of 1993 as Badge #400 and was initially assigned to the Uniform Division. He was briefly assigned to the Street Crimes Unit and then to the department's Traffic Unit where he served approximately 20 years of his career. He was a fatal crash investigator and commercial vehicle inspector. For the last year of his career, he was assigned to the department's Supply/Detail Division. Officer Kalin officially retired on May 29th as Badge #8.

We thank him for his service and wish him a happy and healthy retirement!

05/28/2026

Warrant Service Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm

Springfield, Mass. --- On Thursday May 28th at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Springfield Police Fi****ms Investigation Warrant Apprehension Unit, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Massachusetts State Police VFAS and United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force seized a loaded firearm and arrested one suspect on the 0-100 block of Chestnut Street.

Around 6:30 a.m., officers were conducting warrant service for a suspect inside an apartment on Chestnut Street. During a search for the suspect, officers located a loaded firearm. Officers applied for and were granted a search for the apartment and seized the gun. The firearm was loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition.

Officers placed 31-year-old Michael Logan under arrested and criminally summonsed an adult female occupant of the apartment. The initial suspect with the active warrant was not located at this time.

31-year-old Michael Logan of East Hartford, Connecticut is charged with:

Possession of a Firearm without a License
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Improper Storage of a Firearm

05/27/2026

SPD Anti-OHV Detail Leads to the Seizure of Two Illegal Motorcycles

Springfield, Mass. — On Thursday May 21st members of the Springfield Police Department working Off-Highway-Vehicle (OHV) enforcement detail seized two illegal motorcycles, arrested one suspect with an outstanding warrant and issued a criminal complaint.

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.

At approximately 5:55 p.m., officers observed two riders on unregistered motorcycles. One was a moped classified as a motorcycle, the second was a motorcycle designed as a dirt bike. It did not have headlights, brake lights or rear-view mirrors. Once the riders stopped on the 300 block of Allen Street, officers conducted a traffic stop. Neither bike was insured nor was either rider licensed.

One rider, Brayden Canning, had an outstanding warrant and was placed under arrest. The second rider, a 19-year-old male, was issued a criminal complaint.

21-year-old Brayden Canning of Springfield is charged with:

Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Uninsured Motor Vehicle
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Arrest Warrant – Springfield District Court
- Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

05/27/2026

SPD Peer Assistance and Care Team Hosts Police Softball Game

Springfield, Mass. — The Springfield Police Department’s PACT (Peer Assistance & Care Team) hosted a police softball game at Blunt Park on Saturday. Approximately 150 officers, family and friends attended or played in the game.

PACT members Sgt. Melissa Rodriguez, Officers Joshua Ramos-Pacheco, and Dan Moynahan, under the leadership of Lieutenant Mark Kenney, helped organize and coordinate the event with the goal of strengthening morale, camaraderie, and peer support throughout the department.

The event brought together officers from multiple shifts in a competitive but positive environment focused on teamwork, wellness, and relationship building outside the daily stressors of police work. Families were encouraged to attend, helping create an atmosphere centered around support and unity within the department.

After a hard-fought game, Squad B (Day Shift) teamed up with the “Rookies” (Class of 0526 that recently graduated the police academy) to secure a 13-10 victory over Squad A (Midnight Shift).

PACT would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, and supported the event. The turnout and overwhelmingly positive atmosphere reinforced the importance of continuing opportunities that bring officers, supervisors, and families together.

05/27/2026

SPD FIU Detectives Seize Loaded Firearm with 50 Round Drum

Springfield, Mass. – On Tuesday May 26th at approximately 10:20 p.m., members of the Springfield Police Fi****ms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Sergeants Evan Donermeyer and Patrick Denault seized a loaded illegal firearm with a 50 round drum and arrested 23-year-old Navon Kelly on the 0-100 block of Newland Street.

For the past week, FIU Detectives have been investigating Kelly for the illegal possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, Detectives received information that Kelly was in possession of a firearm drum magazine and an illegal firearm.

Tuesday evening, Detectives located Kelly on the 0-100 block of Newland Street. Detectives attempted to detain Kelly, but he started running away. Following a brief foot pursuit, Detectives were able to detain the suspect.

Inside Kelly’s backpack, Detectives recovered a loaded firearm with a 50 round drum magazine as well as 18 bags of ma*****na. Detectives placed Kelly under arrest.

23-year-old Navon Kelly of Springfield is charged with:

Carrying a Firearm without a License
Carrying a Loaded Large Capacity Firearm on a Public Way
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug

05/26/2026

SPD Ordinance Unit & Code Enforcement Conduct Park & Walk Sweep in the North End

Springfield, Mass. — On Thursday May 21st, members of the Springfield Police Ordinance Unit along with members of the Department of Code Enforcement conducted a quality-of-life park and walk sweep in the North End neighborhood.

The Springfield Police issued 40 ordinance tickets and three parking tickets. Members of Code Enforcement issued 19 tickets.

To see a list of common ordinance violations, follow this link to our Good Neighbor Handbook - https://www.springfield-ma.gov/police/resources/good-neighbor-handbook

Below are some photos of the ordinance violations in the most recent sweep.

05/26/2026

SPD Congratulates Officer Franklyn McNeil on his Retirement

Springfield, Mass. — On behalf of the Springfield Police Department, Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers would like to congratulate Officer Franklyn McNeil his retirement. Officer McNeil served the city of Springfield as a Police Officer for nearly 31 years.

Officer McNeil joined the Springfield Police Department in February of 1995 and was assigned to the Uniform Division throughout much of his career. Officer McNeil officially retired on May 26th as Badge #13.

We thank him for his service and wish him a happy and healthy retirement!

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

SPD Officers Seize Loaded Firearm, Crack-Cocaine and Recover Stolen Vehicle

Springfield, Mass. --- On Wednesday May 20th at approximately 7:15 a.m., Springfield Police Officers seized an illegal loaded firearm, crack co***ne and recovered a stolen motor vehicle.

Around 7:00 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Beacon Circle for a well-being check on three subjects in a vehicle. The vehicle was previously reported stolen.

When officers arrived, the three subjects were asleep inside the stolen car. The driver, a 17-year-old male, attempted to drive away, but officers were able to thwart that attempt and place him under arrest.

The front seat passenger, later identified as Quadrevian Roman, ran away. After a short foot pursuit, officers detained him. Inside his f***y pack, officers recovered two large rocks of crack-co***ne and more than $1300 in cash. Officers placed Roman under arrest.

The back seat passenger, later identified as Atavion Stewart, attempted to flee the vehicle, but was immediately detained. Officers recovered a loaded firearm on him. The firearm was loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition and capable of holding 15 rounds.

20-year-old Atavion Stewart of Springfield is charged with:

Carrying a Firearm without a License
Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine/Feeding Device
Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle

19-year-old Quadrevian Roman of Springfield is charged with:

Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Class B Drug
Due to his age, the juvenile’s name and specific charges will not be released.