On December 12 at 7:24 p.m. Officers James Gagner and Justin Wall responded to the Big Y for a reported shoplifting. Heather Kirby 40 of Wilbraham, was arrested for Shoplifting approximately $38.00 worth of make-up.
On December 12 at 11:09 p.m. Officer Sean Casella stopped a gray Camry for a light and inspection violation. The officer was overcome by a very strong odor of freshly burnt marijuana while speaking to the driver, Edgar Correa. Mr. Correa, 27 of Springfield admitted to having recently smoked, failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for OUI Drugs (Marijuana) and Negligent Operation as well as other minor motor vehicle infractions.
On December 15 at 11:03 a.m. Officer Thomas Korzec responded to CVS for reported known shoplifters acting suspiciously in the store. While Officer Korzec checked on their identification he found a warrant for one of the subjects. He placed Darnell Holbrook 31, of Springfield under arrest for the Warrant and gave a warning of Trespass on behalf of the store, for Mr. Holbrook and three others.
On December 15 at 4:21 p.m. Officer Christian Letendre stopped a motor vehicle for an expired inspection sticker. The driver had no license and two warrants for his arrest for previous unlicensed operation. Isacc Semprit 21, of Springfield was arrested without incident.
On December 17 at 7:21 p.m. Sergeant Glen Clark was doing a community policing park/walk through the Home Depot and its parking lot. An assistant manager pointed out a suspicious male who looked like he was in the process of a possible shoplift. Sergeant Clark identified the subject and it turned out he had three warrants for his arrest. James Barter 26 of Ware, was placed under arrest for the warrants. During an inventory search of his property, heroin and ammunition were found. He was also charged with the illegal possession of both.
On December 18 at 10:12 a.m. Officer Christopher Arventos stopped a motor vehicle on Old Boston Road for the registered owner having a suspended license and a warrant. Kevin Batista 49 of Ludlow, was placed under arrest without incident.
On December 19 at 1:02 a.m. Officer Christopher Arventos checked on a vehicle that pulled into a closed business off of Boston Road. It turned out that the operator, Cody Erinakis 23 of Thorndike, had a warrant for his arrest and his license was also suspended. He was placed under arrest.