Quality-of-life concerns leads to 5 arrests

Quality-of-life concerns leads to 5 arrests
Western Mass News
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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department have arrested five suspects in connection with suspected drug dealing in Gurdon Bill Park.

Officials began investigating after tips from concerned residents and authorities reportedly saw several drug deals over the course of a few days.

Ernesto Cruzado-Torres, Sergio Hernandez, Carlos Suarez, Amanda Farrell, and Jonathan Perez-Rodriguez were arrested and police recovered multiple drugs including pills, heroin, and crack. A rifle was also recovered from the scene.

The five suspects are now facing several gun and drug-related charges.

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