SPD FIU Detectives Seize Loaded Firearm, Arrest Two Juveniles

SPD FIU Detectives Seize Loaded Firearm, Arrest Two Juveniles

Springfield, Mass. — On Wednesday July 30th, members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Sergeants David Robillard, Evan Donermeyer and Patrick Denault seized a loaded firearm and arrested two juveniles inside an apartment on the 200 block of Dickinson Street.  

For the past several months, FIU Detectives have been conducting an illegal firearm investigation with a 16-year-old juvenile male as a suspect.  On July 30th, Detectives received information that the suspect and another 16-year-old male were in possession of a firearm.  

Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for an apartment on the 200 block of Dickinson Street.  Around 9:10 p.m., Detectives executed the warrant.  The two 16-year-olds were detained as well as two adult females who were later released.  Six children ranging in ages from 2-14 were also inside the home.  

During the search Detectives recovered a loaded firearm inside the 16-year-old's bedroom.  Both 16-year-old suspects were placed under arrest.  

Due to their ages, their names, booking photos and specific charges will not be released.