Springfield Police Department

Loaded Firearm Seized from Violent Repeat Offender


Loaded Firearm Seized from Violent Repeat Offender

Springfield, Mass. — On Sunday May 3rd at approximately 4:00 p.m., Springfield Police Officers under the direction of Lieutenant James Trubia arrested two suspects and seized a loaded firearm. 

About ten minutes earlier, officers responded to the 0-100 block of Girard Avenue for a report of shots fired.  Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle with two occupants inside, identified as Larry Green and Christian Hernandez. 

During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered a loaded firearm.  Officers also seized more than 50 bags of marijuana and crack-cocaine.  Green and Hernandez were placed under arrest. 

Green has previously been convicted of armed assault with intent to murder and two prior firearm possession charges. 

32-year-old Larry Green of Springfield is charged with:

  • Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Firearm without a License – 3rd Offense
  • Firearm Violation with 2 Prior Violent/Drug Crimes
  • Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law
  • Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug
  • Possession of a Class B Drug

25-year-old Christian Hernandez of Ludlow is charged with:

  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Firearm without a License
  • Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law
  • Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug