Attorney General Healey promises changes after drug lab scandal
Healey’s promise comes amid ongoing litigation regarding the state’s Amherst drug lab, which was shut down in 2013 following the arrest of former chemist Sonja Farak for stealing from the evidence locker. April 26, 2018Massachusetts Attorney General Maura...
Suspended West Springfield police captain arraigned, denies stealing from department
Spaulding is accused of taking more than $1,000 from the West Springfield Police Department evidence room between May 2016 and May 2017. April 26, 2018SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Police Capt. Daniel Spaulding, suspended from the force in 2017, was arraigned...
Dracut deputy chief cleared in evidence locker controversy; Sgt. Byam gets 1 day suspension
Consultant’s report that found the Police Department failed to follow numerous evidence policy requirements that led to the mishandling of property and evidence. April 5, 2017DRACUT — There will be no disciplinary action for Deputy Police Chief David...
Judge dismisses more than 7,000 Amherst drug lab cases
The order vacates an estimated 11,000 convictions in 7,700 criminal cases, the majority of them from Hampden County. April 5, 2018On Thursday, the state’s top court issued yet another sweeping dismissal order stemming from misconduct by a former chemist at the...
