Massachusetts State Police Media Release — 04042017 — Crosswalk Violation Leads to Heroin Arrest in Springfield

On April 3, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Trooper Cardin, who is assigned to the State Police Barracks in Springfield, stopped a white Nissan Altima for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk in Springfield. The Nissan was found to be unregistered and Trooper Cardin requested a tow for the vehicle. As the occupants of the Nissan exited the vehicle, a male passenger fled on foot. His description was given out to Springfield and State Police who were in the area and he was soon captured by Officer Hernandez of the Springfield Police Department after a brief struggle. Officers also located 2,000 bags of heroin that the suspect had discarded prior to his capture. The man was identified as 21-year-old IRVIN SANCHEZ of Chicopee. SANCHEZ was transported to SP Springfield where he was booked and held on $50,000 bail.

During an inventory search of the Nissan prior to the tow, a stun gun was located in the center console. The driver, 31-year-old OMAR MARRERO, and passenger, 20-year-old SABRINA CALVENTE were arrested and transported to SP Springfield for booking. MARRERO’s bail was set at $500, which he later produced and was released. CALVENTE was released on personal recognizance after paying a $40 bail fee.

SANCHEZ was charged with the following offenses:

Trafficking in Heroin Assault and Battery on a Police Officer Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law Resisting Arrest Disorderly Conduct Possession of an Electric Stun Gun Tresspassing

MARRERO was charged with the following offenses:

Possession of an Electric Stun Gun Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle Crosswalk Violation

CALVENTE was charged with the following offense:

Possession of a Stun Gun

No further information is currently available. Please do not contact the barracks directly.

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