Northwestern District Attorney's Office

08/21/2026

A fugitive charged with possession and creation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was apprehended in Ecuador and extradited to Massachusetts after being on the run since 2020.

The arrest and extradition were the result of coordinated efforts by multiple law enforcement agencies, working together across international borders to locate and return the defendant to Massachusetts.

“There are no jurisdictional boundaries when it comes to pursuing justice,” said District Attorney David E. Sullivan. “This case demonstrates what happens when local, state and federal law enforcement agencies share information and work collaboratively toward a common goal. We are grateful to every agency who assisted in finding and returning the defendant to the Commonwealth to face these charges.”

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NORTHAMPTON — A fugitive charged with possession and creation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was apprehended in Ecuador and extradited to Massachusetts after being on the run since 2020.I

08/20/2026

We’re out tonight at the Easthampton, MA Police Department Cookout with a Cop! Stop by and say hello. We are looking forward to connecting with members of our community.💙

08/20/2026

A Ware man was sentenced yesterday to 20–25 years in state prison followed by 10 years of supervised probation after being convicted of 28 counts of r**e and s*xual abuse of a child. He will be required to register as a s*x offender.

"We commend the survivor for her courage and perseverance throughout this process,” said Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Jimenez. “While no sentence can undo the harm caused, we hope this outcome provides her and her family with some measure of closure. We will continue to stand with survivors and vigorously pursue accountability for those who exploit and victimize children.”

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08/18/2026

Today, one of our Victim Witness Advocates joined the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts at Grenville Park in Ware to help distribute food to local families. We’re grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand and support the communities we serve in meaningful ways.

08/18/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING! 📢

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Victim Witness Advocate to join our team and help support victims and witnesses throughout the court process. If you’re passionate about helping others and making a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about the position and how to apply, click the link below 👇

Explore current job openings and career opportunities with the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.

08/14/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Scammers may pose as Medicare representatives to steal your personal or financial information. Don’t share sensitive information with unexpected callers, texts, or emails. When in doubt, verify before you act.

08/11/2026

Please join the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office and the Franklin County & North Quabbin Domestic Violence Task Force for Voices Carry: Honoring Domestic Violence Survivors.

This special evening will honor those we have lost to domestic violence while creating a space for survivors to share their experiences, stories, and voices.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Tres Hermanos, Greenfield

Survivors are invited to share their stories. To participate, please scan the QR code to submit your story.

08/10/2026

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office partners with Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ), a community-based restorative justice organization, to divert certain cases out of the traditional court system and into a restorative justice process. This approach helps people take responsibility for harm and work together toward meaningful repair, such as community service, restitution, and more. C4RJ is recruiting volunteers in Hampshire and Franklin Counties. Training is provided.

📍 Info Session:
August 13 at 12pm (via Zoom)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/BtMDXofsT1dR3M4K6

📅 Volunteer Training:
Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27 (four Zoom sessions: 9am–12pm & 1pm–4pm)

📧 RSVP/Questions:
Email Julia Parham, C4RJ Assistant Case Manager at [email protected]

Visit the C4RJ volunteer page to learn more ⬇️

This video features three C4RJ volunteer talking about what drew them to this work and why they stay. Watch...

08/06/2026

An Athol couple has been sentenced to state prison following an investigation that began after an individual overdosed at the residence of one of the defendants. An investigation by the Northwestern District Anti-Crime Task Force revealed that, despite the overdose, the defendant continued selling narcotics from the residence, and her boyfriend later joined her in the drug trafficking.

“Cases like this highlight the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts to identify and hold accountable individuals who continue to distribute dangerous narcotics in our communities,” said Assistant District Attorney Aidan Lanciani. “The work of the Northwestern District Anti-Crime Task Force, including in particular, Detective Travis Rushford from the Orange Ma Police Department, was critical in uncovering that this drug activity continued even after a serious overdose occurred at the residence and an initial arrest. Their dedication to investigating and disrupting the illegal distribution of fentanyl and other substances helps make our communities safer.”

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GREENFIELD – An Athol couple has been sentenced to state prison following an investigation that began after an individual overdosed at the residence of one of the defendants. An investigation by

08/05/2026

Our team was proud to participate in Athol's National Night Out last evening! One of our Assistant District Attorneys and a Family Services Advocate spent the evening connecting with community members and sharing information about the resources and services available through the Northwestern District Attorney's Office.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table—we enjoyed meeting you and appreciate the opportunity to connect with the Athol community!