May 12, 2021
A former Springfield police officer is being sentenced to two-to-three years in state prison after a conviction in a child sexual assault case.
Thirty-one-year-old Daniel Cintron was recently found guilty in a jury-waived trial in Hampden Superior Court on two counts each of indecent assault and battery on a child and intimidation of a witness.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, “I hope this verdict brings justice to all of the victims and families involved in this case. The bravery of the victims should be commended in coming forward, as the fear and angst created by someone who abused his position of power, is not easily overcome. My office will continue to fight for victimized children and all victims of abuse.”
Former Springfield police officer Daniel Cintron sentenced to 2 to 3 years for sexual assault on child
Updated May 11, 2021;
SPRINGFIELD - Daniel Cintron, the former Springfield police office who was convicted last month of sexual assaulting a child has been sentenced to serve between 2 and 3 years in state prison.
The sentence was handed down Tuesday in Hampden Superior Court, two weeks after he was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under age 14, and two counts of intimidating a witness. He was found not guilty on 17 other charges.
Cintron had been in custody since his arrest in 2018 on charges related to the rape and abuse of three girls between 2015 and 2018. The investigation was handled by the Special Victims units of the Hampden District Attorney and the Springfield Police, and the Chicopee Police.
Springfield City Council, in battle over Police Commission, seeks cost to taxpayers to defend Mayor Domenic Sarno
Updated May 04, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, left, have locked horns with Springfield City Council President Justin Hurst, right over reviving a five-member police commission. The City Council is seeking a breakdown of legal costs in the dispute.
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SPRINGFIELD The City Council, after suing Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in its quest to restore a citizen Police Commission, has directed the Finance Department to divulge taxpayer costs in the ongoing legal dispute.
At a meeting Monday night, councilors voted unanimously to direct finance officials to provide the information within seven days.
SPRINGFIELD There won’t be popcorn, but there will be plenty of space for the first group of Hampden County jurors empaneled for a criminal trial Monday at the former movie theater complex at Eastfield Mall. Around 60 potential jurors have been told to report to the mall on Boston Road Monday for the trial of a Springfield man accused of a 2019 rape, court officials say. The juror call will .