The fundamental duties of a district attorney’s office as the chief law enforcement agency in the county is the prosecution of criminal cases and the pursuit of justice for the victims of these crimes. In his first term as District Attorney, Anthony Gulluni has made significant progress on his four key initiatives, creating opportunities to impact crime prevention and develop more strategic prosecution.
As district attorney, I intend to enforce mandatory minimum sentences in most cases involving illegal guns. We must send a clear and unequivocal message that illegal guns will not be tolerated, especially in cities like Springfield and Holyoke. Both communities are facing an epidemic of shootings and other gun violence involving illegal weapons in the hands of unlicensed individuals. The citizens of Hampden County deserve a district attorney who will do everything in his or her power to stop gun violence. We must be clear and consistent with our message: If you carry a firearm without a license, you will go to jail.