Springfield Police Officers Seize Firearm, Arrest Suspect Out on Bail on Firearms Charges

Springfield Police Officers Seize Firearm, Arrest Suspect Out on Bail on Firearms Charges

Springfield, Mass. — At approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday February 10th Springfield Police Officers seized a loaded firearm and arrested two suspects, Shakim Grant & Irvin Sanchez, after a traffic stop on the 0-100 block of Brigham Street.

Around 2:10 a.m. Springfield Police Officers observed a car on Union Street driving at a high rate of speed. Officers were able to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop on the 0-100 block of Brigham Street.

The passenger, Shakim Grant, had active warrants and was placed under arrest. Officers then observed a firearm under the passenger seat of the vehicle in arms reach of both occupants.

The driver, Irvin Sanchez, was also placed under arrest.

Sanchez who is currently out on bail on firearms charges has heroin distribution convictions in both Hampshire and Hampden County.

27-year-old Shakim Grant of Springfield is charged with:

Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card
Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (Firearm) while have an Active Warrant
Arrest Warrant (Agawam Police)
– Assault & Battery (Two Counts)
Arrest Warrant (Charlton Police)
– Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
– Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration
– Unregistered Motor Vehicle

27-year-old Irvin Sanchez of Chicopee is charged with: