Springfield Police Officers Seize Loaded Firearm after Responding to a Gun Call

Springfield, Mass. — On Wednesday September 13th at approximately 10:55 p.m., Springfield Police Officers seized a loaded firearm and arrested 45-year-old Alfredo Rodriguez-Diaz on the 0-100 of High Street.

A short time earlier officers responded to High Street for a gun call.  A victim stated that an individual, later identified as Rodriguez-Diaz, brandished a firearm while he was attempting to make a food delivery.  The victim was able to leave the area unharmed.

Officers located Rodriguez-Diaz who matched the description of the suspect and recovered an illegal loaded firearm in his pocket.  Officers placed Rodriguez-Diaz under arrest.

45-year-old Alfredo Rodriguez-Diaz of Springfield is charged with:

  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Firearm without a License
  • Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number during the Commission of a Felony
  • Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
  • Default Warrant
    – Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License