SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Police Department seized a loaded firearm and arrested two suspects after a traffic stop on Saturday.

According to Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh, on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., Springfield Police Officers seized a loaded firearm and arrested two suspects near the intersection of Main and Broad Streets.

Officers observed a vehicle, that did not have a front license plate or a valid inspection sticker, turn onto Gardner Street from Main Street just after 6:00 p.m. Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop as the car went back onto Main Street, but the driver, who was later identified as 34-year-old Willie Bridges, did not immediately stop. Bridges stopped about two blocks later, where it was discovered that he did not have a license.

Officers arrested Bridges after they found found crack cocaine in his possession. The passenger, 31-year-old Megan Digregorio, had several bags of heroin in her possession and she was also arrested. When officers searched the vehicle, they found a loaded firearm.

Springfield Police Department

34-year-old Willie Bridges of Springfield is charged with:

  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Dangerous Weapon while having an Active Warrant
  • Firearm Violation with 3 Prior/Violent Drug Crimes
  • Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
  • Failure to Stop for Police
  • Possession of a Class B Drug
  • Default Warrant – Trespassing
  • Number Plate Violation
  • No Inspection Sticker

31-year-old Megan Digregorio of Springfield is charged with:

  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
  • Carrying a Firearm without a License
  • Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
  • Carrying a Dangerous Weapon while having an Active Warrant
  • Possession of a Class A Drug
  • Arrest Warrant – Palmer District Court
    – Possession of a Class A Drug
    – Possession of a Class B Drug