CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - From drug seizures to murder-suicides, crime stories on WWLP.com were some of the most popular of 2024. 22News is working for you with a list of the top-viewed crime stories of the year. 10. Springfield Police seize illegal firearms, including AR-15, make four arrests Back in April, four people, including one juvenile, were arrested in Springfield after police discovered multiple illegal firearms in a duffel bag. Detectives searched the duffel bag and discovered an AR-15 rifle with a 30-round magazine, a second illegal firearm with a 50-round drum magazine, and a third illegal firearm under the seat where one suspect was sitting. Courtesy of the Springfield Police Department 9. 9 arrested for machine gun, drugs seized within 3 Springfield homes In March, nine people were arrested after three search warrants were executed in Springfield where cocaine, heroin, and a machine gun were seized. Credit: Springfield Police Department 8. Two Amherst residents arrested at Bel Air Inn in West Springfield Two Amherst residents face several firearm and drug charges after police conducted a search warrant at a motel in West Springfield on May 23rd. Joseph Charles Russell and Sarah Louise Slade (West Springfield Police Department) 7. Homeland Security finds millions worth of cocaine and meth inside a tractor trailer in Massachusetts During an investigation by Homeland Security agents in August, over $10 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine was found inside a tractor-trailer in Andover. Agents became aware of a California-based drug trafficking organization interested in transporting methamphetamine and other drugs to Boston. Two from California were taken into custody. (Homeland Security Investigations New England) 6. Card skimmers discovered at these 10 Big Y locations in Massachusetts Back in February, Big Y announced that they had discovered card skimming devices were inserted at several Big Y locations across western Massachusetts. An unknown person placed a skimming device at locations such as Springfield, Northampton, Southbridge, Ware, and more. Customers are encouraged to review their bank statements for any fraudulent activity and to contact their bank or credit card company immediately if they find anything suspicious. 5. One woman, two men found dead inside Main Street home in Wilbraham Three people were found dead in a Main Street home in Wilbraham back in June. A person who had access to the home was checking in on the residence when they found all three dead within the home.  Residents told 22News that they were shocked that this happened in their quiet community. 4. GPS monitor led to stash house in Massachusetts, drug trafficking ring leader charged In June, an alleged leader of a Massachusetts south shore drug trafficking ring was convicted after drugs, guns, and cash were found inside his apartment and a stash house. Aderito Patrick Amado of Brockton and Quincy helped lead a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, fentanyl analogue, and cocaine. An investigation revealed that the drug distribution conspiracy operated primarily out of a stash house in Weymouth, with additional evidence located inside Amado’s apartment in Quincy and his Jeep Cherokee. Amado was tracked at his apartment and a stash house every day over two months through a court-ordered GPS monitor for a state drug conviction. His web searches also revealed online reviews of various items recovered from the stash house, including the kilogram presses, firearms, and cutting agents. (Department of Justice) 3. Massachusetts construction company owner sentenced to prison for fraud across Northeast A Pittsfield man was sentenced in May to prison for more than two dozen charges of larceny in connection to operating a construction business and never finishing projects after being partially paid. There were a total of 18 victims in the case ranging from Berkshire County to other areas of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Victims lost over a combined $300,000 for work promised to be completed. FILE: Generic jail/prison corridor (Photo credit: Getty) 2. Child found safe in Connecticut after AMBER Alert issued in Chicopee, suspect arrested Back in March, a 3-year-old autistic boy was found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued in Chicopee. The suspect took off in a car that was found running outside a Chicopee home with the child in the backseat. The AMBER Alert was canceled after two hours when the child was found safe at Rodeway Inn in East Windsor, Connecticut.  The child was dropped off at the hotel and the suspect drove to Stop & Shop on Kennedy Road in Windsor, where he left the car. An employee of the hotel contacted the police. 1. 39 arrested in Massachusetts State Police sweep ‘Operation May Flower’ In April, over three dozen people were arrested along with over 300 citations issued during ‘Operation May Flower’ by Lawrence police, Massachusetts State Police, and Essex County Sheriff’s Department. In total, there were 303 citations for motor vehicle violations and equipment deficiencies, 39 individuals were arrested, and nine criminal summonses. The seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is displayed on a Massachusetts State Police cruiser parked outside the Statehouse, March 3, 2023, in Boston. 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