CRIME

Shots fired on Antrim Way in Greencastle; Massachusetts man arrested

Staff reports
Police news

A Massachusetts man was arrested after Greencastle police responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of South Antrim Way at 8:54 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12.

The investigation led police to Hector Hernandez, 37, of Springfield, who was found walking along East Baltimore Street and arrested.

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Police found shell casings in the area of the reported shooting and Hernandez was found with a handgun.

He was charged with persons not to possess a firearm, carrying a gun without a license and reckless endangerment. Following arraignment before Magisterial District Judge Duane Cummingham, he was committed to Franklin County Jail in lieu of $150,000.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Further details were unavailable Wednesday.