Shooting Suspect Arrested in Springfield

Rhode Island man faces multiple charges in connection with drive-by shooting incident

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 26-year-old Rhode Island man named Zachary Martins was arrested early Wednesday morning by a multi-agency law enforcement team in Springfield, Massachusetts. Martins is wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting incident and faces a slew of charges, including drive-by shooting, conspiracy, and firearms offenses. Three other individuals from Rhode Island were also arrested in connection with the same incident.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes across state lines. The charges against Martins and the other suspects suggest a coordinated criminal operation that spanned multiple jurisdictions, requiring collaboration between local, state, and federal authorities.

The details

Zachary Martins, 26, of Riverside, Rhode Island, was taken into custody at approximately 4:20 a.m. at a home on the 300 block of Main Street in Indian Orchard, Springfield. Members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit Warrant Apprehension Section, Massachusetts State Police VFAS, Hampden County Sheriff's Department and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force executed the arrest warrant. In addition to Martins, three other individuals from Rhode Island were also arrested in connection with the same incident: Troy Torres, 20, of Providence; Jamari Bell, 23, of Cranston; and Joseph Carvalho, 27, of Woonsocket.

  • Martins was arrested early Wednesday morning (February 28, 2026).

The players

Zachary Martins

A 26-year-old man from Riverside, Rhode Island, who was wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting incident.

Troy Torres

A 20-year-old man from Providence, Rhode Island, who was also arrested in connection with the same incident.

Jamari Bell

A 23-year-old man from Cranston, Rhode Island, who was already incarcerated and was charged with additional offenses related to the incident.

Joseph Carvalho

A 27-year-old man from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, who was arrested and charged with harboring a criminal.

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What’s next

Martins is being held pending extradition proceedings to Rhode Island, and all four suspects are scheduled to be arraigned in Sixth Division District Court.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies across state lines to apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes. The charges against the individuals suggest a complex criminal operation that spanned multiple jurisdictions, highlighting the need for continued coordination and information-sharing between authorities to address such cross-border criminal activities.