Police Chief Stephen Kozloski said Monson and Chicopee police began a joint investigation into the house break, as well as one in Chicopee that involved the theft of several firearms.
MONSON – Monson police have charged two Springfield residents in connection with a house break last month on Stafford Road, Police Chief Stephen Kozloski Jr. said.
Kozloski said Todd A. Faust, 29, and Kristina L. Leighty, 26, both of 220 Pearl St., fourth floor, were charged with daytime breaking and entering to commit a felony, larceny over $250 and vandalism.Their arraignment date in Palmer District Court has not been set, Kozloski said.
Kozloski said Monson and Chicopee police began a joint investigation into the April 22 house break, as well as a house break in Chicopee on May 2 on Outer Drive that involved the theft of several firearms. Once information was developed linking the two individuals to the Stafford Road break, Monson police obtained a search warrant for their residence in Springfield.
Kozloski said police recovered items stolen in the Monson break, as well as a gun stolen in the Chicopee incident.
Chicopee police said the break-in in their city is still under investigation.