Executive Summary
- Naysha Dones, 42, and Anthony Ortiz-Correa, 39, were arrested in connection with an arson that occurred in Holyoke on November 4.
- A search of the suspects’ hotel room in West Springfield yielded an unserialized “ghost gun” and approximately 105.5 grams of suspected cocaine.
- The pair faces multiple charges, including arson of a dwelling, attempted murder, drug trafficking, and various firearms offenses.
HOLYOKE, Mass. – Authorities in Holyoke have arrested two individuals in connection with an arson investigation, charging them with attempted murder, drug trafficking, and multiple firearms offenses. The arrests of Naysha Dones, 42, and Anthony Ortiz-Correa, 39, occurred on Monday at a hotel in West Springfield following a joint law enforcement operation.
The investigation began after a fire on the morning of November 4 at a residence located at 268 Pine Street in Holyoke. Investigators from the Holyoke Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit determined the blaze was intentionally set, which led them to identify Dones and Ortiz-Correa as the primary suspects.
Detectives executed arrest and search warrants at the West Springfield hotel where the suspects were staying. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of their hotel room uncovered a significant amount of evidence related to criminal activity.
During the search, officers seized an unserialized firearm, commonly known as a “ghost gun,” along with ammunition. They also discovered approximately 105.5 grams of a substance suspected to be cocaine. The discovery of a loaded, large-capacity firearm during the commission of a felony added to the severity of the charges.
Dones and Ortiz-Correa now face a range of serious charges, including arson of a dwelling, attempted murder, trafficking in cocaine, and numerous weapons violations. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.