HOLYOKE — Authorities announced Saturday the arrest of a 34-year-old man wanted for armed robbery following a joint operation between the Holyoke Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section.
Joseph Albelo was taken into custody without incident.
The police had been seeking Albelo in connection with an armed robbery, though details about the specific incident leading to his arrest warrant were not immediately released.
Officials commended the collaboration between the two law enforcement agencies, which led to the swift apprehension of the suspect.
The arrest is seen as a significant step in addressing violent crime in the community.
Albelo is currently being held pending his arraignment, where he will face charges related to the armed robbery.
The date for his court appearance has not yet been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Holyoke Police Department has encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward.
