An Amherst man pardoned by President Donald Trump for charges related to his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to four years incarceration after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Judge Mark Mastroianni sentenced Daniel Tocci, 31, on March 25. Following four years in prison, […]
Author Archives: Sam Ferland
Sam Ferland is a reporter covering Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton. An Easthampton native, Ferland is dedicated to sharing the stories, perspectives and news from his hometown beat. A Wheaton College graduate, he began at the Gazette in 2025. He can be reached at sferland@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5234.
