After more than three decades, long-awaited answers have been uncovered for the families of two victims in Plymouth County. Through the relentless work of the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Cases Unit and our Forensic Scientists at the State Police Crime Lab, Robert Carey has been identified through DNA evidence as the person responsible for the 1991 murder of Cherie Bishop and the 1993 sexual assault of Donna Bell in Brockton. While Robert Carey is now deceased, this

Edgar Delvalle, 47, was arrested in West Springfield following an investigation in which he communicated with undercover officers about his intent to exploit children. Delvalle, a registered level three sex offender, now faces several serious charges, including trafficking of minors, enticement, and attempted rape of a child.  "The Massachusetts State Police deeply appreciates the collaboration of the New Jersey State Police, the West Springfield and Chicopee Police Departmen

In the 351 cities and towns, Massachusetts State Troopers use their training and skill to navigate a variety of circumstances that often present significant danger to themselves and others. In an effort to raise greater awareness of their work, the Department periodically shares incident summaries.      Each summary reflects a small portion of the Department’s work to strengthen public safety, collaborate with our partners, and build positive relationships in the communities

On February 10th and 11 th , the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team (CINRET) conducted two operations to take down several narcotics and firearms trafficking rings in Springfield. The first operation was the result of a four-month long investigation that targeted a sophisticated drug trafficking ring based in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. The operation culminated with the execution of six simultaneous search warrants in th