On June 9, Troopers from the Cheshire Barracks, the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing, Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), and Drone Unit, alongside the Florida and Savoy Fire Departments, responded to assist in the search for an 88-year-old man who became separated from his wife while walking in the woods of Savoy. Using a coordinated ground and aerial search, first responders worked together to locate the missing hiker and reunite him with his family after he was eval

Multiple Firearms Seized during Motor Vehicle Stop On 6/9/2026, a Trooper from the Concord Barracks stopped a vehicle due to having an expired registration. During an inventory of the vehicle, the Trooper discovered a Palmetto State Armory AR-15 style rifle, four 30-round high-capacity magazines, five handgun magazines, and 168 rounds of ammunition. The operator did not have a License to Carry in Massachusetts; he was taken into custody and charged with multiple firearms v

Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble, alongside Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden and FBI Special Agent in Charge Ted Docks, announced a long-awaited breakthrough in the decades-old homicide investigation known as the "Chelsea Jane Doe" case. On June 3, investigators stood alongside the victim's family to finally identify the young woman as Tiffany Bradley, a 16-year-old who had been reported missing from Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 2000. In November

State Police Help Recovering 35 Missing and Endangered Young People The Massachusetts State Police have been part of the U.S. Marshals Service’s Operation Yellow Card, a multi-agency initiative aimed at locating and recovering endangered youth within and from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prior to and throughout the FIFA World Cup. Beginning in April 2026, the operation has recovered 35 endangered and missing children from Massachusetts who have been found as far away as

The Massachusetts State Police are serious about cracking down on dangerous driving this summer. On June 6th, the State Police conducted a saturation patrol in Troop A, an area that has seen several high-profile incidents of dangerous driving. Our Troopers made 6 arrests and issued 69 citations in that one night, in that one area alone. If you've been drinking or are under the influence of drugs, do not get behind the wheel. Use a rideshare or taxi. When you are driving, put

Road Rage Incident Involving a Firearm Leads to Arrest On May 22, 2026, Troopers assigned to the Andover Barracks responded to a road rage incident where a firearm was displayed on Route 93 northbound in Woburn. The victim described the vehicle as a black Acura TL and was able to provide the MA plate number. Moments later, a Trooper saw the wanted vehicle on Route 93 northbound in Andover and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The operator was removed from his vehicle and det

Troopers seized guns and drugs from a vehicle that fled a traffic stop in Holyoke, MA. On June 1, 2026, at approximately 12:22 pm, a Trooper out of the Springfield Barracks reported an attempt to initiate a vehicle stop for speeding on I-91 North in Holyoke. The vehicle reportedly fled and continued North on I-91 at speeds estimated at 90-107 miles per hour. The vehicle operator exited the highway. A short time later, the vehicle was reported to have crashed on the Exit 1

Over Memorial Day Weekend, the Massachusetts State Police conducted saturation patrols to ensure the safety of our highways. Our primary goal is to deter dangerous driving behaviors, reduce traffic accidents, and save lives. These patrols took place across Troops A, B, C and D, which encompass the Eastern, Western, Central and South Coastal areas of Massachusetts. The results: 6 OUI arrests 135 Speeding Citations 10 Seatbelt Violations 8 Hand-held Phone Violations 286 Othe

It was a great day at our Annual MSP T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) Boston Strong basketball tournament at the Reggie Lewis Center on May 30, 2026! The Massachusetts State Police believe in forging strong relationships with the people we serve, and one way we do that is through our MSP T.E.A.M. Leagues that we host across the state. Today was a great show of community, collaboration, and sportsmanship. Thanks to all the Teams who drove from across the state to com

Kidnapping and Carjacking Charges Are Result of Erratic Driving Stop On May 16, 2026, a Trooper assigned to the Holden Barracks was patrolling in Worcester when she observed a vehicle traveling toward her at an estimated speed exceeding 50 miles per hour over the limit. The Trooper activated her emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle initially slowed as if to pull over, but the Trooper observed the passenger repeatedly opening the door, appearing as t

FRAMINGHAM – As part of its ongoing effort to strengthen recruit training and continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism, the Massachusetts State Police today released an independent review of the State Police Academy and announced immediate steps to modernize Academy operations. The assessment, conducted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), outlines 103 recommendations to support immediate improvements and guide longer-term