Troopers in the Field: Significant Activity Report for Week Ending 10-17-26

Multiple Firearms Seized During Motor Vehicle Stop

On 10/03/2026, a State Police Sergeant conducted a motor vehicle stop in Malden for a window tint violation. The owner/operator was issued a citation and, due to vehicle safety restrictions, a tow was requested. During a check of the vehicle, the Sergeant located and seized two firearms, multiple fully loaded large-capacity magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition. The operator was subsequently arrested and booked at the Medford Barracks. His charges include Carrying a Firearm without License, Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device and Possession of Ammunition without Firearms Identification (FID) Card.

Road Rage with Knife Incident Leads to Arrest

On 10/08/2026, a Trooper on patrol heard the Middleborough Barracks broadcast a be on the lookout (BOLO) for a road rage incident where the operator of a gray pickup truck brandished a knife out the window toward another vehicle. The victims stated that the operator of the pickup stopped his vehicle in the roadway and pointed a silver knife out the driver’s side window with his left hand while staring at them through his rearview mirror. The Trooper located and stopped the vehicle in Taunton. While talking to the operator he observed a knife in a holster on the operator’s waistline. The operator was taken into custody.

Operator Fled Traffic Stop, Faces Multiple Charges

On 10/09/2026, a Trooper from the Charlton Barracks stopped a vehicle on Interstate 90 in Charlton for speeding (90 mph in 65 mph zone). The vehicle initially stopped. The Trooper asked the operator for her license. Then the operator stated, “I have to go” and sped away. The vehicle continued onto Interstate 84 and eventually stopped near the 3-mile marker. Two Troopers took the operator into custody. It was discovered that the operator had multiple warrants for her arrest. Five children were identified in the vehicle between the ages of 3 and 17. An RMV immediate threat and 51A were filed. The operator was charged with multiple counts of reckless endangerment of a child, open container of alcohol, refusing to identify herself, child car seat violations, operating after suspension and numerous other motor vehicle offenses.

Operator Charged with 3rd OUI Offense after Crash

On 10/13/2026, a Trooper from the Holden Barracks was patrolling Main Street in Worcester when she observed an Infiniti rapidly accelerating from a parking lot, followed by a loud tire squeal. The Trooper subsequently located the vehicle on Hitchcock Road, where it had struck two vehicles and damaged a third. Upon arrival, the Trooper observed the operator outside the vehicle who appeared disoriented and unsteady on their feet and failed to comply with repeated commands. She placed him in handcuffs and noted a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and slurred speech. The subject was taken into custody, transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, and later booked at the Holden Barracks on a charge of OUI-3rd offense.

Speeding Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On 10/13/2026, a Trooper from the Norwell Barracks was performing speed enforcement on Route 3 in Braintree when she stopped a motor vehicle for traveling 90 mph in a 60 mph zone. After speaking with the operator and finding him to be untruthful, he agreed to a search of his vehicle which resulted in the finding of various amounts of methamphetamine and numerous other pills. The operator was arrested and charged with narcotics violations.

Suspect in Custody after Domestic Assault on Route 3

On 10/14/2026, a Trooper from the Bourne Barracks responded to Route 3 southbound in Bourne for a report of a female in distress during a domestic assault. The victim reported that her fiancé drove at excessive speeds, threatened to kill them both, physically assaulted her, and prevented her from contacting police. Fearing for her safety, she jumped from the moving vehicle and was assisted by a passing motorist. The victim sustained visible injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. The suspect fled the scene in the victim’s mother’s vehicle but was subsequently located and taken into custody in Sandwich by Troopers.

Male Attempted to Flee During Traffic Stop, Taken into Custody

On 10/07/2026, a member of the H Troop Community Action Team (CAT) conducted a traffic stop on Southampton Street in Boston for a motor vehicle violation. A Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) query revealed that the operator had an active warrant out of Worcester District Court for narcotics charges. The Trooper issued an exit order and advised the operator of the warrant. The operator immediately fled on foot, resulting in a foot pursuit. The operator was quickly apprehended while attempting to jump a fence behind a business on Southampton Street. A subsequent search of the individual revealed that he was in possession of Class A and Class B narcotics.

Hit-and-Run Operator Taken into Custody

On 10/02/2026, a Trooper from the Andover Barracks responded to a two-car hit-and-run crash on Interstate 495 in Andover and observed a Honda CR-V with significant rear-end damage. The injured operator reported being rear-ended by a vehicle that fled the scene. Another Trooper arrived to assist and located the suspect vehicle, a Toyota 4Runner with heavy front-end damage, abandoned near Exit 97B. Further investigation determined that two occupants had fled the vehicle and were located in Methuen. The operator was arrested and charged with Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury, Operating with a Suspended License, Negligent Operation, and other motor vehicle offenses.

Male Taken into Custody after Domestic Assault

On 10/04/2026, Troopers from the Charlton Barracks responded to Interstate 90 westbound in Auburn for a reported domestic assault. Troopers located the involved parties separated along the highway and learned that an argument between the former spouses had allegedly become physical. A legally possessed firearm on the male party was secured. An active 209A Abuse Prevention Order was also found. The male was taken into custody for the order violation and new domestic abuse charges.

Traffic Stop Leads to Second OUI Offense for Operator

On 10/05/2026, a Trooper from the Norwell Barracks observed a motor vehicle on Summer Street in Plymouth making numerous marked lanes violations. A motor vehicle stop was conducted during which the Trooper observed that the driver was showing signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was asked to exit his vehicle and perform field sobriety tests. The driver was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI) second offense.

Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest for Drug Trafficking

On 10/06/2026, a Trooper from the H Troop Community Action Team (CAT) conducted a traffic stop on Route 24 southbound in Stoughton for motor vehicle violations. A query revealed that the operator had an active felony default warrant out of Quincy District Court for Trafficking in Fentanyl and Distribution of a Class A substance. Further investigation during the traffic stop led to the discovery of fentanyl in the individual’s possession.

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