Weekly Summary of Police Activity

Weekly Summary of Police Activity

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 represents a small portion of the Department’s work to enhance public safety, collaborate with our partners, and foster positive relationships within the communities we serve. 

For the integrity of ongoing criminal cases and in the interest of each subject’s privacy, we have removed personally identifying information from the narratives as well as information not subject to public disclosure. All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

Trooper Identifies Gun in Cross-Body Bag on Traffic StopA Trooper from the Medford Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for windshield tint on Broadway in Somerville. During the interaction, a loaded firearm with defaced serial number was seen in a “cross-body” style backpack on the suspect. He was immediately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to A-4 for further processing. The Trooper notified Ballistics which took custody of all the evidence.

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Trooper Protects EMTs from Aggressive Patient A Trooper from the Springfield Barracks observed a man laying on the ground on State Street in Springfield who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. The Trooper facilitated an medical transport via ambulance for the man

Prior to departure from the scene, paramedics requested the Trooper follow the ambulance to the hospital.

While en route, the the patient became aggressive with the EMT and ripped off all his straps.

When the ambulance came to a stop, the patient opened the door, shoved the EMT aside, and attempted to flee. Using his training and skill, the Trooper regained control of the man and lifted the individual back onto the stretcher and into the ambulance for transport to hospital.

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Property Checks Reveals Impaired Motorist

Troopers from the Charlton Barracks performed a property check of the Charlton Service Plaza, when they saw someone slumped over their steering wheel. Upon further investigation, it appeared that the operator was smoking a pipe with a controlled substance.  Troopers placed the operator under arrest for possession of Class B, and other MV charges. Animal Control was called out to the scene to take custody of a cow calf that was in the truck bed of the Motor Vehicle.

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Trooper Stops Significant Bleeding from Stab Wounds

Trooper from the Tunnels Barracks assisted Boston Police Department in responding to a reported stabbing on Cummins Highway.

Police rendered assistance to the victim who suffered stab wounds to the chest and upper thighs of both legs.

The Trooper observed a sucking chest wound and applied an occlusive dressing (chest seal) over the wounds. He also applied a tourniquet to mitigate heavy arterial bleeding coming from his left leg.

Boston EMS transported the victim who remains in stable condition.

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Trooper Arrests Impaired Driver with Child

Troopers from the Weston Barracks broadcast a BOLO (“be on the lookout”) for an erratic Chevy Silverado, possibly traveling to Malden from Framingham.

A Trooper observed the vehicle pass by his detail and observed the vehicle almost strike the wall in the Prudential Tunnel. The Trooper initiated a traffic stop where other Troopers provided backup.

During the stop, Troopers arrested the operator for impaired driving and placed their 6-year-old daughter in the custody of the Department of Children and Families for her protection.

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