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.   

Road Rage Results in Firearm Recovery 

Troopers assigned to the Concord Barracks responded to a report of a road rage incident involving a man driving a tractor-trailer while brandishing a firearm. Troopers located and stopped the truck without incident.  

During the stop, Troopers arrested the driver when they located a Glock 19 loaded with ten rounds of ammunition as well as a double-edged knife.  

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Property Check Results in Felony Arrest 

Troopers assigned to the Revere Barracks conducting a property check of Lynn Heritage Park made contact with an individual consuming alcohol on a DCR property.  

During their investigation, Troopers discovered an outstanding felony warrant.  

As they attempted to take the suspect into custody, a struggle ensued. Troopers ultimately gained control of the suspect and placed him into custody. 

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Rully party at the beach 

Troopers assigned to the Community Action Team responded to Thornton Street in Revere where a large crowd of more than 1,300 setting off fireworks. The Troopers on scene observed a motor scooter which had failed to stop for a Trooper a short time earlier. The masked scooter operator observed the Trooper approaching on foot. The operator attempted to flee. The operator drove the scooter on the sidewalk into the large crowd, knocking numerous pedestrians to the ground and running them over. Multiple Troopers ran through the crowd and tackled the driver and scooter as he plowed forward. Troopers try to detain the operator, whoever the operator kept resisting. Many in the crowd, upon observing this, turned on the Troopers and began attacking the Troopers. Area Troopers responded to the call for assistance as the crowd continued to be hostile. More Troopers and local officers gathered at the top of Thornton Street and began to move the hostile crowd down the street. Revere Police Department had put out a call for mutual aid. The crowd moved from Thornton Street and split into two directions on Shirley Avenue. A large section of the crowd, consisting of approximately 200-300 people, descended upon the Revere Beach Bandstand and Pavilion. The crowd continued to be unruly. Troopers provided the group with an “order to disburse”. After the order to disburse, and with assistance from other State Police Barracks and local departments, the area was cleared. The crowd disbursed, and order was restored.  

State Police conducted subsequent efforts that you can read more about: State Police Announce Results of Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation | Mass.gov  

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Chicopee and Stare Police Apprehend Suspect who Allegedly Shot His Ex 

A woman approached Troopers assigned to the Springfield Barracks investigating another matter. She reported that her ex-boyfriend shot her and showed the Troopers a bullet hole on her vehicle.  

Troopers responded to the suspect's home address with Chicopee Police. Police searched and located the suspect in his vehicle several streets away from his address. A pursuit ensued when the suspect fled on foot.  

Police eventually located the man in his backyard, arrested him, and recovered a firearm.   

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Firearms and drugs found on Drunk Driver 

Troopers assigned to the Athol Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop for a vehicle that did not have an inspection sticker.  

During their interaction with the driver, Troopers noticed signs of possible intoxication.  

When the operator exited the vehicle, Troopers recognized the man may be armed. Troopers used their training and skill to locate a loaded firearm in his waistband.  

Standardized field sobriety tests were administered. Troopers determined that the operator was unfit to operate a motor vehicle due to being under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Troopers also found a bag of cocaine that was located on his person.  

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Drug Trafficking  

Troopers of the Norwell Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 3 in Pembroke. Troopers observed the operator showing signs of being nervous and learned the operator’s license was suspended. Troopers placed the operator under arrest. Troopers conducted an inventory of the vehicle. During the inventory Troopers located items in the trunk consistent with narcotic distribution. The vehicle was towed back to State Police Norwell where a K9 search was conducted. A positive alert for narcotics was indicated and as a result, a large number of narcotics (drugs) was located within the plastic floor trim on both the rear passenger and driver side door.  

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Saving a child 

Troopers of the Foxboro Barracks received several calls of an erratic vehicle traveling on Route 95 in the Town of Mansfield. Troopers located the vehicle off the roadway in the wood line. Troopers provided medical treatment to the operator and his 1-year-old child. Troopers administered 1 dose of Narcan to the operator. After investigating the crash and actions that were taken prior to the crash, the operator was placed into custody. The operator and child were treated at the local hospital for minor injuries. The child was secured by the biological mother.