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. 

Traffic Stop Yeilds a Firearm, Ammunition and Forged Documents

Troopers assigned to the Framingham Barracks initiated a pursuit in Canton. With assistance  from Foxboro Barracks patrols, State Police stopped the vehicle  and took the operator into custody without incident in North Attleboro.  

Troopers recovered a Glock 19 handgun, a significant amount of ammunition , numerous stolen checks, debit cards, and a fraudulent Texas driver’s license.

Firearms Recovered Following Foot Chase

Troopers assigned to the Medford Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Broadway in Everett. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop and the passenger in the rear seat fled on foot.

Troopers ordered the three remaining occupants to stay in the vehicle with their hands raised as they simultaneously pursued the male party on foot.

Troopers successfully apprehended the fleeing party and removed and detained the remaining occupants with the assistance of Everett Police Officers.

Police recovered a loaded firearm inside the vehicle where one of the passengers, a juvenile, was seated.  Additionally, Police recovered a firearm behind a local restaurant near which was believed to be abandoned by the suspect.

Domestic Assault in Boston’s Kosciuszko Circle

Troopers assigned to the South Boston Barracks responded to an assault that  occurred inside a motor vehicle traveling on Kosciuszko Circle in Boston. The witness  reported seeing a woman strike another woman and eventually throw her to the ground and strike her repeatedly.

Upon arrival, Troopers identified the two women, including one who was crying and bleeding from her arms and legs.

During their individual interviews on scene, , the suspect continued to yell aggressively over the Troopers at the victim telling her not answer any questions.

The pair told Police that they had been in a relationship and subsequently provided a fictitious story that attributed the injuries to an ex-boyfriend of the victim who they could not identify by name, physical descriptors, or direction of travel.

As their investigation continued, Troopers determined that an assault had occurred and took the suspect into custody. Troopers also facilitated support and counseling to the victim who appeared fearful, distressed, and physically harmed.

Troopers Apprehend Man who Attempted Rape

Troopers assigned to the Springfield Barracks working a traffic stop heard a woman yelling for help a short distance away.

Troopers discovered a screaming, injured woman with blood dripping from her eye and requested EMS.

The woman told Troopers that a suspect followed her on a walk, pulled her into a nearby park, and assaulted her. The suspect fled the scene when he saw State Police cruisers approaching.

The victim provided a basic description of the suspect and his direction of travel. Further details of the assault indicated an attempted rape.

A short time later, assisting Troopers located the suspect underneath a food truck in a nearby parking lot. The victim positively identified the suspect who was brought to the Springfield Barracks for booking. At the Barracks, the man became uncooperative and made suicidal statements. Due to the severity of the charges and a default on a previous warrant, he was denied bail and sent to Ludlow House of Correction.

Traffic Stop Reveals Alleged Drug Traffickers

Troopers assigned to the Troop B Community Action Team stopped a vehicle on Interstate 91 north in Northampton. Checks of the vehicle revealed it did not have a valid registration. During the ensuing motor vehicle inventory, Troopers located a glass crack pipe as well as a plastic baggie containing approximately 400 grams of illegal drug and an empty 13 round Glock magazine. Both occupants were arrested and charged with trafficking and firearm offenses.

Troopers Arrest Unlicensed Men Carrying Firearms and Drugs

Troopers assigned to the Leominster Barracks stopped a vehicle for speeding. The operator informed Troopers that he did not have a driver’s license and the passenger had a suspended license. When Troopers informed the operator the vehicle would be towed, he asked for a backpack from within the vehicle.

During the vehicle inventory, Troopers observed evidence of narcotics in the vehicle resulting in a more thorough search. Troopers discovered a pink handbag inside the backpack requested by the operator. When Troopers felt the flexible surface of the handbag, they believed they felt a handgun inside. On the driver’s side rear passenger seat, Troopers also found a white rock substance believed to be drug paraphernalia.

Troopers summonsed the passenger for Possession of Class B Substance and arrested the operator was arrested and booked for narcotics and motor vehicle violations.

Troopers were later granted a search warrant from Ayer District Court for the pink handbag where they discovered approximately 124.7 grams of cocaine, 1 Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun with one round in the chamber, 1 high-capacity magazine with 7 rounds in the magazine, 8 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, 2 rounds of .40 ammunition, 1 PayPal card with the operator’s name on the card, and additional narcotics related items.