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 reflects a small portion of the Department’s work to strengthen public safety, collaborate with our partners, and build positive relationships in 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. 

Truck Team Has Most Successful Enforcement Blitz to Date 

The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (Truck Team) conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement blitz along the Pike from the New York border to Boston. The operation was the most productive one to date and resulted in: 

• 369 CMV stops 

• 310 inspections 

• 767 violations issued 

• 79 out-of-service vehicles/drivers combined 

• $56,770 in fines 

• 3 criminal enforcement actions (1 arrest and 2 summonses) 

Troopers Arrest Man with Knife After Fight  

While on patrol in Revere, Troopers responded to a fight in progress – though they didn’t see any altercation on scene.  

A short time after, the victim approached the Troopers. They reported an encounter where several individuals exited a car and one personal physically attacked them and threatened them with a knife.  

Troopers searched the immediate area and found three individuals sweating profusely.  Two of the individuals had apparent blood stains on their clothing.  

When the victim positively identified the suspect, Troopers placed him arrest.  

Man Arrested for OUI at 8:30AM After Violating Move Over Law 

Two Troopers from the Lee Barracks were working in tandem to enforce the Move Over Law on the MassPike. When they observed a car that failed to move over for a cruiser on a traffic stop, they pulled the vehicle over.  

Upon speaking with the operator, Troopers noticed a strong odor of alcohol as well as slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The operator failed field sobriety tests and Troopers placed him under arrest for OUI and obstructing a stationary emergency vehicle.  

State and Local Agencies Crackdown on Street Takeovers 

Troopers from B Troop CAT Team participated in a two-day joint operation with Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke Police Departments as well as the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office regarding street racing and motor vehicle enforcement.  

Over the course of the operation, Troopers, Officers, and Deputy Sheriffs cleared out several large caravans with as many as 300 vehicles that gathered in an attempt to take over intersections.  

When one vehicle failed to stop, Troopers successfully deployed StarChase to track the vehicle. The operator had an active warrant and was arrested by Springfield Police.  

Police also received several ShotSpotter notifications in close proximity to where Troopers were on patrol. Thankfully, there was no damage or injury to people or property.   

Two Children Unharmed After Mother Arrested for OUI 

A Trooper from the Holden Barracks responded to a reported hit-and-run on Interstate 290 in Worcester. Witnesses described a black Kia Telluride operating in a highly erratic manner before crashing into a Rav4 and fleeing the scene. The Rav4 sustained extensive rear end damage and required a tow from the roadway.  

Police issued a BOLO (“be on the lookout”) for the Kia which Worcester Police located approximately 10 minutes later with front end damage and riding on a rim.  

Police contacted the Department of Children and Families to care for the operator’s two children, aged 1 and 13, who were in the vehicle at the time of the crash.  

During an inventory of the vehicle, Troopers discovered several open containers of alcohol. The operator failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for OUI and motor vehicle violations.  

Suspect From Stolen Car Found After Losing His Shoe During Foot Pursuit 

While on patrol on Warren Ave in Brockton, a Trooper conducted a random query of a Nissan Altima and discovered it was reported stolen two days earlier from Rockland. The vehicle fled when the Trooper initiated a traffic stop, but it was later discovered unoccupied by Brockton Police.  

Neighbors reported seeing three juveniles wearing all black run from the vehicle. A black flip flop was found behind one of the nearby houses.  

A short time later, Brockton PD reported detaining two juveniles, one of them was missing his shoes. He was placed into custody and charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle.