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 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.

3rd OUI from Class A Drug

Troopers of the Springfield Barracks, were dispatched to a crash between a vehicle and a tractor trailer. A witness described the vehicle as driving fast and erratic prior to the collision. Upon arrival, the driver appeared delirious and frantic, not knowing where he was. An inventory of the vehicle produced suspected PCP in the driver's side door. The male operator was charged with OUI Drugs 3rd offense.

Troopers Aggressively Assaulted

Troopers of the Springfield Barracks were in the midst of a traffic stop in Springfield when they were approached by a male recording on his phone. They requested he remain on the sidewalk. As they concluded the stop and sent the vehicle on its way, the subject entered the roadway and aggressively approached the Troopers while still yelling and proceeded to spit directly at the cruiser. The subject continued to defy all commands as Troopers took him to the ground as he continued to resist. Troopers were kicked and the subject spat on. The male

Arrested and later transferred to the Ludlow Huse Of Corrections.

Assaultive Road Walker

Troopers of the Leominster Barracks responded to the area of mile marker 73.9 on Route

495 North in Boxborough for reports of a female pedestrian. Upon arrival Troopers spoke

with the pedestrian. Troopers advised it was illegal to walk on the highway, and she would

given a ride off the highway. The pedestrian continued walking and stated she was all set.

Troopers reapproached the pedestrian, but she said she was not going with Troopers and kept walking. The pedestrian was extremely agitated and refused a ride several times. The pedestrian then went into the woods while Troopers tried to stop her. The pedestrian came out of the woods and was offered a ride to which she again refused. While Troopers attempted to place her under arrest, she started kicking, punching, and grabbing Troopers cross strap, also attempting to gain control of Troopers firearm. Once she was handcuffed, she continued kicking. Two officers from the Bolton Police Department arrived to assist. The pedestrian continued being assaultive to all officers: kicking, screaming, and spitting.

EMS was requested and arrived to evaluate the pedestrian. The aggressive behavior continued as the pedestrian attempted to kick EMS. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital and had to be restrained and sedated. The hospital staff placed her on a Section 12 and held for a mental health evaluation. The pedestrian was summonsed for a later court date.

Crash Leads to Firearm and Drug Arrest

Troopers of the Dartmouth Barracks responded to the on-ramp from Route 81 West to Route 24 North in Fall River for reports of a vehicle roll-over crash. Troopers had conversation with the Rhode Island Operator who was uninjured. During an inspection of the vehicle after the crash, Troopers observed a box of ammunition inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The operator stated there was no firearm in the vehicle. Operator did not possess an active LTC in MA or RI. Troopers conducted a search of the vehicle. Located was a Ruger .380 handgun in a zipped pouch concealed in a shoe box on the front seat of the vehicle. During booking Troopers located a blue glass rock like substance consistent with and believed to be Crystal Methamphetamine inside the suspects wallet. The operator charged with narcotics and firearms offenses.

Medical in The Blue Hills

Troopers of the Middleborough Barracks responded to a call from the Air Wing (Air 2) that they had a LOJACK notification for a stolen motor vehicle on Lyman Steet, Brocton. Troopers located the vehicle. Troopers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle failed to stop. Air 2 advised that the vehicle pulled into an apartment complex which was a dead end. Troopers were able observed the operator exit the vehicle along with 3 other occupants. Troopers engaged in a short foot pursuit catching the operator. The operator was placed under arrest and was charged appropriately.

Moped Operator With Multiple Warrants

Cambridge Police put out a BOLO for a black male on a moped with a female passenger brandishing a firearm. Detail cruisers in the area of Leverett Circle in Boston spotted the moped. The moped was observed traveling towards the TD Garden. Troopers from SP Tunnels observed the moped travel on Rutherford Avenue over the North Washington Street Bridge towards Commercial Street in the North End of Boston. Minutes later, a caller reported a trespasser at Cooper Street in the North End. Multiple Troopers and Boston Police Officers responded. Troopers subsequently found the male operator of the scooter. The male was found to be wanted on nine separate warrants. No firearm was found after an extensive search.