The Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section and the Avon Police Department conducted a joint operation on Wednesday, Nov. 4 AVON — On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (CVES) and the Avon Police Department conducted a joint operation to enforce heavy commercial vehicle exclusion restrictions and promote roadway safety. During the course of the operation, police weighed 150 commercial vehicles

On November 10 in Holyoke, the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) West Team partnered with the United States Marshals Service on the arrest of Juan Lozada Delgado, 47, a fugitive wanted on a homicide charge in Cleveland, Ohio. Lozada-Delgado was wanted by the Cleveland Police Department in connection with a fatal shooting after an altercation in a parking lot on October 4. One person was pronounced dead at the hospital and a second victi

Troopers Assist Local PD with Domestic Incident On 10/20/2026, the Becket Police Department requested assistance from the Lee Barracks in responding to a male party who was reportedly acting violent and destructive during a domestic disturbance. The male was also reported to be outside the residence with a firearm, threatening to shoot responding police officers. The MSP Drone Unit and the Berkshire County Special Response Team also responded to the scene. The drone determine

Program equips faith-based leaders with tools to address emerging threats, strengthen security, and protect communities across the state Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble speaks to attendees during the 8th Annual Faith-Based Organizations Safety & Security at Gillette Stadium. FOXBOROUGH — Today, the Massachusetts State Police and the Commonwealth Fusion Center brought together nearly 400 faith-based, public safety, and community leaders for the 8th Annual F

A Massachusetts State Police Trooper successfully stopped a wrong-way driver who was charged with operating under the influence, putting his cruiser between the suspect’s pickup truck and the motoring public in the early morning hours on Sunday. “I want to commend this brave Trooper’s swift action to put himself in harm’s way in order to protect the traveling public from an impaired wrong-way driver in the middle of the night,” Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Nobl

Recognition honors distinguished leadership and service at New England Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference. Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Colonel Christine Dorian, left, receives the New England State Police Administrators Conference’s Glass Ceiling Award from Connecticut State Police Captain Katharine Coney during a recent leadership conference. On Friday, October 30, at the annual Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference in Westbrook, Connecticut, M

Multiple Firearms Seized During Motor Vehicle Stop On 10/03/2026, a State Police Sergeant conducted a motor vehicle stop in Malden for a window tint violation. The owner/operator was issued a citation and, due to vehicle safety restrictions, a tow was requested. During a check of the vehicle, the Sergeant located and seized two firearms, multiple fully loaded large-capacity magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition. The operator was subsequently arrested and booked a

Lieutenant Colonel Christine Dorian, Commander of the Massachusetts State Police Division of Homeland Security and Preparedness, addresses the 9th annual School Safety and Security Seminar this week at State Police Headquarters. FRAMINGHAM – This week, more than 100 education and law enforcement officials participated in the Commonwealth Fusion Center’s School Safety and Security Seminar. The program at State Police General Headquarters provided important information about

LOWELL, MA — Today, at approximately 12:15 p.m., members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS), with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Lowell Police Department, Methuen Police Department, and Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, successfully apprehended Daquhan Cromer, 29, who was wanted by New Hampshire authorities as a fugitive from justice. Last year while serving a criminal sentence for assault, Cromer fled New Hampshire cor

Located BOLO Vehicle Leads to Arrest On 09/22/2026, Revere Police issued a be on the lookout (BOLO) for a black sedan with a New York registration reportedly involved in a road-rage incident, during which the operator allegedly brandished a firearm. Shortly after, a Trooper from the Revere Barracks located a vehicle matching the description enter a restaurant parking lot. As the Trooper exited his cruiser, the male operator exited the vehicle. The Trooper observed that the op

Changes strengthen recruit safety, training standards and accountability following independent review NEW BRAINTREE — The Massachusetts State Police today announced a series of significant reforms to its recruit academy training program ahead of the October 26 start of the 93rd Recruit Training Troop (RTT). The reforms strengthen the Academy’s curriculum, instructional approach, and leadership while reflecting the Department’s commitment to improving the recruit training exp

Coordinated enforcement initiative targeted dangerous driving aimed at roadway safety FRAMINGHAM – The Massachusetts State Police today announced the results of Operation Wicked Safe, a coordinated regional enforcement initiative targeting dangerous and distracted driving on major roadways across the Northeast. In the October 13-15th operation, State Police agencies from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont combined to make 36 OUI arre

Marked Lanes Violation Leads to Drug Arrest On 09/14/2026, a Trooper from the Danvers Barracks was patrolling Route 1 southbound in Saugus when he observed a vehicle driving erratically. The Trooper conducted a motor vehicle stop and, while speaking with the operator, the Trooper observed what appeared to be a handgun on the passenger-side floor. He asked the operator for their license to carry (LTC), which the operator stated he did not have. The firearm was determined to be

Individual Cycling on Highway Safely Transported for Medical Evaluation On 08/30/2026, the Andover Barracks received multiple calls reporting a male riding a bicycle southbound on Interstate 93 in Andover. A Trooper located the individual and issued multiple commands to stop, which were ignored. The male traveled across all three lanes and onto the paved left shoulder. With assistance from civilians, the Trooper took the resisting male into custody. Further investigation reve

The Massachusetts State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) successfully located a missing 4-year-old child who had wandered away from his home in Southampton on October 8. The child was reported missing along with two dogs at approximately 11:10 a.m., prompting an immediate response by SERT team members to assist the Southampton Police Department. MSP’s Air Wing, K-9 and drone units, Troopers from the Northampton Barracks, and DCR Rangers also responded. Search tea