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.   

Troopers Arrest Driver for OUI, Child Found in Backseat 

Troopers from the Newbury Barracks received reports of a vehicle that crashed on Interstate 95 South in Boxford. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle driving erratically before crossing into the center median, traveling for approximately half a mile, reentering the highway, and swerving across all lanes.  

Troopers, assisted by the Boxford Fire Department, located the vehicle in the North Rowley weigh station with heavy damage, including two flat tires. After speaking with the operator, Troopers determined she was intoxicated and placed her into custody.  

Troopers found a two-year-old child in the backseat of the vehicle. They facilitated an evaluation by EMS and reunited the child with their parent at the Newbury Barracks.  

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270 Grams of Fentanyl Recovered from Car 

A Trooper assigned to the A Troop Community Action Team (CAT) was monitoring traffic on Interstate 495 North in Andover when he noticed a small SUV make a marked lanes violation.  

After initiating a traffic stop, the Trooper saw a large clear plastic bag containing numerous smaller plastic bags containing a white powder and beige powder in plain sight. Additionally, he saw a knife on the passenger’s person.    

After calling for backup, the Trooper removed the occupants from the vehicle to be searched, which resulted in the recovery of $1,200 in cash, over 270 grams of Fentanyl, and 86 grams of methamphetamine.   

The female driver was issued a criminal summons and the male was taken into custody. 

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Driver Stopped for Window Tint, Loaded Firearm Recovered  

A Trooper from the Middleborough Barracks was on patrol in Taunton when he noticed a vehicle with an extremely dark tinted license plate cover obscuring the plate number. He stopped the vehicle, and while speaking to the occupants, noticed a strong odor of marijuana as well as smoke coming from the vehicle.  

All the occupants were under 21 and not allowed to possess marijuana legally.  

The Trooper ordered the occupants out of the vehicle. The driver agreed, but the passenger became argumentative. When the Trooper noticed the man reach for his waistband, he removed him from the vehicle, pat frisked him, and discovered a loaded Glock 43 with 8 rounds of ammunition. 

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Trooper Finds Highway Sign Stuck Under Vehicle 

A Trooper assigned to the Bourne Barracks was patrolling Route 28 when he noticed a white van parked at Dunkin’ Donuts with front end damage. Upon closer inspection, a “Do Not Enter” highway sign was stuck underneath the vehicle.  

The Trooper located the driver walking a short distance away and spoke with him. The driver said that he was driving the vehicle when it became disabled, and he realized he hit a sign.  

The man later admitted to stealing the van and was placed under arrest. 

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Intoxicated Driver Fights Trooper Roadside 

A Trooper from the Foxboro Barracks was dispatched to a report of a crash on Interstate 495 in Foxboro.  

After the Trooper determined the operator was intoxicated and attempted to arrest him, the man resisted arrest and charged at the Trooper. Using his training and skill, the Trooper deflected the attack, brought the man to the ground, and quickly gained control. The Trooper placed the suspect into custody without further incident.  

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