Monday, November 26, 2012
"There's nothing that I can compare to what I saw down there," said one of the 25 troopers that helped out after Sandy devastated nearby states.
Before Hurricane Sandy's full scope of devastation in New York and New Jersey was even known, 25 men and women from the Massachusetts State Police were on their way to assist those who had been displaced from their homes. "When I reached out to ask if the state police would be willing to field a group of 25 people, I already knew the answer," Undersecretary for Homeland Security and Director of MEMA, Kurt Schwartz said in a press conference in Framingham Monday afternoon. "The answer was a resounding yes." One of the troopers was Brian Dunn, who works out of the South Boston barracks. "There's nothing that I can compare to what I saw down there," said the 28-year veteran of the force. "We were there when they came home for the first time…
Monday, November 19, 2012
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England. State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham today to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they are being safe and …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Preventing people from looting their neighbors' homes is part of the troopers' work in New Jersey.
New Jersey called; Massachusetts answered. The state of New Jersey asked for help with devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, requesting that nearby states send law enforcement officers to help keep peace and order in the hardest-hit areas of New Jersey. A detachment of 25 troopers from the Massachusetts State Police was selected and sent on Saturday, reporting to Fort Dix to be sworn in as police officers. The Massachusetts State Police officers are working with Louisiana State Police and New Jersey State Police in areas including Brick, Ocean Park, Seaside Heights and Palisades Park. Many of the MSP troopers are experienced with storm-related issues, especially after the destructive storms Massachusetts has experienced over the …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
State Police are investigating a Monday afternoon motorcycle crash in Westwood on Route 95 involving Daniel Timmons of Stoughton.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Updated at 9:30 a.m. on August 21: Daniel Timmons, a 39-year-old man from Stoughton, was driving a 2002 Honda motorcycle traveling southbound on Route 95/Route 128 at Route 1 in Westwood when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed off the shoulder of the roadway. The accident occurred at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 20. Timmons was transported by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with what was originally reported as life-threatening injuries. However, in a followup release Tuesday morning, the State Police said it appears Timmons’ injuries are not life-threatening in nature. At the time of the crash investigation, State Police closed the breakdown lane, right, and middle travel lanes for approximately one …
Monday, August 20, 2012
Massachusetts State Police arrested David C. Pare, 19, of Westwood after a highway chase last night.
A Westwood teen allegedly fled police in a stolen motor vehicle from South Boston to Burlington before crashing into a Jersey barrier last night. According to the Massachusetts State Police at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night troopers from the Massachusetts State Police received a report from the Boston police of a stolen motor vehicle that had fled a traffic stop on L Street in South Boston. Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police barracks in Boston located the stolen vehicle on William Day Boulevard and attempted to stop the vehicle. The operator refused to stop and a motor vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit traveled on Route 93 northbound to Route 128 southbound. Troopers deployed a tire deflation device on Route 128 in …
Thursday, July 12, 2012
State Police will run extra safety checks on vehicles this weekend.
The Massachusetts State Police will operate a Sobriety Checkpoint this upcoming weekend in Norfolk County. "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," Colonel Marian J. McGovern, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, said in a press release sent out Monday. The checkpoint will be operated during varied hours on an unspecified motorway within Norfolk County, which includes Needham, from Friday, July 13 into Saturday, July 14. "The selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
A 16-year-old escaped the hospital on Thursday morning after stealing an employee badge.
A 16-year-old male who walked away from Westwood Lodge early Thursday morning was found at South Station before noontime. Massachusetts State Police assisted Westwood Police with a K-9 unit at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday to search for the teen, who allegedly walked away from the hospital after stealing an employee badge to do so, according to a State Police statement. In addition to a K-9 unit, State Police assisted Westwood Police with a State Police Air Wing. The male was found at South Station in Boston by members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section at about 11:30 a.m. The incident comes just weeks after another patient escaped the building and was found hiding under the porch of a local resident…
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Friday, January 20, 2012
A Winter Weather Advisory and Hazardous Weather Outlook have been issued for Saturday afternoon.
Following a small accumulation of snow overnight Thursday into Friday, the National Weather Service is expecting a more significant storm to make its way to New England during the day Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m., and it is forecasted that during that time, snow will overspread Southern New England, including Westwood, with the majority of snowfall to take place from mid-morning to early afternoon. "Snow will accumulate quickly as the ground is already cold," the advisory stated. "Untreated surfaces will become slippery quickly." Anywhere from three to six inches of snow could fall across much of the state and region, including Westwood, according to an additional Hazardous Weather …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The National Weather Service issued a flood and a hazardous weather outlook for Westwood Wednesday afternoon.
So long, warm weather. As temperatures in Westwood and throughout the region began to drop to a more average level for the month of December on Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police issued a warning about driving in poor weather conditions. The warning comes after the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook and a flood watch for most of the state, including Westwood, on Wednesday. While some areas throughout the state will see rain change over to snow, Westwood will see a majority of rainfall throughout the evening, according to NWS. "Rain will continue through this afternoon with additional areas of rain moving through tonight," the Flood Watch stated. "Embedded convection within the area of rain tonight will …
Friday, November 18, 2011
The crash occurred Thursday night when another vehicle cut in front of the trooper's car.
A Massachusetts state police trooper is in the hospital following a crash late Thursday night on the Canton/Westwood line. According to State Police Spokesman David Procopio, the accident occurred on 128 south, north of I-95 on the Canton/Westwood line. The trooper's cruiser was hit during "a detail escort of a construction crane (Thursday night,)" Procopio said. "The cruiser was driving slowly in the right lane in front of a crane that was moving into position for a construction job," he said. "A second cruiser was following the crane, also at a slow speed." The preliminary investigation "suggests that another vehicle passed the cruiser following the crane, and then passed the crane itself, but did not see the cruiser in front of the …
Time for Change
8:47 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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