Thursday, November 29, 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…
Wednesday, November 21, 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 earlier this week 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 …
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Roberta Cicora, 57, of New York, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Michael A. Ponsor to mailing four threatening communications.
A New York woman was convicted Thursday in federal court of sending four threatening communications in the mail. Roberta Cicora, 57, of New York, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Michael A. Ponsor to mailing four threatening communications. Had the case proceeded to trial the government’s evidence would have proven that on May 2, 2011, Cicora mailed threatening letters, which included an unknown white powder, to U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and the District Court in Greenfield. Cicora also sent a threatening letter to the Franklin County House of Correction in Greenfield. Cicora’s white powder letters caused the offices which received them to close down until HAZMAT teams …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Marquise Brown was found guilty for the murder of a 17-year-old that took place in Callahan State Park in Framingham in 2009.
WOBURN – A Marlborough man has been found guilty for the 2009 murder of a 17-year-old that occurred in Callahan State Park in Framingham, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said in a press release today. Marquise Brown, 20, was found guilty by a Middlesex jury on a charge of first degree murder following a seven-day trial in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn. He will be sentenced Sept. 26. “The defendant senselessly shot and killed the victim in broad daylight in a public state park,” Leone said. “This case is another tragic example of a young person resorting to guns and violence to resolve perceived conflict. We are pleased that the defendant will be held accountable for his actions and that we are able to provide some measure of …
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Friday, April 20, 2012
The Massachusetts State Police will be setting up checkpoints throughout Worcester County this Saturday night.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
The Massachusetts State Police are preparing to conduct sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester County Saturday. The checkpoints will be in place late evening April 21 into the early morning hours of Sunday, April 22. Motorists can expect to be randomly stopped at checkpoints on State roadways during these hours and given sobriety tests by police officers. "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," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "It will be operated during varied hours, the …
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Massachusetts State Police announced recently that they will be setting up sobriety checkpoints this weekend in Worcester county.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Massachusetts State Police announced recently that they will be conducting more sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Worcester county this coming weekend. Marlborough is partially located within Worcester County, and is therefore subject the possible checks. "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," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists …
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1:02 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Marlborough man? How about Roxbury teenager shipped to Country Side Village to live with his mother...he was living in Marlborough for a month before murdering a Marlborough teenager. more ›