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Massachusetts State Trooper Charged with Assault After Viral Bar Fight Video

Massachusetts State Trooper Charged with Assault After Viral Bar Fight Video

Massachusetts State Trooper Christopher Regan is facing an assault charge following an incident in June where he allegedly punched a colleague at a Quincy bar. The altercation was captured in a surveillance video that subsequently went viral. According to a police report obtained by NBC10 Boston, the trooper who was punched declined to press charges when officers arrived at the Reelhouse Marina Bay on June 26. Neither trooper, nor a woman who was with them, responded to requests from a Quincy police lieutenant to discuss the incident. Regan declined a 'show cause' hearing, where a clerk magistrate would determine if charges should be brought, and will instead be arraigned on a charge of assault and battery in Quincy District Court next month. Following the incident, Regan was suspended with pay, and the Massachusetts State Police Office of Professional Integrity and Accountability is investigating the matter, describing it as 'serious and inconsistent with the standards required of every member of the Depa...

Box Truck Crash on I-93 Near Braintree Split Spills Produce, Snarls Morning Traffic

Box Truck Crash on I-93 Near Braintree Split Spills Produce, Snarls Morning Traffic

A box truck crashed on Interstate 93 near the Braintree Split in Quincy, Massachusetts, on Friday morning, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred on the northbound side of the highway, close to the entrance of the HOV lane, shortly before 4 a.m. The impact caused the truck to split in two, with its cargo of produce scattering across the road. Massachusetts State Police reported that the truck driver was trapped in the wreckage and subsequently transported to a local hospital; their current condition has not been released. Emergency responders blocked off the left two travel lanes to manage the scene, and several heavy tow vehicles have been called to remove the damaged truck and clear the debris. The crash has severely impacted morning traffic in the area.

East Texas Couple Disputes Deputy's Account After Dog Shot During Wrong-Address Warrant Service

East Texas Couple Disputes Deputy's Account After Dog Shot During Wrong-Address Warrant Service

An East Texas couple, Tatyana Carrion and Zachary R. Bounds, is disputing the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office's account of an incident where their dog, Terry, was shot and killed by a deputy. The incident occurred last Thursday when deputies were executing what they described as a high-risk felony warrant at the couple's home, which was the wrong address. Carrion states that her 11-year-old greyhound/whippet mix, Terry, came out to greet the deputies in a 'happy-go-lucky' manner and did not lunge. The sheriff's office, however, claims the dog 'pushed past the individual in a protective manner and lunged at the deputy,' leading the deputy to discharge his firearm in self-defense. Carrion asserts there was no warning before the shot was fired. The couple discovered the deputies were looking for 'Toby,' the son of the former owner, and that the house had been sold two years prior. The sheriff's office has acknowledged that the subject of the warrant no longer lives at the address and is conducting an internal...

Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Raid at Weymouth Pizza Shop

Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Raid at Weymouth Pizza Shop

Jeremy Caruso, 50, of Whitman, was arrested on multiple drug charges after Massachusetts State Police executed a search warrant at Denly Gardens Old World Pizza in Weymouth. Caruso, who helps manage the family-owned restaurant, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The raid followed a four-month investigation by state police detectives, which established probable cause and led to warrants for Caruso's arrest and searches of his home, car, and the restaurant. Authorities seized various substances, including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin mushroom bars, suboxone strips and pills, and THC vape cartridges and edibles. Caruso faces charges of trafficking cocaine and possession with intent to distribute other drugs. His brother, Mark Caruso, who co-manages the restaurant, denied the allegations, stating the family cannot control every employee's actions. The business remains open, and Caruso is scheduled to appear in court next month.

Five New York State Troopers Suspended Amid Ongoing Investigation

Five New York State Troopers Suspended Amid Ongoing Investigation

Five New York State Troopers from Troop B in Ray Brook have been suspended as part of an ongoing administrative investigation. The suspensions are linked to an incident that occurred in October of the previous year. Details regarding the specific nature of the incident or the investigation have not been released by the New York State Police. A police spokesperson confirmed the suspensions and the active investigation but stated that no further information could be provided at this time. The troopers are members of Troop B, which covers a region of New York State.

Massachusetts SJC Upholds Injunction Against Quincy Mayor's Religious Statue Plan

Massachusetts SJC Upholds Injunction Against Quincy Mayor's Religious Statue Plan

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has unanimously upheld a preliminary injunction, blocking Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch's plan to install 10-foot bronze statues of Catholic saints, Saint Michael and Saint Florian, outside the city's new public safety building. The statues, estimated to cost taxpayers $850,000, were intended to honor police officers and firefighters, as Saint Michael is the patron saint of police and Saint Florian is associated with firefighters. The SJC's decision affirms a lower court ruling that temporarily halted the installation while a lawsuit against the city proceeds. The court cited Article 3 of the state’s Declaration of Rights, adopted in 1833, which prohibits the government from advancing one religion over another. The statues, depicting Saint Michael stepping on a demon and Saint Florian towering over a burning building, were commissioned in July 2023, with the plan becoming public in 2025, sparking opposition from some religious leaders and civil libertarians.

Chicago Police Officers Recommended for Firing After Forceful Search Incident

Chicago Police Officers Recommended for Firing After Forceful Search Incident

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has recommended the termination of two Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers, Sgt. Steven Holden and Officer Sonja Brown. This recommendation follows an incident where the officers allegedly used wooden tongue depressors to pry open a man's mouth during a strip search, causing him to bleed. The event occurred at the 3rd District station when Officer Brown reported seeing the man place 'contraband' into his mouth. COPA Chief Administrator LaKenya White detailed these findings in a July 29 memo to interim Superintendent Fred Waller, which was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The officers are accused of using excessive force and violating department protocols during the search.

Massive Manhunt Underway in Worcester, Massachusetts, for 'Armed and Dangerous' Woman Following Officer's Death

Massive Manhunt Underway in Worcester, Massachusetts, for 'Armed and Dangerous' Woman Following Officer's Death

A large-scale search is ongoing in Worcester, Massachusetts, for Karen Solomon, a 58-year-old woman described as 'armed and dangerous,' in connection with the death of off-duty police officer Kurt Solomon. Police responded to a medical call at a Wildwood Avenue home early Tuesday morning and discovered Kurt Solomon, a 31-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department, deceased. Karen Solomon is considered a suspect in the case, which authorities are treating as a domestic incident. Numerous agencies, including Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Marshals Office, are assisting the Worcester Police Department in the search. The FBI has also offered its support if needed. Authorities have released a photo and Ring camera video of Karen Solomon, who was last seen wearing pajama shorts and a tank top, walking towards Westcott Street, and have urged the public to remain vigilant.

Two Phoenix Police Officers Under Criminal Investigation Following Traffic Stop Allegations

Two Phoenix Police Officers Under Criminal Investigation Following Traffic Stop Allegations

The Phoenix Police Department has launched a criminal investigation into two of its officers. The investigation stems from a traffic stop where the officers reportedly failed to document the use of force and did not activate their body cameras. This internal inquiry began after Tempe Police referred a case to Phoenix authorities. Tempe Police had initially responded to a call about a disabled vehicle, during which two individuals reported being assaulted by suspects impersonating police officers. Due to the alleged location of the incident, the case was forwarded to Phoenix, leading to the criminal investigation of the two Phoenix officers. While the Phoenix Police Department has confirmed the investigation and stated that the officers have been placed on leave, they have not publicly identified them. Multiple sources indicate that the officers are assigned to the South Mountain Precinct. ABC15, which first reported on the story, noted that sources suggest the situation's severity and the nature of the all...

Stow Police Department Terminates Contract with Flock Safety Following Officer Misconduct Allegations

Stow Police Department Terminates Contract with Flock Safety Following Officer Misconduct Allegations

The Stow Police Department (SPD) has ended its relationship with Flock Safety, a provider of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, after one of its officers, Jason Rogers, was accused of misusing the surveillance technology and other police databases. Officer Rogers was placed on unpaid leave on July 31 and faces termination proceedings and criminal charges. The allegations stem from a complaint received on June 18 from a Worcester County resident, who was known to Rogers, claiming improper access to personal information. An internal affairs investigation, lasting four weeks, found that Rogers allegedly ran vehicle information through Flock Safety multiple times for no legitimate law enforcement reason and accessed the state's criminal records database at least five times for non-law enforcement purposes, which is illegal under state law. Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese terminated the department's contract with Flock Safety as a direct result of Rogers's alleged conduct, with the last camera rem...

District Attorney's Office Rules April Officer-Involved Shooting in Colorado Springs Justified

District Attorney's Office Rules April Officer-Involved Shooting in Colorado Springs Justified

The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has ruled an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 4 in Colorado Springs as justified. The incident involved Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers and an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputy confronting Benjamin Greenfield, who was known to law enforcement for previous convictions related to drugs, weapons, and fleeing. Officers observed Greenfield on the 1200 block of North Academy Boulevard and suspected a drug deal was taking place. They coordinated to block his truck and ordered the occupants to comply. Greenfield attempted to escape, striking a police vehicle and a fence before getting stuck. Despite repeated orders to exit the vehicle, Greenfield remained inside. Officers then attempted to deploy a less-lethal pepper-ball gun after breaking a window. Greenfield subsequently fired one shot at officers, which ricocheted off a ballistic windshield. In response, Officer Daniel White fired 17 rounds, Officer Michael Dauchy fired 16 roun...

Former Prichard Police Chief and Major Prohibited from Law Enforcement Work Amid Pending Cases

Former Prichard Police Chief and Major Prohibited from Law Enforcement Work Amid Pending Cases

Former Prichard Police Chief Walter Knight and Major Aaron Tucker are now prohibited from working in law enforcement or security roles while their cases are pending. This restriction was imposed by a judge during their initial appearances in Mobile County Circuit Court, where they both pleaded not guilty. Knight and Tucker face charges of using their positions for personal gain and theft by deception. Investigators allege they were clocking in for the city of Prichard while simultaneously working other jobs and failing to respond to police calls. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood requested the amendment to their bond conditions, stating it is a standard measure in similar cases involving law enforcement officers to prevent any appearance of impropriety. Blackwood confirmed he was unaware of either defendant working in law enforcement between their arrest and Monday's hearing. Both individuals were indicted by a grand jury, bypassing a preliminary hearing, and are scheduled for a status hearin...