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'Objectively Reasonable': No Charges Filed In Fatal Police-Involved Shooting In Mass 'Objectively Reasonable': No Charges Filed In Fatal Police-Involved Shooting In Mass
'Objectively Reasonable': No Charges Filed In Fatal Police-Involved Shooting In Mass A Middlesex County police officer who fatally shot a 20-year-old man armed with a knife will face no criminal charges for his actions.  Following a judicial inquest into the incident, Cambridge Police Officer Liam McMahon will face no criminal charges for fatally shooting 20-year-old Sayed Arif Faisal in January 2023, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 5  On the day of the incident, Wednesday, Jan. 4, officers had been pursuing Faisal through the streets of Cambridge for around ten minutes while he had been cutting himself with a fo…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Tylenol Murders Suspect Found Dead In Massachusetts Apartment Tylenol Murders Suspect Found Dead In Massachusetts Apartment
Tylenol Murders Suspect Found Dead In Massachusetts Apartment The prime suspect in a crime that killed seven people was found dead in Massachusetts, officials say.  James Lewis, who claimed responsibility for the 1982 Tylenol murders, was found dead in Cambridge in an apartment on Gore Street around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, according to the Cambridge Police Department.  He was declared dead shortly after first responders arrived at the scene.  An initial investigation determined that his death was not suspicious.  Lewis wrote a letter to Johnson & Johnson claiming responsibility for tampering with Tylenol products and demand…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
'To The Rescue:' Cambridge Police Officers Help Struggling Handicapped Man Get Home 'To The Rescue:' Cambridge Police Officers Help Struggling Handicapped Man Get Home
'To The Rescue:' Cambridge Police Officers Help Struggling Handicapped Man Get Home Several officers with the Cambridge Police Department are being praised for successfully helping a handicapped man who stuck in the city get home safe.  Officers were called to help a non-verbal elderly man who had a malfunction with his wheelchair in Harvard Square on July 4th, the department said on Facebook.  As an officer, you will never know the type of support needed during a shift; whether it’s July 4th or not. Earlier... Posted by Cambridge Police Department on Monday, July 4, 2022 When officers were unable to reset the wheelchair, they made numerous calls to help get the man…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero'
Fallen Massachusetts Police Officer Remembered As 'True American Hero' The Somerville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Randy Isaacs, who died unexpectedly this week. Officer Isaacs was a 15-year veteran with the department and a 24-year veteran of the Army National Guard, Somerville Police said. He served as a Master Sergeant on the 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in addition to multiple tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan.  "Officer Isaacs is a true American Hero, who dedicated his life to service," Somerville Police said. "His bright personality has left a deep impact on all that knew him."  It is with great sadness that we announce the p…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly
Retired Massachusetts Police Officer, Vietnam Veteran Dies Unexpectedly A retired Cambridge Police Officer and Vietnam War Veteran died unexpectedly at the age of 78 on Friday, June 3.  David Weaver, of Somerville, was "a respected officer," who also served on CPD Honor Guard, Cambridge Police said on Facebook.  It is with heavy hearts we announce that retired Cambridge Police Officer David Weaver passed away on June 3rd. A... Posted by Cambridge Police Department on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Weaver joined the force after serving in the US Navy in Vietnam, the post said. Weaver leaves behind his wife Lorraine, children, brother among other family, friends an…

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by David Cifarelli