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Shooters In 2 Cars Spread Evidence Across Somerville Streets: Police Shooters In 2 Cars Spread Evidence Across Somerville Streets: Police
Shooters In 2 Cars Spread Evidence Across Somerville Streets: Police Glass shattered out of Somerville storefronts and vehicles because of stray bullets exchanged in a car-to-car shooting, officials say.  Gunshots rang out at around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 at 31 Temple Street, the Somerville Police Department told Daily Voice.  Multiple 911 calls and a ShotSpotter alert sent officers to the scene where at least two vehicles exchanged gunfire, police say.  On 3/21/23 at approximately 9:02 PM, SPD responded to the area of 31 Temple St for report of shots fired. This is an active police investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact t…
Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke Officers Among 15 Suspended By State Commission Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke Officers Among 15 Suspended By State Commission
Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke Officers Among 15 Suspended By State Commission A Worcester officer accused of taking money for overtime he didn't work and a Springfield cop charged with using his stun gun on a pregnant woman were among 15 law enforcement officials suspended by the state's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission.  The commission announced the suspensions on Tuesday, Jan 3, as it reviews the backgrounds and training of the state's law enforcement officers. This is a first for the state as the POST Commission was founded following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, according to NBC Boston.&nb…
Somerville Police Earn Commendations For Gun Bust Somerville Police Earn Commendations For Gun Bust
Somerville Police Earn Commendations For Gun Bust The Somerville Police Department awarded three officers commendations this week for their quick thinking to resolve a sticky situation earlier this year while uncovering a stash of weapons and drugs at the suspect's house.   Officers Mackenzie Richardson, Alex Lorenti, Joseph Moreira, and Detective Jason Costa went to a home at 32 Kent Street apartment 308 in March. They had an arrest warrant for someone who had filed an order of protection against them, police said.  The man, whose name police did not release, had a history of violence and gun charges, officials said. So, of…