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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…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
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…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
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…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Couple 'In Debt' To Somerville Officers Who Successfully Delivered Their Baby Couple 'In Debt' To Somerville Officers Who Successfully Delivered Their Baby
Couple 'In Debt' To Somerville Officers Who Successfully Delivered Their Baby A couple from Walpole is praising first responders from Somerville for helping them successfully deliver their newborn on the side of the road last month.  The couple was on their way to Mount Auburn Hospital after the mother's water broke on the night of June 14, the father told the Somerville Police Department.  "Along the way we called the hospital for help and got disconnected," he explained. "Distracted, I missed [my] exit and found myself taking 99 to new route for [the] hospital."  The man pulled over and told police that his wife was in labor and about to give b…

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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