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Brookline Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Alleged Policy Violations Brookline Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Alleged Policy Violations
Brookline Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Alleged Policy Violations Brookline's Police Chief Ashley Gonzalez has been placed on paid administrative leave for allegedly violating several policies, the Town said in a statement.  “Last week, we were made aware of multiple allegations that Chief Gonzalez violated the Town’s Policy Against Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Retaliation," the statement read.  “The Town has a strict zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation committed by or against its employees," the Town continued. "We are committed to supporting the investigation, which will determine the facts,…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Boston Man Injured 2 Officers After He Drove Into Parade Barricade: Police Boston Man Injured 2 Officers After He Drove Into Parade Barricade: Police
Boston Man Injured 2 Officers After He Drove Into Parade Barricade: Police A 28-year-old Boston man faces several charges after he crashed into a police barricade Puerto Rican Festival Parade on Sunday, July 31, and injured two officers, authorities said. Jamauree Haygood of Dorchester was arraigned on Monday on several charges stemming from the incident, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Haygood crashed into a barricade just around noon at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Peter Parley Road, Boston Police said. Officers told him to stop, but he drove on anyway, authorities said. The impact pushed the wooden structure int…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff
GoFundMe Created For Man Accused Of Killing K9 Frankie In Central Mass Standoff The father of the man who police say killed a Massachusetts State K9 officer named Frankie before turning the gun on himself has started a GoFundMe to pay for his son's funeral.  Matthew Mack committed suicide Monday, July 26, after an hours-long standoff with police and SWAT team members, Massachusetts State Police said. During the siege, the 38-year-old shot and killed the 11-year-old Belgian Malinois as the dog and his handler moved in to arrest him, police said. No one else was injured.  Moses Mack, Matthew's father, said in a GoFundMe campaign that his son struggled with mental issues…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Massachusetts Man Admits To Assaulting Officers In Capitol Riot Case Massachusetts Man Admits To Assaulting Officers In Capitol Riot Case
Massachusetts Man Admits To Assaulting Officers In Capitol Riot Case A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the US Capitol.  Berkshire County resident Troy Sargent, age 38, of Pittsfield, pleaded guilty on Monday, June 27 in the District of Columbia to six counts of an indictment, including assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and civil disorder. According to court documents, Sargent was part of a crowd of rioters illegally on the Capitol grounds on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.  At approximately 2:30 p.m., he stepped forward from the crowd and swung his open hand towards a US Capitol police officer…

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by Kathy Reakes
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
Police & Fire
Boston Police Officer Slapped With Assault & Battery Charge Boston Police Officer Slapped With Assault & Battery Charge
Boston Police Officer Slapped With Assault & Battery Charge A Boston Police officer was arraigned in an off-duty domestic violence assault on Monday, June 13, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. Andrew Blake was arrested on a charge of assault and battery on a household or family member in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 11, Hayden said.  “When a sworn officer violates the law – and particularly when an officer is accused of an act of violence – it harms the public’s trust in not only that individual officer but in law enforcement as a whole,” Hayden said. “I’m grateful to the Boston Police Department for taking swift action …

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by David Cifarelli