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Chelmsford Police Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis Chelmsford Police Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis
Chelmsford Police Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis An active-duty Chelmsford police officer who "put others before himself" died suddenly after a short but "courageous" battle with cancer.  Timothy Bourke, a lifelong resident of Chelmsford and police officer since 1993, died on Sunday, May 7, according to the Chelmsford Police Department.  Bourke was diagnosed with cancer only two weeks before his death.  "We will miss his laughter, smile, and willingness to put others before himself always," said the announcement made by the Chelmsford Police Department. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Officer Tim Bourke and to CPD. One…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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