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Chelmsford Police Investigating Crash That Seriously Injured a Pedestrian

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Chelmsford Police Investigating Crash That Seriously Injured a Pedestrian

CHELMSFORD — Chief James M. Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department responded after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured earlier today.

At 2:40 p.m., Chelmsford Police, Fire, Trinity Ambulance and Greater Lowell paramedics responded to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian on Billerica Road near Omni Way. Upon arrival, first responders observed a 54-year-old man who had been struck by a vehicle.

The victim, a Lowell resident, suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was subsequently flown by medical helicopter to a Boston area hospital. His current condition is unknown. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the crash.

The Chelmsford Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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Photos and Video: Chelmsford Police Host Mock Crash to Demonstrate Real-World Consequences of Drunk Driving

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Photos and Video: Chelmsford Police Host Mock Crash to Demonstrate Real-World Consequences of Drunk Driving

CHELMSFORD – Police Chief James Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department conducted a simulation of a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a drunk driver in front of an audience of juniors and seniors at Chelmsford High School Thursday.

The event, which the Chelmsford Police Department puts on each spring, was meant to impress upon students the dangers of drinking and driving as many of them are getting behind the wheel alone for the first time and looking ahead to cotillion, prom and summer vacation.

During the event, two cars were placed together as if they had crashed. Student actors then portrayed a drunk driver, passengers and a front-seat passenger who was not wearing their seat-belt and was ejected from the vehicle and killed.

Police, firefighters and EMS were on scene to simulate the response to and investigation of the mock crash. One mock victim was declared deceased at the scene, and their friends reacted to the tragedy unfolding around them. One of the drivers was determined to be under the influence of alcohol, with several beer bottles found in the car, leading to their arrest.

Finally, a hearse came to carry away the body of the deceased victim as the students looked on.

Click here for a short video of the mock crash.

“This event is something we do every year because it carries a lesson that never loses its importance,” Chief Spinney said. “We want young drivers to recognize the very real, and often deadly consequences that come with making the decision to drink and drive.”

At the conclusion of the crash, the students returned to the school to listen to Matthew Clarke, of Arlington, share his tragic story of a night of drinking that ended in a crash that took the life of his friend, a passenger in the vehicle he was driving. Clarke was an 18-year-old senior at Arlington High School in April 2007, when the incident occurred.

The simulation was the result of a partnership of the Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments, Chelmsford Public Schools, Trinity EMS, Greater Lowell Paramedics, Dolan’s Funeral Home, and Christopher’s Towing. Maura Devaney, a CHS health teacher and  Christine Lima, a guidance counselor, organize the event every year.

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Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments Participate in Active Threat Recovery Training

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 23, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments Participate in Active Threat Recovery Training

First responders conducted drills that emphasized both neutralizing an active threat and providing first aid in a hosile environment. (Courtesy Photo Chelmsford Police)

CHELMSFORD — Chief James Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department — along with several partner agencies — participated in active threat response training last week.

The training, which took place April 17-20 at Parker Middle School, placed an emphasis on quickly neutralizing a threat and providing critical aid to victims. Officers and firefighters worked throughout the week to develop the skills they would need to help victims in a hostile environment.

For video clips of the training, click here.

“This exercise was a collaborative effort by the Chelmsford Police and Fire Departments to enhance coordination and communication between the town’s first responder resources,” Chief Spinney said. “Above all else, we hope to never need to use this training in a real scenario, but I’m grateful for the close cooperation of our colleagues in making sure that we are as prepared as possible.”

Trinity Ambulance and Greater Lowell EMS also participated in the training exercises, which were completed over the course of four days in order to ensure that all members of the police and fire departments were able to participate.

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Chelmsford Police Department Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Chelmsford Police Department Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony

From left: Officer Aidan Gillis, Officer Kristin Leary (and her son), Officer Brian Gervais, Officer Christopher Mauti and Officer Craig Mead. (Courtesy Photo Chelmsford Police)

CHELMSFORD — Chief James Spinney is pleased to announce that the Chelmsford Police Department hosted its annual awards ceremony last week.

At the April 11 ceremony, which was sponsored by the Chelmsford Police Foundation, the department recognized officers for their extraordinary work protecting residents and property.

Officer Aidan Gillis was recognized with the Meritorious Service Award of Recognition for outstanding performance of duty following his quick actions on March 26, when he observed smoke coming from a residence while on patrol at 3:15 a.m. As he passed the home, he noticed smoke and determined that a planter box had caught fire.

Officer Gillis extinguished the flames — preventing potentially catastrophic damage to the home — and alerted the residents, who safely exited the house and waited for firefighters to arrive.

Officers Kristin Leary, Brian Gervais, Christopher Mauti and Craig Mead received the department’s Meritorious Award of Valor for their actions while responding to a call last July. After being dispatched to a reported domestic violence incident, officers encountered an extremely violent suspect who struck an officer, threatened them and threw various dangerous items in their direction.

The responding officers were able to successfully subdue the suspect without further incident and take him into custody.

“Each of these officers went above and beyond the call of duty and acted selflessly in the face of dangerous circumstances,” Chief Spinney said. “I’m proud of each one of them, and am happy to recognize them all for their commitment to the community of Chelmsford.”

 

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