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*Media Advisory* Gloucester to Host Marijuana Informational Session

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GLOUCESTER — Interim Police Chief John McCarthy and Gloucester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Richard Safier are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Marijuana Informational Session next month.

WHERE:

O’Maley Innovation Middle School auditorium, 32 Cherry St., Gloucester

WHEN:

Friday, March 2

  • Session One – 6th and 7th Grade Assembly at 9 a.m.
  • Session Two – 8th Grade Assembly at 10 a.m.
  • Session Three – Open Assembly at 5:30 p.m.

WHO:

Dr. Ruth Potee, a board certified family physician and addiction medicine physician at Valley Medical Group

WHAT: 

Dr. Potee will be speaking with middle school students and the greater Gloucester community about marijuana, addiction, vaping and more.

Named Franklin County Doctor of the Year by the Massachusetts Medical Society in 2015, her visit is the result of a partnership between Gloucester Police’s Kops N Kids initiative and Gloucester Public Schools.

“Although marijuana is legal in Massachusetts for people over the age of 21, we want to make sure students and the larger community still understand the risks of addiction,” Chief McCarthy said. “We’re looking forward to having Dr. Potee join us and teach our children more about the pitfalls of substance abuse and what they can do to protect themselves.”

Parents and interested members of the community are invited to attend the evening session.

For questions, please call the Gloucester Police Department at 978- 283-1212 and ask to speak with Chief McCarthy or Lt. Jeremiah Nicastro.

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*Media Advisory* Gloucester Police to Recognize 6-Year-Old Boy Who Donated Birthday Funds to Cops For Kids With Cancer

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Gloucester Police Department
Interim Police Chief John McCarthy
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

Gloucester Police to Recognize 6-Year-Old Boy Who Donated Birthday Funds to Cops For Kids With Cancer

GLOUCESTER — Interim Chief John McCarthy is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Police Department will welcome and give thanks to 6-year-old Mason Adams, who insisted that his friends donate money to his police heroes rather than spend the money on gifts for his birthday.

WHEN:

Thursday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Gloucester Police Station, 197 Main St.

WHO:

Gloucester Police Department

Edward McNelley, director of Cops For Kids With Cancer

6-year-old Mason Adams and his family

WHAT:

Ahead of his sixth birthday party, Mason Adams told his parents that he would rather see his friends donate money to his hometown heroes at the Gloucester Police Department than receive presents.

Honoring his wishes, his parents coordinated with Officer Heidi Fialho to set up an online fund, and also collected donations at his birthday party—attended by Chief McCarthy and Lt. David Quinn—and raised $900, which the Gloucester Police will in turn donate to Cops For Kids With Cancer.

“I am extremely proud of Mason’s selfless desire to support both the police and other kids like him who are faced with the challenge of battling cancer,” Chief McCarthy said. “His desire to support his heroes and put his community ahead of himself closely mirrors all that it means to be a police officer, and we are excited that the money will go to such a great cause.”

The Gloucester Police have invited Mason, his family and McNelley from Cops For Kids With Cancer to the station to formally make the donation to the organization.

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Gloucester Police Arrest Maine Man for 7th OUI Offense after He Strikes Pedestrian Walking in Crosswalk

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Gloucester Police Department
Interim Police Chief John McCarthy
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police Arrest Maine Man for 7th OUI Offense after He Strikes Pedestrian Walking in Crosswalk

JOSEPH A. NALLY, AGE 58, OF BUCKSPORT, MAINE. (Gloucester Police Department booking photo)
JOSEPH A. NALLY, AGE 58, OF BUCKSPORT, MAINE. (Gloucester Police Department booking photo)

GLOUCESTER — Interim Chief John McCarthy reports that the Gloucester Police Department arrested a man for his seventh drunk driving offense after he allegedly drove under the influence and struck a pedestrian who was walking in a crosswalk on Monday evening.

Gloucester Police and Fire responded at 6:30 p.m. to the area outside 4 Raymond St. for a reported motor vehicle crash with a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival, rescuers found an adult male victim laying in the road with injuries to his hands, arms, back and head. The victim was taken to an area hospital by ambulance with injuries that are serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

An investigation indicated that the victim was struck by a 2010 GMC pickup truck. The driver had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. He subsequently failed several field sobriety tests and was arrested at the scene.

A records check indicated that the driver, JOSEPH A. NALLY, AGE 58, OF BUCKSPORT, MAINE had six prior convictions for operating under the influence of alcohol in Maine and Massachusetts, and he had a suspended license and should not have been driving at all.

The investigation also indicated that the victim saw the truck coming and put his arms up to signal NALLY to stop. He allegedly made no attempt to stop before striking the victim.

NALLY was charged with:

  • Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Fifth Offense or Subsequent (Seventh Offense)
  • Operating While License Suspended for OUI
  • Crosswalk Violation
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation of a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License (Subsequent Offense)
  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

NALLY was held pending his arraignment in Gloucester District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Gloucester Police Officer Graduates from MBTA Transit Academy

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Gloucester Police Department
Interim Police Chief John McCarthy
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 24, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police Officer Graduates from MBTA Transit Academy

GLOUCESTER — Interim Chief John McCarthy is pleased to announce that Bryan Sanborn is the newest full-time officer at the Gloucester Police Department.

Officer Sanborn graduated from the MBTA Transit Police Academy’s 38th Municipal Police Officers’ Class and was recognized at a ceremony on March 22.

Left to right: Interim Chief John McCarthy and Officer Bryan Sanborn (Courtesy Photo Gloucester Police Department)

The rigorous six-month program featured classroom hours where attendees learned about criminal and constitutional law, domestic violence, use of force, motor vehicle law as well as many other pertinent topics. The officers also spent time at the shooting range and Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.

Born and raised in Gloucester, Officer Sanborn first started at the Gloucester Police Department on July 1, 2014 as a Reserve Officer. In 2011, he graduated from Plymouth State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in communications.

Officer Sanborn will begin seven weeks of field training before being assigned to a shift.

“Over the last almost three years, Officer Sanborn has proven to be an asset to this department in his role as a Reserve Officer,” Chief McCarthy said. “We’re extremely happy to have him transition to full-time, and I know he will continue to serve this community well.”

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