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Newburyport Police Department’s School Resource Officer Selected for International Training Program

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Newburyport Police Department
Mark Murray, City Marshal
4 Green St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Immediate Release

Monday, Jan. 14, 2019

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

Newburyport Police Department’s School Resource Officer Selected for International Training Program

NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray reports that Newburyport Police Department’s School Resource Officer, Megan Tierney, has been selected to take part in an international training program hosted by the Rotary Club.

SRO Tierney, along with three other Massachusetts SROs and a Rotarian Leader will travel to Kent, United Kingdom, in the southeast part of England, in May as part of a Rotary Club vocational training program.

The team will participate in training courses in a variety of topics with members of U.K. law enforcement and will be engaging in educational tactical hands-on training exercises.

The 15-day trip to Kent will take place from May 10-25. The trip and training program is fully funded by the Rotary Foundation Global Fund.

“This is a well-deserved opportunity for Officer Tierney to share her expertise while developing new skills that will directly benefit kids in our community,” Marshal Murray said. “Her role in our department is an invaluable one, and I have no doubt she’ll make the absolute most out of her time abroad.”

The three other local SROs participating in the program are Officers Dawne Armitstead of Winthrop PD, Dan Perenick of Winchester PD and Paul Lucci of North Reading PD.

As part of the training exchange, the Massachusetts SROs will learn from, as well as share their own knowledge with their British counterparts in several categories including:

  • Community-Based Justice
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • School Security
  • Vaping/Juul Education
  • Strategic Prevention Framework

The group will be trained in the following categories:

  • Substance Use Prevention
  • Substance Use Treatment and Intervention
  • Mental Health
  • School Safety
  • Threat Assessment

“I am so grateful for this opportunity to share information with law enforcement from another country,” Officer Tierney said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to broaden our perspectives and enhance our knowledge by exchanging ideas with our fellow officers in the U.K.”

In the weeks and months leading up to the trip, the SROs will be working together with their local Rotary Club representatives to make preparations and meet as a group.

“I am very excited that Officer Tierney was chosen as one of the four candidates for this opportunity,” Newburyport Rotary President Dave Fowler said. “The position of School Resource Officer plays a critical role in the safety of our school system and, by virtue of their presence and mentoring, creates a very important relationship of trust between the students and law enforcement.”

 

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Newburyport Police Seize Two Guns in Drug Arrest

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Newburyport Police Department
Mark Murray, City Marshal
4 Green St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Immediate Release

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Newburyport Police Seize Two Guns in Drug Arrest

NEWBURYPORT — Marshal Mark Murray reports that the Newburyport Police seized two guns, more than 200 rounds of ammunition, heroin and over four pounds of marijuana when they arrested two men on Saturday.

TRAEVON MCGAIRTY, AGE 22, OF MOFFAT, COLORADO and KAHILAND PHILLIPS, AGE 22, OF BROOMFIELD, COLORADO were both charged with:

  • Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
  • Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm While Committing a Felony
  • Carrying a Firearm Without a License
  • Sell/Possess an Electric Stun Gun
  • Possession of Ammunition Without a FID Card
  • Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device (Two Counts)
  • Improper Storage of a Large Capacity Firearm
  • Improper Storage of a Firearm
  • Possession to Distribute a Class A Drug (Heroin)
  • Possession to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)

At approximately 4:46 a.m. Saturday, Newburyport Police were dispatched to the Mobil gas station, 76 Storey Ave, to perform a welfare check.

A store clerk reported that a man had been asleep in a car in the parking lot for a few hours and was concerned that the man may have been passed out.

Upon arrival officers found two men, later identified as MCGAIRTY and PHILLIPS, who were asleep in the car.

Because of the dark tint on the car’s windows and because they could not see inside of the vehicle, officers asked the men to get out of the car.

When PHILLIPS got out of the driver’s seat an officer saw a handgun in plain view near the seat.

The gun was seized and both men were taken into custody and place under arrest. The subsequent investigation determined that neither of the men had a license to carry a firearm.

In searching the vehicle, officers found a duffel bag with another handgun inside and 210 rounds of ammunition. They also seized nine grams of suspected heroin, more than four pounds of marijuana in vacuum sealed bags, a stun gun and $927 in cash from the car.

Both men are being held on bail and are expected to be arraigned Monday in Newburyport District Court.

“This is an example of what officers can come across during something as routine as a welfare check,” Marshal Murray said. “I think the officers did a great job and their efforts led to getting two guns and a significant amount of drugs off of our streets.”

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

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Groveland, Georgetown and Newburyport Police Recognized for Life Saving Actions

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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018

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

Groveland, Georgetown and Newburyport Police Recognized for Life Saving Actions

GROVELAND– Groveland Police Chief Jeffrey T. Gillen, Georgetown Police Chief Donald C. Cudmore and Newburyport Marshal Mark Murray are pleased to announce that members of all three departments were recognized yesterday for saving a man’s life.

On Feb. 12, during two ceremonies — at 1 p.m. in Groveland during an informal open house and at 7:30 p.m. at a City Council meeting in Newburyport — officials recognized Groveland’s Sgt. Eric Gorski and Detective Steve Petrone, Georgetown Sgt. Kevin DeFeo and Newburyport Lt. Matthew Simons for their response after a Georgetown man crashed his car into a telephone pole and was left unconscious.

In Groveland, officers received citations from the Board of Selectmen, presented by Chairman Michael Wood and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski. In Newburyport, Mayor Donna Holaday presented a citation to Lt Simons. He also received citations from state Sen. Kathleen O’Connor Ives and state Rep. James Kelcourse, along with a citation from Gov. Charlie Baker, which was presented by Rep. Kelcourse.

“This was a true collaborative effort between the Groveland, Georgetown and Newburyport Police Departments,” Chief Gillen said. “I want to commend these officers for their quick and efficient police work, which ultimately saved this man’s life.”

On Saturday, Jan. 27, Sgt. Gorski and Detective Petrone responded to a report of a single motor vehicle crash with personal injury on School Street and Salem Street, in the area of the Tea Garden in Groveland. Given the close proximity to Georgetown, Sgt. DeFeo also arrived on scene to assist.

Upon arrival, officers located Lt. Simons, who was off duty at the time, administering CPR to a 57-year-old Georgetown man. Detective Petrone and Sgt. DeFeo assisted with an AED and continued chest compressions until the man regained consciousness. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated and is expected to recover.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the Georgetown man was traveling north on School Street when he is believed to have suffered a medical event, causing his vehicle to cross over the southbound lane and travel up onto a curb before crashing head-on into a telephone pole.

Lt. Simons, who was driving on the southbound side of School Street noticed something off about the vehicle’s path of travel, and after looking in his rear-view mirror, saw the crash occur. He immediately turned around, pulled the unconscious victim from his car and began providing aid.

“This is a prime example of the fact that a police officer’s job does not stop when their shift ends,” Marshal Murray said. “Lt. Simons is a dedicated public servant whose keen observation skills allowed him to recognize the signs of a crash before it even took place. His dedication and professionalism to his job is a testament to his character.”

“These officers should be proud of themselves for their work that day,” Chief Cudmore said. “Our partnerships with neighboring police departments are vital in providing our residents with the best quality service, especially in emergency situations like what occurred during this motor vehicle crash.”

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Newburyport Police Officer Honored by MADD for Enforcement Efforts

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Newburyport Police Department
Mark Murray, City Marshal
4 Green St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017

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

Newburyport Police Officer Honored by MADD for Enforcement Efforts

Officer John Gavin (Newburyport Police Department photo)

NEWBURYPORT — Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to announce that Newburyport Police Officer John Gavin was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his wide-ranging efforts to combat drunk driving in the city.

Officer Gavin leads the Newburyport Police Department’s traffic safety initiatives, which includes a unique emphasis on enforcing OUI laws. His worked earned him MADD’s 2016 OUI Enforcement Excellence award at the organization’s annual breakfast on Oct. 17.

Over the past year, Officer Gavin has arrested seven individuals for operating under the influence of liquor or drugs, and has also been an engaged participant in numerous statewide traffic safety mobilizations, including “Over the Limit, Under Arrest,” and “Click it or Ticket.”

Officer Gavin is a seven year veteran of the Newburyport Police Department whose performance reflects a strong commitment to enforcing both OUI laws and ensuring traffic safety and public safety as a whole. Last year, he led the department with 62 arrests and 276 traffic citations.

“This honor is extremely well-deserved,” Marshal Murray said. “Officer Gavin is deeply committed to keeping impaired drivers off of our streets, and has an innate understanding of the important role that traffic safety plays in the overall health and well-being of our community.”

Following his re-assignment to the evening shift in 2015, Officer Gavin quickly acclimated himself to OUI enforcement and ultimately tripled his number of alcohol-related arrests.

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