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Saugus Police Respond After Car Crashes into House

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Saugus Police Department
Interim Chief Ronald Giorgetti
27 Hamilton Street
Saugus, MA 01906

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 17, 2019

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

Saugus Police Respond After Car Crashes into House

SAUGUS — Interim Chief Ronald Giorgetti reports that the Saugus Police Department responded to a crash early this morning where a car drove into a house.

At 12:22 a.m., Saugus Police received a 911 call reporting that a car had crashed into a residence at 258 Central St.

The Saugus Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene and found that a 2005 Chevy Equinox had driven into the front corner of the house.

The operator, a 29-year-old Saugus man, had exited the vehicle prior to first responders’ arrival. He was treated on scene and then transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Saugus Police issued a citation to the 29-year-old man for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Residents were home at the time of the crash, but were not injured.

The house sustained significant damage and was deemed uninhabitable.

The crash remains under investigation by the Saugus Police Department, however a preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol or drugs did not play a factor.

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Arlington Police Officer Assists with Delivery of Baby Girl

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Arlington Police Department
Julie Flaherty, Acting Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 16, 2019

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

Arlington Police Officer Assists with Delivery of Baby Girl

Audra McKinnon stopped by the Arlington Police Station to thank officer Brandon Kindle for assisting in the safe delivery of her baby girl, Maeve. (Courtesy Photo Arlington Police)

ARLINGTON — When Arlington Police Officer Brandon Kindle got the emergency call for a woman in labor at her home, he acted without hesitation.

It was just before 5:30 a.m. on May 1 when Arlington Police received a 911 call from Ed McKinnon reporting that his wife was in labor at their house on College Avenue.

Officer Kindle was in the area and immediately responded to the residence. He entered to find Audra McKinnon laying on the kitchen floor in the process of giving birth. 

Using his training and experience, Officer Kindle calmly talked McKinnon through the process as he assisted her with delivering her baby. Maeve McKinnon, 8 1/2 pounds, was born right around 5:30 a.m.

Shortly thereafter, the Arlington Fire Department and Armstrong Ambulance arrived on scene and transported mom and baby to an area hospital. Both were later released and are doing well.

“Officer Kindle did an outstanding job on scene,” Chief Julie Flaherty said. “It was his professionalism, knowledge, training and quick response that ensured mom was able to safely deliver Maeve and keep both mom and baby safe until paramedics could arrive. He went above and beyond the call of duty and we’re extremely proud of the job he did.”

On Friday, May 10, Audra and Ed McKinnon brought Maeve to the Arlington Police Department to thank Officer Kindle for his help bringing their baby girl into the world.

“This was not a planned home delivery, so it was a kind of a scary situation,” said Audra, who is now a mom to three. “Officer Kindle was able to remain calm and professional, which was really needed. We’re very thankful he was there with us.”

Officer Kindle also received his pink stork pin.

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Hull Public Schools and Police Investigating after Student Lights Fire at Elementary School

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HULL — Superintendent Michael F. Devine and Police Chief John Dunn report that police and school officials are investigating after a Jacobs Elementary School student allegedly lit a small fire in a classroom this afternoon.

Jacobs Elementary School Principal Christine Cappadona and Hull School Resource Officer Leanne Marshalsea were informed this afternoon that at 2 p.m. a fifth grade student had used a box of matches to light a stack of tissues on fire in the corner of one the school’s technology classrooms.

The student in question was traveling between periods when he allegedly entered an empty classroom. When he was determined to be missing from class, a teacher went to investigate and saw the student exiting the classroom. Moments later, another teacher went into the classroom and discovered the fire. The teacher was able to grab the stack of tissues and put the fire out in the classroom sink.

The fire was very small in nature and was contained to just the stack of tissues. Because of this, the fire alarms did not sound and school maintenance staff were able to quickly vent and clean the classroom.

Administrators retrieved the matches from the student, who has been removed from the school on an emergency basis. The Hull Police Department is investigating, but because of the student’s age, criminal charges are not possible. Police are advising and offering resources to the school district.

No one was injured, and there was no damage to the building or any school materials.

“I want to commend teachers and staff at the Jacobs Elementary School for their swift actions that led to a quick resolution without injury or damage to school property,” Superintendent Devine said.

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Fairhaven Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 11, 2019

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

Fairhaven Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine

Police Seize More than 19 Grams of Fentanyl and More Than 500 Grams of Cocaine

Police seized more than 500 grams of powder and crack cocaine, more than 19 grams of fentanyl and Suboxone, along with digital scales and packaging materials. (Courtesy Photo Fairhaven Police)

FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department and the Wareham Police Department arrested a man on drug charges.

ROBERT WARD, AGE 56, OF EAST WAREHAM is charged with:

  • Trafficking Cocaine
  • Trafficking Fentanyl

On Friday, May 10, at approximately 9 a.m., Fairhaven and Wareham Police, with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a search warrant at 6 Bartlett Lane in East Wareham.

Police seized more than 500 grams of powder and crack cocaine, more than 19 grams of fentanyl and Suboxone. They also seized digital scales and packaging materials.

WARD was booked at the Wareham Police Department and held pending his arraignment at Wareham District Court.

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

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