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Saugus Police Announce Death of K-9 Bruin

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 14, 2019

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

Saugus Police Announce Death of K-9 Bruin

Bruin Escorted on Final Ride through Saugus by K-9s and Police Cruisers from more than Two Dozen Communities

K-9 Bruin served with his partner, Officer Timothy Fawcett, on the Saugus Police Department for eight years. (Courtesy Photo Saugus Police Department)

SAUGUS — It is with great sadness and heavy hearts today that the Saugus Police Department announces the death of K-9 Bruin.

Bruin, a nine-year-old German Shepherd, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in February, and his health quickly declined. He joined the Saugus Police Department in February 2011. At the time, he was only 16 months old.

The Saugus Police Department held a final ride for Bruin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14 through the town of Saugus. Approximately 30 police cruisers from Saugus and surrounding communities escorted K-9 Bruin during his final ride.

Bruin attended training with his partner, Officer Timothy Fawcett, and was a certified patrol K-9. Bruin was also certified and trained to detect narcotics.

Over the last eight years, Bruin also met thousands of people during visits he made to schools and nonprofit organizations, both in Saugus and in the surrounding communities, as an ambassador of the department.

“He touched many lives,” said Interim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti. “Bruin was a great K9, and served the department well. He also represented the department on over 100 visits he made to local schools and events, and had a special place in the heart of the community. He will be missed greatly by the Saugus Police Department and all members of the public.”

The Saugus Police Department will hold a memorial service to recognize K-9 Bruin and Officer Fawcett’s service to the department in the coming weeks and will provide details at a later date.

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Saugus Police Read to Children for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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

Saugus Police Read to Children for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

SAUGUS — To celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, Saugus Police Officers visited schools in town to read some of the author’s classic books to children.

Officers visited schools as part of Read Across America Day — an annual reading event that was launched in 1997 by the National Education Association to occur on, or near, March 2. The initiative seeks to motivate students to read and have fun while doing so. Each year, schools, libraries, municipalities, and community groups hold activities on Read Across America Day to celebrate reading.

Officer Dom Montano visited pre-kindergarten students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School to read Dr. Seuss’ “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket!”

Lt. Michael Ricciardelli and K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett visited first grade students at the Oaklandvale School. Lt. Ricciardelli read “Ten Apples Up On Top!” and Officer Fawcett read “The Cat in the Hat” and “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.”

Students also convinced Lt. Ricciardelli and Officer Fawcett to join them in a dance after they finished the books.

“Dr. Seuss’ birthday provided officers with a great opportunity to visit students and be a part of their learning in a fun and interactive way,” Interim Chief Ronald Giorgetti said. “Officers had a great time reading some of students’ favorite books and we plan to replicate this initiative next year.”

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Armstrong Ambulance Invites Community Members to Hiring Event

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.,
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

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

Armstrong Ambulance Invites Community Members to Hiring Event

ARLINGTON — Armstrong Ambulance Service is pleased to announce that it will host a hiring event next week.

On Monday, Feb. 25, members of the Armstrong Ambulance team will be at Buffalo Wild Wings, 180 Main St., Saugus, to talk with anyone interested in a variety of open positions with the emergency medical services provider. The hiring event will take place from 2-5 p.m.

Armstrong will be conducting on the spot interviews for EMT, paramedic, dispatch and chair car positions, and all attendees will also have an opportunity to win tickets to a Red Sox game. Food and drinks will be served.

Armstrong Ambulance has been a leader in emergency medical services for 70 years, and offers extensive benefits to employees, including competitive pay, health and dental insurance, retirement contributions, long and short term disability benefits, flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement.

“I hope anyone who is interested in pursuing an EMS career joins us for this event to learn more about the ways we serve so many communities,” CEO Rich Raymond said. “We pride ourselves on making Armstrong a great place to work, and we are looking forward to meeting potential future members of our team.”

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Saugus Police Cite Truck Driver Following Crash that Damaged Power Lines

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Jan, 25, 2019

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

Saugus Police Cite Truck Driver Following Crash that Damaged Power Lines

SAUGUS — Interim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti reports that the Saugus Police Department cited a driver after his truck struck power lines this morning.

TOMMY PHARR, AGE 40, OF FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, will be summonsed to court on the following offenses:

  • Leaving the Scene of a Crash Causing Property Damage
  • Marked Lanes Violations

At approximately 10:19 a.m., Saugus Police responded to the area of Ballard Street and Lincoln Avenue following multiple 911 calls reporting downed power lines. Upon arrival, officers determined that the truck struck overhead power lines and knocked them to the ground.

There were no injuries as a result of the crash. Ballard Street remains closed in the area of the crash, and detours have been established through the area. Motorists should expect delays through rush hour.

PHARR left the scene of the crash, and was subsequently stopped by Lynn Police in Lynn.

The crash remains under investigation by the Saugus Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Truck Team.

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