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Bedford, N.H. Police Briefly Advise Residents to Shelter in Place after Intentional Gas Leak

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Bedford Police Department
John J. Bryfonski, Chief of Police
55 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bedford Police Briefly Advise Neighborhood to Shelter in Place after Gas Intentionally Turned on Inside Residence

No Danger to the Public

BEDFORD, N.H. — Chief John J. Bryfonski reports that the Bedford Police Department issued a shelter in place advisory this afternoon after Bedford Police Officers and Bedford Firefighters responded to a medical call on Galloway Lane.

At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, police and fire units responded to Galloway Lane to check on an adult male. Responding police officers and firefighters found a male subject in the garage with a large knife. Officers and firefighters also detected a very strong odor of gas.

Concerned that an explosion could occur, officers and firefighters retreated, established a secure perimeter, evacuated the immediate area and issued a shelter in place advisory.

Bedford Police Officers subsequently approached the scene along with tactically equipped firefighters and determined the subject was deceased and the environment at the scene was safe for first responders.

As soon as the scene was secured the shelter in place advisory was lifted. There is no danger to the public related to this incident which remains under investigation by the Bedford Police Department.

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Bedford, N.H. Police Lift Shelter in Place Advisory

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Bedford Police Department
John J. Bryfonski, Chief of Police
55 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 24, 2019

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

Bedford, N.H. Police Lift Shelter in Place Advisory

BEDFORD, N.H. — Chief John J. Bryfonski and the Bedford Police Department advise that the situation in the area of Oak Drive, Glen Road and Wendover way has been resolved.

The previously issued shelter in place advisory has been lifted.

Residents in the area had been asked to shelter in place due to police activity involving an adult male subject who had barricaded himself inside a vehicle.

The subject has since surrendered and is now in police custody.

Residents of nearby streets had been asked to shelter in place, out of an abundance of caution, however the scene is now all clear.

Additional details and updates will be provided as they become available.

 

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Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

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For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

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

Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

School Deemed Safe After Brief Shelter in Place

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Superintendent Lisha Cabral report that the Easton Police Department is investigating after a single antique ammunition cartridge was found inside of the Easton Middle School Friday morning.

At this time, there is no reason to believe that there is an active threat to the school.

Out of an abundance of caution, a shelter in place was enacted while police thoroughly searched the school with officers and a K9. Classes went on as normal, but students were not allowed to go into the hallways to ensure that they did not come in contact with the K9. The shelter in place has since been lifted and no weapons or dangerous items were located in the search.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., a school staff member found the round of ammunition – an antique, corroded .22 caliber short rimfire round – in a storage area that has limited access to both students and staff. Easton Police have confirmed that this type of round has not been manufactured in over 50 years.

The staff member immediately notified school officials, who then contacted Easton Police.

No other schools were impacted by the incident and the school day will continue on as normal.

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Stoughton Elementary School Deemed Safe After Brief Shelter in Place

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Stoughton Public Schools
Superintendent Marguerite Rizzi
232 Pearl St.,
Stoughton, MA 02072

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

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

Stoughton Elementary School Deemed Safe After Brief Shelter in Place

 Unknown Man Mistakenly Entered School

STOUGHTON — Superintendent Marguerite Rizzi reports that the Stoughton Police Department has determined that there was no threat at the Wilkins Elementary School Wednesday morning after an unknown man walked into the school looking for a driving school.

At approximately 8 a.m., officials at Wilkins Elementary School notified the Stoughton Police Department that an unknown man had entered the building without their knowledge and it was unclear if he was still in the school or not.

The man had asked a school staff member if a driving school was located inside the school building but then walked away. Out of an abundance of caution, officials ordered the school to shelter in place.

Police responded and searched the school and were unable to locate the man. An on-scene investigation determined that the man walked out of the school shortly after the initial contact with the staff member. The man did not make any threats, and at this time, officials believe he simply was mistaken.

The Stoughton Police will have an increased presence at the school for the remainder of the day, as a precaution.

“While this appears to be a misunderstanding and miscommunication, we can never be too cautious these days,” Superintendent Rizzi said. “We are thankful to the Stoughton Police Department for their quick response and professionalism.”

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