Saturday, March 30, 2013
Be safe, and keep an eye out next weekend.
Massachusetts State Police announced they will set up sobriety checkpoints somewhere in Norfolk County next weekend, from Friday, April 5 into Saturday. April 6. State Police say the purpose for the checkpoints "is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways. It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety."
Friday, December 21, 2012
The trooper was taken to the hospital and is now recovering. Woman from Needham arrested and charged with OUI, operating to endanger.
A Massachusetts State Trooper was hit by a car while working a contstruction detail Thursday night, according to WCVB. According to reports, the trooper was taken into the hospital for treatment and did not have any serious injuries. There is no word on whether the driver will be charged. Below is the full release from the Mass State Police: Last night, at 10:45 pm, a Massachusetts State Trooper was working a detail protecting a construction crew on Rt. 128 N, North of 109, in Dedham. The Trooper was inside his marked State Police cruiser and in the process of taking the road construction set up down when was his cruiser was struck in the left rear quarter by a passing SUV causing severe damage to the cruiser. The Trooper was …
Friday, November 30, 2012
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Dedham or Framingham Toys 'R Us locations on Saturday.
Folks looking to make a donation to Toys for Tots can help the state troopers fill their cruisers by bringing those toys to one of the Mass. Toys 'R Us locations on Saturday. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Needham residents can head to the Toys 'R Us in Dedham or Framingham--or wherever they happen to be (full list below)--and toss their donations into the back seat--or pick one up to add to the pile. The following was submitted by the Massachusetts State Police. As part of our ongoing support of the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots, Massachusetts State Police troopers will be at the following Toys 'R Us locations this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Massachusetts State Police third annual "Fill the Cruiser" day. …
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Toys R Us
302 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA
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42.460571
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366 Cambridge Rd, Woburn, MA
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1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA
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The use of such electronic devices can be hazardous while operating a vehicle, State Police said this week.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts State Police. The Massachusetts State Police, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, have begun a public awareness message on the use of personal headphones, or “ear buds,” while driving a motor vehicle. The constant need for instant communication has helped pioneer a host of advanced cell phone technology and has become an integral part of our lives. Unfortunately, this has added to the many distractions that hinder safe operation of motor vehicles. Hands-free technology, including personal headphones, have helped eliminate the constant need to hold a cell phone while driving. But some operators have begun to use their headsets to listen to music, audio books, and other media…
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England. State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they are being safe and responsible…
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