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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2018

Boston's Famous "Bullpen Cop" Set to Retire in January 2019

One of the most iconic images of the 2013 baseball playoffs is when Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter went head-first into the Red Sox bullpen aiming to snag a home run ball hit by David Ortiz, and Boston Police officer Steve Horgan raised his fists in jubilation when the ball eluded Hunter's glove.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 25, 2018

2 Men Held Without Bail in Shooting of Boston Officer

Boston Municipal Court Judge James M. Stanton yesterday ordered Martin, 21, and his co-defendant Antoine Mack, 35, of Pawtucket, R.I., held without bail at the request of assistant Suffolk District Attorney Montez Haywood after they pleaded not guilty to armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and multiple firearm charges.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 24, 2018

Boston Officer Shot, 2 Suspects Taken Into Custody

An officer with the Boston Police Department was shot on Sunday, but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2018

Former Massachusetts Officer Convicted of "Straw" Gun Purchases

A jury has convicted 38-year-old Adarbaad Karani—a former officer with the Boston (MA) Police Department—of using his professional credentials to illegally buy two handguns for civilian acquaintances.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2018

Massachusetts Officer Worked while His Home Burned in Gas Fires

Even when he was told about the fire, Soto continued working with fellow police officers in the Andover Street area.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2018

Boston Police Launch Effort to Prevent Officers Dying by Suicide

As part of National Suicide Prevention Week, Boston Police Commissioner William Gross, the Boston Police Foundation, and the National Society for the Prevention of Suicide are launching a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing suicide by both officers and civilians alike.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2018

Massachusetts Officer Struck by Car in February Returns to Duty

Officer Luis Santos with the Auburn (MA) Police Department has returned to duty, according to a post on the Auburn Police Association Facebook page.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 2, 2018

Massachusetts Officers Treated for Opioid Exposure After Responding to Fatal Overdose

Two Sterling, MA, Police officers and one Massachusetts State Police trooper were treated for opioid exposure after responding to a fatal overdose on Friday.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2018

Gunman in Massachusetts Opens Fire on 2 Officers, Neither is Injured

The officers had been responding to a man-with-a-gun call and had just begun to approach a man fitting the description of the subject when the assailant opened fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2018

Boston Police Blocked from Helping Officer Being Assaulted by Teen

Officers attempting to come to the aid of an officer who was being kicked in the face by a juvenile at a community center were denied access to the ongoing assault by a front desk worker who feared being reprimanded by her boss.

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