Roger Hirst is the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. Another officer used a stun gun on the man. Prizes, for example, include a signed Boston Bruins hockey stick, various restaurant gift certificates and signed New England Patriots footballs. Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News, How to register your school/organization for closings and delays, Avalanche caught on camera on Mount Washington, Inspector General pushes Boston schools to increase oversight of school buses, DNA found on a sweet potato helps Massachusetts police solve 12-year-old cold case murder, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs at $35 for many people with diabetes, Crash involving MBTA bus draws emergency response in Nubian Square. A teenager driving a moped was killed Wednesday when he collided with a dump truck in Dedham, law enforcement officials said. Criminal complaints have been filed in connection with the incident, police said. They both died. Crump narrowly avoided joining the list last month. He said that hes pleased the case is moving forward. That teen, Alonzo Polk, was pulled from a pool at James Coughlins house at 36 Netta Road in Dedham. THE ENTIRE PROCEEDING LASTED LESS THAN 2 MINUS.TE >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Coughlin hosted a graduation party June 5, where Polk drowned. He helped deliver blood supplies to Mount Auburn Hospital after the Boston marathon bombings. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. "We feel an obligation that we need to be a part of it to help the family out.". Officers said they learned that a graduation party had been taking place at the Netta Road home. Another officer at the scene used what police said was an electric control weapon on the man, helping officers take the man into custody. The magistrate disagreed with the Coughlins attorney and determined there was enough evidence for a formal arraignment. "Alonzo always gave his best and was someone who invariably left others smiling during their interactions. The July 2021 Archived Accidents Accident Archive Database: Search: or : or : Home: Other Highways: Massachusetts could get another snowstorm Friday: What areas were the jackpot zones in this past storm? Dedham police allege that the adults went inside while the kids were drinking by the pool. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office on Thursday identified the man accused of attacking a Dedham police officer with a knife earlier in the week. The family of a Massachusetts teen who drowned at a pool party the day he graduated high school is demanding answers while the former state police captain who hosted the bash may be charged in the death. Secondly, we've said from the outset that he was not a drinker," he said. Their defense attorney Brian Kelly said James Coughlin performed CPR on the teen in a desperate attempt to save Alonzo.. Michael Schoener was found guilty According to investigators, a dump truck and moped were involved in a collision that occurred under unclear circumstances. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. Additional officers arrived at the scene and police ordered the man to drop the knives, which police said he said. - JULY 21: James Coughlin and his wife, Leslie, leave Dedham District Court, passing family holding photos of Alonzo Polk, 17, after a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. He had just graduated hours earlier with honors from Dedham High School. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office on Thursday identified the man accused of attacking a Dedham police officer with a knife earlier in the week.Edward Olsen, 46, of Dedham, faces charges including armed assault with intent to murder, possession of burglarious tools and breaking and entering. "I think its going to be a great night," said Kelly, who is one of event organizers. Went to this pool party and hes not here. Outside the courtroom, Roshawn Drane, Alonzo Polks brother, was surrounded by family and friends when he spoke to reporters. An officer saw several obviously intoxicated high schoolers along with many empty Bud Light cans on patio tables and on the lawn near the pool. ), WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 MARY: POLICE SAY THE 17-YEAR-OLD VARSITY ATHLETE WAS PULLED FROM A SWIMMING POOL AT THE DEDHAM HOME OF JAMES AND LESLIE COUGHLIN ON THE NIGHT OF JUNE 6, WHEN THEY WERE HOSTING A GRADUATION PARTY FOR THEIR DAUGHTER. Police said he would be charged with breaking and entering and armed assault with intent to murder. He was a welcome and invited guest to the Coughlins, the defense attorney added. Polk had graduated with honors from Dedham High School Saturday, family members told NBC10 Boston. Alonzo Polk, 17, of Dedham, died Sunday after he was pulled from the pool during a party in which alcohol was allegedly served to minors, according to reports. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. According to investigators, a dump truck and moped were involved in a collision that occurred under unclear circumstances. A retired Massachusetts State Police detective and his wife will face charges related to the death of a 17-year-old at a graduation party at their Dedham home. A former State Police captain and his wife are accused of hosting agraduation party where a teen died after falling into a pool as several obviously intoxicated teens and beer cans were spotted by cops in the Dedham backyard. "My brother is no longer here. A clerk magistrate determined last month that there is enough evidence for charges to be brought against James Coughlin and his wife, Leslie, in the death of 17-year-old Alonzo Polk. Police were called to a home on Park Street after a report of a noise coming from the home. Now Coughlins name has been attached to that case. Dedham police intend to bring charges in connection with the party, including furnishing alcohol to minors and reckless endangerment of a child. The Coughlins did not comment during the hearing. Last month, a Michigan police officer died when an allegedly drunk driver hit his parked cruiser. A 16-year-old drowned in a Framingham pond on May 26. He was pronounced dead at the residence. >> WE WANT JUSTI.CE MARY: ALONZO POLKS FAMILYND A FRIENDS CALLING FOR JUSTICE ON THE COURTHOUSE STEPS. Friends, family and community members wearing A.P. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The man is also charged with breaking and entering in the daytime. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Police are seeking donations for the silent auction and raffle prizes. DA identifies teenage moped driver killed in collision with dump truck in Dedham A teenager driving a moped was killed Tuesday when he collided with a dump truck in Dedham, law enforcement officials said.Authorities identify the boston25news.com - Frank O'Laughlin 13h Read more on boston25news.com New England Massachusetts First responders then took over care, and they transported Polk to a Boston hospital where he died a few days later that Friday. Coughlin is widely known in political circles. 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In Worcester last week, Officer Enmanuel Familia tried to save the life of 14-year-old Troy Love who was drowning in the pond at Green Hill Park. WebDaniel Frostick from Dedham, on the Suffolk-Essex border, attacked his girlfriend when she was pregnant and strangled her after the baby was born. Suspect accused of attempting to stab Dedham police officer identified. 2. Neighbors on Park Street still can't believe what happened just before 2 p.m. Tuesday in their quiet neighborhood. Date: (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. DEDHAM, Mass. Alonzo is a part of our DHS Nation Family, and as a class, we are praying for Alonzo and his family.. The office Dedham police said the officer was wearing body armor at the time, preventing the knife from injuring him. He played football and basketball in high school, and he had an interest in engineering. The officer was wearing body armor and was not injured, Dedham police said. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office on Thursday identified the man accused of attacking a Dedham police officer with a knife earlier in the Lampley was found in a bedroom, unconscious as he bled from gunshot wounds. All we know is my son drowned at a graduation party, said the boys father, Alonzo Polk. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. Additional officers arrived at the scene and police ordered the man to drop the knives, which police said he said. His wife, Leslie Coughlin, will also face the same charges. He said Coughlin and the other adults were inside the house. Bill Kelly said Alonzo had asthma and did not know how to swim, which his clients did not know and that he was pushed into the water by another teenager. The teen's family continued to call for justice for his death. Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a teen at Washington St in Dedham, MA on February 28th, 2023. 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