Traffic Alert (UPDATE): Route 138 Ramp Reopens on I-93, One Injured in Truck Rollover

The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. Thursday; a ramp was closed for two-to-three hours as a result.

A rolled-over tractor-trailer has been removed from the ramp between Rte. 138 northbound and Rte. I-93 southbound in Canton, according to Massachusetts State Police. After being closed for nearly three hours, the ramp was reopened at 2 p.m. The driver of the truck, a 33-year-old man from Paterson, New Jersey, suffered only minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation, according to State Police.

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Summer Patrol Surge Results in 90 OUI Arrests; State Police to Continue Crackdown on Route 24

After 90 OUI arrests and more than 1,400 citations during a summer patrol surge, Massachusetts State Police say the will continue to crack down on impaired or erratic operators on Routes 24 and 195.

Massachusetts State Police announced Wednesday morning that while the nearly three-month patrol surge in Southeastern Massachusetts along Routes 24 and 195 may be over, there will continue to be a concerted effort to crack down on unsafe drivers. "Any time an impaired operators are removed from our roadways, our roadways are safer," State Police Troop D Commander Major Anthony Thomas said during a press conference at the Route 24 rest stop in Bridgewater Tuesday morning. The surge, which began in late July after a string of fatal accidents in the area, was focused on achieving just what Thomas described. Overall, 90 OUI arrests were made during the hours between 10 p.m.  and 4 a.m. on weekend nights in the later summer. One in every 32 …

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UPDATE: David Wade, 17, of Stoughton, Suffers Fatal Gunshot Wound to Chest

A 17-year-old male who was taken to the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest Saturday afternoon in Stoughton later died, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney.

Stoughton Police and the Massachusetts State Police are investigating an incident at 779 Turnpike St. in Stoughton where David Wade, a 17-year-old male, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to chest, according to a statement from the Office of Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey Stoughton Police and Fire responded to the call at a home on the corner of Turnpike Street. and Barnes Road. at 3:27 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29. The victim was transported via ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. MedFlight was not available, according to confirmed scanner reports. The DA's office reported around 6 p.m. that the victim was "reportedly in surgery," but "lifesaving measures were unsuccessful and the victim of this …

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State Police Trooper Relieved of Duty Following OUI Arrest in Stoughton

Stoughton Police arrested Brian Simpkins, a 39-year-old Massachusetts State Police trooper, in the parking lot of the Stoughton Wendy's for operating under the influence (second offense) in the early morning hours of Sept. 21.

The following is adapted from a press release from David Procopio, Spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police: The Massachusetts State Police relieved Trooper Brian Simpkins of duty Friday morning following his arrest in the overnight hours by Stoughton Police for operating under the influence and violation of the open container law. Simpkins, 39, of Canton, was ordered held in lieu of $1,000 cash bail at his arraignment Friday morning in Stoughton District Court. Simpkins was found sleeping in his personal car, which was running, in the parking lot of the Wendy's restaurant on Washington Street in Stoughton at approximately 2:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. Stoughton Police officers found an open container of alcohol in his car and …

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5 Things, September 19: Nine More Drunk Drivers Arrested on Routes 24/195

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nine More Drunk Drivers Arrested During Weekend Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195; Remembering Shayla Lutz; Know a Teen Looking for a Job?; and more...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Nine More Drunk Drivers Arrested During Weekend Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195 The following is from the Massachusetts State Police: Massachusetts State Police Troop D continued their patrol initiative on Routes 24 and 195 in southeastern Massachusetts. The saturation patrols were deployed on both Friday and Saturday nights in the overnight hours. There were a total of 9 OUI arrests, 14 arrests for other activities (warrants, etc.), 8 criminal summons issued and 334 civil motor vehicle issued this past weekend. Highlights include one arrest for OUI third offense and another for OUI second offense with one citation …

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10 More Arrested for Drunk Driving During Sixth Weekend of Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195

Massachusetts State Police Troopers also caught three drivers going more than 100 m.p.h.

The following is adapted from a press release from the Massachusetts State Police: Massachusetts State Police troopers deployed as part of the Routes 24/195 Patrol Initiative made 10 more drunk driving arrests, including one for a sixth offense, during overnight hours this past weekend. The sixth weekend of the patrol surge also resulted in 14 other arrests, issuance of six criminal summonses and 263 citations for motor vehicle violations. Three operators stopped for speeding were clocked at speeds of 104, 107, and 110 miles per hour. Since the Routes 24/195 Patrol Initiative began on the night of July 27, deployed troopers have made 55 OUI arrests, 56 other arrests, issued 42 criminal summons, and written 1,640 citations for motor vehicle…

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10 Drunk Drivers Arrested in Fifth Weekend of Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195

Massachusetts State Police Troopers also made eight other arrests, including three for unlicensed operation and one for operating a stolen Cadillac.

The following is adapted from a press release from the Massachusetts State Police: Massachusetts State Police troopers arrested 10 drunk drivers during the overnight hours between Friday and Saturday and Saturday and Sunday this past weekend as part of the ongoing Routes 24 and 195 patrol surge initiative. Troopers also made eight arrests for non-OUI offenses, including three motorists who were driving with suspended licenses and another who was driving a stolen 2011 Cadillac Deville. Troopers issued 12 criminal summons, and wrote 283 citations for motor vehicle offenses. Additionally, the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section conducted a targeted patrol on Route 24 early Friday morning and stopped eight tractor-trailers, …

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UPDATE: Stoughton Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash on I-95 in Westwood

State Police are investigating a Monday afternoon motorcycle crash in Westwood on Route 95 involving Daniel Timmons of Stoughton.

Updated at 9:30 a.m. on August 21: Daniel Timmons, a 39-year-old man from Stoughton, was driving a 2002 Honda motorcycle traveling southbound on Route 95/Route 128 at Route 1 in Westwood when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed off the shoulder of the roadway. The accident occurred at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 20. Timmons was transported by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with what was originally reported as life-threatening injuries. However, in a followup release Tuesday morning, the State Police said it appears Timmons’ injuries are not life-threatening in nature. At the time of the crash investigation, State Police closed the breakdown lane, right, and middle travel lanes for approximately one …

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530 Bags of Heroin Found in Car During Third Weekend of Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195

Eight drunk drivers and two drug traffickers were arrested in week 3 of the Patrol Surge, according to a press release from the Massachusetts State Police.

The following is from a Massachusetts State Police press release: Massachusetts State Police patrols assigned to saturate Routes 24 and 195 during the overnight hours this past weekend arrested eight drunk drivers, and apprehended two other motorists who had 530 bags of heroin in their car. Another highlight of week 3 of the Patrol Surge was an arrest for operating under the influence (3rd offense) on Route 24 in Berkley. Two other arrests were for OUI 2nd offense. Troopers also issued seven criminal summons and wrote 272 motor vehicle citations. In addition to the OUI arrests and the two above mentioned drug arrests, troopers made two other arrests. None of those arrested for OUI were from Stoughton. The drug trafficking arrests were made…

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