"Remembering MM 209" will kick off at 7 p.m., and it will feature a memorial video, silent auction and raffle tickets. A retired state police detective captain is being hauled into Dedham District Court next week to face charges before a clerk magistrate after a teenager was critically injured at a graduation party at his house and later died. Dedham Police received multiple 911 calls just after midnight on June 6 for an unresponsive teen at a possible drowning incident in a backyard pool on Netta Road. Dedham police allege that the adults went inside while the kids were drinking by the pool. Officers said they learned that a graduation party had been taking place at the Netta Road home. The Coughlin's attorney said Alonzo's death is a terrible accident and terrible tragedy. Redd served in the Marine Corps before joining the Memphis Police Department in 2008. Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. YOU ARE ALL SET,OL FKS. According to police, the first officer that responded to the scene spoke with the man and noticed that he was in possession of two knives. A 46-year-old man is facing armed assault with intent to murder charges after attacking a Dedham police officer with a knife Tuesday. 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. Officer Robert Chermesino served in the Dedham Police Department for six years. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. Neighbors on Park Street still can't believe what happened just before 2 p.m. Tuesday in their quiet neighborhood. - JULY 21: James Coughlin leaves Dedham District Court, passing family holding photos of Alonzo Polk, 17, after a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. GBH's Daniel Medwed breaks down crypto-related legal cases. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. He unsuccessfully ran for Norfolk Sheriff last November. The office An arraignment date is expected in the coming weeks. Massachusetts could get another snowstorm Friday: What areas were the jackpot zones in this past storm? The man was holding two knives that police could see, and when he was asked to drop them, he complied, according to police. 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Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. Lampley was found in a bedroom, unconscious as he bled from gunshot wounds. This story has been shared 101,806 times. Officer Robert Chermesino served in the Dedham Police 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. He's no longer walking this earth, but for these people to walk out of this courtroom without even a bail or anything set is beyond us," said Alonzo's brother, Roshawn Drane. The police report cited reckless actions including a lack of adult supervision at the pool at the time a drowning victim entered the water, the permission of underage consumption of alcohol, inadequate lighting in the pool area, and Polks critical condition initially following the incident. "When my brother passed the outpouring from everyone in the community was overwhelming.". The Dedham Police Department also announced the passing of retired officer Lawrence Costello. 2. Thanks for contacting us. The Dedham Police Department says the officer was stabbed when he tried to help the man off the porch. A former Dedham police officer was sentenced Thursday for his part in the kidnapping and killing of an Avon man. DEDHAM The Norfolk County District Attorneys office has identified the woman hit and killed on Route 109 in Dedham. - JULY 21: Roshawn Drane, brother of Alonzo Polk, 17, who drowned during a party hosted by James Coughlin, speaks one behalf of Polk's family outside Dedham District Court after Coughlin faced a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. Its so sad that hes gone. All Rights Reserved. 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The neighbor reported a screen that encloses the porch was ripped and a white male with blond hair wearing hospital pants was spotted walking through the yard. Lampley was found in a bedroom, unconscious as he bled from gunshot wounds. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. The public may view the reports by going to WHDH.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. A 19-year-old man who was pulled from the water of a Quincy beach died Sunday afternoon, according to police. The 17-year-old pulled from a pool during a graduation party in Dedham a week ago has died, police announced. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. The couple will face charges with reckless endangerment and procuring alcohol for persons under 21. A 46-year-old Dedham man is now charged with armed assault with intent to murder after allegedly lunging at the officer with a knife, striking him in the chest. Date: The teen died four days after being pulled from the Coughlins pool hours after graduating from Dedham High School. Crump narrowly avoided joining the list last month. WebShare & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Police said responding officers Coughlins attorney suggested that Polk, who did not swim, may have been pushed in the pool. Dedham police intend to bring charges in connection with the party, including furnishing alcohol to minors and reckless endangerment of a child. All we know is my son drowned at a graduation party, said the boys father, Alonzo Polk. Secondly, we've said from the outset that he was not a drinker," he said. ), WHDH TV 7NEWS WLVI TV CW56 A 46-year-old Dedham man is now charged with armed assault with intent to murder after allegedly lunging at the officer with a knife, striking him in the chest. Dedham Police Sgt. WebSimon Dedham is the Group Commander for North East ECFRS, which covers the South of Burnham to Harwich. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. A teenager police said was submerged in a backyard pool this past weekend in Dedham, Massachusetts, has died of his injuries, prosecutors confirmed Friday. They are heartbroken by whats happened, but not every accident is a crime, he said. DEDHAM, MASS. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald). (Staff Photo By Chris Christo/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) A retired state police detective captain is being hauled into Dedham District Court next week to face charges before a clerk magistrate after a teenager was critically injured at a graduation party at his house and later died. "My brother is no longer here. Polks family members who have been calling for justice following the teens death attended the court hearing on Wednesday. Norfolk County prosecutors are not backing down as a former Massachusetts State Police captain tries to get a charge tossed in connection with a teen drowning in his We couldn't do it without you. >> WE WANT JUSTI.CE MARY: ALONZO POLKS FAMILYND A FRIENDS CALLING FOR JUSTICE ON THE COURTHOUSE STEPS. While not reporting, he enjoys long-distance running. Polks family was present in Police say that around 11:40 p.m. 50 minutes before officers responded to the drowning the adults who had previously been outside relocated inside. Went to this pool party and hes not here. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. Prizes, for example, include a signed Boston Bruins hockey stick, various restaurant gift certificates and signed New England Patriots footballs. He played football and basketball in high school, and he had an interest in engineering. We are going to find out what happened to my son, the boys mother, Debra Rowell, told reporters. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. >> WE ARE MAKING SURE WE HAVE A IRFA SHAKE AT THIS THING. We appreciate what happened here today, Polks brother Roshawn Drane said outside Dedham District Court. WHDH broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. Listen Live: Classic and Contemporary Celtic, Listen Live: Cape, Coast and Islands NPR Station, The woman who introduced MLK Jr. and Coretta Scott lies in an unmarked grave in Boston, The civil rights memorials that expose America's ugly history and warn of repeating the past, Boston Public Radio full show: March 1, 2023, No 'magic sleep button:' Separating sleep misinformation from facts on YouTube, Finding resilience in Black love, through good times and bad. 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