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- JULY 21: The family of Alonzo Polk, 17, who drowned during a party hosted by James Coughlin, walk out of Dedham District Court after Coughlin faced a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. Joshua Marshall, 21, of Stoughton, and Reneil Miller, 23, of Hyde Park, both died Saturday night from gunshot wounds, according to police. "Any type of contribution as far as raffle prizes, donations, ticket sales, the ad book [are appreciated]," said Dedham Police Sgt. Kelly asserted in court that Polk was a non-swimmer who was knocked into the pool by a friend who was unaware the teenager could not swim. - JULY 21: The family of Alonzo Polk, 17, who drowned during a party hosted by James Coughlin, shout "Justice for Alonzo" as they walk out of Dedham District Court after Coughlin faced a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. According to Dedham Police, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 12:30 a.m on June 6 reporting an unresponsive male in a backyard with an in-ground pool on Netta Road. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The teen died four days after being pulled from the Coughlins pool hours after graduating from Dedham High School.The couple is accused of hosting the graduation party with underage drinking at their Netta Road home. A retired Massachusetts State Police captain and his wife faced charges Tuesday in connection with the death of a teenager who died after a pool party at his home. Officers arriving to the scene found a deceased man inside a car suffering from a gunshot wound. "My brother is no longer here. Bridge Street at Commonwealth Ave 2 men dead after shooting in Boston's Hyde Park, officials say Dedham police say officers did find "obviously intoxicated" teens at the couples home that night and a light for the deep end of the pool disconnected leaving it dimly lit. Vr6)Pw&DJvSvbOz% $5zGtAT[RAZ~hP13$&;* $l`(a 90;%d./8`x \v2fAs q4`6w& Bsn%7 If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Outside the courtroom, Roshawn Drane, Alonzo Polks brother, was surrounded by family and friends when he spoke to reporters. All rights reserved (About Us). Alonzo J. Polk IV died after being pulled from a swimming pool during a high school graduation party. Retired state police captain and wife charged The Coughlins sat next to each other during what is usually a closed-door proceeding. In a statement to WCVB, Dedham school district officials confirmed they were aware of the incident and were coordinating counseling. 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Explosion at Springfields Joseph Freedman Company; 3 workers hospitalized. The robbery victim did not want to go on camera Friday night. THE ENTIRE PROCEEDING LASTED LESS THAN 2 MINUS.TE >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. A Worcestor police officer died Friday while trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from a pond. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. For more information on the McMillan Family Fundraiser or to purchase tickets, supporters can contact: Businesses can help with the fundraiser by purchasing space in an eventprogram book. WebPolice Prosecutor: Sgt. As the search for the armed robbers continues, police have not released a description of the three suspects. Polk was at a grad party for the couples daughter on June 6, and he was pulled from the Coughlins Netta Road pool. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Taunton man charged with attempted rape for alleged cemetery attack, Man who died in Lawrence Police custody was given drugs by cellmate, DA says, DNA ties man who died in prison to 1984 NJ killing, AG says. As ex-Massachusetts State Police captain tries to get charge tossed in Dedham drowning case, DAs Office fires back: Reckless conduct Alonzo Polk died last June Boston police officers spotted a black BMW that was believed to be involved and gave chase, which state police took over, according to Boston police. James Coughlin will be charged with reckless endangerment of a child and procuring alcohol to persons under 21. Retired Massachusetts State Police captain Police said the basis for charging the Coughlins with child endangerment was tied to the lack of underwater lighting in the deep end of the in-ground pool. Secondly, we've said from the outset that he was not a drinker," he said. Police have not yet made any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting. 17-year-old Alonzo Polk of Dedham died several days after his body was discovered at the bottom of the pool at the Coughlins home. Alonzo Polk was certainly an outstanding young man. Family demands answers after death The robbery took place at 350 Cummins Highway, in Hyde Park, Boston police told NBC10 Boston, about four miles away from where officers were searching. Legacy.com 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. We couldn't do it without you. The couple will face charges with reckless endangerment and procuring alcohol for persons under 21. A woman who lives on the street told Boston 25 News police officers had to escort her back to her house as she was returning home. He also insisted there were adults still in the backyard when the teenager landed in the pool and that since Polk would have turned 18 on June 17, he could not reasonably be considered a child. The second gunshot victim, later identified as Miller, died of his injuries while at the hospital. "A suspect in an armed robbery abandoned a vehicle after a pursuit. The Coughlins hosted a graduation party last month where Alonzo Polk, 17, apparently drowned. The Dedham Police Department also announced the passing of retired officer Lawrence Costello. The event willfeature light refreshments, a media slideshow presentation by Recreation Director Bob Stanley, and music courtesy of the Dedham Youth Commission'sRobert Blaney, who will serve as DJ for the evening. 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. Morrissey also said it was not uncommon for any district attorneys office to have to investigate a death where state police officers are involved. He was later pronounced dead. The teen died four days after being pulled from the Coughlins pool hours after graduating from Dedham High School. Through a spokesman, Morrissey said Wednesday he saw no reason to pull troopers off of the case because of Coughlins law enforcement career. Dedham police say officers did find "obviously intoxicated" teens at the couples home that night and a light for the deep end of the pool disconnected leaving it dimly lit. Alonzo was certainly an outstanding young man and he was a welcome and invited guest to the Coughlins home, Kelly said. It was opened to Polks family and the public after Paterna concluded the circumstances surrounding the death were of great public interest to the Dedham community. Dedham Police Department Organizers will also hold a raffle and silent auction, and will post prizes to the Dedham Police Department Facebook page as they are received. There was a car directly behind my car and there was a body hanging out of the drivers seat, said Cynthia McClaren, who lives across the street from where one of the victims was found. Boston Police were called to Dedham Street around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle In Dedham: Police, Beware Of Aggressive Turkeys This Spring, Police Say, Kellys Roast Beef To Open A New Location In MA, Balfour Brookline Senior Living Meet the Founders, Rock Voices community choir 1st rehearsal of summer, Wet Weather Forecasted This Week In MA: National Weather Service. Officials confirmed Friday that he had died of his injuries. On May 27, a 39-year-old Quincy man drowned at Houghtons Pond in Milton while trying to Secondly, we've said from the outset that he was not a drinker," he said. Dedham The crash was reported to Dedham Central Dispatch around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 204 Bridge Street, and subsequently resulted in the closure of Bridge Street at Commonwealth Avenue in the Boston suburb. A Worcestor police officer died Friday while trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from a pond. Boston police officers spotted a black BMW that was believed to be involved and gave chase, which state police took over, according to Boston police. The crash was reported to Dedham Central Dispatch around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 204 Bridge Street, and subsequently resulted in the closure of Bridge Street at Commonwealth Avenue in the Boston suburb. he died four days late inside dedham district court, the coughlins pleaded noguiltyt to reckless endangerment of a child and furnishing alcoholo t a person under 21. Retired state trooper, wife face charges in teen's drowning death at Dedham pool, FRUSTRATION WITH THIS CASE. killed Police Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Its all tied to the death of 17-year-old Alonzo Polk, whose family members chanted Justice for Alonzo outside the Dedham courthouse on Wednesday. This has been a holiday season tradition for decades which we are proud to continue. The scene of a deadly shooting in the area of 36 Dedham St. in Bostons Hyde Park neighborhood on April 22, 2023. 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Polk was pulled from the pool around midnight and provided with CPR at the scene and taken to a Boston hospital; he died June 10. 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. The magistrate disagreed with the Coughlins attorney and determined there was enough evidence for a formal arraignment. 49 were here. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. The couple is accused of hosting the graduation party with underage drinking at their Netta Road home. ALZOONS FAMILY SAYS THERES NO WAY HE DOESNT BEAR SOME RESPONSIBILITY. The teen also died. Art work for the event program can be sent to Nancy Baker at nbaker@dedham-ma.gov; Baker can be reached at 781-751-9102 for more information. Chris Lisinski | State House News Service. The pair pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment of a child and furnishing alcohol to minors. Michael Buckley, who added officers will also be out in the community asking for assistance to support the McMillan family. Police Dedham police had moved to positions to be able to assist, according to the statement, but the BMW was subsequently found abandoned on Short Street near Violet Avenue. The victim was transported to a Boston hospital and is believed to be in critical condition. police Leading Police on Chase, Abandoning The states highest court paved the way for tens of thousands of requests for new trials in drunk-driving cases spanning nearly a decade. Coughlin hosted a graduation party June 5, where Polk drowned. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Dedham Police Their defense attorney Brian Kelly said James Coughlin performed CPR on the teen in a desperate attempt to save Alonzo.. Kelly, without citing his source of information, was adamant that Polk did not consume alcohol at the Coughlins home. 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. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. Coughlins Attorney Brian Kelly called Polks death a terrible tragedy that has devastated the Coughlins. At 9:37 p.m. Saturday, police received a report of a person shot near 36 Dedham St. in Hyde Park. Dedham Teen Dies After Incident at Pool Last Weekend; Family Demands Answers Criminal complaints have been filed in connection with the incident, police said. 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. 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. The deadline for purchasing an ad in the program is March 1. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. Police have said officers were called to 36 Netta Road in Dedham around 12:30 a.m. Sunday for a report of a 17-year-old, later identified as Polk, who became submerged in the water of a pool. Justice for Alonzo! Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. The hearing, including Paternas deliberations, lasted about 20 minutes and consisted of Dedham Police Sergeant Michael Feeley reading a police report and Kelly arguing there was no legal basis to charge the Coughlins with child endangerment. Kelly said James Coughlin provided the CPR. Visiting Hours Thursday morning Novermber 3, 9-10:30am in the Carrol - Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PA Kelly said that Polk did not drink alcohol at this party. In fact, Kelly said Polk was not a drinker and was observed drinking water at the party. He was observed drinking water. Two men dead after weekend shooting in Hyde Park State troopers stopped following the vehicle as it continued on Route 109, then turned onto Pine Street. Coughlin, whose annual State Police pension is $131,961, ran for sheriff of Norfolk County last year and lost. Police have identified the young men who were killed in a double shooting in Boston over the weekend. DeROSA, Paul V. Retired Dedham police officer of Dedham and Rentham, October 27, age 80. The BMW had moved to Interstate 95, Dedham police explained in a statement later, then entered Dedham on exit 16A. We appreciate what happened here today, said Roshawn Drane, Polks brother. Its all tied to the death of 17-year-old Alonzo Polk, whose family members chanted Justice for Alonzo outside the Dedham courthouse on Wednesday. "First, this is a terrible accident and a terrible tragedy for Alonzo. "First, this is a terrible accident and a terrible tragedy for Alonzo. Its one step of a long road, and I want to make sure in this long road that theres justice for Alonzo.. Police also reported that Dedham Schools had been consulted to ensure support was made available to the community. - 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. Police }Customer Service. A second victim walked into Milton Hospital with a gunshot (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. They were released on their personal recognizance. Dedham Police 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. A check of surveillance video showed the suspected armed robbers entering another vehicle and leaving. Officer Ron Pucci. DEDHAM The Dedham couple who hosted the high school graduation party where Alonzo J. Polk IV. DEDHAM, Mass. While investigating the area, officers learned that a second victim, 23-year-old Reneil Miller, of Hyde Park, had walked into Milton Hospital with a gunshot wound. John R. Ellement can be reached at john.ellement@globe.com. Anyone with information is urged to contact Boston police homicide detectives at 617-343-4470. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Officers arriving to the scene found a deceased man inside a car suffering from a gunshot wound. ALONZO HAD ALSO JUST GRADUATED. But this wasnt a situation where he was a toddler left unsupervised near a pool.. Both vehicles were part of a procession traveling on Bridge Street, dEntremont added. Dedham Police Retired State Police detective captain James Coughlin, left, and his wife, Leslie, arrived for a clerk-magistrate hearing at district court in Dedham on Wednesday. Polk was taken to a Boston hospital by ambulance and was in critical condition. WebOfficers first responded around 9:37 p.m. Saturday to the area of 36 Dedham St. in Hyde Park to the report of a person shot, according to police. The adults that had previously been outside in the yard/pool area relocated to the interior of the home, thereby leaving a number of underage drinkers unattended at the pool.. MARY: THE COUGHLINS RELEASED ON THEIR OWN RECOGNIZCE.AN >> FIRST, THIS IS A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AND A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY FOR ALONZO. Officers began searching with police dogs and the advisory went out to residents to stay inside, Dedham police said. Debra Rowell, left, mother of Alonzo Polk, sat with her family as the clerk-magistrate delivered his decision during a hearing for retired State Police detective captain James Coughlin and his wife, Leslie, at district court in Dedham on Wednesday. They were released on their personal recognizance.The teen's family continued to call for justice for his death. As we navigate this distressing news, students and families are encouraged to take advantage of the support services available, and also reminded to help us protect the privacy of the families involved by avoiding speculation and rumor.. This first-time event, brought to you by GBH in partnership with NPR, PBS and stations across the country, is a celebration of all that #PublicMediaGives people everywhere. 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. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. AG Campbells office said the decision returns the case to Hampden Superior Court, where they face criminal charges in the more than 70 deaths. The Coughlin's attorney said Alonzo's death is a terrible accident and terrible tragedy. The hospital where the second victim went is about a 12 minute drive from where the first victim was found. A Dedham resident and police officer for nearly a decade, McMillan died unexpectedly on Aug. 10, 2013 at the age of 48. Coughlin hosted a graduation party June 5, where Polk drowned. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 617-343-4470, or submit a tip anonymously by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word TIP to 27463. HE DIED FOUR DAYS LATE INSIDE DEDHAM DISTRICT COURT, THE COUGHLINS PLEADED NOGUILTYT TO RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF A CHILD AND FURNISHING ALCOHOLO T A PERSON UNDER 21. Robert Chermesino, Boston Marathon bombing hero Kelly sought to dismiss the reckless endangerment charge saying it was without merit. display: none; Residents advised to stay inside until this situation is resolved," Dedham police said in an earlier tweet. Listen Live: Classic and Contemporary Celtic, Listen Live: Cape, Coast and Islands NPR Station, Greenway Food Truck Festival promises diverse flavors in the heart of Boston, New heads of Mass Democrats and Mass GOP spar on abortion, The drag show during North Brookfield's Pride celebration will go on, The guy who ate a $120,000 banana in an art museum says he was just hungry, Basic Black: Castle of Our Skins celebrates Black artistry through chamber music. Stay up to date with everything Boston. WebOfficers first responded around 9:37 p.m. Saturday to the area of 36 Dedham St. in Hyde Park to the report of a person shot, according to police. Aclerk magistrate on Wednesday ruled that former Massachusetts State Police Capt. A photo from the party shows Polk sitting at a table with several empty alcohol containers in front of him, police said. While not reporting, he enjoys long-distance running. Amazon Has Uncanny Dupes of CB2's Popular Dining Chair for Hundreds Less. A Worcestor police officer died Friday while trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from a pond. Polks relatives and family attorney Gregory Henning declined to address defense assertions that Polk was not drinking alcohol, or whether he could swim. Polks family members who have been calling for justice following the teens death attended the court hearing on Wednesday. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He was pronounced dead at the scene after being pulled ashore by a jet ski operator. Boston Police were called to Dedham Street around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Police Officer's Preliminary information indicates that this incident is likely related to the Hyde Park incident, BPD said. While officers were at the scene, authorities were informed a second gunshot victim had walked into Milton Hospital. All rights reserved, Mass. At about 9:37 p.m. Saturday, Boston Police officers responded to a report of a person who had been shot in the area of 36 Dedham St. "It was such a sudden and devastating loss to the McMillan family and a huge loss to the department, too," Dedham Police Chief Michael D'Entremont said.

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