"My brother is no longer here. 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. At 9:37 p.m. Saturday, police received a report of a person shot near 36 Dedham St. in Hyde Park. The magistrate disagreed with the Coughlins attorney and determined there was enough evidence for a formal arraignment. Boston police identified the two people killed during a shooting Saturday night in the citys Hyde Park neighborhood. The Coughlins did not comment during the hearing. The teen also died. 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. A man drowned in a Plymouth pond on Saturday. MARY: THE COUGHLINS ATTORNEY SAYS RECENTLY OBTAIN HEDOSPILTA RECORDS SHOW ALONZO DID NOT HAVE ALCOHOL IN HIS BLOOD. 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. ALONZO HAD ALSO JUST GRADUATED. Morrissey also said it was not uncommon for any district attorneys office to have to investigate a death where state police officers are involved. Police said an initial investigation indicated Millers injuries were related to the Hyde Park incident. 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), a 19-year-old man was pulled from the water at Quincys Mound Street Beach. "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. Both shootings are under investigation. Dedham residents were urged to stay inside Friday afternoon as police searched for armed robbery suspects who abandoned their vehicle amid a chase. Kelly said Polk was an outstanding young man and was a welcome guest to the party. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. - 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. The couple is accused of hosting the graduation party with underage drinking at their Netta Road home. Great Jones Cookware Review: Is It Worth Buying? Officials confirmed Friday that he had died of his injuries. Two cousins, 12 and 13-years-old, drowned in Waldo Lake in Brockton on May 15, reportedly because they were unable to swim. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. While at the scene, officers were told that another victim, a man, walked into Milton Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. One of the responding officers saw several obviously intoxicated high school age individuals as well as many empty beer cans., Police identified four teenagers by name who told investigators they were permitted to consume alcohol on the premises. The police report said James and Leslie Coughlin would have reasonably known that many of the guests were not of age to consume alcohol.', To further support the request that both Coughlins face charges of providing alcohol to minors, police said they reviewed photographs taken during the party, including one that depicts the 17-year-old drowning victim sitting at a table with several empty alcohol containers in front of him.. The McMillan Family Fundraiserwill take place on Saturday, March 29 at Moseley's on the Charles from 7 p.m. to midnight. BOSTON Two men died following a shooting in Bostons Hyde Park neighborhood Saturday night. 12 and 13-years-old, drowned in Waldo Lake in Brockton on May 15, 2 young men killed in related shootings identified, 14-year-old Wareham boy dies of injuries after being hit by SUV while riding bike, Foul play not suspected after Massachusetts Maritime Academy student found dead in dorm room. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. 49 were here. WebOfficers Rich Cawley, Jason Sullivan, Mike Feeley and Steve Munchbach were on hand to continue a Dedham Police tradition. No cause of death was given. In a statement to WCVB, Dedham school district officials confirmed they were aware of the incident and were coordinating counseling. 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. Polk was taken to a Boston hospital by ambulance and was in critical condition. "We want to show the kids that the community is behind them, and to recognize the kind of guy Mike was.". Massachusetts Amid Record November Warmth, Dog Rescued From Hot Car at Legacy Place in Dedham The dog was removed from the vehicle "before tragedy could strike," Dedham police said, and the owner was cited for the violation. Retired state trooper, wife face charges in teen's drowning death at Dedham pool, FRUSTRATION WITH THIS CASE. 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. 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Police found bystanders performing CPR on the victim, and first responders took over when they arrived. For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. While officers were at the scene, authorities were informed a second gunshot victim had walked into Milton Hospital. He was a welcome and invited guest to the Coughlins, the defense attorney added. A retired police officer near McGolf, a driving range in the area, told a Dedham officer he saw some suspicious people in the area, police said. A 17-year-old from Dedham is in critical condition after becoming submerged in a pool during a graduation party Saturday night. Officers responding to a report of a shooting in the area of 36 Dedham Street in the citys Hyde Park section after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday found 21-year-old Joshua Marshall, of Stoughton, in a car suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to the Boston Police Department. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. 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. Were here only for justice for Alonzo. - 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. 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. Boston police identified the two people killed during a shooting Saturday night in the citys Hyde Park neighborhood. 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. 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. A cause of death has not been released, and the report did not say whether investigators have confirmed that Polk was drinking alcohol during the party. Organizers will also hold a raffle and silent auction, and will post prizes to the Dedham Police Department Facebook page as they are received. Two men died after they were shot in Hyde Park Saturday night, according to police who are investigating. Retired police officer Robbert Nedder died on September 1. The defense attorney claimed that Polk was not drinking at the party, and was seen by multiple people drinking water throughout the night. The light, according to police, was still connected to the pool, but was lying on a towel alongside the pool. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. "A suspect in an armed robbery abandoned a vehicle after a pursuit. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. On May 27, a 39-year-old Quincy man drowned at Houghtons Pond in Milton while trying to Officer Michael J. McMillan, who passed away suddenly, McMillan died unexpectedly on Aug. 10, 2013 at the age of 48. 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. A Worcestor police officer died Friday while trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from a pond. Boston Police were called to Dedham Street around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Joshua Marshall, 21, of Stoughton, and Reneil Miller, 23, of Hyde Park, both died Saturday night from gunshot wounds, according to police. He said Coughlin and the other adults were inside the house. On July 6 at around 12:30 a.m., Dedham police officers responded to the Coughlin home for a possible drowning. This has been a holiday season tradition for decades which we are proud to continue. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. Its one step of the law to a long road, and I just want to make sure in this long road that theres justice for Alonzo, he said. There was no immediate word on possible leads on a suspect in the shootings. WebPolice Prosecutor: Sgt. Dedham Teen Dies After Incident at Pool Last Weekend; Family Demands Answers Criminal complaints have been filed in connection with the incident, police said. Vr6)Pw&DJvSvbOz% $5zGtAT[RAZ~hP13$&;* $l`(a 90;%d./8`x \v2fAs q4`6w& Bsn%7 This is the most recent incident of multiple drownings reported throughout Massachusetts in the last couple weeks. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Two Boys Who Couldn't Swim Drown In Brockton Lake, Back Stroke: State Reverses Open Water Swim Ban At Walden Pond, Lifeguard Shortage Means Swim At Your Own Risk At Many Massachusetts Beaches And Ponds, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at GBH, Transparency in Coverage Cost-Sharing Disclosures. AG Campbells office said the decision returns the case to Hampden Superior Court, where they face criminal charges in the more than 70 deaths. He was later pronounced dead. Coughlin is widely known in political circles. A person walking in Dedham, Massachusetts, was fatally hit by a vehicle Monday, local police said. The Departments School and Community Resource fund purchased 100 spiral hams for distribution through the Dedham Food Pantry. 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. A person walking in Dedham, Massachusetts, was fatally hit by a vehicle Monday, local police said. Officers at about 9:37 p.m. responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 36 Dedham St. }Customer Service. - JULY 21: Family of Alonzo Polk, 17, who drowned during a party hosted by James Coughlin, hold photos of Polk as they sit outside Dedham District Court as Coughlin faces a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. 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. 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. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. 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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. BOSTON Two men died following a shooting in Bostons Hyde Park neighborhood Saturday night. Kelly, without citing his source of information, was adamant that Polk did not consume alcohol at the Coughlins home. Today, a 19-year-old man was pulled from the water at Quincys Mound Street Beach and died after being transported to the hospital. By Kaitlin McKinley Becker Published November 7, 2022 Updated on November 8, 2022 at 12:01 am NBC Universal, Inc. Justice for Alonzo! 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. Michael Feeley Jr. (781) 751-9319: Records Department / Detail Officer. >> WE ARE MAKING SURE WE HAVE A IRFA SHAKE AT THIS THING. 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. Officers arriving to the scene found a deceased man inside a car suffering from a gunshot wound. Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. 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. "My brother is no longer here. - JULY 21: James Coughlin leaves Dedham District Court after a probable cause hearing on July 21, 2021 in Dedham, MA. Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. 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. THE ENTIRE PROCEEDING LASTED LESS THAN 2 MINUS.TE >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Sponsorships in the5-inch by 7-inch program are as follows: To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Secondly, we've said from the outset that he was not a drinker," he said. DeROSA, Paul V. Retired Dedham police officer of Dedham and Rentham, October 27, age 80. Police have identified the young men who were killed in a double shooting in Boston over the weekend. While not reporting, he enjoys long-distance running. Some 14 members of Polks family attended as did a similar number of supporters of Coughlin. By this time, he had killed her, dismembered her and disposed of her body," Connor said in court Thursday. DEDHAM The Dedham couple who hosted the high school graduation party where Alonzo J. Polk IV apparently drowned June 6 were charged Wednesday with providing alcohol to minors and endangering a child, after police said four teenagers drank beer at the party and Polk was photographed shortly before his death at a table lined with empty alcohol containers.. Secondly, we've said from the outset that he was not a drinker," he said. Alonzo Polk was certainly an outstanding young man. 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. 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. >> MY BROTHER IS NO LONGER HERE, HES NO LONGER WALKING THIS EARTH, BUT FOR THESE PEO. The teen died four days after being pulled from the Coughlins pool hours after graduating from Dedham High School. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald). Marshall was pronounced dead at the scene. They are heartbroken by whats happened, but not every accident is a crime, he said. 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. Aclerk magistrate on Wednesday ruled that former Massachusetts State Police Capt. 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. According to Boston Police Department, at 9:37 p.m. Saturday police received a report of a person shot near 36 Dedham St. in Hyde Park. - 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. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald), DEDHAM MA. Bridge Street at Commonwealth Ave Yesterday our administrators, students and staff were honored to be able to celebrate the graduating Class of 2021 and we are deeply saddened and shaken by this unfortunate turn of events, reads the statement. Visiting Hours Thursday morning Novermber 3, 9-10:30am in the Carrol - Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PA We couldn't do it without you. 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 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. An arraignment date has not been set. The Coughlins hosted a graduation party last month where Alonzo Polk, 17, apparently drowned. Dedham Police Sgt. 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. According to Boston 25 News, on May 27 a 39-year-old Quincy man drowned after he went into the water to retrieve a ball at a Milton pond. Massachusetts State Police said its officers were searching in the air and on the ground for "multiple armed robbery suspects who fled" their vehicle. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Dedham Police Department announced Sunday morning that Officer Robert Chermesino has died. But this wasnt a situation where he was a toddler left unsupervised near a pool.. But not every accident is a crime.. The Dedham Police Department is committed to working in partnership with all members of our Communit Dedham Police Department | Dedham MA 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. "There's no fee to hold the event," D'Entremont said. The Coughlin's attorney said Alonzo's death is a terrible accident and terrible tragedy. #ada-button-frame { Stay up to date with everything Boston. Two people are dead after what police believe to be related shooting incidents Saturday night. They are heartbroken that it happened, Kelly said. Their defense attorney Brian Kelly said James Coughlin performed CPR on the teen in a desperate attempt to save Alonzo.. Police have identified the young men who were killed in a double shooting in Boston over the weekend.. Officers responding to a report of a shooting in the area of 36 Dedham Street in the citys Hyde Park section after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday found 21-year-old Joshua Marshall, of Stoughton, in a car suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, Follow us so you don't miss a thing! BUT DEDHAM POLICE SAY OFFICERS DID FIND OBVIOUSLY INTOXICATED TEENS AT THE COUPLES HOME THAT NIGHT AND A LIGHT FOR THDEE EP END OF THE POOL DISCONNECTED, LEAVING IT DIMLY LIT. 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. The BMW had moved to Interstate 95, Dedham police explained in a statement later, then entered Dedham on exit 16A. Michael Feeley read a report prepared by a Dedham police detective, which said the arriving officer observed many empty beer cans on the patio and tables. Feeley also noted the report showed that many of the guests were not of age to consume alcohol. The report described a pool light that was not operational. 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. 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. ALZOONS FAMILY SAYS THERES NO WAY HE DOESNT BEAR SOME RESPONSIBILITY. Coughlin, whose annual State Police pension is $131,961, ran for sheriff of Norfolk County last year and lost. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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. 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. Legal analyst Daniel Medwed breaks down the charges against Jack Teixeira. 32BSx All rights reserved, Mass. Its one step of a long road, and I want to make sure in this long road that theres justice for Alonzo., Drane and Polks family walked away from reporters gathered in front of the courthouse, chanting Justice for Alonzo! State troopers stopped following the vehicle as it continued on Route 109, then turned onto Pine Street. The Coughlin's attorney said Alonzo's death is a terrible accident and terrible tragedy. 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. "First, this is a terrible accident and a terrible tragedy for Alonzo. The pair pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment of a child and furnishing alcohol to minors. 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. Polk was at a grad party for the couples daughter on June 6, and he was pulled from the Coughlins Netta Road pool. He was observed drinking water. Police have said officers responded at about 12:30 a.m. on June 6 to multiple 911 calls reporting a possible drowning in an in-ground pool in the backyard of a home on Netta Road. Alonzo was certainly an outstanding young man and he was a welcome and invited guest to the Coughlins home, Kelly said. An arraignment date is expected in the coming weeks. DEDHAM, Mass. 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. Kelly sought to dismiss the reckless endangerment charge saying it was without merit. The teen also died. James F. Coughlin, a retired State Police detective captain, and his wife, Leslie, were both charged after Dedham District Court Clerk-Magistrate Salvatore Paterna found probable cause to support issuing the misdemeanor charges against the couple. Officer Ron Pucci. Police have not yet made any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting. He unsuccessfully ran for Norfolk Sheriff last November. A Worcestor police officer died Friday while trying to rescue a 14-year-old boy from a pond. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Chris Lisinski | State House News Service. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. A Dedham resident and police officer for nearly a decade, McMillan died unexpectedly on Aug. 10, 2013 at the age of 48. 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. 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