{"id":2047210,"date":"2023-09-27T20:50:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T00:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-man-who-stabbed-5-officers-after-crashing-into-home-appears-in-court\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T20:53:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T00:53:44","slug":"massachusetts-man-who-stabbed-5-officers-after-crashing-into-home-appears-in-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-man-who-stabbed-5-officers-after-crashing-into-home-appears-in-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts man who stabbed 5 officers in court after crashing into home."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmassachusetts-man-who-stabbed-5-officers-after-crashing-into-home-appears-in-court%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2047210&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by ANDRI TAMBUNAN\/AFP \u2062via Getty Images) (Photo via; Courtesy Taunton Police Department)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>5:45\u2064 PM \u2013 Wednesday, September 27, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>Douglas Hagerty, the man\u2064 accused of a horrific attack on five Taunton police \u200bofficers, made a brief appearance in court today. He is currently being held without bail while undergoing a mental health evaluation. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday,\u2062 the suspect appeared in court in connection \u200bto a knife attack on five police officers that occurred after a car chase.<\/p>\n<p>Taunton Police Chief Ed Walsh, one of the victims \u2062who suffered\u2062 a puncture wound to his \u200btorso, spoke at the hearing\u2063 and emphasized\u2062 the severity of the incident, stating that an officer&#8217;s life was at risk.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAn officer could have died last night; a suspect could\u200b have died last night and that didn\u2019t happen,\u201d \u2062he said. \u201cA lot of the officers were shaken up by this, especially based on\u200d the injuries they \u2062saw to their co-workers. We\u2019re dealing with it right now, we\u2019re trying \u200dto\u2064 deal with it right now with \u200ctheir mental health \u2064as well.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to\u200b reports, one \u2064of the officers sustained \u2062serious injuries to their face, neck, and \u200bback, and\u200d was quickly airlifted to a hospital. <\/p>\n<p>The \u2062other four injured officers received treatment at local hospitals, including Chief Walsh, who had \u200dresponded to the incident from his nearby residence. <\/p>\n<p>The police stated that they were conducting an unrelated traffic stop on County Street when the suspect, driving a silver Honda Accord, approached them, yelled obscenities, and then fled the scene.<\/p>\n<p>The authorities did not pursue the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>A\u2064 short time later, another officer on patrol noticed Hagerty driving erratically in the \u2062same car and pulled him over. As he drove away, he nearly collided with one of the officer&#8217;s vehicles, as reported. <\/p>\n<p>Hagerty continued to drive and was pursued until he crashed \u2063into the entrance of a family home on West Britannia Street, \u200bwhere he resides.  <\/p>\n<p>He sought refuge inside a random home on the street, and as the authorities followed, he allegedly grabbed a\u2063 knife and charged at the officers. <\/p>\n<p>Chief Walsh revealed that the suspect attempted to stab him with a sharp\u200d kitchen\u200d knife.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe suspect tried stabbing me with a kitchen steak knife,\u201d Walsh said. \u201cThere was a slight penetration of my body as it was going in, but the blade \u200bbroke off the handle and it didn\u2019t fully penetrate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hagerty was apprehended within\u2064 15 minutes of\u2062 the incident and taken to a nearby hospital for hand injuries. He was arraigned today in Taunton District Court and is\u2063 currently being held without bail as he undergoes mental\u200d health evaluations. <\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old suspect is facing several charges, including \u2064three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and one count\u200d of armed assault with intent to murder.<\/p>\n<p>Hagerty&#8217;s next court hearing is scheduled for \u2062October\u2063 17<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-jinping-and-vladimir-putin-meet-in-kremlin\/\" title=\"Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Kremlin\">receive breaking news blasts directly<\/a> to \u200dyour inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A Democrat judge, who initially blocked a $15-thousand-dollar donation to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marilyn-manson-pleads-no-contest-to-blowing-nose-on-videographer\/\" title=\"Marilyn Manson admits guilt for blowing nose on videographer.\">border town\u200b law enforcement<\/a>, is \u2064reversing course after public pressure. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Attorney Alan Dershowitz breaks down the latest legal battle between Hunter Biden and Rudy Giuliani. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Hunter Biden\u2019s China-backed business partners\u200c sent \u2063him more than 250-thousand-dollars back\u2062 in 2019. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Los Angeles Unified School District \u200chas finally voted to rescind the\u2063 COVID vaccine mandate for its teachers and employees.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>LONDON (Reuters) -The European Commission launched an investigation on Wednesday into whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European Union automakers against\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) \u2013 The U.S. Senate\u2019s \u200dtop Democrat is bringing U.S. technology leaders \u2063including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>By John Revill ZURICH\u2063 (Reuters) \u2013 ABB is spending $280 million on a new robotics \u2062factory in Sweden, the Swiss engineering and\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>PARIS \u200c(Reuters) \u2013 French Europe \u2063Minister Laurence Boon on Wednesday welcomed an anti-subsidy\u200c investigation into Chinese electric vehicles launched by the EU\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What measures are\u200c being taken to \u2063support the injured officers and address their mental health needs following the incident<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Es, including five \u2062counts \u200cof assault and battery on \u200ca police \u200bofficer with\u200c a dangerous weapon, assault and battery \u200cwith a dangerous weapon, and resisting arrest.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has sent shockwaves through the Taunton community, with residents and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-man-who-stabbed-5-officers-after-crashing-into-home-appears-in-court\/\" title=\"Massachusetts man who stabbed 5 officers in court after crashing into home.\">law enforcement officers alike expressing<\/a> their concern and disbelief at the violent attack. The bravery and quick response of the officers involved in apprehending Hagerty and ensuring the safety \u2062of the community cannot be\u200b overstated. <\/p>\n<p>Chief\u200d Walsh&#8217;s statement during the court hearing emphasized the seriousness of the incident and the potential loss of life that could have occurred. He highlighted the mental and emotional toll this event\u2064 has taken on the officers, stating that they\u200d are not\u2064 only dealing with their physical injuries\u200d but also addressing their mental health needs.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u200cthe officers involved in the incident suffered serious injuries to their face, neck, and back and\u2062 had to be airlifted to a hospital for immediate medical attention. The other four injured officers were treated at local hospitals, including \u2063Chief Walsh himself, who had responded to \u200bthe scene \u2063from his nearby residence. The injuries sustained \u200bserve \u2064as \u200ba stark reminder of\u2063 the dangers faced \u200dby law enforcement officers every day while protecting and serving their communities.<\/p>\n<p>According \u2063to the\u200d police report, the attack occurred after an unrelated traffic stop on County Street. The suspect, driving\u200d a\u2064 silver Honda Accord, approached the officers, shouted obscenities, and then fled the scene. The officers did not pursue the vehicle at that time. However, a short while later, another officer on patrol noticed Hagerty driving erratically in the same car and attempted to pull him over. Hagerty almost collided with the \u200bofficer&#8217;s vehicle as he\u2063 drove \u2063away.<\/p>\n<p>A pursuit ensued, which ended when Hagerty crashed into the\u200b entrance of a \u2064family home on West Britannia Street, where he lives. Seeking refuge, he entered a random home on the street. As the authorities followed, \u2062Hagerty allegedly grabbed a knife and\u2064 charged at the officers.\u200c Chief Walsh revealed that he was the target\u2063 of the suspect&#8217;s attempt to stab him with a \u200bkitchen steak knife. Fortunately,\u2064 the blade \u200bbroke off, preventing a more severe injury.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement acted swiftly, apprehending Hagerty within 15 minutes of \u2062the incident. He was \u2063taken to a nearby hospital for hand injuries and subsequently arraigned in Taunton \u2062District Court. Due to the seriousness of the\u2063 charges and concerns over his mental state, Hagerty is currently\u200c being held without bail and undergoing mental health \u200bevaluations.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the shock and aftermath of this horrific attack. Law enforcement agencies have assured residents that they are committed to ensuring their safety and will provide any necessary support \u200bto the injured officers. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by police officers\u2062 and underscores the importance of mental health support in law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The Taunton Police Department \u2062has expressed gratitude for \u200dthe outpouring\u2064 of support from the community\u200b during this\u2064 difficult time. They continue\u2063 to urge anyone \u2063with information related to the\u2064 incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the attack on\u200c five Taunton police officers by Douglas Hagerty has shocked the community \u200dand\u2064 highlighted the dangers faced \u2063by law enforcement officers. The incident serves\u2064 as a reminder of \u2062the \u2062bravery and dedication of \u2063these officers, as well as\u2064 the need for comprehensive mental health support in\u2062 the law enforcement community. The Taunton \u200dPolice Department and the community as a whole will work \u2064together to ensure justice is served,\u200c support is provided to the injured officers, and steps are taken to prevent such incidents in the \u2063future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Douglas Hagerty, accused of attacking five Taunton police officers, appeared in court and was held without bail for a mental health evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2196,"featured_media":2047211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2047210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2047210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2196"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2047210"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2047210\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2047211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2047210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2047210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2047210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}