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4 Massachusetts State Police Troopers Charged in Recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia's Death
Four trainers face involuntary manslaughter charges after an independent investigation found reckless conduct in an unauthorized boxing session that led to recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death.
- On Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, attorney Campbell and investigator Meier announced charges against a supervisor and three instructors for Delgado-Garcia's death.
- After the recusal, an independent team led a about a year investigation, with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell appointing an investigator to avoid conflicts.
- Records show Delgado-Garcia was concussed on September 11, 2024, suffered blunt head injuries during unauthorized sparring, and died September 13, 2024, according to an autopsy.
- The department said the four indicted staff will be summoned for arraignment in the near future, and Sgt. Jennifer Penton faces an additional perjury charge, while the Massachusetts State Police announced reforms.
- The investigation cost $416,924.80, the grand jury heard over 150 witnesses and reviewed nearly 350 exhibits, prompting calls for reforms, Campbell said.
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Massachusetts State Police Academy staff indicted in connection with death of trooper recruit
Three instructors and their supervisor from the Massachusetts State Police Academy's Defensive Tactics Unit will face manslaughter charges in connection with the September 2024 death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Mass. State Police Sergeant, 3 troopers face involuntary manslaughter charges in death of state police recruit - Boston News, Weather, Sports
BOSTON (WHDH) - A Worcester County Grand Jury returned indictments against four Massachusetts State Police officials after the conclusion of a nine-month independent investigation into the
Mass. State Police Academy supervisor, 3 instructors charged in recruit's training death
A Massachusetts State Police Academy supervisor and three full-time instructors have been charged in connection with the death of a recruit during a training exercise more than a year ago.
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4 Massachusetts State Police officials indicted in connection to recruit's death in training
A supervisor and three instructors with a Massachusetts State Police tactical unit have been indicted in connection with the death of a recruit following a boxing match in training.
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