The Fallen Officer:
Police Officer Paul Tracey was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was working a construction detail near 158 Totten Pond Road in Waltham.
The Circumstance:
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on December 6, 2023, Peter Simon was operating a pickup truck eastbound on Totten Pond Road in Waltham when he pulled to the side of the road and suddenly turned back into the roadway striking a vehicle traveling eastbound.
He then continued driving forward for approximately a quarter mile before fatally striking Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey and Roderick Jackson. After striking the victims the defendant continued on, striking multiple other vehicles before abandoning his truck and fleeing on foot.
The defendant subsequently encountered another Waltham officer who had responded to the scene, and allegedly pulled a knife on the officer before stealing his police cruiser and again fleeing. The suspect crashed the cruiser on Winter Street before he was arrested by a Waltham Police Officer.
From Officer Treacy's obituary:
"On February 25, 1996 Paul was appointed to the City of Waltham Police Department as a Patrolman. His love for people and helping others allowed him to thrive as a Police Officer. He would use his people skills to navigate the difficulty of the job. Helping the youth of the community and in so many special ways cared for the elderly. He treated everyone that he encountered with the respect and dignity they deserved."
Mission Accomplished:
After hearing about the tragic events and the line of duty of Officer Paul Tracey, Give Blue Hope reached out to the Waltham Police Department spokesperson.
After receiving information about the incident, Give Blue Hope was fortunate to send the family of Officer Paul Tracey a charitable gift of money to help them purchase food or pay bills. These families need this time to grieve instead of stressing over their financial loss. Officer Tracey left behind a wife and 2 children.
Rest in peace, Officer Tracey, your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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