Full Breakdown
Indictment of State Police Sergeant Scott Quigley in Fatal Crash Raises Questions
4/2/2026, 9:48:33 AM
Overview of the Incident
Scott Quigley, a 41-year-old sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police, was indicted on March 26, 2026, on a felony charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence. The indictment stems from a head-on collision in Woburn on December 12, 2023, which resulted in the death of 37-year-old Angelo Schettino, a man with developmental disabilities. Quigley allegedly drove his unmarked police cruiser into oncoming traffic, striking a van transporting Schettino back to his group home in Lynn. Schettino and the van driver sustained injuries, with Schettino succumbing to his injuries a month later.
Internal Investigation Findings
An internal investigation led by retired Superior Court Judge Thomas Drechsler revealed that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office was not informed of the allegations against Quigley for over two years following the crash. The investigation indicated that only the office's security director was aware of claims regarding Quigley's alleged intoxication at the time of the incident. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, the State Police did not report the crash to the DA's office as required by law.
Allegations of Alcohol Use
The investigation uncovered that Lieutenant Anthony DeLucia, a State Police officer, allegedly informed the security director that Quigley had a blood alcohol level of .11, exceeding the legal limit of .08. DeLucia reportedly cautioned the director not to share this information. However, this critical detail was not communicated to the DA's office until January 2026, when it became relevant to a separate criminal case involving Quigley.
Official Responses and Consequences
Following the release of the investigation's findings, Quigley was suspended from the State Police on January 28, 2026. The agency that licenses police officers subsequently suspended his certification, preventing him from serving as a police officer in Massachusetts. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, led by Kevin Hayden, is prosecuting Quigley due to his connections with the Middlesex DA's office.
Criticism and Opposition
The handling of the case has drawn scrutiny, particularly regarding the failure of the State Police to notify the DA's office about the crash and the subsequent allegations. Critics have raised concerns about the transparency and accountability of law enforcement agencies, especially in cases involving their own personnel. The Middlesex DA's office has stated it will provide copies of the investigation report to any case where Quigley or DeLucia may serve as witnesses.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the internal investigation absolved the Middlesex DA's office of wrongdoing, it highlighted significant lapses in communication and reporting protocols within the State Police. Some employees within the DA's office claimed they were unaware of any allegations against Quigley prior to the court disclosures, while others, like Scott Sarsfield, the security director, had heard rumors about Quigley's intoxication shortly after the crash.
Verbatim Quotes
- “what we had talked about, take that to the grave.” — Lieutenant Anthony DeLucia
The case remains under scrutiny as the legal proceedings unfold, with Quigley's arraignment date yet to be set.
