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Three Massachusetts Officers Arraigned for Recruit's Death

4/3/2026

Summary

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Three Massachusetts State Police officers, Lt. Jennifer Penton, Trooper David Montanez, and Trooper Edwin Rodriguez, were arraigned on April 2, 2026, for involuntary manslaughter in the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Delgado-Garcia suffered a concussion during an unauthorized boxing match and died from severe brain injuries in September 2024.
The officers pleaded not guilty and were released on personal recognizance with conditions.
A fourth trooper, Casey LaMonte, is scheduled for arraignment on April 14.
This case raises significant concerns about safety in law enforcement academies.

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Story summary

Three Massachusetts State Police officers, Lt. Jennifer Penton, Trooper David Montanez, and Trooper Edwin Rodriguez, were arraigned on April 2, 2026, for involuntary manslaughter in the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Delgado-Garcia suffered a concussion during an unauthorized boxing match and died from severe brain injuries in September 2024.
The officers pleaded not guilty and were released on personal recognizance with conditions.
A fourth trooper, Casey LaMonte, is scheduled for arraignment on April 14.
This case raises significant concerns about safety in law enforcement academies.