MCGLYNN SCHOOL INVESTIGATION #18003057
CAPTAIN KEVIN M. FALLER
APRIL 06, 2018MEDFORD POLICE ounce
Investigative Services Division
ogni ate
‘To: Chief Leo A. Sacco Ir
‘From: Captain Kevin M. Faller
Date: April 06,2018
Re: McGlynn School Investigation #8003057
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“The following is my investigative report end findings in regaglte the discovery of «loaded
firearm magazine tat was found at the MeGiynn School auditoriunt on December 29°, 2017
Incident:
On February 16,2018 it was brought to my attention
City Councilor Breatma Lungo ~ Koehn that a schpalgustodian repo
‘magazine in the MeGlynn School auditorium o
‘yas reportedly placed in the office of MoGlyy
tiscovery. The loaded magazine then weag!
‘ake Bawards knowingly threw it away oF may
present in hs office. Councilor Lungo-Koehn exp
“Administrators to notify the proper oF
the item posed. She was also
Toaded magazine may have de
Sing to Ms. Lungo-Ko
chy thrown it away not
fa timely fashion due tothe potential threat
Jocounts that she was told as to how the
ily secured in
ly. (Subsequent
a by acontract
maintained 9
(nthe morning of ry 20th, 2018 a fll sweep of the McGlynn School was conducted for
te presence of ay farms and explosives. This was conducted by varios K9 offers and multi
jfaiudietiona law enforcement personae. No firearms or explosives were discovered (reports on fs)
1 Nate: this sweep was conducted during February school vacation when school was notin session")
Page 1 of 40(On Rebruary 20th, 2018 interviewed Mr. Daniel Tully, a JAve, Medford,
Ma (617MM w1:38am atthe Medford Police Station, Mr. Tully has been employed as a
Custodian a te McGlynn School since September, 2017 and he has been employed by the City of
Medford snes 1987 ‘The interview vas audio an video recorded and is available as part ofthe fina
Teport submission, ‘The following i a summary of my interview with Mr. Tally
Me. Tully is earrenty employed as a schoo! custodian atthe MeGfymn School, His nonmal hours
of work are Monday through Friday 3pm-1ipm unless he is work
On Deeember 29%, 2017 he was working his assigned shift when hw
Contact cleaners asigne to the satool by the name of “Adolf” with som
fumed outto bea loaded firearm magazine tht was found
“Joye” Me, Tully estimated that this was about 7:30pm
reportedly found by Fe under a seat inthe very last ro?
‘leaning The contract cleaners reportedly do a “through
‘Me: Tully then pat the magazin in MeGiyan Schaef
of receiving it fom Adolfo. Mt. Edwards of
He sated that he pt ton a book sel in N38
placed in a bag ofa box, but ater on to
{hen locked Mr. Bdwards' office as well ath
into the nner aea where Mr. Pawands fice sles
tim to inform him that mn
not think thre was an “img
Edwards on Tuesday when
the magazine was
tium while Jose was
fie doors which has tobe novessed to get
f Tally did not notify Mr. Edwards at that
the magazine in his office. Mr. Tully did
-ekend, and he planned on notifying Mr.
special service in the evening that night
‘Monday morning, January 1%2018 (Note:
pilot to December 31° was on Sunday, December
‘no ofher rentals ofthe adiarium between December 24° and
‘December 29%) Mr, Tully stayed after 1:00am to clean and he
Ca that he put the magncine in Mr. Edwards" offiew At this time
J to look at it again out of curiosity. Mr. Tully then notied it was
& book ease where he left it on Friday December 29%, Me. Tully
ay have had access to the office since he had last left there om.
Triday night, Ho stated thatthe contract cleaners do not work on the weekends and he did not think
snyone else would have reason tobe inthe building. He stil decided to wait until Tuesday to come in
fand sce Mr, Eéwards because he thought Mr Edwards may “Know something that I don't know” or
perhaps Me. Edwards “put it away.”
to Mr. Tully there
xine was found,
Page? 40On Tuesday January 2nd, 2018, Me, Tully went to the main office ofthe MeGlynn School at
bout 3:00pm in af attempt to inform Mr. Edwards ofthe magazine. Mr. Edwards vas reportedly at
‘meeting st Medford High School. At this time Me. Tully informed MeGlynn Elementary Principal
Diane Guatino as wel as two secretaries present, Maureen Richard and Marianne Ford, of win had
transpired over the weekend, Ms, Guarino reportedly looked ina sate that isin the main office area for
the magazine. When no one inthe office could locate the magazin, Mr. Tully then reportedly decided
that he needed to tell Mr, Roy Belson, Superintendent of Medford PubligSchools, od that at some point
later he would “catch up with Jake." Me, Tuy then immediately leftlie McGlynn School and went to
speak with Me. Belson in Mf. Belson’s office located at Medford Hh School. Mr. Tully explained to
‘Mr. Belson that a “gun clip” was found in te school auditorium over the Weekend by one ofthe
ff for safe Keeping, and that sometime
showed “reserved
between Spm Friday and 2am Monday it went missing. Mi Be
‘concem” over thi information and he then reportedty tf Mi. Ti
about it” Mz. Tully then let Mr. Belson’s office and he indicated
Belson ever came to speak with him again on th that he did see Mr.
"Edwards at the McGlynn Schoo! on the mon le the
school was being swept by the K9 units.
conversation at al with Mr. Edwards on te mah ds indicated to
‘him that he had come into the sehool that Stun
in his office and that he may have thn
pF 30%) and that he had’done some cleaning
‘Mr. Tully's impression was that Mr.
ing twas even there as opposed to
mistakenly discanding it
Me. Tully never not
the protocol was togo thro
don’t want to have this in the papers.
it. That's fine. But again, that’s ther cll
iterated that be himself didnot think there was
6, Mes "EUBY roported that on Wednesday January 3rd, 2018,
‘was speaking with “Adolfo” at work about the missing
i taken photos af the magazine. “Jose” then texted Mr. Tully the
(On February 20°, 2018 at 4:20pm I weat to the MeGlymn School and interviewed the two
following individuals who work as “contract cleaners” forthe City of Medford. Both individuals are
eanployed by “PBSC”, 360 Pearl St, Malden, MA 02148 (781
1. Jose Guyer, 1 Chelsea, Ma 02150 (617)
2. ‘Adolf Liza, Chelsea, Ma 02150 857 a)
age’ of 40It should be noted that Mr. Guevera speaks limited English, Mr. Lizama had to translate during the
interview and both individuals were interviewed together inthe school cafeteria. The following is a
emnary of my interview as well as information gained through follow up conversations post interview.
Jose and Adotfo were both working atthe McGlynn School on December 29% 2017. Both are
employed as “contract cleaner” forthe school, Their normal hours sre,Monday through Friday fra
Spin until about 7:30/8:00pm Adolfo has worked inthis capecity clit the school for about four
‘eats and Jose for approximately 8 months. On the night in quest
working as well:
Ivan Cores, A EE 8, 22st Bo
Ennis Chacon ——
Juan Der,
‘Adolfo stated that he was working, per Pde his grmployees are
assigned a certain ares of the school: Ms. ia) Mr. Gi auditorium),
‘Mt. Diaz @" floor), Mr. Conrea (bathroofis 5 plfo acts as a supervigG and assists on all
floors as needed.
Ado stated that his
‘going to be an event inthe:
‘will have his crew clean it
bis, and his crew is made avaxe of i, then he
‘anormal Friday cleaning. The
general practice however hi ned Feays. Adolfo thought that sometime
srry dat same week of Dégemaber 29th, paps On fhe Tuesday or Wecinesday pros fo the 294, there
‘was a large schocl “He believed his ctei, may Ive cleaned the auditorium on that day.
(Note: MoGilyai auton lance show no auditorium rentals during those
jday December 29*% 2017 atixiately 6:30pm, Jose was cleaning the euditorium and
ile cles unde the scals with anyextended hose vacuum, he discovered a loaded firearm magazine.
Teatas at thigfime that Jose then repotedly called Adolfo on the phone to inform him of the discovery.
‘tatts then Webb ust Jose. Adolf woe not sure if he met. Jose in the seeond floor hallway or if he
‘met him inthe a cd over the magazine to Adolfo. Adolfo then took possession
of the magazine and ffl o turn itover to him. Adolfo then reportedly found Mr. Tully
near Me, Tully's offi {he first loor neat the loading dock, He then turned over the magazine
him how lose found it. Adolfo reportedly told Mr. Tully that he should
Eel the police Adolf reported that Mr. Tlly tol hi he was going to pu the magazine in “Jakes office
‘Setor ening over the magazine to Mr. ‘Tlly, Adolfo then went back to work and he stated that his eww
‘hay have lef forthe ight around 8:00pm, Adolfo wns aware that Jose had taken pictures ofthe magazine
way Allott stated thatTose sent him a photo ofthe magazine that night. Jose also reportedly sent the
thotos to Mi. Tuly afew days Inter when Mr. Tully heard that Jose had taken photos, Adolfo stated tat
Page of 40hae did not send the photos to anyone else. I showed Jose a printed copy
‘ofa photo of the magazine that was provided to me by Chief Sacco.
Tose indicated that tis was a copy of the photograph he had taken with
his cell phone and that it was an accurate representation of the item in
question. (**Note: On February 21° 2018 zose sent me the plus of
the magazine he had taken with his cell phone and these photos are
maintained on file), Further investigation by Detective Michael
Pellegrino revealed thatthe one ofthe photographs was taken a 4:58
st 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway (McGlynn School) on December 254,
2017), ‘The following is a photograph taken of Jose's cell phoag by Det.
Pellegrino on February 28°, 2018 atthe MeGlynn School
Tad Adolfo and Joe ring met
Jos pnd ot be exact or nd sea
rea sea llth way nthe back on
that le wing scone fas nd under he bens he alt and ead
Sete whic cunt co gi 3 photogapts ofthe locaton where it was
Found and seo
Page 5 of 40Tt should be noted that Adolf expressed concem over building security in general and the
amount of people he sees going in and out of the buliding ftety sin ls been working at th ocho.
“HR stated that there ae basketball leagues most nights with hundreds of people entering end leaving the
‘building, the doors are left open or unlocked, and sometimes people comain off the stzet to use the
restrooms.
OnlRebruary 22%, 2018 [interviewed Me. fo
Ma _ ‘at 8:59am at the Medford Police St
‘MeGlynn School and he is curently in his 9 year:
video recorded and is available as part of the final
interview with Mr. Edwards. é
‘Mr, Edwards reported that the lastly 9
2242017 and that there were two groups that he
between Friday, December 22" and Friday, Decemé
‘These two groups were “The B
{sno longer responsible for ding the bookings
done through “Community $sbools” through
or handling that. (*Note:
the MoGilypn Schoa) forthe
th the date that the magazine was found.
Ainerica” and “impact Church.” Mr. Edwards
school, All bookings and rentals are
“nd Mi. Robert Maloney i responsible
‘calendar of events scheduled at
‘The Banglades soon Saturday December 23°2017 and
thoy hold a .yoar atthe school, ‘Phe Impact Church has been renting the
aucitori two years, [ey havo reportedly “grown considerably” in
size and ‘school to se. The Church reportedly fills the
anditor ‘eno longer comes into work on Sundays because it
Iaas becom
info the MeGlgnin Schoo! on Saturday, December-30° 2017
‘some professional development that he had done. His office
‘was reportedly a i reported that it tured info a “major cleaning overhaul that
day.” He was not sure 1 in but he stated that he usually comes in around am ot 10am.
‘Hewasn’t sure what time he left but he stated that ho was “there fora while... did lot more thant
T intended to do...definitely after noon,...closer to 2 or 3 o'clock” Me. Edwards stated that he threw
trway a lot of things thet day including a small cardboard box filed with old AV equipment and
tnierophone cables that was ina book shelf his office, perhaps on the third shelf from the botom
(Gook case has 4 shelves). He reportedly threw that box away into a “big grey bin” barrel tha he brought
{to his office and he almost completely filled it with other trash as well. He threw away a lot of
Page 6 of 40
stated that ho
documenta
reportedly to fi“accumulated juske” He does not remember if he then wheeled the barrel tothe dumpster to the loading
dock (which he sated he does a lot) or if he left it outside his office for the enstodians to take care of
later, Mr, Edwards stated that he never recalled seeing the magazine in question in his office, He further
stated that he hed never seen one in his life and he questioned whether he would even recognize one, He
‘hen wentun lo say, "fT had acon it end known it wae eomething bad, we wnnldn’t even be talking right
how.” Mr, Edwards was then shown a photo ofthe magazine and stated that he never saw it in his ofice
‘and further added that he wes disappointed that he was seeing that photafor the frst time at our
interview.
Me. Tully put the magazine
sated that between 3pm
‘between himself'and
‘Mr. Edwards frst became aware on Tuesday January 02, 2018 ti
inhhis office over the weekend and also that it subsequent.
‘and 4pm on that day he was made aware of it via a text
Dime Guarino, MeGiynn Blementary School Prineipal ‘St tis tins Mr
leaving a meeting t Medford High School. He stated that Ms, Guseiio him that Mer.
Belson was made aware ofthe situation because
Guarino where Mr. Tally put it in his office |
see anything, After that conversation Mr. I
anyone else, He sated that he know that
for direction from him on what we should do for
Tully of the cleaners after the inciden
‘Mr. Tully at the school on Ti
é spoke with Mr,
$f conversation with Mr. Tully until he saw
18 winen the K9 units were doing a sweep of the
were this card board box was
be put
the inddent, bo stated the following, “You
‘Superinten 2 ip, [definitely would have done that. Butin
hindsight probably should have dot 4b He also stated, “Again, Iwas kind of wating
from direc on it from Roy because that's Really how it all works. Hc gives me advice on how be
‘wants me t fend anything elgg he wants meto do, Had that pieve not been there (the fact that
fed to inquire and figure out what happened.” Mr. Edwards stated
son ealled him to ask about it. Mr. Edwards thought this
conversation toa and possibly early on inthe week prior w February school
‘vacation, peshaps om tht M say. ("Note this would have been February 12 or February
13'*), Mr, Edwards stted Die Mr. Belson aked him similar questions such as, ifhe ever saw it, what
did he do with i, cid he soe and disesrd it, ete. Mr, Belson aso reportedly told Mr, Féwards to “tell
shim the tuth.” Mr. Edwards told Me, Bolsoa “I never saw it” and that he discarded alot of things that
day, Mr. Edwards stated thatthe conversation didn't involve anything othe effect that Mr. Edwards did
fanything wrong but he did add that Mr. Belson informed him that he should be prepared to speak tothe
Medford Police about it
Page 70640“After Mr. Edwards was aware of the missing magazine he never notified the Medford Police or
‘School Resource Officer James Ricciardi, He wasn't aware if anyone else did either. He stated that he
thas never seen, and is not aware of any written policy in regards to the notification/epoting procedures
‘iten an item such as this or a dangerous item is found atthe school. He did not recall ever meeting
Wh Officer Ricciardi atthe schoo! to discus the matter few weeks aftr the incident dometime inthe
trot of January. He did not recall ever telling Officer Riciar that he threw the magazine out or
discarded it. He added, "That I know I dida't say because that’s just noe truth.” Furthermore, he did
‘ot recall having a telephone conversation with Officer Ricciardi on Jeiday February 16°, 2018
regarding the mater ("*Note: Seo Officer Riceiand’s interview suniia
Mr. Fatwards closed the interview by stating that he isthe amount of groups,
coming into the school that he has no contol over during ind on the weekends. He
Stated that they have “ee reign” coming in and out of te belli
fare capable of doing and tet only one school custodian i in charge Of
On February 22°, 2018 at 3:30pm myself
Mr. Zenz0 Matoge! West,
‘Station, Mr. Matoga isthe four r
interview was audio and vid recorded.
Lieutenant Joba Hockley interviewed
(978 at the Meaford Police
:h, PO Box #863, Medford, Ma. The
pa of the final report submission. ‘The
following is a summary of
renting the MeGiynn School
auditorium si are Sundays ftom 7:30am until about 3:30pm.
During this oximately seventy (70) minutes long. The
approximately 180-200
‘Mr Matoga described the shure “contemporary” church that is cross cultural and
consists o According to Mr, Matoga, Impact Church had their normal
4, 2017 fom approximately 7:30am until 2:30pm and they
Suanday and Briday, Necember 29,2017, the date that the
fe Impact Church used the auditorium was Sunday December
uditorium from 7:30am until about 2:30pm. Mr. Matoga stated
‘that normally his mem ve access tothe anditorium, the hallways, the cafeteria, end a
{oom opposite the cafeteria. (**"Note: A follow up phone call with Mr. Matoge on 03/14/18 confirmed
‘hat impact Chureh also used the McGlynn School and auditorium on the evening of Sunday,
December 31°, 2017 as well. Sot up reportedly began at 7:00pm, there were some board games and
fod at approximately 8:00pm, and then the services went from 10:00pm until 12:00am. Mr. Matoga
jas unsine what time his membership left the school ashe himself was nota this service. Hie had other
Page 40‘Church leaders run the service and he was informed later on by his leadership on how the services
vent"),
‘Me. Matoga was aware of the incident under investigation. He first became aware of it two days
prior t his inte view when the story enme out the media. Prior to that, no one had spoken to him
bout the matter. Mr. Matoga wished that this incident was reported right away and that he was asked
bout it, No one from the seuool or his church contacted him. Me. ‘yas informed of the location
‘where the magazine was found; under a seat in the lst row of the.
stated that it would be normal for members to be seated that high in’
people st in the same seats each week but that it would be tough for him i know ifthey did. Mr.
‘Matoga does not have hired security atthe services but he wii help out. He stated that
they "keep an eye out” and he uses anyone who is is “tallA Me, Matoga was asked if
Ihe knew if aay ofthese ushers carried a weapon and he:
further stated tht one of the first things he did when he
‘Mt, Matoga reported that sine its wo.
thousand 2,000) members registered. Memb: i contains
private information and this infomation is then tlto th fatoga explained
that this database contains twoyears.of date and itis
ign (even limited to those members age 2t
ers had a ieense to cary afireasm. Mr.
cf ofthe wesk. On March 14% 2018 at 2:15pm
because he wanted to keep his word to his
sed information).
reposted thet after byery service his ushers do sweep through ofthe euditorium and
‘after he found gut about the incident inquiting iFit was a possibility thatthe
. Mt, Matoga stated that his ushers walk through the sles and
, members have reported losing wallets and phones while
attending the services:
Daring Mt, Matoga’s interview he informed us that he has had some problems atthe school and
they have recently become worse. None of these incidents were reported tothe police but rather
reported to Ms. Edwards. Mr, Matoge reported that alot of equipment that his church i allowed to
eave inthe auditorium would go missing and thnt some of their property was vandalized recent
‘incident that occurred on the Sunday prior o his interview involved someone allegedly urinating on a
Page 9 ot 40“drut rsee” that the Chorch owns and wes for their msial performances. Mr, Matoga fees like
someone is trying to “send a message” and he feels like someone does not want his Church in the
building, Me. Matoge stated that as a result ofthis incident he hopes the church “doesn’t become the
sacrificial Iam.”
‘Mr, Matoga advised us that ahis next Sunday church service he was planning on addressing the
{soue wit his membership and speak about the incident in an attempt todsist us gathering any
information. Li. Buckley asked Mr. Matoga i it would be ok with higfifhe (Lt. Buckley) attended the
services on Sunday in order to geta visual and understanding of wi atoga explained to usin
regards to the service and what goes on, Mr. Matoga was accommodatingend stated, “Absolutely.”
currently the President of the Bangladesh Assoc
‘and video recorded and is availablegapast ofthe fi
igland, inc. The intéeview was audio
submission. The following is a summary
past 4fears and they have four to five events
school prior tothe magazine being found on
Prior to that ho stated the lst time they
On December 164 2017 they rented the use of the eafeteria
ibed it asa “cultural event” and they used the
Association has b
‘a year atthe scl
December 2982
and auditoffin from 4pm-11pm.
Specifically for musical pecormanees
‘with about 200 ee inattendance sat mostly upfront. Ishowed Me. Chowdhury a
photograph Of that no one was seated up inthe top area and top ows of the
sulitoria, ed seeing dome yung childsen running snl near the top of the auditorium (5 to
6 year old chil roughout the purse of the renal time period and event period he stated that
bout half of the p wy in theéteria and haf go info the auditorium, and there are never people
seated in the buck of tie audgo#inm forthe musical performances. Most of the people who go into the
ttditorium to watch the performances are older ancl women, [asked Mr. Chowdhury if he knows all his
members who attend these events and he stated that he knows all of them. T asked him ifhe knew if any
Of them would bring a firearm into the school. He sated that most of them are professionals and they are
“tno that type.” Mz. Chowdhury was shocked when he saw the story on the news he has a child who
attends the MfoGlynn School, and he ‘values the safety and security” of his kids. After hearing thot this
Page 1.040incident occurred, Mr. Chowdhury expressed concern about the safety of the school and his chien
moving forward
asked Mr, Chowdlmy about a rental that was noted on the McGlynn School Facilities Calendar
indicating that his association also rented the we uf the school (cafeteria) on Saturday, December 23%,
2017 from 4pm-l0pm. Me. Chowdhury informed me that tis rental was not an official Bangladesh
“Association of New England event, bu raher oftentimes his group willgbordinate end book rentals in
their name ia member wants torent the school fora smaller event sud ds a birthday party or a prayer
service, Mr. Chowdhury state that he attended that event on Deeesitber 232017 and that it ws a
Small group of no more than 100 people, He stated that they oply used the\sfeteria and the event was &
prayer service.
‘Mr, Chowdhury was asked if he could reach out .
‘fmyone has any information on the matter. He stated that he will email and also at the
next event which was planned for the following dag thesM{eGiynn Schoo!
On February 25%
presence of any firearms an
jurisdictional lav enforeemd
‘This was done per agquest ol
9 officers and multi-
discovered (reports on file),
"were some concems relayed to her
dobruary 25% 2018 I stie§ded services ofthe Impact Church, (*Note: All rentals atthe
‘MeCiynn schod.were suspended which included the Bangladesh Association of New England and
Impact Churei gigals scheduled for Babrunry 24 snd Bebruary 25 Mr. Matoga called me on
Saturday, Febria sim me that the Impact Church would be holding ther services at
‘Anthony's in Matd sii! me to attend the services at this location)
During the services that [attended from approximately 11:30am until 1:30pm 1 estimated there
"were between 300 and 400 people present, Membership was a “younger crow” and cross cultural. The
ervices consisted of numerous speakers led by Pastor Matoga, There was alo a full band that
performed song throughout the service, ‘The ushers that Mf. Matoga spoke of in our interview were
present in the parking lot assisting with parking as well as escorting people into the building, Duin the
Setviee the ushers were situated in various comers and throughout the perimeter of the room. They all
Page 1 040tna eae pieces and an apparent radio system to communicate, Based upon my observations they had the
fppearanee of acting as “sovurty" during the service, As Mf. Matoga explained in my interview, they
‘were all males and ofa larger stature.
‘Mr Matoga used the beginning portion ofthe service to talk about the MG liv] inesdent.
‘Mi. Matoga did explain to me the day prior in our phone conversation that he did not want to use the
term “magazine” oF “ammunition” as he did not want to creat a sense offearin the children that may be
present. Mr. Matoga refeced to itas a “rita! item” to his members
present to come forward ifthey had any knowledge about the init
point however tate thought this was a “set up” and that “we are under
Prembers presen that they should not speak to anyone or tfiedia about the incident, the church has
Sought representation, and that chey would be putting out*téleg eek” After Mr
‘Matoga spoke on the matter he then had three guest spedeers the membership
bout the incident, They consisted ofa female (unidentified) and er identified as Mr.
Robert Inello (“Church Elie") and Mr. Robert Casings Note: Addsesse ther information are
‘maintained on file).
“The tone and message ofeach of if
that they were not responsible. ‘The female sta
. that “no weapon shal be formed
geinst us.” Me, Castiglia stated School, They need us....itis a
heathen building...
xy 27 2018 accesp was provided to review surveillance video ftom the MeGlynn
preview survellance tam was formed consisting of Lt. John Buckley, Detective
andl Detective Mare Gigante xealta of rviowing the surveillanre vdeo will be
sport and sepite report will be included as well (Appendix),
On February 27th, 2018 [interviewed Ms. Diane Gusrino, 2 SME, Burlington,
Ma 61 SMM 00pm te eau Police Staton. Ms. Gain isthe Prin he
MeGiyas tlemertey School The interview was auto and video recorded an is available as prt ofthe
fina seport submission, ‘The following isa summary of ay interview with Ms. Guatino,
Page 12040‘Ms. Guarino fist learned about the incident after school on January 2%, 2018 and she thought it
‘as about 3:00pm, She was standing atthe counter ofthe main office talking to the secretaries
(Mauzeon Richard and Marianne Ford) when Mr. Tully came in looking to talk to Mir. Edwards: Ms.
Gain belioves Ma. fody Liu, Aaciatan Principal, may hewe heen in the proximity but she did not
nov if Ms. Lin overheard the conversation, Ms. Guarino stated that neither MB. Liu nor the two
seotetaies partieipated in the conversation or asked any questions. Ms, fuarino informed Mr. Tully that
‘Mir. Eéwards had gone tothe high school fora meeting. Ms. Guaringgage if she could help him, Me.
‘Ty told er thet he had fond a “lip” and he was trying to get in foucljwith Mr. Edwards and he
couldn't got in touch with him, She then reportedly told Mr. Tully that higould have called her as wel.
Mi-Tully told her that he did not have her number. Se then gfovided Me. "Bully with her cell phone
‘number for future reference. Mr. Tully then reportedly tl found a “clip, the cleaner
‘gave it to him, and he then placed it in Mr. Bawards’ of a litle box/basket because
he didn’t want anyone to see it, He then tld her thats was no long
Ihave looked for ie at one point. Ms. Guarino stated ihe knew which box he Was talking about
because she had seen it before and it had be aids's office fora Te was filled
with cables, wrenches, wires, .... all Tully them tld her that he was nig to Mr.
elson’s office to tell him. She told him
bf what you need (o take are of” Ms. Guarino néigespoke Aphin with Mi. Tully rearding this incident.
ie. Tully was coming up tothe high school
xs then reportedly told her on « phone eall
cleaned my office.” Mr. Edwards told
tuff ig hs office from the old principal,
‘hich according to Ms. Guatino,
to se0 Mr. Belson about a “clip
ater the text, “Oh, I may havs
her that he had never seen i Ee told her tht th
hae threw away a lot of “ray
he does every year
ith Mr. Edwards in the school office in
ation regarding the matter. Mr. Edwards
Bident. Ms, Guarino stated in her interview, “He
spoke with Me. Bel
said oh yeah, Roy cal
“This is just an aval ‘taway. I didn't look, I didn't see it. Ttwas probably stepid that
{ didn't oe enything.” Ms. Grarino sated that Mr. Edwards expressed concern over his pension and his
reputation, She reportedly told Mr. Edwars again tat it was a mistake an, “They'll probably want my
‘ead because knew. 1 know he (Tully) was going up to see Roy and I never eported it either. T
figured Roy Belson is handling it”
age 13 of 40,Ms. Guarino stated that she knew Me. Tully informed Mr, Belson, she knew that Mr. dwar
and Mz. Beison talked, and, I fignted Roy's our superior, he’s handling i.” Ms. Guarino never notified
the police, Me. Edwards did not notify the police, and she did not know if Mr. Belson notified the police.
Ma. Guarino stated, “That was probably ous mistake, but [assumed that Roy Belson knows about it,
he's my Superintendent, he’s taking eare of things because anything that happens in the schools, befor
‘we even say a word, we always call Roy... That’ gospel to me......We both assumed Roy was
‘handling i.” Ms, Guarino did not know if anyone notified School Resouste Officer Ricciardi. She
stated that Officer Ricciardi and Officer Patrick O’Keefe come to thegélipol lot but Mr, Péwards never
told her thet either of them eame tothe school on that particular mater.
Ms. Gunino belioved that there isa schoo! policy tha found thatthe police and
Superintendent aze to be notified, In this particular case ing a “weapon” she
‘wasn't sure it fell under that policy. ‘There isa protocSt they
drugs, ora threat but she wasn’t sue ofthe exact wording. Sh
‘boon fo notify the Superintendent frst and that hela the police. “We ea
and then he goes from there.” Ms, Guarino soliew by stating, “I hopes cap get put
bbeind us ant we can sll move forward. Yg shad judgment call. TRAP I can say. Te
was a ad judgment call.” _
slynn School with Detective Mare Gigante
gighool to assist with video surveillance
Edwards" office area. Several
‘Main Ofc locate onl Bond grey pation
View from Front Foyer to Main Office Bnirance
Page 14 of 40Page 15 0eo reborded and is avaiable as part of the
interview with Ms, Liu:
Sango in and spoke with Ms.
Sbproximately 3pm. (*Note: Earlier in tho interview Tmistakenly advised Ms. Liu that
to the offie in the morning sround Sam instead of the afternoon at 3pm, Ms. Lin
“Tully thereat that me speaking with Ms. Guarino. This however had never
‘wrong I then asked Ms, Lin about Mr. Tully coming to the
and 3:00pm, It wes a this time she stated that she did not recall
Ms Liu stated that Ms. Guarino never told her about the missing magezine and it wasn't stil
maybe 2-3 weeks later that she became aware of it because one of the secretaries or a teacher had asked
her about it Ms, Lu stated that oftentimes they will come to her when issues are not being resolved.
Ma. Liu was reportedly very angry at this point because nether Mr, Edwards nar Ms, Guarino had
informed her even though she is the Assistant Pincipal. She further stated that ifshe had known about it
Page 16.40she would have looked into it, Ms, Liu then spoke with Mr, Tully sometime within that week. She
‘reportedly wanted to heat it ftom the “horse's mouth.” Mr. Tully then told her that a night cleaner found
‘clip, he put itin Mr, Edwards’ offic, and then itultimately went missing. He also reportedly told
Ms. Liu tht he informed Mr, Belson, At this point Ms. Liu was under the impression and assumed that
sumeune lad alued unauthorized access to Me. Edwards’ office and took the item so she was coneemed
for the security of her office at well. She was wondesing to herself why no one was looking atthe video
surveillance tapes to se if someone gained access to the office. About gflay or two Inter Ms, Liv then.
spoke with Mr. Edwards in his offce to nquire further into the mat "Edwards reportedly told hee
that he thought someone took it fom his office, He never told her ‘taway or that he may
hhave mistakenly thrown it away. She expressed concerns to himn such as who could have done it, they
‘would have to have knowin it vas there, and why aren"t they Agoking into his and looking et the tapes to
see who was around his office during those few days him ifhe talked to Mr. Belson. He
Said that he did not speak with Mf. Belson. He repo ‘hasn't called me so Tm
‘not going to call him.” Ms. Liu reportedly told Me. wards that
‘Belson, Ms, Liu was under the impression howeys EM, Belson already
‘conversation with Mr. Tully a few days prir,
Tooked the tapes. He told her“No.” She cowl gibecal go exact wording of thf conversation but
she got the feeling that Mr. it was “inisedeid this reportedly made Ms. Liu very
‘uncomfortable, Ms. Liu then ge to express her concems and make sure
fat Mr. Tully had told her and also
ine from his office. She made a
nee tapes aud sho offered her assistance, She
39 the “clip” was found inthe school there was a
could have brought it in. Mr, Belson asked her
rot relay to Ms, Lin that he was already aware of the
and did not hear back from Me. Belson. Ms Liu did not speake
jin because according to Ms. Liu, “It seemed like a dead end
that even up tothe date of er interview she hadn’t
{n't want to “waste her time” beoause she Was even more angry
fit as boing put out in the media; that he may have thrown it away,
‘which was much different from what he originally told her.
“Ms, Liu was asked during my interview if at any point she inquired as to whether anyone in the
administration notified the police regarding this incident. She stated that atthe time of the incident she
‘was not sure of the chain of command or protocol, She never asked Ms. Guarino about the matter
Page 17040because Ms, Lin did not think she knew anything aboutit. Ms. Liu also stated that she works for Mr.
[dards so she kept the communication and inquiry through Mi. Edwards,
‘Ms. Lin was asked if she came into the MoGlynn School during the weekend of December 29",
2017 through January 2", 2018. Ms. Li ated that she usually comes fn ua Salus but she could’
‘emomber if she came in on that partculae Saturday over sehool vacation, She was advised that video
urvellace shows that afemele eame into the school on Saturday, Deeéinber 30% 2017 and that I
‘would need to view it to detemnine if in fact it was her or perhaps ‘a “screen shot” of the video
fovonfizm, (Note: At the time of her interview I had not personalf reviewed the video, After the
interview I reviewed the video and confirmed that it was Ms. Lin who eae into the school. ‘This will
be discussed in more detail in the video surveillance analy
(On March 1" 2018 at 9:35am I interyi
Ma (781M) o the Mestord Police Stato
‘MoGlyna Elementary School, She has be&& layed by the
City OF Medford since 1995. The interview was ify lable as part ofthe
final report submission. The following.
Ma, Ford was work c Gitice aren on Tuesday January 2", 2018
when Mr, Tully came into th 1d Maureen Richard (another
‘Administrative Assistant) if ‘that something was missing. Ms.
Ford asked him if and hold them that it was “something more
serious.” Mr. todians found a “loaded gun clip” in the last
Edwards’ office. Ms. Ford then went into Mr.
‘Tully's of fy, Mr. Tully showed her exactly where he left it
(second ing opening drawers to his desk. Ms. Ford
‘thought that Mr. Tully may have told he fed Mr. Edwards over the weekend to let him know
the put ton Gia shelf. Ms, Ford and Mg. Richard then checked a safe that is located near the main office
fo see if Me: Fadyards ad pu tin the, Ie was not in the safe. Ms, Guatino then reportedly came into
njvired eo to what wes poiag on. She was reportedly, “as horrified
Ms. Guarino / texted Mr. Edwards asking him ifhe knew anything about the “gon
clip that was found’ and he didnot respond right avay. Mi. Tully was then told by Ms. Guarino to g0
tp to Mr, Belson's office and inform him as to what was going on. Mr. Tlly then left to see Mr.
‘Belson. Mr, Edwards then reportedly responded back to Ms. Guarino’s text by informing her that he
“throw it away.” Ma, Ford never saw any ofthe text messages between Mr. Edwards and Ms, Guarino
but she reported that Ms. Guarino was reading her and Ms. Richard the texts as they were
‘communicating back and forth. Ms, Ford could not believe that Mr. Edwards would throw it away and
’ Page 18 40she sated to Ms, Guarino, “What do you mean he threw it away? Why would he throw it away?” Ms.
(Guarino reportedly responded via text to Me Edwards, “What are you stupid? Why would you throw it
away?” Ms, Ford then stated that Mr, Edwards responded back to Ms. Guarino, “On second thought, T
never sav it” or something tothe effect that he never savr it andor didn't know anything about it. Ms
Ford stated they were ull “hosfied” at that point and ahe was particularly upset tht he Toads
‘was reportedly thrown away. Ms. Ford thea relayed a past experience where she was the
‘victim of a robbery involving a firearm in which she had a gun pointed igher head. She stated that as a
‘result all she saw in her mind at that point was “some person in the bk of that auditorium shooting all
te litle babies in that school.” Ms, Ford stated that Mr. Edwards: toned the incident to her
land she never had any conversation with him regarding the mater, She stated, “I wouldn't question
Jakes authority. Lets just put it that way.”
(On the next day, Wednesday, January 3°, 2018,
atthe school, Ms, Guarino reportedly told Ms, Ford that she and.
previous night and that Mr, Tully informed her portely told Ms.
Guarino that Mr, Belson told him that he would
he was going to fhd Officer Ricciardi
rtedly gone for the day und she was
saw Mr, Tully atthe school. She asked
ito her, “Yeah, he wasn't concemed
and that was it” Me. Tully
repoffedly mad at this point afer speaking
le it eventually got to Jimmy Ricciardi, and
jumeilor Breanna Lango Koehn).” She stated,
0 get it off your chost." She reportedly told
‘Ms. Ford stated ater that, it kind of just “went
1d not know if any ofthe MeGlyna School administrators called the police ori they
informed Offices Bieardi. Tasked hag haw she became aware that Otter Kicciardi knew about it
She could not rex ine aware that he knew. She guessed that Officer Ricciardi may
have become aware 2°3-weBkliifit the incident. She steted by then, “people knew" and “the word was
getting out” Ms. Ford stated that she also heard that Officer Ricciardi went and spoke with Mr, Belson.
bout i, Ms. Ford stated tha she often sees Officer Ricciardi at the school so she did not know if is
prosence a the sehool after the incident vas in response tothe missing magazine. She did not know if he
nd Mr. Edwards ever spoke about the matter, She stated, “T would not be privy tothe reason that he
‘yas in our building,” Ms, Ford did not knaw how Ms. Lungo-Koehn became aware of it. She only
now that Ms, Lungo-Koehn eame to the police about it She reportedly has no interaction with Ms.
Page 19 0f 40“Lungo-Koohm and she “doesn't even really know hes.” Ms, Ford stated that she has a master key tothe
building but she was not inthe school between December 29" 2017 and January 2% 2018.
a
(On March 15,2018 at 10:08am T interviewed Maureen Richard ER Av,
Meatord Ma (67 ‘the Medforé Polis Staton, Ms, igh isan Administative Assistant
‘hts Metiyan wile Seal She has been working there since 200 Ad has ben employed bythe
Guy Ot Moder for 25 yar, The interview was aado and ie ecordéjand i availble as part ofthe
final report submission. The following ia summary of mlevi Ricard.
‘MGs, Richard was working inthe main office oft ‘Tuesday January 2",
2018 along with Ms. Ford. Mr Tully came into the o He asked Ms, Ford
‘and herself if they had found anything. She tho ‘pallet, He eventually
told thom about the missing magazine, Ms. Riad ren putt in Me,
‘Bawards" office and that is was now miss
‘was no longer in Mr. Edwards? office. ME
Ms, Ford were “taken aback.” Ms, Ford then k s, Richard looked
ted the magazine, At one point Mi
Goarino entered the main of % ‘was going on, Ms, Guarino then either
called or texted Mr, Bawardgfb see if he ye missing magazine. Ms, Richard
thought Ms, Guarino was reding to er and MS. she was having with Mr.
[Bawards, Ms. Richard was At sure if she recalled bee Mr, Edwards threw itaway, he
didn’t remember soping it 0 ig’ Sho stated it was “something like
that.” Ms, Richy ing this relaying of these text messages. Ms.
report this. a9 well o Mr, Tully. Mr. Tully then lef
chard never had any conversatiaelGP discussion with Mr. Edwards or Mr. Belson on this
matter. Mi f. Tully sometime shortly afer January 2° because she was,
made aveae ti ‘Belson, Ms, Richard could not recall the details of her
ey digeuseed how hie meeting went with Mir. Belson ot what
type of feed Hard nover called the police when she became aware of the
‘missing magazine. if any ofthe administeative staff called the police at any point
She thought Oificer Rieiat ve been notified because she thought she saw him come to the
‘school within thet week. Ms. Richard stated tht its not often that Officer Ricciardi comes to the
School. He will aly eome down “if something happens.” She did state however that she wouldnt
particularly know dhe reason why he would beat the school. A itrlates tothe incident, Ms, Richard
bid not know if Officer Rieciardi’s presence atthe school that week or anytime thereafter was to
{vestigate the missing megazine, Ms Richard bas keys tothe school and she was not inthe building
betovven December 29", 2017 and Jamuary 2°4, 2018. Ms. Richard stated that i the back of her mind,
Page20 040“T thought it was being handled and now I know, spparently it wasn’t” She also expressed concerns
cover school policy: "There needs to be something in place. What are the steps that we need to follow?”
oe
On March Sth, 2018 Literioned Mis. Breanna Linge, TD
Medlin Ma 8 SRB ct 1:00am atthe Medford Poice Staton. Mrs, ngo-Koehn is curently
Wier of theadedfomt cy Council. Mis. Lango-Kochn wes aoqpinied by counsel, Atoraey
‘Sens Reagan of Beagaa Law Offices, 0 Governors Ave, Medford, Md Ms ungo-Koehn brought this
incident under nvesigation to the afenton a the Medford Police on Fl
“Ynclden” secon, pag Lo pot). The interview was audio gd video
pao th final report submission, ‘The following isa sum
Koehn.
‘Ms. Lungo-Kochn was first made aware oft
she first beeame aware of the incident when she,
‘work for the Medford School Department.
her about it and she would not disclose the
individuals had been holding onto thei
sleeping, they were afiaid to go info the school a
entialty reasons.” Skigitated that these
ne time, they were having a hard time
Fonda they were pretty upset enddlenoy-thisinformationeded to come out, She stated that these
sources tld her that on or arg baded magazine wes found in the last row of
‘the auditorium andthe cust They told he that the custodian, Mi.
‘Tully, tried to call Mr. ah otal to him in person the
following week at school. gait that Mr. Tully had atiempted to
contact Mr. Tully sqmmetime’ *
“Koghn stated that these sources also told her
‘through the schoo, but people were scared
sw the magazine avay. They also told
to talk aboy
hee that fr ‘Mr. Edwards had told people two
es; one being that it was Ie ‘and he threw it away (enowingly) and the other
‘Mrs. Lingo ~ Koehn was also reportedly told on the February
‘aware ofthe incident, the School Resource Officer was
‘Superintendent Roy Belson was aware. She futher stated that
‘sno big deal, whieh is why nobody eame tothe police. When
individuals became aware, Mrs. Lungo Kochn stated that Diane
Goarino “knew for s
Principal ofthe MeGlynn Middle Sehool) found out “recently, as in close to February 15!” Mrs
Tungo Kochn reported that a teacher called Officer Ricciardi on January 9" and told him that they
heard w loaded magazine was found in the school. She stated that she knew Officer Ricciardi “tooke
action” and went tothe school, but she wasn't told specifically that Officer Ricciardi spoke with Mr.
Belson, Ms, Lango—Koehn stated that when she asked more questions and tried to elicit more
Paget 40information from her sources it would all come back tothe fact hat Mr. Belson was aware of it and he
‘thought it was no big deal
‘Mis, Lungo Koehn sted that she also heard 2 “third and fourth story” as to how the magazine
‘went missing. She heard the “thi” story when sb uct with Chicf Sacco on February 16% and that
syns Me. Edwards reportedly saying it was in his office but he never saw it. The “fourth story” she had
heard afer February 162 wes that Mr, Edwards came into his office ong Saturday, cleaned his book
shel, and he may have throwm it away by accident. Ms, ango-KogfJpamed ofthis version of events
‘through a press conference and school committee meeting. She assed at this story was
Jomsovted.” She reached out to Officer Ricoiardi recently after he press konference and expressed
concem that “stories are getting litle mixed up” and sbe
to the bottom oft, fix it, and make changes tht ere needed fn
‘Koehn stated that she had nover heard anyone say that ifinayh
‘magazine, Mrs. Lango-Koelin reported that she has not had any com
Lim, Ms. Ford, or Ms. Richard a it rlates to tis ip Mis. Longo ~ ed that no one has
ever told her were the magazine came from,
nen asked, Mis, Lungo~
le) bullet vs. a loaded
“there was no question about it”... i ke Edwards’
den and he (ir. Beards) threw it ay
lest nd e nowinly threw it aay
‘Tully was asked if ed the magazine in his office on
December 29%, : it in is office, Mr, Tully stated that he did
rot. He stat him, After he placed the magazine in Mr.
‘Edwards? fee, an ing, he didnot attempt to contact Mr.
awards, fp figured tha he would fal with it esday” and see Mr. Edwards in person. Mr.
‘Tlly was dake ite would be wiling to pRAERARE with his cll phone records and he agreed (Nate:
(On March 72018 ai 2:30pm Mr, Tally came tothe station and provided me copy of hs itemized
‘all phone 296i ftom 12/03/17 to 0302/18. They didnot show any phone ealls or texts to Mr.
unde? cel pling member botween flecember 208, 2017 and January 2” 2018.)
ent the photos of the magezine to anyone except his boss, Mr.
John MeLaughlin, Dis ‘and Grounds, on February 19°, 2018, Mr. Tully was also
‘adamant that be never told Ms, Guarino thet he put the magazine in a box. He stated that he only told
hherhe pt it on the frst shelf (op shel) inthe book case, and certainly not inside a box filled with
‘ites, cables, wrenches, tc. Mr, Tully was also asked if he recalled seeing a big grey barrel in front of
‘Mr. Rawards® Office or anywhere near the main office arca wie he came into work on December 31%,
2017. Mir. Tully did not etal seeing one tere and he further added tha it would be unusual for on fo
‘be there, He stated that it was not common to see those types of bins by the main office, Me. Tully
Page 2 of 40sefes to this type of barcel asa “hamper.” Mr. Tully
Inter reported that in his opinion it would be “overkill”
to:use one of those large hampers to clean ovt the
office
ftoga, pastor of Isfpact Church on the
‘membership. Use ofthis room located on.
rilance duzing the daytime services on
that leads directly into Mr. Edwards’
room by Mr. Edwards and that
hey keep the door tothe
‘conference room. if someone completely shuts the
door. Mr. Mat th
leave some pafftnal it Teyaleo reportedly use
BP may be interested i fofhing the Church. ft. Matoga stated that no one ftom his Church
‘ vate space.” Mr. Matoga stated that Mr. Edwards?
sBlénow thatthe door was always locked, Mr. Matoga,
cdMr, Roy Beis, A 7
#900, Medford, Ma Bat 2:37pm atthe Medora Pllc Station. Me. Belson is curently
qe Sunsintendont of Medford Poblic Schools. He has held that poston for 23 years an hasbeen
snobed by the City of Medford since 1968. ‘The nterviow wa audio and vdeo recorded end it
sete as par ofthe nal report submission The following is a summary of my interview with Mr.
Roy Belson.
Pagers of 40‘Mt, Belson first became aware ofthe incident on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 when Mr, Tully
‘came o his office to inform him ofthe situation. He thought it was about 4pm. Ma. Tully explained to
hrm that a cleaner found a “small magazine” of “clip” inthe auditorium at the MeGlynn School and that
the (Me. Tully) put it in Mt, Bdward’s office, Mr. Belson stated that Mr. Tully never old hina it was
fully loaded. He statod that he thought Mz, Tully told him that he put it on a shelf in a book case and he
also diought thet Mr. Tolly told him that this magazine “wasn’t there anymore.” Mi. Belson's first
{instinct was that Mr, Péwards must have put it somewhere. Mr. Belson portly asked Mr, Tully if
ny weapons were found and he was told that none were found. Mi, 86Hon then “deliberated in (his)
head.” Mt, Belson stated that he was deliberating and thinking in| whether this was dangerous
‘and he then thought, “well... 10 weapon” and perhaps this r amistale”, and a
“circumstantial kind of drop.” He was thinking, “It probal feone's pants... and the
Impact Church was probably good guess.”
ay on January 3%,
‘dwards reportedly
thrown it
‘Mr, Belson then reportedly contacted Mr. Edwards vis pb
2018, He wes not sure what time of day or what pi Hezused (cel or of
told him that he eame int his office over thataekend his office, and
out. Mr. Edwards reportedly told Mr. Bel
‘Mr, Belson how long he was in the sch
“pox” and Me, Belson also thought in his mind
Shon reportedly was thinking during this
sto throw it out? He has historically tamed
access to Mr, Edwards's office and
: “he polive. He thought he told
Me, Béwards, “If yeu find i believed Mr. Edwards account of
Afglthis if what he should do next. In regands to this
tin evaluating this asa threat in my mind.” “I's
fo one knows where itis” “I didn’t see anything.”
nat a we
“Pm not T dont want to make too much out of it.I don't
tike to, and ffs where I got myself i trouble. J don’t ike to accelerate ot elevate concerms when I
don’t think pnd thatly my judgmont, and Thave been ponneted for it” Te also stated,
“Rightly ot fds soit as anger” Mr, Belson stated that after this he got busy and he
“realy did not de stated that Me. Edwards is also “under a great deal offre by
his faculty” and that rently has an MCAD ease and an arbitration case against him. Mr.
Belson siated that his fecuty is angry at him and “not happy with all of us.” Mr, Belson then reportedly
thought to himself, "This doesnt seem like it should be elevated. You know, one more thing.”
Sometime in late January, Ms, Jody Liu came to Mr. Belson’s office regarding the missing
magazine, Mr, Belson told her that he was aware of it and that he didn’t think it was an issue, Mr
Belson stated that he told her, “Look, there's no noise around if, no one's making a big deal out oft,
Page 24 oF 40‘you know....'s gone. Things are calm, don't elevate it, Don't make it nto something that it isn’t”
‘Mr, Belson thought at that point that someone probably just dropped a clip in the back of the auditorium,
nd “thats the end of it” Me. Belson stated that Ms, Lia and Mr. Edwards are not geting slong and that
she is a “ainly rigid person” and a “very rule otiented person.” Mr, Belson thought that pethaps Ms. Liu
‘wanted more of a response ora different response but he wasn't sure. When asked, Mr. Belson reported
‘that he never spoke to Ms. Guarino about this incient
On February 27, 2018 when schools reopened after Februg
‘he was atthe MeGlynn School and he was with Medford Police Licite
“Medford Oiers were assignod and highly visible at ll Medfr Publio
tion, Mr, Belson stated that
‘powealy Jone sme clearing oy, tere wes sl pel
‘was still plenty of stuff that was “throw able.” Mr. Belson stated
stated that he and Officer Riccar
[knew about it and we just »
In regand , Mif Belson stated that “ammunition” was
never part of i ti oy 3. He also stated that school principals ean
call tho poli directly: “OBvioush ct and expeditions eall” Mr. Belson stated
that had th session, than it would have been different. “In
cour minds was a prey area, Te wasn’t
‘was a phot® athe magazine wen he gr gly snk wit ‘Tully. He stated that ihe saw the
‘hat he rece re the council meeting (Note: Council meeting was held on
that after the council meeting he showed members ofthe
‘media photographs of th that he had on his phone.
‘Mr, Belson stated, “There are certain political dynamics that are going on this community.” Mr.
‘Belson stated, “I don't know if there is some sort of political set up here to get to Jake.” “Jake is under a
Tot of fire” He reiterated that Mr, Edwards doos not get along with some of his teachers. He added that
“Take is « decent human being. I don't see him Inowingly doing that. Ijust don't. Was he sot up?
Were they really trying to get rd of him?” Mfr, Belson reported that Me. Bands came from the
Pages 040Department of Social Services before he became a Principal and that he has a “social worker mentality”
that “doesn't play well with the teachers. They like justice” Mr, Belson stated, “Jake is being
‘maligned at this point in ime for 1) having a ad relationship with his faculty and 2) for you know,
Somehow being rareless and... you know...whatever in his office.” Mr. Belson stated that Mir.
"Edwards has told him the same story each time they discussed the incident and Mr. Belson doesn’t think
that Mr. Edwards knows who the magazine belongs to and he doesn’t think i belongs to Mr. Edwards
himself. (*Note: Mr, Edwards does not havea LTC or FID card*)
“ve reported virally everything and anythin.
this one and i's ben unfortunate for me and ever
“Pl take esponsibility fori. Look, I don't wast tro AB under the bus. I dida’t
realize itwas going to become a eal stom.” (Note: I asked Mf“ Helsbii there vas anybody else
sGaginiethat Me. Tully, is, Ms. Guarino,
and the secretaries al knew and may tine olds at they alo all
‘sumed that he know so that “tak
“By community standans it wast jt and dry, simple. I gpk that’s the way
you got to look att. The eommanity did 6 use diseretion on sdiething ike that
‘at's Hg We
On March 7, 2018 I insta na Request Form” through the Middlesex
District Attomey’s Office s 2416 (73 HMM between the dates of
December 22", 20)
Sn
‘On Murch 16%, 2018 Mt, Tully cane tothe Medford Police Station
2 igo surveillance reviow. At this time I
fi, Hdwards’ book case tht Thad taken
on February Tully to point to where he left the
magazine. He right baud comer. Inthe photograph
PVisible on the same shelf, [ asked Mr.
‘Tully if ae was familie wth @sat box and if he was sure he didn’t pat the
magazine in any type of box. Me, Tully again affirmed that he did not put it
in box. He stated that he put it on top of a book or something like a pad of
‘paper. Mir. Tlly stated that he had hear the story that Mr, Edwards may have
Imistakenly thrown away a box that was located on that shelf but Mr. Tully
‘as not familiar with that particular box aad has no knowledge of any box. yey’ Book Case
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