A Massachusetts state trooper who is a decorated war hero was released on personal recognizance today after being arraigned on charges that he allegedly drove drunk, crashed his car on a Dorchester street, pointed his gun at a Boston police officer, and later fired his gun into the ceiling of his home.

About a dozen family members, friends, and co-workers, including at least five men in military uniforms, attended the hearing today for Timothy J. Walsh, 41, in Dorchester District Court.


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Judge Robert Tochka ordered Walsh to give up any firearms in his possession, surrender his firearms identification card, stay away from establishments that serve alcohol, and undergo a mental health evaluation within a week. Defense attorney Lisa Medeiros told the court that Walsh's alleged acts were "a complete aberration" for a man who is a good citizen. Walsh, wearing a light-blue dress shirt, was behind a glass partition and looked down during the entire arraignment. Walsh, an 18-year State Police veteran, was wrestled to the ground by police after the incident at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Boston police said. Walsh has been on military leave for the past five years, during which he has done multiple tours in Afghanistan.

Source: Bad Cop - Trooper aims gun at another cop

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