Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022 Revere man crashes into Stoneham liquor store By Christopher Roberson Two offi cers made three atJ ohn Bacigalupo, 54, of Revere, was taken into custody after his vehicle allegedly plowed through the front door of Rapid Liquors in Stoneham. Stoneham Police responded to the incident at 1:05 a.m. on January 8. Upon arriving at the establishment, police allegedly found Bacigalupo in the store smoking a cigar, drinking a beer and eating potato chips. Offi cers immediately ordered Bacigalupo to come out of the store; however, he did not obey their commands. He also allegedly told police that he was armed and that they would have to shoot him. tempts to disable Bacigalupo using their Tasers; however, he was not fazed, according to police. According to Taser manufacturer Axon Enterprise, one Taser shot delivers approximately 50,000 volts. Bacigalupo then allegedly struck one of the offi cers as they took him into custody. “I wish to commend the three Stoneham Police offi cers for apprehending a dangerous suspect who was willing to use violence against offi cers to resist arrest,” said Stoneham Police Chief James McIntyre. “The offi cers exercised great restraint, using their training and experience to attempt to de-escalate a volatile situation. I am grateful that this situation was ultimately brought to an end without serious injury to either the suspect or responding offi cers.” The owners of Rapid Liquors made light of the situation. “Our overnight ‘drivethru renovation’ didn’t go as planned so we will have a delayed opening on Saturday, January 8 and ask that you bear with us while we have our store repaired,” they said in a Facebook post. The store opened 30 minutes later than usual that morning. "We’re open for all your beer, chips, cigars and bourbon needs,” the owners DESE extends mask requirement in schools D epartment of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Jeff rey Riley recently notifi ed school districts in the Commonwealth that he will again extend the mask requirement in all K-12 public schools through February 28. The mask requirement remains an important measure to keep students, teachers and staff in school safely. DESE, in consultation with medical experts and state health offi cials, will continue to evaluate public health data. School officials will continue to be able to lift the mask requirement if they can demonstrate that at least 80 percent of all students and staff in a school building are vaccinated. Lifting the mask requirement through DESE’s vaccination threshold policy is a local decision made by school and community leaders MASK | SEE Page 18 said in a separate Facebook post. “Please park in the lot and don’t drive through the doors.” Bacigalupo was held on $100,000 bail and was scheduled to be arraigned in Woburn District Court on January 10. Bacigalupo was charged with assault and battery on a police offi cer; breaking and entering in the nighttime; larceny under $1,200; malicious destruction of property under $1,200; malicious destruction of property over $1,200; and resisting arrest. Under state law, Bacigalupo, if convicted, could face up to ELECTION | FROM Page 5 blank ballots. “I am grateful to the people of Boston, Cambridge, Revere and Winthrop for sending me to Beacon Hill to fi ght for our communities,” said Edwards in a statement declaring victory. “I know how to fi ght for what you believe in, build a movement and win, and I am looking forward to continuing the work in the state house. “When in 2014 we passed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, 20 years in prison and at least $10,200 in fi nes. The incident remains under investigation. In 2001, Bacigalupo was convicted of the 1996 murder of Robert Nogueira, a member of the Patriarca crime family, who was shot 20 times in a hotel parking lot in Saugus. In addition, Bacigalupo was convicted of the attempted murders of Vincent Portalla and Charles McConnell, also members of the Patriarca family, outside a nightclub in Revere. However, all three convictions were overturned by the Supreme Judicial Court in 2009. we showed the world that nannies and housecleaners can write laws: they know as workers, as women, as immigrants and people of color, about the dignity they deserve and they know when our government needs to do more to guarantee their rights and wellbeing,” Edwards continued. Edwards said she will fi ght together with residents for laws and the social conditions that protect people, communities and the planet. “I am excited for the journey ahead,” she said.
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