Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 27, 2025 Prayers and support for Lt. Bossi Saugus selectmen joined Gov. and offi cials from across the state in expressing their concerns for the state police commander and longtime town resident who was nearly killed by a revere teen who drove over him with a stolen motorcycle on Monday By Mark E. Vogler B efore adjourning until after the July Fourth holiday on Tuesday night, selectmen pledged their support and prayers for state Police Lt. Donald Bossi, who suffered life-threatening injuries earlier this week after being struck by a teenager driving a stolen motorcycle. “I’d just like to extend my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to State Trooper Lt. Donnie Bossi,” Selectman Corinne Riley said of the longtime town resident. “He was a victim of a hitand-run on Revere Beach Boulevard,” she said. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available A LONGTIME SAUGUS RESIDENT: State Police Lt. Donald Bossi hails from East Boston, but bought a home in East Saugus in 1994 and has lived in town ever since. (Courtesy Photo by the Massachusetts State Police To The Saugus Advocate) “It’s a dangerous job and I want to thank him for all he does to keep everybody safe. My best again to the Bossi family, and Donnie – have a speedy recovery,” she said. Lt. Bossi, station commander of the State Police Revere Barracks, was seriously injured shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday (June 23) when a Revere teenager drove over him, ditched his motorcycle and then fl ed the scene. “The Massachusetts State Police would like to express our appreciation for the public support of Lieutenant Donald Bossi, his family, and our Department in the aftermath of this terrible incident,” Colonel Geoff rey Noble – head of the Massachusetts State Police – said in statement on Tuesday. “Yesterday’s senseless crash could have proven fatal if not for the resilience and extraordinary strength of Lieutenant Bossi, and the care he received on scene, in transit, and at the hospital. Our community is safer because of the many Troopers who set their feelings aside in the aftermath of this event to do their jobs and meet the moment by apprehending the fl eeing suspect. We remain very grateful for these positive developments,” Col. Noble said. Akram El Moukhtari, 18, of Revere, later turned himself in. He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, receiving a stolen vehicle and leaving the scene of personal injury. Officials say Bossi was thrown 45 feet across the road, leaving him with serious injuries. The injured trooper was transported to Mass General Hospital and was initially reported to be in critical condition. His condition had improved to stable condition by press time this week. Governor Maura Healey noted this was the second time this month that a state trooper was struck while in the roadway. “This incident is another stark reminder of BOSSI | SEE PAGE 8
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