SAUGUS Saugus’ Only Local Weekly News Source! OCODDV C TECATAAT Vol. 25, No. 33 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, August 19, 2022 REMEMBERING A HOMETOWN HERO Investigation clears offi cer DA Blodgett determines there is no basis to prosecute offi cer in last year’s shooting death of a Saugus woman S tephanie Gerardi died in her Alfred Road home on Aug. 14 of last year after a Saugus Police Offi cer drew his gun and fi red three shots at her, one of them striking her in the head. Offi - cer Sean Murphy told investigators he feared for the lives of himself and fellow offi cer David Harris as the 38-yearold woman charged toward them with a large kitchen knife raised over her head. It took about a year for Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett’s Offi ce to complete its investigation into the offi cer-involved shooting death and issue a fi nding that Offi cer Murphy should not be held criminally responsible for Gerardi’s INVESTIGATION | SEE PAGE 2 A PROUD SAUGONIAN: Retired Saugus fi refi ghter Chuck Shipulski loved to display his patriotic pride in the front yard of his Main Street home. He also demonstrated a great passion for the town, working for four decades as a member of the Saugus Fire Department. He died last week at age 72. See inside for more photos and story. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....One level living offers 6 rooms and lots of potential. Home features hardwood floors though out, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a 1st floor laundry room that could be used as a 4th bedroom if needed, (original laundry hook-up is still in basement.) Move-in condition, but in need of updating. Nice side street location, close to schools and public bus route. Offered at $459,000. 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com A NGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.879 Mid Unleaded $4.359 Super $4.739 Diesel Fuel $4.649 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.149 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM KILLED BY A POLICEMAN: Stephanie Gerardi, a Saugus mother of two children, died in an offi cer-involved shooting in her home on Aug. 14, 2021. An investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Offi ce recently determined that Saugus Offi - cer Sean Murphy won’t be criminally charged. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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