Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474
For Immediate Release
Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
Contact: Captain Richard Flynn, PIO
Office: 781-316-3907
Cell: 781-844-1224
Email: rflynn@town.arlington.ma.us
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
Arlington Police Investigating Death That May Involve Hazardous Materials
ARLINGTON — Police Chief Frederick Ryan reports that the Arlington Police Department, along with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, are today investigating a death that occurred inside a residence, possibly involving hazardous materials.
Police were called at 4 p.m. Friday to an address on Rockmont Road for a well-being check. First responders located a deceased male in the basement of the home, with evidence that the death may have involved the use of hazardous materials, possibly cyanide.
Police and firefighters secured the area and requested a regional hazardous materials team to respond to the scene.
“A loss of life in our community is a tragedy, but with the possible addition of hazardous materials, we need to be extra careful to also protect the first responders and civilians in the area,” Chief Ryan said. “I wish to thank residents for their patience this afternoon, and my most sincere condolences go out to the family of the deceased.”
Officials have determined that there is no danger to the public. The incident remains under investigation. Further inquiries should be directed to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.
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