Crime & Safety

Off-Duty Newton Police Officer Stops Armed Robbery

An off-duty Newton police officer suddenly found himself on the job after all, putting an end to an armed robbery in town.

Newton Police Lt. Dave Tempesta stops armed robbery attempt.
Newton Police Lt. Dave Tempesta stops armed robbery attempt. (WBZ-TV)

NEWTON, MA — An off-duty Newton police officer suddenly found himself on the job after all, putting an end to an armed robbery in town. With the police department right around the corner, Lt. Dave Tempesta is a regular at the Corner Mini Mart on Border Street.

“He’s my friend. If he doesn’t come, I call him. What happened to coffee?” clerk Charlie Patel joked.

Patel is always looking for his favorite customer, but he’s never been more thankful for a visit from Lt. Tempesta than last week.

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