""In November of 2024, Mr. Walsh went to court in East Boston and successfully defended himself against these allegations," his attorney, Greg Henning, said in a statement. "Now, more than a year later, the government has chosen to use the limited resources of the grand jury to indict a retiree, and a veteran of the military, on four misdemeanor offenses.""
"He continued: "The government didn't like the outcome the first time around, so they've decided to try for a second bite at the apple. This should worry every citizen of the Commonwealth.""
"Prosecutors say Walsh was driving a city-owned pickup truck several hours after his shift when he allegedly backed into an occupied Tesla on Sumner Street around 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2024. After damaging the Tesla's hood, Walsh allegedly tried to drive away, but the Tesla driver managed to block him in. At some point, according to prosecutors, Walsh tried using paper towels and a piece of clothing to cover the truck's license plates. During the ensuing standoff, the Tesla driver purportedly urged Walsh to park so they could talk and exchange papers."
Greg Walsh, 51, a retired Boston police detective and South Boston resident, pleaded not guilty after an indictment on four misdemeanor counts tied to an October 22, 2024 East Boston collision. Charges allege operating under the influence of liquor, driving negligently, leaving the scene of a collision with property damage, and carrying a loaded firearm while intoxicated. Prosecutors allege Walsh struck an occupied Tesla with a city-owned pickup several hours after his shift, attempted to drive away, and tried to cover the truck's license plates. Walsh was released on personal recognizance and ordered to avoid witnesses.
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