Crime & Safety
Slain Weymouth Officer's Handcuffs Used To Arrest Alleged Killer
Police say that Emanuel Lopes was handcuffed using Officer Michael Chesna's cuffs.

WEYMOUTH, MA — Officer Michael Chesna's handcuffs were used to arrest the man accused of killing him, according to police.
Police have distributed a photo that shows Emanuel Lopes handcuffed with what they said are Chesna's cuffs. He is accused of killing Chesna and bystander 77-year-old Vera Adams.
Lopes was arraigned in Quincy District Court Tuesady. A not guilty plea for two counts of murder and various other charges was entered on his behalf.
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Handcuffs belonging to Sgt. Michael Chesna are placed on Emanuel Lopes before he’s taken to court Tuesday and formally charged with the police officer’s death. #NBC10B pic.twitter.com/9tSI6kieDI
— John Moroney NBC10 Boston (@JohnNBCBoston) July 18, 2018
Chesna's funeral is schedule for Friday.
Image Credit: Dan Libon
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