WAKEFIELD – Police Chief Steve Skory reports that the Wakefield Police Department responded to an incident during Porchfest and an arrest has been made as a result.
On Saturday, Sept. 7 at approximately 3:08 p.m. Wakefield Police received numerous reports of a female individual speeding through a crowded Greenwood neighborhood in a gray Subaru and allegedly brandishing what appeared to be a rifle at people congregated in the area.
The incident happened during “Porchfest”, an event featuring live music and bands that play on the front porches of homes, where residents can walk and listen to music.
The female suspect had left the area in her vehicle before the arrival of Officers.
Witnesses provided valuable information that helped officers identify the involved individual, as a 42-year-old Wakefield woman. The suspect was located at approximately 5:30 p.m. and taken into custody by Wakefield Police.
BRIGID MACDONOUGH, AGE 42, of WAKEFIELD was arrested and charged with Assault By Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
MACDONOUGH will be arraigned in Malden District Court on Monday, Sept. 9.
There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
This incident remains under investigation by Wakefield Police, as the alleged firearm has not been located.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call the Wakefield Police Department at 781-245-1212.
