JUDGE ORDERS OUI, ASSAULT SUSPECT TO SURRENDER FIREARMS

A State trooper on military leave was ordered to surrender all of his firearms and his state Firearms Identifications Card during his arraignment on charges that he drove a personal vehicle while intoxicated and pointed his personal weapon at an off-duty Boston Police officer.

Acting on recommendations by Assistant District Attorney Gretchen Sherwood, Dorchester District Court Judge Robert Tochka also ordered TIMOTHY J. WALSH, 41, of Dorchester to remain alcohol-free, stay away from establishments that serve alcohol, submit to random breath tests, undergo a mental health evaluation, and take part in a Veteran’s Administration program for post-traumatic stress disorder while his case is pending.

Sherwood recommended that Tochka set Walsh’s bail at $2,000 cash. Tochka declined to set monetary bail.

Boston Police responded to Walsh’s home early Saturday morning after he allegedly struck three parked cars with a 2010 Honda, drove away from the scene, then returned and walked into his residence. An off-duty Boston Police officer who observed the collisions went to that residence with other witnesses.

Walsh allegedly came out of the residence and spoke briefly with the off-duty officer. He allegedly slurred his words while doing so, then walked into his front hallway and retrieved a semiautomatic handgun. He allegedly chambered a round into the firearm and pointed it at the officer. When the officer backed away, Walsh is said to have gone back inside.

The of-duty officer notified Boston Police, who arrived a short time later. On arrival, they heard a gunshot from inside Walsh’s residence. Walsh then walked out of the residence and allegedly defied the officers when they ordered him to the ground. After a brief struggle, he was taken into custody.

Walsh was represented today by attorney Lisa Medeiros. He will return to court on Nov. 29.