Off-duty police officer makes lifesaving save involving 25-year-old Norwood man at Bourne Bridge

A Massachusetts officer may have been off the clock, but that didn’t stop him from potentially saving a life.

According to police, on Tuesday, at approximately 1:30 a.m., off-duty Bourne Police Sergeant Wallace Perry IV was travelling home from his evening shift when he observed a male who had set up a ladder and scaled the protective barricade of the Bourne Bridge.

With the male still on top of the barricade, Sgt. Perry simultaneously called 9-1-1, exited his personal vehicle and immediately began communicating with the male. Sgt. Perry was successful in persuading the male to climb down to the safety of the sidewalk. Massachusetts State Police and additional Bourne Police officers arrived to assist.

The Bourne Fire Department transported the uninjured 25-year-old Norwood resident to an area hospital for evaluation and assistance. 

The department stated that they are extremely proud of Sgt Perry’s swift actions and was appreciative of the rapid response from the Massachusetts State Police and Bourne Fire Department.

“Sgt. Perry’s decisive actions were vital in the peaceful conclusion of this incident.” 

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