Afghanistan veteran accused of stabbing policeman to remain in custody

Northbridge man accused of stabbing policeman to remain in custody
By Mike Gleason
Daily News staff
Milford Daily News
Posted May 15, 2013

WORCESTER
A Worcester Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that a Northbridge man accused of stabbing a police officer is dangerous and must remain in custody.

Adam Tillison, 27, of 11 High St., was arraigned Monday on charges of armed assault to murder, assault and battery of a police officer, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and failing to stop for police. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

After the arraignment, Judge Janet Kenton-Walker heard arguments as to whether Tillison posed enough danger to remain in custody.

Defense lawyer Laurel Singer argued that Tillison, an Afghanistan war veteran, suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and should be placed with a Veterans Affairs treatment program to receive the proper care.

Assistant District Attorney Michael McHugh, however, said the program would not offer a proper level of control over Tillison.

"I'm concerned by hearing from the VA that, if he went to an emergency room unit and didn't fit the criteria, he could simply walk away," he said.
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