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Lynn police officer on leave after becoming ‘suddenly incapacitated’ while on duty

Video posted on social media shows the Lynn police officer not responding to questions, blinking slowly, and struggling to stand.

September 7, 2025

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A Lynn police officer was placed on leave Friday amid an investigation into a video that appears to show him incapacitated during a traffic stop.

The unnamed officer became “suddenly incapacitated” while on a call, which the department said appeared to be a medical episode.

“All potential contributing factors are being thoroughly examined as part of the ongoing investigation,” Lynn police wrote in a statement on Facebook. “In accordance with department policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.”

The video, circulating on multiple platforms, shows the officer not responding to questions, blinking slowly, and struggling to stand. Two other officers at the scene speak to the individual recording, who repeatedly accuses the officer of being affected by drugs or alcohol.

“Like I told, he’s coming off a double, and he’s got a bad back,” one of the officers tells the individual recording, who tells them to call their supervisor.

“I want your sergeant here,” the individual recording says. He then asks the officer his name. The officer does not answer, then stumbles, says he is not high, and is led away, according to the video, which includes expletives.

The department does not typically comment on ongoing investigations, Lynn police said, but wanted “to address public concern.”

“Based on evidence collected to date – including a review of body-worn camera footage and consultation with medical professionals – it appears the officer experienced a medical related episode.”