Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in connection with the killing of a raccoon that was showing signs of being rabid.
Calvi – unable to get a trapper to deal with the animal ran over the animal killing it.
The Massachusetts Environmental Police say that although the actions of the Commissioner were troubling – they fell short of being criminal.
State officials say will do outreach with communities to detail their responsibilities in similar situations.
The Commissioner has not commented.