Press Release  AG Campbell Names Attorney David Meier to Lead Independent Investigation Into Death of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia

BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today named Attorney David Meier to lead an independent investigation into the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died while training to become a member of the Massachusetts State Police.

A trial attorney for over 30 years, Meier is a Partner at Todd & Weld LLP, where he serves as Chair of the firm’s Government Investigations and Criminal Defense Practice Group. In 2012-2013, Meier served as Special Counsel to Governor Deval Patrick in overseeing the investigation into the identification of all individuals potentially impacted by the misconduct at the Hinton State Drug Laboratory.

Prior to his time in private practice, Meier was the Chief of Homicide in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office where he supervised the investigation, prosecution and trial of homicides within Suffolk County. 

“Trooper Delgado-Garcia lost his life while training to protect and serve the Commonwealth, and I want to thank his family and the public for their patience as we sought to identify the most appropriate authority to investigate the facts surrounding his tragic death,” said AG Campbell. “Today, I am appointing Attorney David Meier to lead that investigation. Mr. Meier has deep experience in death investigations and will ensure independence and integrity in this matter.”

“The investigation into Trooper Delgado-Garcia's death will be undertaken professionally, thoroughly, and responsibly. The Delgado-Garcia family, their community, and the public have been waiting patiently. It is now time to get to work.” said Attorney Meier.

Mr. Meier will oversee the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Delgado-Garcia's death independently and impartially. He will have complete authority to select his own investigative and legal team and to make his own independent decisions about the facts, the evidence, and the course of the investigation. 

Mr. Meier and the investigative team will be afforded the full support of the Attorney General’s Office, and the AGO will be briefed throughout the investigation. The Massachusetts State Police will have no role in the investigative team or decision-making process. 

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