NORTH ANDOVER— Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a police officer embroiled in a shocking case that has rocked the North Andover Police Department, is awaiting trial for allegedly pointing a gun at a fellow officer. The courtroom drama continues as her trial date is set for February 9, 2024, with Fitzsimmons currently sitting in jail due to her refusal to undergo court-mandated alcohol testing.

In a bizarre twist of events, officials say Fitzsimmons was off duty when she allegedly pulled a firearm during a confrontation with officers serving a restraining order filed by her fiancé. Reports indicate that Fitzsimmons is accused of aiming a gun at an officer and even pulled the trigger, but the gun misfired, and she was shot twice in the chest by another officer during the chaotic scene.

Her attorney is demanding records for the four officers who responded to the incident, highlighting the potential misconduct history that could come into play. Authorities claim that such records do not exist, but the defense is relentless, insisting on transparency.

Fitzsimmons, 28, who has been a member of the North Andover Police Department for just over a year and a half, is facing serious charges, including assault with a deadly weapon. Her law enforcement certification was suspended in July, and she is currently appealing to the state's highest court for release while awaiting trial.

The situation is further complicated by Fitzsimmons' struggle with postpartum depression, which her legal team argues has affected her mental state. "She has been getting the help she needs," her lawyer stated.

As this scandal unfolds, the public is left wondering what the true story behind the badge is and how deep the issues of misconduct and mental health really run within the ranks of law enforcement. This case is far from over, and with a trial date looming, the drama is just beginning.