New Hampshire Man Denied Bail in Fatal Massachusetts Crash

Peter Simon, with a criminal history dating back to 1996, awaits trial for charges including manslaughter, armed robbery, and assault.

Peter Simon, a 54-year-old truck driver from New Hampshire, has been denied bail and is awaiting trial for charges related to a fatal crash in Massachusetts that resulted in the deaths of a police officer and a utility worker.
Simon allegedly pulled a knife on another officer, stole his cruiser and crashed it after the fatal collision.
Simon has a criminal history dating back to 1996, including instances of evading authorities and reckless conduct.
Simon's lawyer, Lynda Dantas, has mentioned 'significant mental health issues' and requested home confinement with electronic monitoring, allowing Simon to leave only for medical treatment.
Simon is facing multiple charges, including two counts of manslaughter, armed robbery, assault and leaving the scene of an accident. Not guilty pleas have been entered on his behalf for all charges.