Service members win tickets to renowned Army-Navy game during Coffee With a Cop

By Tara Vocino

Two service members won the raffle to Saturday’s long-awaited Army-Navy college football game in Foxboro during last Thursday’s Coffee With a Cop at the Route 1 South McDonald’s in Saugus.

Raffle winner Darren Turilli, of Saugus, said the game may never be played at Gillette again. “It’s never been there since 1890,” Turilli said.

Raffle winner Justin Johnson, of Everett, said it’s a great token of appreciation for their service.

McDonald’s owner Lindsay Wallin generously donated the tickets. “We’re excited to welcome them into the community,” Wallin said.

It’s the first time that the Coffee With a Cop has been at this McDonald’s. It’s normally at Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street.

Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said they figured they’d mix the location up. “It’s nice to get out and meet new people,” Ricciardelli said.

Coffee With a Cop visitor Michael Penniston, of Saugus, said he had to go in an ambulance when he had COVID-19. “An officer helped me from my Essex Street home,” Penniston said.

Coffee With a Cop visitor Janet Diaz said it’s good to know that you can trust your officers. Coffee With a Cop visitor Bill Mills added that it’s good to show appreciation for the police force and to wish them a Merry Christmas.

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