Often times in life we hear the famous quote “ Good things come in small packages”. That quote fits my next guests character to a Precise T. He maybe small in nature, but has the heart of a Lion. More important is that something valuable or important can often be found in something seemingly small or insignificant. On December 31, 2016 my next guest found himself in the right place at the right time on a cold New England winter morning. A fire broke out in a three story woo...

SEASON 2 EPISODE 7 Scott Richards Peabody Police Captain. My next guest is a 25 year Career Police Officer. In 1996 he started his Police career with the town of Groveland. 3 years later in 2001 he transferred to the Peabody Police Department where he has moved to the top of the ranks. In Peabody, this Police Officer has led by example by being assigned to many different roles throughout his career. Such as, going from Street Patrol, Crime Detective and being the Ser...

How do you define someone that knows what he or she wants to be in life at such a young age? Most at that age don't even know what they want for breakfast? At a cool age of 12 years old, my next guest set a goal for himself, to become a military veteran and a police officer. What does it say about a mature man who then fulfills his quest on accomplishing these goals. My next guest is a decorated Coast Guard veteran who holds many accommodations and awards during his service in the...

My next guest is a 27 year career Peabody Police Officer. He has been what’s called the "Jack of all Trades" jumping from street patrol, undercover detective, negotiator, and currently school resource officer. Officer Eric Ricci has faced his mid adult life battling kidney cancer. His positive attitude with a little bit of luck has kept him working as a Peabody police officer and keeping him out of Dana-Farber Cancer Institution in Boston. Officer Ricci is the epitome of the...

My next guest is a retired Police Chief who has many awards and commendations for bravery. He is a well educated police officer who holds multiple degrees. The man you’re about to meet is a cops cop. He has worked his way up to the ranks throughout the Lynn Police Department, with his final position as the Chief. Chief Michael Mageary will take us into the life of fighting crime- a mission he has dedicated his life to. From his time as a patrolman all the way through the ranks en...

What would you do if you rolled up onto a motor vehicle accident on a single lane highway? How far does someone go to help a total stranger who is in harms way- who then puts you in harms way? What makes a person decide to render aid rather than to ignore the crash and continue to drive by? My next guest is the epitome of facing adversity straight on and never ever give up whatever the cards that are dealt. On November 14, 2020 Leo Quirk’s life changed forever. A EMT, Instr...

The year was 1973 when history was made in the United States for women who became Correctional Officers in a all male dominated correctional institution. Since, that time women Correctional Officers have tripled throughout the country. Today, there are currently 3200 Correctional Officers in the State of Massachusetts. Only 33.8 percent are women Correctional Officers working inside an all dominated male institution. The Commonwealth currently holds approximately 8300 men and women pris...

On May 3rd, 1999 history was made in the Tanner City of Peabody, Massachusetts. Peabody’s longest running Mayor The honorable Mayor Peter Torigian sworn in the first female firefighter in the history of Peabody. The woman you are about to meet is a 24 year career veteran firefighter of the Peabody Fire Department. She has gone above beyond her duties to prove herself in the world of firefighting. Her resume speaks for itself. She holds multiple degrees in fire science and is a founding ...

Navy Lt. Kurt Vied, is my guest today on Captain Kid’s Corner. He is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper, with a lifetime of military service. He is a decorated Naval Intelligence Officer, who deployed with Navy Special Warfare as their Lead Interrogator. He participated in direct action missions, conducted close to 100 Tactical Field Interrogations. Kurt Vied is a true American Hero that was awarded multiple citations and awards for his actions overseas. Please welcome to...

Changing someones life forever is never an easy task. In today’s world, we don’t hear enough of the good in human kind. All we hear these days is the bad behavior and evil of human kind. World wide news on television or social media is a perfect example of the hate and violence we constantly see now a days. It’s a real shame we don’t hear about the good in people. No matter what good deed they perform for human kind. Like the up lifting stories of individua...