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Stoughton Police Arrest and Charge Man with Drug Trafficking

HENRY SAMUELS, AGE 36, of STOUGHTON, was arrested by the Stoughton Police Department on Thursday, Nov. 14. (Photo courtesy Stoughton Police Department) STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested a Stoughton man on drug trafficking charges Thursday following a narcotics investigation. HENRY SAMUELS, AGE 36, of STOUGHTON, was arrested and charged […]

Stoughton Police Assist Federal Authorities in Lengthy Grandparent Scam Investigation

STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department recently assisted federal law enforcement agencies following an investigation into a resident who was the victim of a grandparent scam targeting elderly victims. In early November, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island charged two men with conspiracy to commit […]

Stoughton Police Investigating Racist Text Messages Sent to Students

STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department is investigating racist text messages that were sent to students as part of a nationwide trend. On Thursday, Stoughton Public Schools administrators were notified that six students, including students of color, received racist text messages. The messages, which were sent anonymously, have been reported […]

Stoughton Police Department Promotes Nathan Derby and James O’Connor to Deputy Chief

From left, Stoughton Select Board member Joseph Mokrisky, Deputy Chief James O’Connor, Deputy Chief Nathan Derby, Police Chief Donna McNamara, Select Board Vice Chair Scott Carrara, and Select Board member Debra Roberts during a pinning ceremony for the new Deputy Chiefs on Wednesday, Nov. 6. (Photo courtesy Stoughton Police Department) STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara […]

Stoughton Police Recognize Lt. John Bonney’s 22 Years of Service

Stoughton Police Lt. John Bonney. (Photo courtesy Stoughton Police Department) **To view and download video of Lt. John Bonney’s send-off, click here.** STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara wishes to recognize the 22-year career of Police Lt. John Bonney as he leaves the Stoughton Police Department to become the Police Chief in Abington. “This is a huge […]