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Taunton Police Arrest Man Following Stabbing and Carjacking

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 Taunton Police Department
Chief Edward James Walsh
23 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780

Monday, July 8, 2019

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Kelsey bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Taunton Police Arrest Man Following Stabbing and Carjacking

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department made an arrest following a stabbing and carjacking Sunday night.

At approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a report of a fight in the parking lot at the Sunoco Gas Station on Broadway.

Upon arrival, police encountered a 53-year-old Taunton man who had suffered multiple stab wounds. His injuries are considered to be non-life threatening, and he was taken by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton.

An initial investigation at the scene led police to believe that RYAN ODAY, 29, OF BRIDGEWATER had attacked the victim following a verbal dispute and drove away in the victim’s Audi.

ODAY was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (felony), Carjacking (felony) and Assault and Battery (misdemeanor).

This incident remains under investigation by the Taunton Police Department. Anyone who has information about this incident is encouraged to call the Taunton Police Department at 508-824-7522.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Taunton Police Arrest and Charge Man with Intentionally Setting Fires Last Week

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For Immediate Release

Monday, June 10, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Taunton Police Arrest and Charge Man with Intentionally Setting Fires Last Week

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department has today arrested and charged a man with intentionally setting five fires in the city last week, within the span of approximately two hours.

DEREK LINDSAY, AGE 46, OF TAUNTON was charged with:

  • Arson of a Dwelling (Three Counts)
  • Burning Personal Property (Two Counts)
  • Breaking and Entering a Building in the Nighttime for a Felony

LINDSAY was arraigned today at Taunton District Court.

The fires were set between approximately 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, and 1:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6. The locations of the fires were:

  • Silver City Gas, 69 Weir St.
  • Art’s International Bakery II, 210 Weir St.
  • 220 Weir St.
  • 228 Weir St.
  • 29 Leonard Court

All five fires were able to be quickly knocked down and extinguished by the Taunton Fire Department. Due to fire damage to the electrical system at 210 Weir St., four residents living in two apartments above the bakery were temporarily displaced. No injuries were reported.

Through the subsequent investigation by Taunton Police detectives, it was determined that LINDSAY allegedly lit each of the five fires. An arrest warrant was obtained by Taunton Police detectives this morning and at approximately 1 p.m. today, LINDSAY was located and placed under arrest near the corner of County and Hart Streets.

“This was great work by our Detective Unit to develop this individual as our suspect and place him under arrest, all within days of the fires,” Chief Walsh said. “I want to commend our detectives for quickly solving this case and I would also like to thank the many members of our business community who willingly shared security surveillance footage that played a major part in our investigation.”

The Taunton Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted in the investigation. The incidents remain under active investigation by the Taunton Police Department.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Taunton Fire and Police Departments Investigating String of Overnight Suspicious Fires

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For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Taunton Fire and Police Departments Investigating String of Overnight Suspicious Fires

TAUNTON — Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw and Police Chief Edward Walsh report that the Taunton Fire and Police Departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating five fires that may have been intentionally set within the span of approximately two hours overnight.

The incidents remain under active investigation and police are seeking to identify the person or people responsible. Anyone with information about the fires or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area of Weir Street and Leonard Court is asked to call the Taunton Police Department at 508-824-7522 or the Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229.

The Property and Casualty Insurance Companies of MA and RI, through their Arson Watch Reward Program, are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for anyone who can help to solve the case or identify the person or people responsible for the fires.

No injuries have been reported in the fires.

The fires were set between approximately 11:20 p.m. Wednesday and 1:30 a.m. Thursday.

The locations of the fires were:

  • Silver City Gas, 69 Weir St.
  • Art’s International Bakery II, 210 Weir St.
  • 220 Weir St.
  • 228 Weir St.
  • 29 Leonard Court

All five fires were able to be quickly knocked down and extinguished by the Taunton Fire Department.

Due to fire damage to the electrical system at 210 Weir St., four residents living in two apartments above the bakery have been displaced.

Taunton Police briefly detained a person of interest for questioning early Thursday morning and the person was subsequently released.

To avoid being a potential target of arson, Chief Bradshaw suggests that residents lock the doors and windows to their homes, use motion-sensor lights around the perimeter of your home and business and remove anything an arsonist could use as fuel for a fire.

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Taunton Police and Fire Departments to Compete in 2nd Annual Charity Hockey Game

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Taunton Fire Department
Chief Timothy J. Bradshaw
50 School St.
Taunton, MA 02780
Taunton Police Department
Chief Edward James Walsh
23 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 24, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Taunton Police and Fire Departments to Compete in 2nd Annual Charity Hockey Game

Proceeds to Benefit Taunton Police and Fire Charities and the Family of Holly Rodrigues

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw are pleased to announce that a charity hockey game to benefit the family of an 8-month-old Taunton girl with cancer will be held next month.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 8

  • Hockey Game – 2-4 p.m.
  • Reception/BBQ/Raffle – 5-9 p.m.

WHERE:

  • Aleixo Arena, 150 Honorable Gordon M. Owen Riverway, Taunton
  • Portuguese-American Civic Club, 175 School St, Taunton

WHO:

For the second year in a row, members of the Taunton Police Department and Taunton Fire Department will square off against each other to raise money for multiple charitable efforts undertaken by the departments this year.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the family of Holly Rodrigues, an 8-month-old Taunton girl diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma, a form of childhood cancer that affects the eyes.

WHAT:

In March, the Taunton Police Department organized an event where the organization Cops for Kids with Cancer presented a check for $5,000 to the Rodrigues family to help pay for some of Holly’s medical bills.

In continuing their efforts to assist the Rodrigues family, the city’s police and fire departments will be playing in their annual charity hockey game.

“We met the Rodrigues family at the check presentation in March with Cops for Kids with Cancer. They truly are a wonderful family and little Holly is fighting bravely everyday,” Taunton Police Lt. Eric Nichols said. “We wanted to continue to help Holly and her family in any way we could and our hockey fundraiser with the fire department is the perfect way to do that.”

Last year, the charity hockey game raised more than $20,000 for the son and daughter of a Taunton Police officer who were diagnosed with mitochondrial diseases and for a Taunton second grade teacher diagnosed with stage 4 colon and liver cancer. Nearly 500 people attended last year’s event.

Tickets for the game are $20 each and can be purchased at the police and fire stations in the city. The family friendly event is open to adults and children of all ages.

The reception at the Portuguese-American Civic Club will include a barbecue where attendees can grill their own meat over open fire pits. The meat is included in the price of the ticket and will be provided at the club.

During the reception there will be prize baskets raffled off and other special raffle items. Those who would like to donate items for the raffle prizes and silent auctions can contact Sgt. Joseph Balmain by emailing [email protected]

Those who are unable to attend the game, but would like to donate money can contact Sgt. Balmain at [email protected] or Lt. Darrell Borges at [email protected] or Lt. Nichols at [email protected] In addition, donations can be left in the event envelope located in the Commanding Officer’s office at the Taunton Police station, 23 Summer St.

“Last year’s event had such a great turnout,” Chief Bradshaw said. “It was incredible to witness the outpouring of support and caring from our community and we hope to see just as many people, if not more, at this year’s game.”

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