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Taunton Police Department Responds to Serious Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

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

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

For Immediate Release

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

Taunton Police Department Responds to Serious Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run pedestrian crash where an 85-year-old man was seriously injured.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Taunton Police received a 911 call reporting a pedestrian crash in the area of 305 Middleborough Ave. in East Taunton.

Upon arrival, officers located an 85-year-old Taunton man who was lying in the roadway.

The man was transported by ambulance to Morton Hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.

The Taunton Police Department is actively investigating the crash and the vehicle that fled the scene is believed to have been a small gray SUV.

Anyone who has information about this incident or the identity of the driver is asked to call Taunton Police at 508-824-7522.

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Taunton Police to Play with Local Kids in Video Game Event

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

Friday, July 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

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

Taunton Police to Play with Local Kids in Video Game Event

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh is pleased to announce that several members of the Taunton Police Department will be participating in gaming event next week where they will be teaming up with local kids to play video games against each other.

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 30, from noon to 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Platinum City Gaming, 294 Winthrop St., Taunton

WHO:

  • Taunton Police officers
  • Step Into Your Potential Now (SIYPNOW)
  • Platinum City Gaming

WHAT:

Platinum City Gaming owner Rashaud Garner will be hosting the event through his Brockton-based non-profit organization Step into Your Potential Now (SiypNow).

Children from the Old Colony YMCA will be playing with and competing against 17 officers from the Taunton Police Department.

Each of the kids will be paired up with a police officer and will play a variety of games against the officers or as a team against other teams.

“A lot of our officers are into gaming and are looking forward to the opportunity to play with some local kids,” Chief Walsh said. “Our guys can get pretty competitive when it comes to gaming. There will certainly be some bragging rights on the line. But more importantly, this is a great way for our officers to be out in the community having positive interactions and fun with local children. Our thanks goes out to Platinum City Gaming for hosting this awesome event.”

The event is free to the kids that will be participating and Platinum City Gaming will be providing them a pizza lunch. Spectators are also welcome to come watch the event.

About Step into Your Potential Now (SiypNow)

SiypNow’s mission is to provide career readiness opportunities to educate and to empower our youth to find their true place in today’s society while building on individuals talents and skills with a goal of moving toward and sustaining economic self-sufficiency.

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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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