Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department arrested and charged a woman with assaulting a police officer during an investigation into disturbing allegations of child abuse at her home on Sunday.
A Message from Taunton Police Chief Edward Walsh
On behalf of the entire Taunton Police Department it is with heartfelt sadness and sorrow that I report that Officer Christopher DeForitis died today following a brief illness.
Taunton Police Charge Three Men with Animal Cruelty
Chief Edward Walsh reports that three men have been charged with animal cruelty after blowing what is believed to be marijuana smoke in a goat’s face this week.
Taunton Police Department Welcomes Six Academy Graduates
Chief Edward Walsh is pleased to announce that six Taunton Police officers graduated from the Plymouth Police Academy’s 65th Recruit Officer Class at a ceremony in Plymouth today.
Taunton Police Chief Attends Meeting with Governor Baker About Naloxone Grant Funding
Police Chief Edward Walsh met with Governor Charlie Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders at an event in Brockton today to announce that Taunton will be one of several communities to receive grant funding to assist with the opioid crisis.
Taunton Police Investigating Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle
Police Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle Thursday afternoon.
Statement of Taunton Police Chief Edward Walsh
The Taunton Police Department reports with heartfelt sadness and sorrow that Bryce Derosier, the son of a Taunton Police officer, has passed away at home surrounded by friends and family.
Taunton Police Investigating Alleged Assault of Police Officer During Arrest
Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating an incident where a suspect allegedly assaulted a police officer while being placed under arrest Thursday afternoon.
Taunton Police Remind Residents of Social Host Law
With senior prom tonight, Chief Edward Walsh would like to remind Taunton residents about the state’s social host law.
Taunton Police Arrest High School Student After Threatening Note Found
Chief Edward Walsh reports that Taunton Police detectives arrested a female student today and charged her with writing a threatening note and leaving it in a bathroom at Taunton High School earlier this week.