WHITMAN — Whitman Police Chief Timothy Hanlon and Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak report that police responded to an elementary school in town today after a student found a bullet casing on school grounds.
Whitman Police Department Warns Community Members of Viral “Orbeez Challenge”
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon and the Whitman Police Department wish to warn community members of the “Orbeez Challenge,” a troubling viral TikTok trend that can result in serious consequences, including injury and property damage.
Whitman Police Department Awarded Grant to Reduce Distracted Driving
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon and the Whitman Police Department are pleased to announce that the department has once again been awarded a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to increase the number of distracted driving patrols during April, which is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Whitman Police Arrest Juvenile on Armed Assault Charge
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon reports that the Whitman Police Department arrested a juvenile this past weekend.
Whitman Police to Host Blood Drive This Month In Honor of Mikey Riley
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon reports that the Whitman Police Department will host a blood drive later this month through Boston Children’s Hospital. The Whitman donation site is in honor of Michael “Mikey” Reilly, a local boy who passed away in 1999 at the age of 5.
Regional Police Departments Seek Qualified Candidates For Jail Diversion Program Clinician
REGION — The Police Departments of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Middleborough, West Bridgewater, Whitman and Bridgewater State University announce that they are seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Jail Diversion program clinician for the region.
Whitman Police Department to Host Blood Drive This Month Through Boston Children’s Hospital
WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon reports that the Whitman Police Department will host a blood drive later this month through Boston Children’s Hospital. The Whitman donation site is in honor of Walter Merck — affectionately known as Walter the Warrior — a local 1-year-old who is currently battling cancer.
Town of Whitman to Distribute Additional At-Home COVID-19 Self-Test Kits to Residents
WHITMAN — Fire Chief Timothy Clancy and Police Chief Timothy Hanlon are pleased to announce that another round of at-home COVID-19 self-test kits will be available for Whitman residents to pick up later this week, while supplies last.
Whitman Child Battling Cancer Receives $5,000 Donation from Cops for Kids with Cancer
WHITMAN — Whitman Police Chief Timothy Hanlon is pleased to announce that a local family received a donation recently from Cops for Kids with Cancer during a meet-and-greet at the Whitman Police headquarters.
Update from the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
WHITMAN — Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak reports that the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, in conjunction with the Whitman and Hanson Police Departments, investigated a post made on social media this morning, allegedly by students in the district. As a result of the investigation, charges will be made against three students at the high school.