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10/03/2025

THOMAS RICHARD WILSON, Age 37, of SOUTHBRIDGE, has been charged with Reckless Sexual Endangerment of a Child, Enticement of a Child Under Age 16 and Possession of Child Po*******hy. (Photo Courtesy Taunton Police Department) TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department has arrested and charged a Southbridge man with child endangerment-related charges following a Sept. 18 incident and subsequent investigation....

THOMAS RICHARD WILSON, Age 37, of SOUTHBRIDGE, has been charged with Reckless Sexual Endangerment of a Child, Enticement of a Child Under Age 16 and Possession of Child Po*******hy. (Photo Courtesy…

09/10/2025

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday. Taunton Police and Fire responded to 450 Somerset Ave. at approximately 5:30 p.m. for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, first responders located a 19-year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported by Brewster Ambulance to a trauma center with serious injuries....

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday. Taunton Police and Fire responded to 450 Somerset Ave. at approximately 5:…

09/05/2025

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening. On Thursday, Sept. 4, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Taunton Police were contacted by Morton Hospital regarding a patient who had arrived with a gunshot wound. Officers responded to the hospital and identified the victim as a 24-year-old male, who suffered life-threatening injuries. He was stabilized at Morton Hospital, then flown by medical helicopter to a local trauma center. An initial investigation determined that the shooting took place at 11 Granite St. in Taunton. Based on the information gathered so far, investigators believe this was an isolated incident and not a random act of violence. The incident remains under investigation by the Taunton Police Detective Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Taunton Police Detectives at 508-821-1475. # # #

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening. On Thursday, Sept. 4, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Taunton Police were conta…

08/24/2025

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to two motor vehicle crashes that occurred within 15 minutes on Friday. On Friday, Aug. 22, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Taunton Police responded to 129 Tremont Street for reports that a bicyclist had been struck by a motor vehicle. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old female, was transported to a local trauma center for serious injuries....

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to two motor vehicle crashes that occurred within 15 minutes on Friday.   On Friday, Aug. 22, at approximately…

08/21/2025

Come join me and my SISTER Nola from Whitman PD at tonight’s festivities 🥳 Hope to see you there! 🤩

08/16/2025

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 14-year-old juvenile male. On Saturday, Aug. 16, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Taunton Police Department officers were called to the area of Church Street by multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered several spent shell casings at the scene and began an investigation....

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 14-year-old juvenile male. On Saturday, Aug. 16, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Taunton Polic…

07/25/2025

Taunton Police Chief Edward J. Walsh and Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante would like to inform residents of both communities that a planned temporary closure of the Old Colony/South Street Bridge is scheduled to begin on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025....

Taunton Police Chief Edward J. Walsh and Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante would like to inform residents of both communities that a planned temporary closure of the Old Colony/South Street Bridg…

07/24/2025

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday, July 24, at approximately 1 p.m., Taunton Police received a report of a three-vehicle crash resulting in injuries in the area of Cohannet and Silver streets. The crash involved a motorcycle/scooter and two cars. The driver of the motorcycle/scooter was a 16-year-old male from Taunton, who was transported by MedFlight to a local trauma center....

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday, July 24, at approximately 1 p.m., Taunton Police recei…

06/20/2025

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on Wednesday. Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, officers responded to 280 Winthrop St. after a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered a vehicle occupied by a 20-year-old male and 22-year-old female; both are Taunton residents. According to a preliminary investigation, the vehicle in question had shots fired at it, but neither person was struck....

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on Wednesday. Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, officers responded to 280 Winthrop St. after a …

06/16/2025

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening....

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening.

05/02/2025

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning. On Friday, May 2, at approximately 8:21 a.m., Taunton received a report of someone who had been shot at while driving in their vehicle. The preliminary investigation indicates that a driver was shot at by the driver of another vehicle in the area of Fifth Street and West Water Street....

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning. On Friday, May 2, at approximately 8:21 a.m., Taunton received a report of so…