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03/29/2026

Taunton Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident Early Sunday Morning

TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department is actively investigating after shots were fired on Grove Street early Sunday morning. On Sunday, March 29, at about 2:30 a.m., Taunton Police were dispatched to Grove Street for reports of gunshots in the area. Multiple officers responded to the area and located multiple bullet casings. One vehicle and one home appeared to have been struck by bullets....

TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department is actively investigating after shots were fired on Grove Street early Sunday morning. On Sunday, March 29, at about 2:30 a.m., Taunton Police were dispatche…

03/04/2026

Taunton Police Reminds Residents to Exercise Caution on Roads Amid Winter Weather

This morning, the Taunton Police Department has responded to about 20 motor vehicle accidents city-wide due to road conditions. The Taunton Police Department would like to remind travelers to exercise caution on the roads, as melting ice re-freezing can cause treacherous road conditions.

This morning, the Taunton Police Department has responded to about 20 motor vehicle accidents city-wide due to road conditions. The Taunton Police Department would like to remind travelers to exer…

02/25/2026

Taunton Fire Department Responds to Plain Street House Explosion; Mother and Daughter Seriously Injured

The Taunton Fire and Police Departments responded to an explosion at a Plain Street home on Wednesday morning....

The Taunton Fire and Police Departments responded to an explosion at a Plain Street home on Wednesday morning.

01/15/2026

Missing Juvenile: Haylee Whitley

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12/17/2025

Another tough day at work 🤣🥰

12/04/2025

I hope you can make it to the Christmas parade THIS SUNDAY to get your 2025 holiday cards 🎄 🎅🏼 And Eartha’s right, I Have been a very good girl this year - I hope Santa was watching!

11/03/2025

Firefighters and police officers were offered a glimpse of their future workplace, joining members of the community and elected officials for tours of the new Public Safety Building on Thursday, Oct. 30, as the project nears the finish line....

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…