TAUNTON — Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department arrested a New Bedford man after a resident was shot during an armed home invasion late Friday evening. JOSHUA MANUEL DELEON, AGE 22, OF NEW BEDFORD was arrested and charged with: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Assault and Battery Assault with […]
Taunton Police Department Shares Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh and the Taunton Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year.
Multiple Taunton Police Officers Injured Following Incident
TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department reports that five officers sustained injuries as a result of an incident on Tuesday night involving a knife-wielding suspect. A Taser device was deployed, subduing the suspect, who will now face a number of felony charges. At about 6:45 p.m., Taunton Police officers had pulled a vehicle over for […]
Taunton Police Investigating Gas Station Armed Robbery
TAUNTON — Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday evening at a local gas station. Taunton Police responded to the GeKo gas station, located on Weir Street, shortly before 8:30 p.m. for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers were met by […]
Taunton Police Department Investigating “Swatting” Case
TAUNTON — Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is actively investigating after a large police response was summoned by a hoax 911 call reporting an act of violence. At 3:11 p.m., Taunton Police received a 911 call from a VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) phone in which a male caller told […]