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Taunton Police Department Seeks Suspects in Wednesday Night Shooting

June 19, 2025 by Sean Smyth

Taunton Police Patch

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 […]

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Taunton Police Department Responds to Motorcycle Crash with Serious Injuries

September 4, 2024 by Sean Smyth

Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a serious motorcycle crash Wednesday. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, at about 4 p.m., the Taunton Police Department received reports of a crash involving a motorcycle in the vicinity of Rama Street and Hodges Avenue. Upon arrival, responding officers discovered the crash involved a Dodge […]

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*UPDATE * Missing Taunton Woman Found Safe

July 15, 2024 by Sean Smyth

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh from the Taunton Police Department reports that the 37-year-old missing Taunton woman has been found safe.   The Taunton Police Department would like to thank those who have assisted in locating the woman.   ###

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Taunton Police Investigate After Child Struck by Vehicle on Whittenton Street

June 10, 2024 by Sean Smyth

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Monday on Whittenton Street. At 7:20 p.m., first responders received multiple 911 calls reporting that a child was struck by a motor vehicle on Whittenton Street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues. Upon arrival, officers […]

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Taunton Police Respond to Disturbance Involving Armed Individual

February 16, 2023 by Sean Smyth

TAUNTON — Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department, with the assistance of its local and regional law enforcement partners, arrested a suspect following an armed standoff overnight at a duplex. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, Taunton Police responded to a home on Pratt Street for a report of […]

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The Taunton Police Department shall strive for excellence in performance and delivery of services to the total community. We will recruit, employ, and maintain personnel who reflect high professional standards.  As we look to the future, it will be in a progressive and flexible manner that will meet tomorrow’s community needs.

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Edward James Walsh
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