TAUNTON — Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department arrested a man Wednesday morning who shot at officers while barricaded inside an apartment bathroom. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at approximately 9 a.m., officers responded to an address on Hodges Avenue for a well-being check. Upon arriving and entering the house, the suspect, […]

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department is investigating an incident where a man was shot early Monday morning. On Monday, Nov. 25, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Taunton Police responded to Morton Hospital, at 88 Washington St., for a report of a gunshot victim seeking treatment. At the hospital, officers found […]

TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian earlier this evening. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Taunton Police Department responded to the area of 11 Court St. after receiving reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. […]

Members of the Taunton Police Department, Taunton Fire Department, Taunton Emergency Management Agency, Taunton Public Schools, Taunton School Committee and Taunton Mayor’s Office recently received a new Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Tool from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. (Photo courtesy Taunton Mayor’s Office) TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Steven […]