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Taunton Police and Fire Respond After Illegal Use of Fireworks Causes Injuries, Structure Fire

July 3, 2019 by John Guilfoil

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw report that the Taunton Police and Fire Departments responded to a home last night after a man set off several illegal fireworks, causing injuries to himself and igniting a structure fire.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: deck fire, fire department, fireworks, investigation, police department, Taunton

Taunton Police and Fire Departments Remind Residents that Use of Fireworks in Massachusetts is Illegal

July 1, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Police Chief Edward Walsh and Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw would like to remind Taunton residents as the Fourth of July approaches that the use of fireworks is illegal in the state of Massachusetts.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: fireworks, fireworks safety, Fourth of July, Taunton, Taunton Fire Department, Taunton Police Department

Taunton Police Remind Residents that Fireworks are Illegal in Massachusetts

June 26, 2018 by Benjamin Paulin

With the Fourth of July almost here, Chief Edward J. Walsh and the Taunton Police Department remind residents that purchase or use fireworks in the state of Massachusetts is prohibited.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: fireworks, fireworks law, fireworks safety, Taunton, Taunton Police Department

Taunton Police Department

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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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Taunton, MA 02780

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