TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell is pleased to report that the Townsend Police Department is offering a registry for individuals with autism or other disabilities to give police helpful information in the event of an emergency. The registry can provide…
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Townsend News
Townsend Man Convicted of Rape, Sentenced to Three to Five Years in Prison
TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office report that a Townsend man was convicted of rape and sentenced to three to five years in prison. John Zagwyn of Townsend was indicted on a rape charge in…
Townsend Police to Host Sensory-Friendly Open House
TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell is pleased to report that the Townsend Police Department is hosting a sensory-friendly open house at the police station so those on the autism spectrum can have a chance to meet Townsend Police officers in…