With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions. Stay Informed: While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut can expect 6-12…
Townsend Police Department Receives $106,515 Grant to Support Seeking Accreditation
TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell is pleased to report that the Townsend Police Department received a $106,515 federal grant to support the department’s pursuit of accreditation with the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. The grant comes from the Fiscal Year 2023…
Townsend Police Department Completes International Association of Chiefs of Police’s One Mind Campaign
Chief James Sartell is pleased to report that the Townsend Police Department has kept a pledge to improve its ability to respond to those with mental health conditions by completing the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s One Mind Campaign.…
Townsend Police Hosting Coffee with a Cop, Collecting Toys for Toys for Tots
Chief James Sartell is pleased to report that the Townsend Police Department is hosting Coffee with a Cop to give community members a chance to converse with police over coffee, while also collecting toys for the Marine Corps’ Toys for…
Townsend Police Collecting Toys for Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
Chief James Sartell is pleased to report that the Townsend Police Department will be collecting toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program this winter season, and hosting a fill-a-cruiser event to further that goal. The mission of the…
Townsend Police Department Shares Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
TOWNSEND — Chief James P. Sartell and the Townsend Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by…
Townsend and Groton Police Departments Execute Search Warrant, Seize Multiple Firearms
Townsend Police Chief James Sartell and Groton Police Chief Michael Luth report that members of their departments executed a search warrant at a home in Townsend Sunday night and seized multiple firearms.
Townsend Police Officer Recognized by Los Angeles Police for Defending Wounded Colleague in 2008
David Phillips was working with a Los Angeles Police Gang Unit on April 2, 2008, searching for a known armed gang member wanted on warrants for carjacking and threatening to kill police. Unit members located their suspect, but he fled…
Townsend Police Respond After Vehicle Crashes into House
Chief James Sartell reports that the Townsend Police Department responded and is investigating after a vehicle crashed into a house Sunday evening.
UPDATE: Townsend Police Locate Missing Man
Chief James Sartell reports that the Townsend Police Department successfully located a missing man on Thursday afternoon. Joseph Paul Knisell, 42, had not been seen or heard from by his family since May 2, but was located safe in Manchester,…
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