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PHOTOS: With a Paw Print, Townsend Police Department Officially Swears First K9 Officer

jgprrobert June 19, 2025 Townsend Police News
PHOTOS: With a Paw Print, Townsend Police Department Officially Swears First K9 Officer

TOWNSEND — The Townsend Police Department’s newest officer followed along to the recitation of her oath of office, pressed her paw into ink, and left a paw mark on a copy of the oath to make it official. On Tuesday…

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* Townsend Police to Swear In Newest Member of the Department: K9 Ruby

jgprrobert June 16, 2025 Townsend Police News
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Townsend Police to Swear In Newest Member of the Department: K9 Ruby

TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell is inviting the public and the press to attend as the Townsend Police Department and Town of Townsend hold a special event to swear in the department’s newest member, K9 Ruby. WHEN: Tuesday, June 17,…

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Officer Ruby: Townsend Police Department Introduces its Newest Member

jgprrobert May 29, 2025 Townsend Police News
Officer Ruby: Townsend Police Department Introduces its Newest Member

TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell is pleased to introduce the newest member of the Townsend Police Department and to announce that, thanks to the generosity of the community, Officer Ruby has joined the force at no cost to taxpayers. Officer…

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Defendant Charged by Townsend Police Convicted, Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail

jgprrobert May 9, 2025 Townsend Police News
Defendant Charged by Townsend Police Convicted, Sentenced to 18 Months in Jail

TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell reports that a Townsend man was sentenced to 18 months in jail after being convicted of charges connected to two cases brought forward by Townsend Police. MICHAEL ALAN COLLINS, AGE 45, OF TOWNSEND, was convicted…

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Townsend Police Department Charges Three Men with Drug Offenses as Result of a Search Warrant

jgprrobert April 29, 2025 Townsend Police News
Townsend Police Department Charges Three Men with Drug Offenses as Result of a Search Warrant

TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell reports that three men have been arrested and charged as a result of an investigation that began with a small fire in a Main Street building, and led to the discovery of two large-scale drug…

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Townsend Police Invites the Community to Sensory Friendly Open House

Camryn Langille March 25, 2025 Townsend Police News
Townsend Police Invites the Community to Sensory Friendly Open House

The Townsend Police Department is kicking off Autism Acceptance Month with a special event for the community: a Sensory-Friendly Open House. Families are invited to join department members at the police station, 70 Brookline St., for a sensory-friendly tour and…

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Townsend Police Department Receives $18,412 State Grant to Improve Road Safety

jgprrobert September 30, 2024 Townsend Police News
Townsend Police Department Receives $18,412 State Grant to Improve Road Safety

TOWNSEND — Chief James Sartell is pleased to share that the Townsend Police Department has been awarded $18,412 in state grant funding to improve road safety. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $12.4 million in funding through the Municipal Road…

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Townsend Police Recognize Child Passenger Safety Week

jgprrobert September 16, 2024 Holiday Reminders, Townsend Police News
Townsend Police Recognize Child Passenger Safety Week

This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and we would like to raise awareness about properly sized and correctly installed car seats. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association found that while most parents and caregivers believe they…

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Townsend Police Remind Community of Emergency Preparedness Month

jgprrobert September 12, 2024 Holiday Reminders, Townsend Police News
Townsend Police Remind Community of Emergency Preparedness Month

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, which encourages families to discuss safety plans under this year’s theme, “Start a conversation.” 🚨 According to FEMA, those who are informed about emergency preparedness are five times as likely to take action, protecting…

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Townsend Police Department Offers Back-to-School Safety Tips

jgprrobert August 20, 2024 Townsend Police News
Townsend Police Department Offers Back-to-School Safety Tips

TOWNSEND — With the start of the school year quickly approaching, Chief James Sartell and the Townsend Police Department would like to offer some basic safety tips to help everyone get back to school safely. “We hope everyone will follow…

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