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  • Stoughton Police Department Recognizes National First Responders Day

    ByCody Shepard

    Today, on National First Responders Day, we pause to honor the bravery and sacrifice of police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers.

    These dedicated professionals put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities and respond in times of crisis. We are grateful for their service and commitment.

    We are proud to stand alongside our fellow first responders and grateful for the trust and collaboration that allows us to serve our community together.

  • Stoughton Police Respond to Serious Crash on Washington Street

    ByCody Shepard

    Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Washington Street on Thursday evening.

    On Thursday, Sept. 25, at approximately 5:35 p.m., the Stoughton Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a crash in the area of 1057 Washington St. (Route 138) near Gay Street.

    First responders arrived to discover a vehicle that had crashed into a utility pole and caused additional property damage.

    The adult male driver was taken by a Stoughton Fire ambulance to Boston Medical Center – South in Brockton in serious condition.

    The crash remains under investigation by the Stoughton Police Department, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section.

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  • Stoughton Police Charge Randolph Man Following Investigation into Armed Robbery, Serious Assault

    ByCody Shepard

    Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department has charged a Randolph man following an extensive investigation into an armed robbery that left another man seriously injured in July.

    KORREY LAQUAU CAMPBELL, AGE 33, of RANDOLPH, was arrested Tuesday and charged with:

    Armed Robbery with a Firearm

    Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury

    Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200

    On Sunday, July 27, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Stoughton Police responded to the parking lot of a Technology Center Drive business after receiving a report that a man had been robbed and assaulted.

    The investigation revealed that a 34-year-old Randolph man was walking to his car after having dinner at a local restaurant when two men with firearms violently assaulted him, striking him multiple times with a weapon. The suspects fled with his wallet and approximately two ounces of marijuana.

    The victim suffered several serious injuries that required surgery.

    Detective Heather Cheever, who assisted the patrol shift at the scene the night of the robbery, led the investigation. Through extensive follow-up, including interviews, search warrants, and social media searches, Detective Cheever identified one of the suspects as CAMPBELL.

    The investigation also revealed that at least one of the suspects is known to the victim.

    Following her investigation, Detective Cheever obtained an arrest warrant for CAMPBELL from Stoughton District Court.

    On Tuesday, Sept. 2, CAMPBELL was arrested by Massachusetts State Police during an unrelated traffic stop in Boston. He was booked by State Police and arraigned Tuesday in the Roxbury Division of Boston Municipal Court, where a judge ordered him to be transferred to Stoughton District Court on the outstanding warrant.

    CAMPBELL was arraigned on Wednesday in Stoughton District Court. A judge ordered him held without bail at the Norfolk County Correctional Center pending a dangerousness hearing on Monday, Sept. 8.

    The investigation remains ongoing.

    “Detective Cheever worked tirelessly to bring this case to a successful resolution, and I want to commend her for her persistence and dedication,” said Chief McNamara. “I also want to recognize the entire 4-to-12 patrol shift, whose quick response, scene security, information gathering, and care for the victim laid the groundwork for this investigation. This was a true top-to-bottom team effort that led directly to the suspect’s arrest.”

    These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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  • Stoughton Police Department Offers Back-to-School Safety Tips

    ByCody Shepard

    As the new school year begins, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep students safe — on the roads and beyond.

    Drivers should be alert on the roads and pay careful attention to school-related traffic laws such as speed limits in school zones, yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks, and stopping for school buses when their lights are flashing and stop arms are extended.

    Parents and guardians can also offer their students safety tips. Children waiting for the bus should stay 10 feet away from the curb. When the bus arrives, they should wait until it has completely stopped and they have seen the bus driver’s signal to enter.

    Children biking to school should always wear a properly fitting helmet, use bike lanes when possible, and abide by traffic laws and signals. Children walking to school should only cross the street at crosswalks and should never play or push each other near traffic.

    For more back-to-school safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, visit: https://tinyurl.com/NHTSASchoolSafety

  • Stoughton Police Department Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal Statewide

    ByCody Shepard

    As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

    According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

    Between 2019 and 2023, Massachusetts medical facilities treated more than 200 people for burns and other injuries associated with fireworks. Two dozen people were treated for severe burn injuries that covered 5% or more of the victim’s body.

    The possession, use and sale of fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts and punishable by confiscation, fine or imprisonment. Fines range from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry a one-year prison sentence.

    Please leave fireworks to the professionals!