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Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested two men and seized a firearm after responding to a reported shooting threat on Friday.

Chief Donna McNamara is pleased to report that the Stoughton Police Department recently rendered life-saving aid on two separate occasions. 

Stoughton Police officers are credited with saving the lives of two people suffering from medical emergencies on Nov. 25 and Dec. 6.

“I am pleased to recognize the actions of Lt. Timothy Hansler, Detective Kevin Lima, and Officers Heather Cheever, Michael Connelly, Dominic Evangelista, Khang Lam, and Albert Medeiros, who were recently instrumental in saving the lives of two people in our town,” Chief McNamara said. “Their swift response and dedication to protecting and serving our community truly exemplify the highest standards of our department.”

Chief Donna McNamara and the Stoughton Police Department are pleased to announce that two of its police sergeants recently made department history by becoming the first known father-son duo to supervise a shift together in service to their hometown.

Stoughton Police Sgt. Paul Williams, a 29-year veteran of the department, led the 4 p.m. through midnight shift on Sunday, Dec. 1, together with his son, Sgt. Cameron Williams, a licensed paramedic who’s been a police officer for the Town for the past 5 years and became a ranking officer in July 2023.

“It’s a proud moment,” said Sgt. Paul Williams, a Stoughton native. “It’s the highlight of my career. I couldn’t be more proud as a father. It’s awesome. I’m beside myself.”

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested a Stoughton man on drug trafficking charges Thursday following a narcotics investigation.

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department recently assisted federal law enforcement agencies following an investigation into a resident who was the victim of a grandparent scam targeting elderly victims.

Stoughton Police detectives assisted Homeland Security Investigations in their investigation after a Stoughton resident was scammed out of $20,000 in March related to a grandparent scam.

Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed, and we wish to recognize their commitment to protecting the United States and its values.

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department is investigating racist text messages that were sent to students as part of a nationwide trend.

On Thursday, Stoughton Public Schools administrators were notified that six students, including students of color, received racist text messages.