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  • *MEDIA ADVISORY* Stoughton Police to Reunite with Two People Who Received Life-Saving Treatment

    STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara is pleased to report that members of the Stoughton Police Department will be reuniting with a pair of citizens for whom officers were able to provide life-saving aid on two separate occasions.

    WHEN:

    Thursday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m.

    WHERE:

    Stoughton Police Department, 26 Rose St.

    WHO:

    Stoughton Police officers, including Heather Cheever, Michael Connelly, and Khang Lam

    Gene Faynshteyn and Jeffrey Geloran, who suffered medical emergencies

    WHAT:

    Stoughton Police officers are credited with saving the lives of two people in critical responses in recent weeks.

    On Nov. 25, Lt. Timothy Hansler, Detective Kevin Lima, and Officers Heather Cheever, Dominic Evangelista, Khang Lam, and Albert Medeiros responded to the area of 470 Washington St. for a report of a driver suffering a medical emergency. Officers observed a man slumped over and unconscious in the driver’s seat of a vehicle who was later determined to be in cardiac arrest.

    Officers performed several life-saving actions, including chest compressions and rescue breaths.

    The Stoughton Fire Department arrived shortly after and took over advanced care. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he recovered.

    The victim’s family later informed the Stoughton Police Department that doctors told them that they had a “one in a million” chance of survival

    On Dec. 6, Officer Connelly was dispatched to a local business for an unresponsive person in cardiac arrest.

    When he arrived at the scene, a bystander was performing chest compressions on the man suffering a medical emergency. Officer Connelly immediately took over chest compressions until the AED advised to deliver an electrical shock. Officer Connelly delivered the shock.

    As Officer Connelly continued the compressions, the victim began taking a breath and began to blink.

    Stoughton Fire EMTs arrived shortly after and transported the victim to a local hospital. Paramedics advised officers that the victim was conscious and alert upon transport.

    Due to the heroic actions of the Stoughton Police officers, both victims have recovered and are doing well.

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  • Stoughton Police Arrest Brockton Man After SWAT Response

    STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested a man wanted on warrants with assistance from the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (MetroLEC).

    EDMILSON SEMEDO, 22, of BROCKTON, was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants after Stoughton Police responded to a home on Britton Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at approximately 8:38 a.m., after receiving a call that SEMEDO was at the house and had warrants.

    Stoughton Police requested assistance from MetroLEC, including the SWAT Team, Metro Drone Unit, Investigative Support Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, and a K9 Unit.

    After the SWAT Team arrived and set up a perimeter, SEMEDO exited the home and attempted to enter an unmarked police cruiser. SEMEDO then fled on foot into a nearby wooded area.

    The Drone Unit was able to maintain continuous sight of the suspect and guided officers to his location, where he was taken into custody moments later without further incident.

    SEMEDO is expected to be arraigned Wednesday in Stoughton District Court. No injuries were reported during the foot pursuit and apprehension.

    “I would like to commend the Stoughton Police officers who responded to this incident and thank our mutual aid partners from the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council and the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center,” Chief McNamara said. “This was a potentially dangerous situation that was resolved without any injuries and with the suspect in custody.”

    These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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  • Stoughton Police Render Life-Saving Aid on Two Separate Occasions

    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.”

  • Father-Son Sergeant Duo Supervise Shift Together in Historic First for Stoughton Police

    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.”