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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.

Chief Donna McNamara is pleased to share that Nathan Derby and James O’Connor have both been promoted to Deputy Chief and were sworn in during a pinning ceremony on Wednesday evening.

Derby was recently named the Deputy Chief of Operations and O’Connor as the Deputy Chief of Administration.

These promotions mark the first time in the Stoughton Police Department’s history that there have been two Deputy Chiefs simultaneously.

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested a Boston man on breaking and entering, assault, and motor vehicle charges early Tuesday morning.

October is National Crime Prevention Month. It encourages the public to recognize and celebrate crime prevention in their community while raising awareness surrounding topics such as victimization, volunteerism and creating safer communities.