Freetown Police Department

FREETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF BWC PROGRAM October 23, 2026 FREETOWN, MA – Chief Scott Rose announces that the Freetown Police Department will begin deploying its new Axon body-worn camera system on Nov. 6, 2026 at.... [Full release: tinyurl.com/2s3cmuw3]

MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN FREETOWN CEMETERY VANDALISM CASE, SENTENCED TO JAIL October 15, 2026 FREETOWN, MA — A years-long investigation into a series of cemetery vandalism incidents in Freetown has concluded with a guilty plea and jail... [FULL RELEASE: tinyurl.com/4jpcsx48]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 POLICE ACTIVITY ON CHIPAWAY ROAD FREETOWN, MA — On Monday, September 21, 2026, at approximately 11:50AM, the Freetown Police Department responded to an address on Chipaway Road in... [Full Release: tinyurl.com/yzd9vdcu]

FREETOWN POLICE INVESTIGATE JUVENILE SAFETY CONCERN June 1, 2026 FREETOWN, MA — The Freetown Police Department, in coordination with the Lakeville Police Department and school administration, would like to inform families about... [Full Release: tinyurl.com/3cphps6t]

FREETOWN POLICE ARREST DRIVER ON FOURTH OUI OFFENSE FOLLOWING CRASH April 24, 2026 FREETOWN, MA — On Thursday, April 23, 2026, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Freetown Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a... [Full Release: tinyurl.com/244t3pfr]

FREETOWN POLICE EXECUTE SEARCH WARRANT; SEIZE LARGE QUANTITY OF SUSPECTED COCAINE March 18, 2026 FREETOWN, MA — On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 1:43 PM, the Freetown Police Department executed a search warrant... [FULL RELEASE: tinyurl.com/4z946fbj]

PRESS RELEASE In Loving Memory of Retired Chief Carlton E. Abbott Jr., Esq. January 21, 2026 FREETOWN, MA— It is with profound sadness that the Freetown Police Department and our entire community mourn the passing of... [ Full Press Release: tinyurl.com/bdfkny28]

FIREARMS SEIZED FOLLOWING SEARCH WARRANT AT GRAY OAKS DRIVE RESIDENCE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2025 FREETOWN, MA – On December 4, 2025 at approximately 8:30PM, Freetown Police were assisting Freetown Fire-Rescue at... [Full Press Release: tinyurl.com/d9mskmpj]

FREETOWN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOLLOWING MULTI-TOWN VEHICLE PURSUIT November 16, 2025 FREETOWN, MA — The Freetown Police Department arrested a Berkley man on Saturday night after a vehicle pursuit that began in East Freetown and... [Full release: tinyurl.com/32fxtbwx]

FREETOWN OFFICERS AND DISPATCHER RECOGNIZED FOR COMMENDABLE ACTIONS DURING ROUTE 24 INCIDENT October 26, 2025 FREETOWN, MA – The Freetown Police Department announces the recognition of... [Full Release: tinyurl.com/mspsfebb]

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: South Main Street (Route 79) is closed near High Street due to a structure fire and ongoing firefighting operations. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and exercise caution in the area.

FREETOWN POLICE SEIZE DRUGS AND GUNS; ONE ARREST MADE, ANOTHER SOUGHT For Immediate Release September 15, 2025 FREETOWN, MA - This morning, members of the Freetown Police Department, with the assistance of the Southeastern Massachusetts... [Full Story: tinyurl.com/ms6k6umd]

INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE ON CHACE RD There is an increased police presence on Chace Rd due to an ongoing police operation. There is no threat to the public. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area. No further information will be released at this time.

FREETOWN POLICE ARREST JUVENILE WHO FLED ON DIRT BIKE, ENTERED RAILROAD PROPERTY September 2, 2025 FREETOWN, MA – On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Freetown Police officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle... [FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/yvx4bt65]

🚨 URGENT FIREWORKS UPDATE 🚨 A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for our area. Expect heavy rain, strong wind gusts, hail, and frequent lightning. For your safety, we urge all spectators to seek shelter or return to your vehicles. Standby for updates.

🚨 FIREWORKS ADVISORY 🚨 📍 Hathaway Park | 🎆 7/3/25 @ 9:30 PM 🚧 One-way traffic in Assonet. 🚗 Park in legal areas only. ♿ Limited handicap parking—arrive early. 🚫 Water & Pleasant close once foot traffic builds. 📲 See our socials & Linktree for traffic maps & updates.

🇺🇸 Freetown Independence Day Parade 🇺🇸 📅 Friday, July 4, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM 📍 Through Assonet Village – ending at Hathaway Park Line the streets with friends & family as we celebrate the 4th in true Freetown fashion! 🚗 Route Info: linktr.ee/freetownma #FreetownMA #Parade

🎆 Freetown Independence Day Fireworks 🎆 📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025 | 🕤 9:30 PM 📍 Hathaway Park, Assonet Celebrate with fireworks over the Assonet River! Bring chairs, blankets & patriotic spirit. 🎇 🚗 Traffic & Parking Info: Linktr.ee/freetownpd #FreetownMA #Fireworks

PRESS RELEASE A temporary disruption to the Freetown Police Department’s non-emergency telephone lines is anticipated on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 as part of a scheduled upgrade. Read the full notice: tinyurl.com/4tuucrky #FreetownMA #PublicNotice #FreetownPD

ROAD CLOSED Chace Rd is CLOSED between Route 140 South & the intersection of Braley Rd., Gurney Rd., & Chace Rd. due to a motor vehicle crash involving downed wires & a snapped utility pole. Please avoid the area and follow this detour: Gurney Rd. → Washburn Rd. → County Rd.