Chief James Sartell reports that the Townsend Police Department successfully located a missing man on Thursday afternoon. Joseph Paul Knisell, 42, had not been seen or heard from by his family since May 2, but was located safe in Manchester,…
Townsend Police Arrest and Charge Woman who Drove Into Building with Operating Under the Influence
Chief James Sartell reports that the Townsend Police Department arrested and charged a woman who drove her vehicle into a building and then fled the scene on Sunday afternoon. DEBORAH GYLES, AGE 61, of TOWNSEND, was arrested and charged with:…
Townsend Police Launch Several Initiatives In Recognition of Autism Awareness Month
Police Chief James Sartell reports that the Townsend Police Department is launching three initiatives during Autism Awareness Month. The newest initiative is a registry the department has created for residents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other conditions that may require…
North Attleborough Man Pleads Guilty to Break-In at Townsend Jewelry Store
Police Chief James Sartell reports that a man charged by Townsend Police with breaking into a Main Street jewelry store recently pleaded guilty in Ayer District Court and has been sentenced to jail time. On Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, Townsend…
Townsend Police Department Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Arctic Blast
Chief James Sartell and the Townsend Police Department would like to provide cold weather and ice safety tips to the community ahead of what is forecast to be a dangerously cold weekend. From Friday night into Saturday morning, an arctic…
Townsend Police and North Middlesex Regional School District Team Up to Brighten Christmas for Those in Need
Superintendent Brad Morgan and Chief James Sartell are pleased to report that the North Middlesex Regional School District and Townsend Police are teaming up to brighten Christmas for those in need via The Giving Tree. A Christmas Tree in the…
Townsend Police Department Recognizes Contributions of Lt. Mark Giancotti Upon His Retirement
Chief James Sartell and the Townsend Police Department would like to recognize the 27-year career of Lt. Mark Giancotti as his retirement approaches. Hired on Aug. 8, 1995 as a patrol officer, Giancotti was promoted to sergeant in 2002, and…
Townsend Police Department Charges Retired Officer with Accosting Woman, Impersonating Police Officer
Police Chief James Sartell reports that the Townsend Police Department has arrested and charged a retired police officer with accosting a woman at a business in town, and then impersonating a police officer in an attempt to prevent the woman…
Townsend Police Department Offers Autism Patches to Community in Support of Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
Chief James Sartell is pleased to announce the Townsend Police Department will be offering autism awareness patches to the community in exchange for donations to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism throughout the month of April. April is Autism…
Townsend Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season
With the holiday season fast approaching and more people shopping for gifts, Chief James Sartell and the Townsend Police Department would like to provide tips to prevent theft for residents expecting package deliveries in the coming weeks. According to the…
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