FREETOWN, MA On Sunday, February 10, 2019, at approximately, 3:40 p.m., Freetown police responded to East Public Street for a report of an unarmed robbery. The victim told police that he had just parked his vehicle in his driveway when he observed a male walking a dog along the street. The male then walked […]
Police Use Taser on Man Armed with Knife
December 17, 2018 Freetown police officers, responding to a disturbance Wednesday night, used a Taser to subdue a distraught male armed with a large knife. Officers were called to an East Freetown home at about 10:45 p.m. to deal with a man threatening family members with a knife. Arriving officers were met outside […]
Home Invasion Suspects Arrested
On Monday, December 18, 2018, at approximately 5:15 pm, the Freetown police department received a 911 call reporting that two suspects had committed an armed home invasion into a Chace Road dwelling. Sergeant Elton Ashley, K-9 Officer Thomas Long, together with his K-9 partner Koda, and Patrolmen Patrick Lee and John Pina responded. Upon arrival […]
Police Standoff Ends Peacefully
Friday, September 21, 2018 FREETOWN, MA Freetown police report that a 54 year old man was taken into custody Friday night at his Point of Pines Road home. According to Chief Carlton Abbott, police were contacted by several of the man’s family members who feared for his safety. The Chief said, “We […]
Two Arrested On Warrants
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Freetown police officers made two warrant arrests. At 7:45 PM, Patrolmen Patrick Lee and K-9 Officer Thomas Long intended to serve a “Do Not Release” arrest warrant on Jeffrey Costa, age 40, of Richmond Road. After arriving on scene, knocking on the door, and announcing their presence, the officers observed […]
