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: https://t.co/Qj1tTha0ZZ]
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: https://t.co/yY72mPFx0U]
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: https://t.co/oCnIdgpJoU]
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: https://t.co/plqAbLRpmV]
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: https://t.co/MBqMEhtASi]
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: https://t.co/SNBNfbE6RM]
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: https://t.co/WfnOEgWYnf]
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: https://t.co/SWDJWZzy4H]
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: https://t.co/VTLtZkUMP7]
🚨 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: https://t.co/ABn6RpxCkn
#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: https://t.co/q1IDa2yPyT
#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: https://t.co/HanjwxuMPX
#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.
☎️NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK 2025 ☎️
April 13–19, 2025
This week, we honor the calm voices behind the chaos — our Freetown 911 Dispatchers. They’re the first to answer the call, 24/7.
Thank you for your dedication!
⬛️🟨⬛️
#NPSTW2025#Freetown911#ThinGoldLine