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Please take a moment to read the statement on the killing of George Floyd from Chief Schlittler. He read the statement at the Select Board Meeting this afternoon.
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Chief Schlittler was presented with the ‘Chief Hector Pelletier Award’ today from the Jimmy Fund. The award is for outstanding service to the Jimmy Fund. He extends his gratitude to all who donated over the past five years.
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Our thoughts and prayers with the Weymouth Police Officer and family members. Our hearts also with brother and sister officers at Weymouth PD.
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Ahmirah has been located. Thank you all for your help!
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We would like to extend our gratitude to the residents of Needham for voting to fund the new Public Safety Buildings.
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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Special thanks to our officers and dispatchers keeping the town safe for the next 24 hours.
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Chief Schlittler met some goldens retrievers today at the Golden Opportunities Service dog program in Walpole. One of them will be coming come to the Department as a community service dog soon. This is thanks to funding from the Norfolk DA’s office.
#fortheloveofneedham
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We are very grateful for the hand sanitizer donations from MS Walker Distillers and Bird’s Hill Pharmacy. Also thankful for the residents donating masks and homemade masks to our lobby. This is how we will all get…
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We are grateful for the
@NorfolkSheriff
Office assistance with sanitation efforts amid the COVID-19 outbreak again today. They sanitized our station and cruisers.
Special thanks to Norfolk sheriff’s maintenance team for getting this done.
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Members of the Needham Police Department are thinking of the Boston Police Officers that were shot today. We extend our prayers and wishes for a swift recovery. We understand
@bostonpolice
has had several Officers injured over the last week and we are thinking of all of them.
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This should be particularly concerning to parents of student athletes. Pushing back on this industry is long overdue. They have undone all the years of curbing...
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We are saddened to hear the news that
@MassStatePolice
Trooper Tamar Bucci died in the line of duty while trying to assist a disabled motorist. We honor her sacrifice. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and fellow Troopers.
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Congrats to the Needham and Wellesley Senior girls on a great Powderpuff game today! A special thanks to Ofc Frongillo, Matt Borelli, Ofc Lennon, SRO Poirer and SRO Anderson for coaching the Needham Rockets and to everyone who came out and showed support.
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Sad to hear about situation in Falmouth. Thoughts & prayers for
@Falmouth_Police
Officers and their families.
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Please join us in congratulating Officer Steven Kelly on his new assignment as one of our Traffic Officers. Officer Kelly was hired in 2005. He has been trained in many courses related to advanced accident reconstruction. We wish him the best of luck in his new position.
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Officer Doukas, Officer Kelly, Officer Lamb, Sergeant McGrath, and Officer Rutledge (not pictured) all received Live-saving Awards today from the Massachusetts Police Training Committee.
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our NPD employees and their families. We are especially thankful to those protecting and serving Needham today.
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CONGRATULATIONS AND YOU WILL BE MISSED
The Needham Police Department says good bye and good luck to two of our great ones this week. Officer Bernard Burke (33 1/2 years service) and R Vincemt Springer (32 1/2...
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We are sorry to hear of the loss of K-9 Frankie. We pass along our thoughts and prayers to Trooper Stucenski and all members of the
@MassStatePolice
.
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The Needham Police Department would like to thank the Needham Police Union, the Center at the Heights, Roche Bros. and Lenny at the VFW for making the annual seniors dinner a successful. Instead of the seniors coming to us, we went to them. 127 meals were delivered!
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POWDER PUFF VICTORY
Congratulations to the Needham High School seniors for their 14-7 victory over Wellesley in the 19th Annual Powder Puff Football game! We’d like to extend a “Thank You” to Needham Officers...
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The Needham Police Department is saddened to learn that Emmanuel Familia, a five-year veteran of the
@WorcesterPD
, died today trying to save a teen who was drowning. His family and the Worcester Police are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace
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As another Thanksgiving Day arrives we would like to share some things we are thankful for.
We are thankful to the residents of Needham for their tremendous support.
We are thankful to our Officers and Dispatchers who are sacrificing their time today to protect and serve Needham.
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Today we honor and remember the heroes that paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms.
#AlwaysRemember
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So sorry to hear that Officer Chesna passed away after being shot by a suspect this morning. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family, friends and fellow Weymouth PD officers.
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Today we celebrate Veterans Day. Remember the service and sacrifice they provided for our freedom.
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Today is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. We honor all officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and their families. Needham has lost three officers in the line of duty. Rest In Peace. We will never forget.
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The Department would like to thank everyone for their participation and donations to the No Shave programs this year. As a department we raised $3,100 which was donated to the Home Base Program and used to purchase gifts for underprivileged children in our community. Great job!
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***UPDATE***
Hinds has been located and is in custody.
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NEEDHAM POLICE PERSONNEL RAISED $1,600 FOR HOME BASE
Throughout the month of November, 13 Needham police officers were committed to forgo shaving in order to raise awareness and funds for Home Base and to break the stigma of Post Traumatic Stress
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WE REMEMBER
Today we honor and remember these Francis Haddock and Forbes McLeod who were killed in the line of duty 85 years ago. There will be a rededication of the Haddock and McLeod Plaza this spring with a brand new memorial plaque and stand. Please stay tuned for further.
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Please join us in congratulating Officer Frank Desimone. He was recently assigned to the Court Prosecutors Position for the Department. He had experience as the back up Prosecutor for several years and was a Traffic Officer as well. We wish him luck in his new position.
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Today is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. We honor all officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and their families. Needham has lost three officers in the line of duty. Rest In Peace. We…
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Looking forward to another year of protecting and serving the Town of Needham. We wish all of our residents a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year
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**FINAL UPDATE**
We are pleased to announce once again, that the missing elderly woman has been found. She is well and with her family. We would like to thank all of our officers, Needham Fire, Metro-LEC, Mass...
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Please join us in congratulating Anthony Castillo on finishing his State 911 Mandatory Dispatch Training. He is our newest Police Dispatcher. Welcome and good luck Anthony!
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Update on missing person
Marguerite Sullivan was located in Long Island, NY by NYSP. She was transported to a hospital for an evaluation but appeared to be in good condition.
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Special thank you to Bagels Best on Chapel St and hazelsbakery for dropping food off this week. Very thoughtful and generous of both local small businesses. We appreciate it very much.
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We are also saddened to learn that two
@BraintreePolice
were injured today and of the death of their K9. We pray for a speedy recovery for the Officers and the Braintree Police and their loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
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The Needham Police would like to thank the 1st Grade students in 1C at St. Joseph’s Elementary School. In honor of Veteran’s Day, the students created a photo book for CG John Holt, recognizing that he is a former…
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The Norfolk Sheriff's Office and the Needham Police Department are giving out Free Autism Awareness Seat Belt covers to help alert First Responders in emergency situations. Please stop by the lobby of the Police Department to pick one up if you need one.
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The Needham Police Department would like to congratulate LT. John Kraemer for 34 1/2 years of dedicated service to the Town of Needham. LT. Kraemer dedicated his career by being an integral part of the...
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Members of the Needham Police Department hosted a “Police, Pizza, and Present” party for the kids at Walker School. Thanks for putting on a great event. Plenty of smiles to go around.
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Today is International Women's Day. Here is just a few of the outstanding women on our department.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements…
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Please join us in congratulating Sgt Mike Lamb on his recent promotion to Sergeant. He began with us as a Patrol Officer in June of 2011. His responsibilities have included Mountain Bike Officer and Crisis…
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Congratulations to Officer Julia Rutledge on graduating from the program. Great to have another officer trained in Crisis Intervention. Thanks
@BrooklineMAPD
Congratulations to all these officers who graduated today from BrooklinePD 40 hour CIT training program. Members from
@MassStatePolice
@bostonpolice
@newtonpolice
@WellesleyPolice
@franklinpolice
@NorwoodPolice
@DedhamPD
@NAMIMass
#MentalHealthAwareness
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TODAY WE REMEMBER
Today we honor and remember Francis Haddock and Forbes McLeod who were killed in the line of duty 86 years ago. Please be sure to stop by at the Haddock and McLeod Plaza to see the brand new memorial plaque and stand that was re-dedicated this past September.
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***Fatal Crash Update***
We have identified the victim of the fatal crash last night as Dylan Newman, 18 years old, of Newton. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. The crash is still under investigation and no charges are pending as of now.
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So sad to hear this. God Bless his family.
The
@BostonPoliceRA
is saddened to report the death of active duty
@bostonpolice
Detective Kerim Hadzi after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Our thoughts are with his wife Tiffany and his two young sons, Eddie & Mason. Please keep Kerim and his family in your prayers 🙏🙏
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Today we remember the heroes that have provided and continue to provide our freedom.
Celebrate * Honor * Remember
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The Needham Police Department received recognition from Home Base for their participation in this year’s No Shave November. The mission of Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital...
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We are very happy to announce that Officer David Forte will be the Needham Police Department’s first Community Outreach Officer. Dave has been a Police Officer for a total of 22 years, however he has spent the last…
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Congratulations to Officer David Forte and Officer Ed Bayiates on your completion of the program.
@BrooklineMAPD
graduates its 3rd regional Crisis Intervention Team training, to better help officers respond to people w/mental health issues.
@bostonpolice
@BUPolice
@newtonpolice
@NeedhamPolice
@DedhamPD
@WellesleyPolice
@BraintreePolice
@WalpolePolice
@MiltonPolice
@NAMIMass
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BANK ROBBERY
Today at approximately 10:05 AM we responded to a report of a Bank Robbery at Citizen's Bank on...
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Wishing a very Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating the first night
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Today we honor and thank all Veterans who served for their sacrifice. Thank you!
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Happy Hanukkah from all of us at the Needham Police Department.
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***FENTANYL EXPOSURE***
On March 22, 2019 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Needham Police were conducting a routine security check of the Residence Inn parking lot. Officers encountered a suspicious motor vehicle....
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School Resource Officer Anderson providing ALICE Training at Broadmeadow School.
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Please allow us to introduce the new School Resource Officer walking the halls of Needham High School. Officer RJ Poirier was recently given this assignment and is very excited about his new opportunity. Officer…
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“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today we honor and remember Dr King.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Joseph Seals, and all the victims of the tragic shooting in Jersey City yesterday. and their families.
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Very important safety message!
Whether you are a driver or a passenger, always use the
#DutchReach
when exiting a vehicle.
By opening your car door with your farthest hand, your body will naturally turn and look out for any approaching cyclists.
#ScanTheStreetForWheelsAndFeet
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Congratulation to Officer James Carroll and Officer Scott Lennon on their graduation from the Randolph Police Academy. Welcome to the Department and great job!
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Please try to make it to this event if you have a child in town. This is something that has undone a lot of great work with regard to decreasing cigarette smoking. Teenagers nationwide are hooked on vaping products.
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Unless absolutely necessary please stay off the roads so that Needham DPW snow operations can do their job...
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Special thanks to
@ChefMikeF
for their generous donation of two Cases of protective gloves for our officers.
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OPERATION GOLDEN TICKET BRINGS CLOSURE TO NEEDHAM CASES
Shortly after midnight on February 9, 2018 the Dunkin Donuts located on Great Plain Ave and G.T. Arbuckle gas station were forcibly broken into. Some of the...
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**Storm Damage Alert**
We have several reports of trees and wires down. South St is closed from Chestnut St to the Dover Line. Please stay away from downed wires.
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Please join us in Congratulating Patrol Officer Nicole McMahon and Patrol Officer Sarah Timmerman on their graduation from the Lowell Police Academy on Thursday October 17th. We are proud of them and wish them a…
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We would like to introduce Ashleigh Wosny. She was recently hired as one of our Police Dispatchers. Prior to being hired by Needham, Ashleigh was a part-time dispatcher for the Millis Police Department. We wish Ashleigh the best of luck in her new position.
#fortheloveofneedham
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*******For Immediate Release********
On 10/11/2017 at approximately 7:00 AM an employee of Trip Advisors called...
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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
On 10/12/22 at approximately 4:25 PM Needham Police and Fire Personnel responded to the area of Forest St and Rolling Lane for a two car rollover crash. Needham Police and Fire personnel treated the operators on scene and transported them to BI Needham.
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Click below for the dog name reveal
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Congratulations Tim
Congratulations to our own Timothy Muir McDonald, Director of Health and Human Services, on receiving the Michael D. Saraco Award at the MHOA conference.
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We are glad Shelby is okay. I don't know who was happier to see each other...Shelby or the rescue team from the Needham Police Department and Needham Firefighters - Local 1706.
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On Wednesday January 15th, 2020 law enforcement agencies from across Massachusetts came together to escort our good friend Mikey Grover to Boston Children’s Hospital! In March of last year, Mikey was sworn in as an…
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Please join us in congratulating Lt John McGrath on his recent promotion to Lieutenant. Join began his career in June of 2006 as a Patrol Officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in April of 2016. John earned his…
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SUSPICIOUS FIRE AT NEEDHAM CHABAD CENTER
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***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
The Needham Police Department has received a report of a mail theft that may have compromised multiple U.S. Postal Service mailboxes in town between Saturday afternoon on 12/17/22 and Monday morning on 12/19/22.
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PLEASE WELCOME OFFICER BRIAN SOLL
Officer Soll began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in 2003 and was
assigned to patrol and ultimately to a…
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Officer Anderson and Principal Jessica Downey reviewed safety protocols and the ALICE Alert Drill with all sixth grade students at the High Rock School today.
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Please take this storm seriously. This is a very compelling reason other than COVID to stay home. Charge all devices and call 911 with any emergencies.
Thank You
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Lt Baker and Lt McGrath went to the Annual National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Conference this past Saturday. They both received the Excellence In Criminal Justice Award for their work with Needham’s Crisis…
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***Traffic Alert***
Needham Fire and Police are on the scene of a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Central Ave between Forest St and Nehoiden St. Traffic is being detoured away from that area.
@TownofNeedham
@needhamfire
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***ALERT***
We responded to an accidental intruder response alert at St Joseph’s School. It was confirmed to be accidental after our initial response. Please stay clear of the school and surrounding area while we assess the school per protocol.
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