Avon MA Police Department

04/17/2026

State and Avon Police Conduct Joint Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation
Massachusetts State Police

Full press release below 👇🏻

State and Avon Police Conduct Joint Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation jgprrory News, Press Release April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 The Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section and the Avon Police Department conducted a joint operation on Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy Massachu...

04/03/2026

The Avon Police Department is pleased to announce the upcoming Senior Citizen’s Academy, an engaging program designed exclusively for Avon residents aged 60 and older.

This eight-week academy offers participants a comprehensive look into the daily operations of the department and modern policing practices 🚓. Through interactive sessions, attendees will meet a variety of department personnel and gain firsthand insight into the role of police officers within the criminal justice system and the community 🤝.

There is no cost to participate 💲❌. We simply ask that attendees come each week ready to engage in discussions and hands-on demonstrations 🗣️🛠️. Upon completion, graduates will leave with a deeper understanding of the Avon Police Department and a greater appreciation for the responsibilities and challenges faced by our officers 👏.

We encourage our senior residents to apply and take part in this unique opportunity to strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community 💙.

Program Details:
📅 Start Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🗓️ Duration: 8 weeks (weekly on Mondays)
📍 Primary Location: Avon Council on Aging

Includes a visit to the Avon Police Department 🚔

Applications are available at:
📍 Avon Police Department
📍 Avon Council on Aging
📍 Avon Housing at Fellowship Circle

Applications are REQUIRED and MUST be approved.

Space is limited, so early application is encouraged ⚠️.
Questions can be emailed to Deputy Chief Bartolotta - [email protected]

Please note:
A general Citizen’s Academy for residents ages 18 and older is planned for Fall 2026

02/22/2026

🚨 Avon Winter Parking Ban Reminder 🚨
(Yes… please read the whole thing 😅)

With the impending winter storm, we want to remind Avon residents that a Winter Parking Ban is in effect November 15 through April 15 ❄️

🚫 No parking on Town roads
🚫 No parking in Town parking lots
🚫 No blocking sidewalks (pedestrians and plows thank you!)

We know this can be inconvenient for some residents. And trust us, we’d rather be drinking hot coffee than writing tickets ☕🍩😉 but our DPW needs clear, unobstructed access to properly salt, and maintain our roads.

🚨 IMPORTANT – UPCOMING STORM NOTICE 🚨
Beginning NOW, any vehicle parked on a roadway that interferes with snow removal WILL be ticketed and towed.
❌ No exceptions (even if you “just ran inside for a minute”).

📜 Town Bylaw

Ҥ 226-1 Authority to declare; effect; liability for removal costs.
A winter parking ban on Town ways and property to be in effect from November 15 to April 15 of the succeeding year. Such order shall grant authority to the Superintendent of Streets and the Chief of Police or their designated agents to cause to be removed any vehicle which interferes with snow removal or safe vehicular traffic upon public ways or property. All costs of removal and storage of such vehicle(s) shall be borne by the vehicle owner of record.”

🙏 Thank you for your cooperation. Now help us help you (and help the plows do their thing 🚜).

Town of Avon, MA
Avon Board of Health
Avon MA Fire Department
Avon Police Relief Association Local 383

02/15/2026

Today we proudly recognize National School Resource Officer Day and want to take a moment to celebrate Officer Gjelsvik, Avon’s dedicated School Resource Officer.

Officer Gjelsvik plays a vital role in keeping our schools safe while also building strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Her presence goes far beyond safety. She is a mentor, a trusted resource, and a steady support for our school community.

We are incredibly grateful for the professionalism, care, and commitment she brings to our schools every single day.

We would also like to sincerely thank Avon Public Schools for the continued partnership and collaboration with the Avon Police Department. Working together, we share the same goal: creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where students can learn and thrive.

Thank you, Officer Gjelsvik, and thank you Avon Schools for making this partnership such a success. 👮‍♂️📚💙

02/08/2026

🏈👮🏼‍♀️SUPER BOWL SUNDAY MESSAGE – FROM AVON POLICE 👮🏻🏈
Happy Super Bowl Sunday, Avon!

Whether you’re gathering with friends or tuning in at home, we hope you stay warm, enjoy the game, and have a great time cheering on the Pats! 🙌💙❤️

If you have plans to celebrate, MAYE you celebrate responsibly with friends and family, and make sure everyone gets home safe.

GO PATS! 🏆

01/23/2026

***Avon Winter Parking Ban Reminder ***
**We recommend you read this entirely**

With the impending winter storm, we want to remind Avon residents that there is a winter parking ban in effect from Nov 15 to April 15. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on Town roads. Vehicles are also prohibited from parking in Town parking lots during these times. Sidewalks cannot be blocked by vehicles.

We understand that this is an inconvenience for some residents, but our Highway Department needs unimpeded access to sand salt and maintain our roads. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

DURING THIS UPCOMING SNOWSTORM, STARTING SUNDAY MORNING January 25th if your vehicle is parked on the roadway and interferes with snow removal, it will be ticketed and towed. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Ҥ 226-1 Authority to declare; effect; liability for removal costs.
A winter parking ban on Town ways and property to be in effect from November 15 to April 15 of the succeeding year. Such order shall grant authority to the Superintendent of Streets and the Chief of Police or their designated agents to cause to be removed any vehicle which interferes with snow removal or safe vehicular traffic upon public ways or property. All costs of removal and storage of such vehicle(s) shall be borne by the vehicle owner of record.”

Avon MA Fire Department
Avon Firefighters IAFF Local 3857
Town of Avon, MA
Avon Board of Health
Avon Public Library

01/16/2026

Nice work by all agencies involved 🚔👮🏼‍♀️

Medway Police Arrest Man Following Armed Road Rage Incident

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Incident: I26-240
Date: January 7, 2026
Time: 3:45 PM

Travis Ross, 31, of Avon, was arrested Thursday morning following an investigation into an armed road rage incident involving an adult bicyclist in Medway earlier this month.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Medway Police Department received a report from an adult bicyclist who stated he was involved in a road rage incident near the Medway Commons entrance on Holliston Street.

The victim reported that he was nearly struck by a gray sedan. The operator of the vehicle then stopped, pointed a handgun at the victim, and fled the area. This account was corroborated through town surveillance video, license plate reader technology, and an independent witness who observed the interaction and photographed the suspect vehicle.

The suspect vehicle was identified as a gray 2014 Cadillac ATS registered to Mr. Ross. Investigators reviewed surveillance video, license plate reader data, and witness information, all of which were consistent with the vehicle and operator involved. Based on this information, investigators identified Mr. Ross as the suspect.

On the morning of Friday, January 16, 2026, Medway Police Detectives, including Detective Sergeant Lauren Swarthout, Detective Tom Godino, Detective Chris Bullen, and Officer Tom Sicchio, with assistance from the Avon Police Department and the Metro LEC SWAT Team, executed an arrest warrant for Mr. Ross and a search warrant for his vehicle, residence, and business. Mr. Ross was taken into custody without incident as he pulled into a parking space.

During the arrest, a loaded 9mm handgun was located on the driver’s seat of the vehicle. As a result of the search warrant, additional ammunition and a second magazine for the firearm were also recovered.

Mr. Ross was charged with two counts of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon in violation of MGL Chapter 265, Section 15B. He was arraigned in Wrentham District Court, where bail was set at $500. As conditions of release, Mr. Ross was ordered to have no contact with the victim, to stay away from the victim, and is prohibited from possessing fi****ms or ammunition. His next court date is scheduled for early March.

The Medway Police Department would like to thank the Avon MA Police Department and the Metro-LEC Regional SWAT Team for their assistance with this investigation and arrest. Their coordination and support were instrumental in ensuring the safe and efficient ex*****on of the arrest and search warrants.

This case highlights how quickly road rage incidents can escalate and underscores the importance of disengaging from confrontations whenever possible. It also demonstrates the investigative value of surveillance video and license plate reader technology in corroborating witness accounts and identifying suspect vehicles.

Prepared by: Chief of Police William H. Kingsbury
Release Date: January 16, 2026

Town of Medway, MA

01/13/2026

AVON — The Avon Police Department is actively investigating reported gunshots in the vicinity of Connolly Road Monday night.

Full press release 👇🏻

Avon Police Department Investigating Shots-Fired Incident jgprrory Uncategorized January 13, 2026 AVON — The Avon Police Department is actively investigating reported gunshots in the vicinity of Connolly Road Monday night. Around 10:41 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Holbrook Regional Emergency Commun...

01/09/2026

🚓 National Law Enforcement Day 💙

Today, we proudly recognize National Law Enforcement Day and take a moment to thank the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities every day.

On behalf of the Avon Police Department, we extend our sincere gratitude to our own Avon Police Officers for their professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public safety. Your dedication to this community does not go unnoticed.

We also want to thank our surrounding law enforcement agencies that we work alongside each day. The strong partnerships, teamwork, and mutual support we share are essential to keeping our communities safe, and we are grateful for the collaboration and respect among departments.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers for the sacrifices you make, the challenges you face, and the service you provide today and every day. 💙

01/03/2026

Message front the Chief -
We shared this last year & many residents found it very beneficial. This webinar WILL fill up FAST!

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts will be hosting a Webex Webinar Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation . The webinar will take place on the evening of Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30 pm in a partnership between the United States Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations Digital Forensics/Child Exploitation/Cyber Crime Unit. The registration flyer is attached. Advanced registration is required, and the capacity of the Webex webinar platform is 1000. In the event we reach capacity, those who are unable to register can email [email protected] to be put on the list for the next webinar.

Registration can be done either via the attached flyer or the link below.

Webinar topic:
Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents

Date and time:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:30 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Register link:
https://usao.webex.com/weblink/register/r83f7d49f6565b65bce8bb420f1cfef7c


The webinar will bring awareness to the dangers children face online today and will educate adults how to keep children safe online. The webinar will not be recorded. In the event someone is not able to attend on
February 3rd, we hope to host several more throughout the school year.

12/31/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year’s Eve from the Avon Police Department! ✨🎉

As we count down to the New Year and watch the ball drop into 2026, we hope everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable night. Please celebrate responsibly, look out for one another, and make smart choices so everyone gets home safely.

Here’s to happiness, health, and all the best in the New Year‼️ 🥳🚓🎆

12/19/2025

Update - power is restored!

⚠️ Power Outages Update ⚠️

We are aware of power outages in the West Spring Street area and surrounding neighborhoods due to strong winds, tree and wires down. Police and Fire are actively out there responding and working hard to keep everyone safe. Please be patient as crews continue their efforts.

Safety reminders during a power outage:
• Stay clear of downed power lines and report them immediately
• Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions are unsafe
• Use flashlights instead of candles when possible
• If using a generator, keep it outdoors and away from windows
• Check on elderly neighbors or anyone who may need assistance

We’ll share any major updates as they become available. 💙🚓🚒