Canton Police Department

02/21/2022

Pleasant St. is open and power has been restored.

UPDATE (Mon. 1030pm):
Repairs are expected to continue overnight and into the morning

Unknown time frame for power restoration.

PLEASE refrain from calling 911 to report your power and cable outages. Call your utility company, 911 is for emergencies.

Your wifi out is not an emergency.

Traffic Alert:
Pleasant street is closed in the 900 block, wires and poles down.

Vehicles will be detoured down Will Dr.

Vehicles will also be detoured at the Pleasant St. rotary.

Utility companies notified, unknown ETA on the repair.

01/31/2022

2022 Municipal Police Officer and MBTA Transit Police Officer Examination

Last day to sign up for the Civil Service Exam.

Passing the test is the first step you need to take in order to become a Canton Police Officer.

For more information and how to sign up:

Please find the key dates and other information for the examination.

01/29/2022

CPD Patrol out weathering the storm. Visibility is minimal.

Hold off on the errands today, stay home and stay warm.

As for the street parking concerns, multiple vehicles were removed overnight and during the early morning hours, we're doing our best to allocate resources when available.

01/28/2022

Netflix and ch… shovel szn (we’re “with it”).

As you prepare for the 1” to 50” snowstorm, help us help you. Stay off the roads, it will make snow removal much easier for our friends at the D.P.W.

When it’s time to shovel, help our brothers and sisters over at the Canton Fire Department and shovel out the nearest fire hydrant.

Don’t forget the Letter Carriers, clear a path to your mailbox/walkway.

As for us, please behave. We don’t need or want any new roommates at the CPD Inn this weekend.

Hydrate responsibly and stay safe.

PS. Don’t park on the street, vehicles impeding snow removal are subject to tow.

01/17/2022

UPDATE
Sherman St. has reopened.

Traffic Alert:
Sherman St. detoured at Revere St. for utility repairs.

Beaumont St. is closed and detoured to Spaulding St.

Access to the Canton Junction Train station and businesses will be granted (Sherman St. side).

Unknown duration, crews are on scene for repairs.

01/12/2022

UPDATE
Suspect out on bail and reunited with their person. Thank you FB for the help.

Caught this perp in the Washington St. at Chapman St. area. If you are or know the owner, we have her at the station.

781-828-1212

01/11/2022

Recently, Canton Police K9 Riggs was outfitted for a ballistic vest courtesy of Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog organization. Their generosity provides a lifetime of safety for K9s. Thank you for keeping our partner safe, as he is routinely placed into dangerous situations! #K9 #riggs

For more information about their mission to keep our dogs safe, visit: https://mavestadog.org/

01/06/2022

Rumors of some snow tonight... just a reminder.

12/17/2021

Yesterday, our partners UPS came to Canton Police Headquarters and collected the toys and delivered them to the drop off location in Boston.

Thanks to you, we were able to have another successful Toys for Tots toy drive.

#toysfortots

12/13/2021

The Canton Police Department will be conducting evening firearms training (for Officers) at the Canton Fish & Game throughout the week (12/13 - 12/16). Hours are roughly 3:30pm - 9:00pm.

12/07/2021

Thank YOU! The Lobby is filling up fast.

Donations are being accepted until December 14th.

#toysfortots

11/26/2021

We hope everyone is having a great turkey day. We found this escape artist on Turnpike Street by the overpass. Call the station at 781-828-1212

Update: dog has been reunited with his owner.

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!

Be safe and enjoy the day.

#TurkeyTime

11/23/2021

Community Alert:
Be wary of this “current” scam that has plagued surrounding communities.

It has been dubbed the “grandchild/child in jail” scam, and the scammer has been calling their victims asking for money to bail them out. They go through great lengths to attempt to trick their victims. They have access to names, dates of birth, addresses, and even colleges attended (google your name, that's how easy it is).

DO NOT send, wire, or leave money out for pick up.

When in doubt, call your local police department to verify.

The primary targets for this scam have been our senior citizens.

Instead of unsolicited political chatter (or rants) on Thursday, please consider helping us spread the word regarding this scam, especially to those without social media.

Also – this goes without saying, lock your car doors. There’s a Grinch on the loose and there have been several reports of car breaks in the area. We’ll get into more holiday safety tips next week.

11/22/2021

The Donation Boxes have arrived!

The Canton Police Department began collecting new, unwrapped toys, for Toys for Tots. The boxes are located in the Lobby at CPD Headquarters.

Toys will be collected now through December 14th (roughly).

11/15/2021

Traffic Alert:
Evening road construction 11/15 - 11/20.

Dedham St. will be closed at Shawmut Rd. from 9pm to 5am, today (Monday), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evening.

There will be no through traffic, access will be given to businesses located on Shawmut Rd.

It will also be closed on the Westwood side, University Ave.

Again, road closed, Dedham St. @ Shawmut Rd., 9p-5a, can't drive through, have to go around.

11/11/2021

The missing juveniles were located and are safe.

Thank you for your assistance during this investigation.

11/10/2021

UPDATE:
11/10/21
8:55PM

JUVENILES FOUND
THANK YOU FOR THOSE WHO ASSISTED WITH INFORMATION

MISSING JUVENILES:

MERRYFIELD, Jordana and WALSH, Thomas, did not return home from school today. They were last seen at approximately 2:20pm this afternoon in the Canton Center area.

See attached bulletin for more information.

If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact CPD 781-828-1212.

11/08/2021

Traffic Alert:

Dedham St. will be closed at Shawmut Rd. from 9pm to 5am, today (Monday), Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evening.

There will be no through traffic, access will be given to businesses located on Shawmut Rd.

It will also be closed on the Westwood side, University Ave.

Again, road closed, Dedham St. @ Shawmut Rd., 9p-5a, can't drive through, have to go around.

11/04/2021

It’s that time of year again.

The Canton Police Department has partnered with Toys for Tots and will be collecting new, unwrapped toys, November 1st to December 14th.

The toy collection box is in the Lobby of Canton Police Headquarters.

Last year was a huge success. Toys for Tots (Boston) collected over 90,000 toys, which went to over 61,000 children. They (and we) couldn’t have done it without your support and donations.

11/02/2021

Deputy Chief Rafferty was able to transform a Canton Police cruiser into a spooky candy pit stop during Trunk or Treat. The event was held at Canton High School after the Halloween Parade.

(Photos from Sunday, Oct. 31.)

10/31/2021

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

The Halloween Parade kicks off at 1:00pm. Expect delays on Washington St. from the Bank of Canton to Canton High School for approximately 30-45 minutes while the youngsters pass through.

The festivities continue at Canton High School with Trunk or Treat until 3:30pm.

10/29/2021

As you know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

We would like to take the time to thank everyone who has donated to DOVE (DOmestic Violence Ended). The Donation Box in the Lobby of CPD is overflowing with much needed items.

We would also like to thank Paula Kokoros-Odierno, Debra Fitzsimmons and all of the employees over at Jack Conway Realtors for hand delivering a generous donation.

For more information on ways to help, please visit www.dovema.org.

10/29/2021

The weather is pretending to be decent on Sunday at the moment, so here are some Halloween safety tips.

10/27/2021

As of 2:20pm, York St. has been cleared of all hazards needing immediate attention. Continue to drive slow and be cautious of your surroundings (trees/limbs/wires).

Traffic Advisory: multiple trees down in the area of York St and Indian Lane. Avoid the area if possible.

DPW and Utility Crews have been notified and are responding to the scene(s). No ETA.

10/21/2021

You probably have seen the signs, but for those who haven't...

Bolivar St. is closed at Lawrence St. It is also closed at Crane St. please follow the detour signs to navigate.

It is expected to be closed tomorrow as well for ongoing sidewalk repairs.

10/01/2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Canton Police Department has placed a donation box in the lobby at Canton Police Headquarters. The donations go directly to DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended). DOVE Inc. provides shelter, counseling, legal council and so much more to survivors.

DOVE is looking for NEW – UNUSED items. Please see the attached photos for items they are accepting.

For more information, please visit www.dovema.org.

09/29/2021

Some dangerous stuff out there...

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Public Safety Alert for a significant increase in counterfeit prescription pills being found across the nation. The pills that have been seized were analyzed and have been found to contain fentanyl and meth.

Yesterday, in a coordinated effort with the DEA, the Attleboro and Norton Police Departments seized over 6 pounds of counterfeit prescription pills (https://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/attleboro-man-arrested-in-raid-police-seize-over-3-kilos-of-counterfeit-prescription-pills/article_4f699b05-364d-569c-8c8f-ece46b278816.html).

The counterfeit pills are extremely dangerous and widely available (as you can see, as close as Attleboro).

For more information about counterfeit pills: https://www.dea.gov/onepill

09/23/2021

In light of #TBT #ThrowBackThursday ...

Protect yourself from ID fraud and other online scams.

09/15/2021

Evening road work continues on Wednesday, Sept. 15th and Thursday, Sept. 16th.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Dedham St. will be closed at Elm St. tonight and tomorrow night from 7pm to approximately 5am. It will also be closed at University Ave. (Westwood). Please seek an alternate route. No thru traffic.

09/09/2021

If you plan on attending the 6:00pm Board of Health meeting tonight, the meeting will be taking place in the Auditorium of Canton High School, rather than the Distance Learning Lab.

09/09/2021

The 9/11 Day of Remembrance is at the Paul Revere Heritage Site (96 Revere St.), starting at 10:00am on Saturday, September 11th.

The Canton Police Mountain Bike Unit will be assisting with the Patriotic Decoration and Bike Parade.

Check out the attached flyer for more details on the events taking place over the weekend.

09/02/2021

Attached is the schedule of events for Canton’s 9/11 Commemoration.

Date: September 10th, 2021
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Canton Memorial Corner
Event: Candle Light Vigil

Date: September 11th, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Paul Revere Heritage Site
Event: 20 Year Commemoration Ceremony

Date: September 12th, 2021
Time: 8:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Canton Police Headquarters
Event: Interfaith Blood Drive
Register Here: tinyurl.com/InterS21