Acushnet Police Department

09/01/2026

🎒🚌 TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY!!!
BACK TO SCHOOL — ACUSHNET! 🚌🎒

Tomorrow begins a new school year for the Acushnet Public Schools. The Acushnet Police Department would like to wish all students, parents, teachers, and staff of Acushnet Public Schools a safe and successful school year!

As students head back to the classroom, please remember that school is back in session, and our roads will be busier than usual. Give yourself extra time, slow down, and watch carefully for children walking, biking, and getting on and off school buses.

🚌 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY — KNOW THE RULES

🚨 STOP for a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended. This applies to traffic approaching from both directions on a road where the bus is stopped.

❌ Never pass a stopped school bus. A few seconds saved are never worth putting a child’s life at risk.

👀 Watch for children near bus stops. Children may cross the road unexpectedly or move quickly into traffic.

📵 Stay focused. Put the phone down and eliminate distractions, especially in school zones and around buses.

🐢 Slow down and be patient. School buses make frequent stops, and students may be entering or exiting the roadway.

Remember: The flashing red lights mean STOP — not “slow down and pass.”

Let's all do our part to make sure every

Acushnet student gets to school and back home safely. Drive like every child in our community is your own. ❤️

Have a great school year, Acushnet! 📚🍎

08/29/2026

ACUSHNET POLICE DEPARTMENT

SEEKING DISPATCHERS

WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive pay
• Overtime Availability
• Experienced applicants preferred & may start at a higher rate of pay depending on the number of years
• Paid time off
• Up to 25 Vacation days/year
• 15 sick days/year
• 15 holidays/year
• 3 personal days/year
• Longevity pay
• Clothing Allowance

ELIGIBILITY
• E911 Next Generation Equipment Certification
• 40 Hour Public Safety Basic Telecommunicators certifications
• 32 Hour APCO Emergency Medical Dispatching Certification
• BLS CPR card

APPLY
Send a letter of interest and resume to Provisional Police Chief Gary Coppa
[email protected]

08/26/2026

**********CRUISE NIGHT ROAD CLOSURE********

CRUISE NIGHT - THURSDAY 08/27/2026

Main St. will be closed from So. Main St. to Wing Rd. between the hours of 4:00pm and 8pm.

Traffic heading north from So. Main St/Main St will be detoured down to Crompton Street. At the end of Crompton Street traffic will turn right onto Allen Street then proceed up Allen Street to Main Street.

Traffic travelling south from Main St. will be detoured down Allen Street. Traffic will continue down Allen Street then turn left onto Boylston Street, which will lead you to Main St. where you can turn right ONLY.

In short, Crompton Street will become a one way north and Boylston St will become a one way south. Please be patient and expect delays, seek alternate route if at all possible.

08/21/2026

🚔 IT’S GAME TIME! 🚒

The 4th Annual Acushnet Guns N’ Hoses Softball Game is coming up, and you don’t want to miss it!

Come out and support the Acushnet Police & Acushnet Fire Fighters Association as we battle it out on the softball field.

Friday August 21 @ 7pm being played at the one and only Pope Park

Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your team spirit!

It’s always a great night of community, competition, and fun!

08/21/2026

The Acushnet Police and Acushnet Fire are putting their fitness to the test tonight at 7 PM @ Pope Park!!😂

Come watch these two squads prove that running from the law is easier than running the bases. 👮‍♂️🔥

Who’s got the better chance of making it around the bases without needing a timeout? 😜

🚔 IT’S GAME TIME! 🚒

The 4th Annual Acushnet Guns N’ Hoses Softball Game is coming up, and you don’t want to miss it!

Come out and support the Acushnet Police & Acushnet Fire Fighters Association as we battle it out on the softball field.

Friday August 21 @ 7pm being played at the one and only Pope Park

Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your team spirit!

It’s always a great night of community, competition, and fun!

08/17/2026

🚨 POSITIVE CITATION! 🍦👏

You’ve been busted… DOING THE RIGHT THING! 💙

The Acushnet Police Department is proud to recognize young members of our community who go above and beyond and do the right thing.

Our Positive Citations are a small way for us to recognize positive behavior, kindness, good choices, and acts that make Acushnet a better place.

And the best part? This citation comes with a pretty sweet reward! 🍦😋

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at the Acushnet Creamery, recipients of these citations can enjoy one free kiddie-sized ice cream at any Acushnet Creamery location!

We’re proud to partner with our local businesses and, most importantly, recognize the great people who make our community special.

Keep doing the right thing, Acushnet! ❤️💙

07/20/2026

*****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*****

Acushnet Police Arrest Suspect Following Stolen Vehicle Crash and Firearm Recovery

ACUSHNET, Mass. – July 20, 2026 –
The Acushnet Police Department arrested an 18-year-old New Bedford man following an early morning investigation into suspicious activity, a motor vehicle crash involving a stolen vehicle, and the recovery of a loaded stolen firearm.

At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Acushnet Police Department received a report of a male running through residential yards in the area of Slocum Street. The report came amid an ongoing investigation into a series of recent motor vehicle break-ins that have affected the center of Acushnet.

Officers searched the area but were initially unable to locate anyone acting suspiciously. Officer Colin Matton remained in the vicinity monitoring traffic near Slocum Street and South Main Street.

At approximately 1:46 a.m., Officer Matton heard a loud crash and responded to the intersection of South Main Street and Slocum Street, where he observed two heavily damaged vehicles. The preliminary investigation determined that a silver Hyundai sedan traveling east on Slocum Street failed to stop at a stop sign before colliding with a vehicle traveling south on South Main Street.

Officer Matton observed three individuals exit the Hyundai and flee the scene on foot while dressed in black clothing and wearing face masks. After requesting additional officers, he remained at the crash scene to provide medical assistance to the occupants of the second vehicle, who were later transported to St. Luke's Hospital for evaluation. With assistance from the Fairhaven Police Department and other surrounding agencies, officers established a perimeter in the area.

During the investigation, officers encountered Aaron Nunez, 18, of New Bedford, who matched the description of one of the individuals seen fleeing from the crash. Nunez told officers he had stopped running while heading toward New Bedford and returned to the scene.

During the perimeter search, officers recovered a bag containing a loaded stolen firearm. Investigators also determined that the Hyundai involved in the crash had been reported stolen from New Bedford.

Further investigation identified Nunez as the driver of the stolen Hyundai at the time of the collision and the individual in possession of the stolen firearm. He was arrested on multiple motor vehicle and fi****ms-related charges and transported to Third District Court for arraignment. Additional charges against other involved individuals are anticipated as the investigation continues.

Credit to Officer Matton, Officer A. Fontes and Officer Matias for a job well done!

The Acushnet Police Department reminds residents that many recent vehicle break-ins involved unlocked vehicles. Residents are encouraged to lock their vehicles at all times and avoid leaving keys, fi****ms, or valuables inside.

Media Contact:
Chief Gary S. Coppa
Acushnet Police Department
64 Middle Road
Acushnet, MA 02743
Phone: (508) 998-0240

07/07/2026

********ROAD CLOSURE WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY*******

Please be advised the Slocum Street Bridge will be SHUT DOWN for all traffic Wednesday & Thursday from approximately 7am-3pm. Please seek alternate routes.

05/11/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧

Please be advised that paving operations on Slocum St. will begin tomorrow.

Motorists should expect major traffic delays throughout town for most of the day.

Please allow extra time for travel. Seek alternate routes when possible, and use caution around construction crews and equipment.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while this important road work is completed.