Town of Winchendon Police Department

09/11/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Gerald Gagne on his well-deserved retirement. Sgt. Gagne has dedicated over 32 years of service to the Town of Winchendon, beginning his career in 1993. Over the course of the last three decades Sgt. Gagne exemplified the virtues of a community-oriented police officer. Approaching his work with a personal investment unmatched in the profession. On many occasion, Sgt. Gagne pulled money from his own pocket to aid citizens or went great lengths, on his own time, to comfort the weary. Over three decades Sgt. Gagne became known by practically everyone in Town. The personal relationships he cultivated over the years, with folks from all walks of life, rendered him an exceedingly effective police officer, who could positively communicate, with virtually anyone. We celebrate and honor Sgt. Gagne’s achievement while recognizing the void that will exist in the wake of his retirement. With great pride, we say –Thank you for your service. A brief ceremony will be held to recognize Sgt. Gagne at the Board of Select meeting on 9/14/2026 (6:30p.m., second floor auditorium, Town Hall).

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 September 11th — Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

Today, the Winchendon Police Department joins our community and our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

We honor the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, military members, and ordinary citizens who responded with extraordinary bravery. We also remember the survivors, the families who lost loved ones, and the first responders who continue to suffer from illnesses related to their service at Ground Zero.

Although 25 years have passed, we will never forget the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the strength and unity our nation demonstrated in the days that followed.

May we continue to honor their memory through service, compassion, and care for one another.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

08/24/2026

Last day to place an order for K-9 Blitz Hoodies.
$40 each and all proceeds go directly to K-9 Blitz.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Officer Derek Blair on his well-deserved retirement after 26 years of service to the Town of Winchendon. Ofc. Blair grew up in Winchendon and is a graduate of Murdock High School. Prior to becoming a police officer, he served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War.
Committing oneself to a career in law enforcement, requires a great deal of personal sacrifice. Sacrifice of time, energy and often, peace of mind. We are grateful to Ofc. Blair for making these sacrifices in the interest of public safety and for the sake of serving the community for the last 26 years. Thank you – We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
A brief ceremony will be held to recognize Ofc. Blair’s service at the Board of Select meeting on 9/14/2026. (7:00p.m. second floor auditorium, Town Hall).

08/17/2026

08/07/2026

Support K-9 Blitz!
Hoodies are now available for $40 each, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to support K-9 Blitz.

Orders can be done at the Winchendon Police Dispatch window. All hoodie orders must be prepaid at the time of ordering. We will be accepting orders through September 24th.

We also have K-9 Blitz t-shirts still available for purchase for $20 each.

Thank you for supporting K-9 Blitz—we truly appreciate your generosity!

08/01/2026

The Police Department welcomes and congratulates Officer Angel Crespo. Angel successfully completed the 24 week long Basic Recruit Academy and was honored among his classmates at the graduation ceremony for the Holyoke 6th ROC Friday, July 31, 2026. Angel is joining the force as Winchendon’s newest member. Angel grew up in nearby Fitchburg and has become a part of the Winchendon community. We welcome Angel to the Department and wish him well as he embarks on his journey in public service.
(Pictured below from left to right: Ofc. Dylan Mei, Ofc. Angel Crespo, Lt. Kevin Wolski, Det. Caleb Similia).

07/22/2026

K-9 Blitz Locates Domestic Violence Suspect

At approximately 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday July 21, 2026, Winchendon Dispatch received a 911 call requesting police response for a domestic disturbance. While officers were en route, dispatch advised officers that the suspect had fled the residence.

Following the initial investigation, officers determined that the suspect might have been in possession of a knife. A scent article was obtained, and K-9 Blitz began tracking the suspect. After a brief track, K-9 Blitz located the suspect hiding underneath a nearby utility trailer. The suspect surrendered without further incident and was taken into custody.

07/10/2026