Dighton Police Officers Local 306

10/17/2026

On behalf of Dighton Police Officers Local 306, we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night and supported our annual clam boil! This was, by far, our most successful fundraiser yet, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our community. The turnout, generosity, and enthusiasm were second to none!

A special thank you to all the local businesses and individuals who donated raffle items and made monetary contributions. Your generosity helps us continue giving back to the community we proudly serve. Every dollar raised helps us make a difference right here at home.

We also want to extend a special thank you to Chief George Nichols and Deputy Chief Ryan Richards for their continued support of Local 306 and for always making it a point to attend our fundraising events. Your support means a great deal to our membership.

A huge thank you to Barbara Catabia and Teresa Mello for all the behind-the-scenes work you put in to help make this event such a success. We truly appreciate everything you did!

We are incredibly grateful to live and work in a community that continues to show up and support us. Events like this remind us that when a community comes together, great things happen.

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our next clam boil is scheduled for October 8, 2027! We can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

Thank you, Dighton, for making this our best clam boil yet!

DPO Local 306 — Proud to Serve. Proud to Give Back. Stronger Together.

09/19/2026

Great work by the 4-12 shift last night!

The 4-12 shift assisted the Somerset Police Department with a pursuit that came through Dighton.

During the pursuit, Ptlm. Lopes successfully deployed stop sticks, disabling the suspect’s vehicle. Ptlm. Faria, Ptlm. Lopes, and Ptlm. Haehnel then conducted a felony stop on the vehicle.

The suspect fled from the scene but was ultimately located and placed under arrest with the assistance of Sgt. Magan.

Great work by all of our officers involved, and thank you to the Somerset PD and all agencies involved for the teamwork and coordination.

At approximately 4p, Somerset detectives and patrol officers received a report of potential criminal activity at a Somerset bank. Upon attempting to stop the suspects' vehicle, they fled. Somerset units called off the pursuit due to heavy traffic on Wilbur Avenue. Detective Cardella then proceeded to Fall River where the suspect vehicle drove past his unmarked unit. Once on Rt 79, he followed behind the vehicle until neighboring marked police units were in position. Another attempt at a traffic stop, and the suspects again fled. With traffic more manageable, units from multiple jurisdictions assisted in pursuing the vehicle. The suspects eventually were stopped by Dighton Police units in Dighton. Currently one male is under arrest, and one female is being sought in the area. There is no known danger to the public, as the remaining suspect is sought for non-violent offenses. Thanks go out to Fall River, Freetown, Berkley, MA State, and Dighton Police Departments. More information will be provided once the investigation is concluded.

08/06/2026

Clam Boil Reminder!

The Dighton Police Officers Local 306 Clam Boil is coming up on Friday, October 16, 2026, and tickets are still available! We have about 80 tickets left.

Join us for a great evening of food, raffles, and community while supporting Dighton Police Officers Local 306. Proceeds from this fundraiser are reinvested right back into our community through local donations, scholarships, and community events.

🎟️ Tickets: $40 each

To reserve your tickets, please email [email protected].

We’re also still accepting raffle item donations from residents and local businesses. Your generosity helps make this event a success!

Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to see everyone on October 16!

07/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Patrolman John Haehnel! 🎉

Please join Dighton Police Officers Local 306 in congratulating Patrolman John Haehnel on graduating from the Randolph Police Academy after completing 24 weeks of training.

John has shown the commitment and professionalism needed to reach this milestone, and we are proud of his accomplishment.

Beginning Monday, Patrolman Haehnel will begin 14 weeks of field training with the Dighton Police Department, where he will work alongside experienced officers as he prepares to become a full-time police officer serving the residents of Dighton.

Congratulations, John! We wish you continued success and look forward to your future with the department. Stay safe, and welcome to the next chapter!

07/12/2026

📢 Clam Boil Date Change 📢

Due to an unexpected booking mishap with the venue, we unfortunately had to reschedule our 3rd Dighton Police Officers Local 306 Clam Boil.

The event will now be held on Friday, October 16.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support. The proceeds from this fundraiser go directly back into our community through charitable donations, scholarships, and community events.

All tickets already purchased will be honored for the new date.

🎟️ Tickets are still available! To purchase tickets, please contact [email protected].

🎁 We’re also still looking for raffle items and donations from residents and local businesses to help make this year’s fundraiser a success. Any contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated and helps us continue giving back to our community.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, October 16 for a great evening!

07/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported our 250th Anniversary T-shirt fundraiser! We truly appreciate the incredible support from our community.

Size Update:
🇺🇸 2XL – SOLD OUT
🇺🇸 XL – SOLD OUT
🇺🇸 Large – 13 remaining
🇺🇸 Medium – 12 remaining
🇺🇸 Small – 2 remaining

If you’ve been thinking about getting one, don’t wait—once these are gone, they’re gone!

Every purchase helps support Dighton Police Officers Local 306 and allows us to continue giving back to our community through local events, donations, and other community initiatives.

Thank you again for your continued support!

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 They’re Here! 🇺🇸

The Dighton Police Officers Local 306 250th Anniversary of the United States commemorative t-shirts have officially arrived and are now available for purchase and pickup!

A huge thank you to everyone who placed an order and continues to support Dighton Police Officers Local 306. Your support allows us to give back to our community through donations, local events, scholarships, and other community initiatives. We truly appreciate it.

If you ordered a shirt, please reach out to arrange pickup or swing by the station and ask for Patrolman Swartz from now until 4pm. Cash/check made out to DPO Local 306 or Venmo . $25 a shirt.

Thank you again for your continued support—we’re proud to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with our community!

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 America Turns 250! Support Dighton Police Officers Local 306! 🇺🇸

As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, Dighton Police Officers Local 306 is proud to offer a limited-edition commemorative t-shirt to honor this historic milestone.

These shirts are being sold as a fundraiser to support Local 306’s community initiatives, charitable donations, scholarships, and union events throughout the year.

Quantities are limited, so be sure to place your pre-order before they’re gone. Please send us a message or contact any member of Dighton Police Officers Local 306. Sizes range from small to XL. T- shirts are $25. We accept cash/venmo /check.

Thank you for your continued support of our officers and our community!

06/10/2026

🚨🚨Last evening, while working the 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM shift, Patrolman Lopes conducted a motor vehicle stop on Somerset Avenue near Chace Avenue. During the stop, it was determined that the operator was driving a vehicle with a revoked registration due to lack of insurance and was also operating with a suspended driver’s license.

Patrolman Lopes informed the operator that the vehicle would be towed. In an effort to resolve the situation without making an arrest, the operator was advised they would be summonsed to court. However, the operator refused multiple lawful commands to exit the vehicle. After several attempts to gain compliance, Patrolman Lopes was forced to remove the operator from the vehicle, at which time the operator actively resisted and a struggle ensued.

While awaiting additional officers to arrive on scene, off-duty Dighton Fire Department firefighter/paramedic Ruben Jacob happened to be passing by. Without hesitation, Ruben stopped and immediately assisted Patrolman Lopes in safely securing the operator in handcuffs. Due to the operator’s actions and resistance, the operator was subsequently placed under arrest.

The members of Dighton Police Officers Local 306 would like to publicly thank Ruben for his quick actions, professionalism, and willingness to help a fellow first responder in need. Incidents like this serve as a reminder of the strong partnership that exists between the Dighton Police Department and the Dighton Fire Department.

We are grateful for Ruben’s assistance and proud to know that the members of the DFD always have our backs, just as we would have theirs.

Thank you, Ruben, for your outstanding assistance and commitment to public safety.

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06/04/2026

It is with deep sadness that the Dighton Police Officers Local 306 acknowledges the passing of retired Sergeant James Lavigne.

Sergeant Lavigne dedicated many years of service to the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Department, serving his community with professionalism, integrity, and commitment. Throughout his career, he made a lasting impact on the department and helped shape the officers who followed in his footsteps.

On behalf of the members of Dighton Police Officers Local 306, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Sergeant Lavigne’s family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

His service and contributions to our community will not be forgotten.

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