Stoneham Police Investigating Armed Home Invasion: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department is investigating an armed home invasion that occurred on Thanksgiving morning. On Thursday, Nov. 28, at approximately… stonehampdnews.com/2024/11/28/sto…

Police, Fire, Stoneham Public Schools Meet to Discuss District Emergency Preparedness Following False Alarm at High School: Members of the Stoneham Public Schools, and Stoneham Police and Fire Departments met on Friday to review the circumstances that… stonehampdnews.com/2024/12/11/pol…

Stoneham Police Arrest and Charge Peabody Man with Trafficking Cocaine: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested and charged a Peabody man with trafficking cocaine. JOHN DA SILVA, AGE 26, of PEABODY, was… stonehampdnews.com/2025/01/06/sto…

Stoneham Police Recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) is celebrated annually on Jan. 9. It is a day for people to show their support of law enforcement officers nationwide. We would like to thank our… stonehampdnews.com/2025/01/09/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Charges Man in Connection with Bank Robbery: Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested and charged a Stoneham man in connection with a bank robbery. MARK AMERAULT, 54, OF STONEHAM, was… stonehampdnews.com/2025/02/19/sto…

Statement from Stoneham Police Chief James O’Connor Regarding Former Employee: STONEHAM — The following is a statement from Stoneham Police Chief James O’Connor: “The Stoneham Police Department is aware that former Officer Joseph Ponzo has pleaded guilty… stonehampdnews.com/2025/02/28/sta…

Stoneham Police Department Commends Officers and Detectives for Response to Bank Robbery: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor is pleased to report that the Stoneham Police Department issued commendations to several officers and detectives who were… stonehampdnews.com/2025/03/02/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Recognizes Officer Brian Raffaelo as Officer of the Year: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor is pleased to report that the Stoneham Police Department is recognizing Officer Brian Raffaelo as the Stoneham Police Department… stonehampdnews.com/2025/03/07/sto…

Stoneham Police Recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Distracted Driving Awareness Month, observed every April, is an opportunity to remind drivers of the importance of focused and safe driving. The month aims to raise awareness of the dangers of… stonehampdnews.com/2025/04/02/sto…

Stoneham Police Arrest and Charge Somerville Man with Two Counts of Malicious Destruction of a Motor Vehicle Following Series of Incidents: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department has arrested and charged a… stonehampdnews.com/2025/04/03/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Responds to Individual in Crisis: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department responded Tuesday to an incident involving an individual in crisis. On Tuesday, April 8, at approximately 11… stonehampdnews.com/2025/04/08/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Investigating Breaking and Entering at Restaurant: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering at a restaurant on Franklin Street. On Tuesday,… stonehampdnews.com/2025/04/09/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Charges Man with Breaking Into Main Street Dunkin Donuts: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested and charged a man with breaking into a Dunkin Donuts. KELLY DESILIER, AGE 35,… stonehampdnews.com/2025/04/17/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Issues Commendation to Detective Who Intervened in Court Attack: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor is proud to report that Stoneham’s Annual Town Meeting gave a standing ovation to Detective Chris Copan on Monday night as… stonehampdnews.com/2025/05/06/sto…

Chief James O’Connor is pleased to report that, thanks to a donation from StonehamBank, the Stoneham Police Department recently rededicated the Stoneham Police Family Room in honor of former Chief Eugene M. Passaro. To learn more, visit our news blog: stonehampdnews.com/2025/05/12/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Charges Man with Attempted Armed Robbery of Liquor Store: STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested and charged a man with attempting to rob a liquor store in town earlier this… stonehampdnews.com/2025/05/21/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal Statewide: As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts. According to the… stonehampdnews.com/2025/07/01/sto…

Stoneham Police Department Charges Man In Connection with Break In at Church: Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department arrested and charged a Stoneham man with breaking into a church. RICARDO RUBIO, AGE 39, of STONEHAM, was… stonehampdnews.com/2025/07/16/sto…

The Stoneham Police and Fire Departments, as well as the Department of Public Works, teamed up with Special Olympics Massachusetts to host a Special Olympics Softball Game. To learn more, and see more photos, visit our news blog at: stonehampdnews.com/2025/07/24/pho…

Police Chief James O’Connor is pleased to report that the Stoneham Police Department hosted Safety Night on the Town Common on Wednesday afternoon to build relationships with community members. Learn more here on our news blog: stonehampdnews.com/2025/08/01/pho…