CPD midnight shift, canine units team up to nab robbery suspect

The Canton Police Department’s entire midnight shift, along with the Canton and Norfolk County canine units, worked together to track down a man suspected of robbing the CVS Pharmacy at the Villages Shoppes on Friday, February 15. Police arrested John Paul Gretchen, 42, of Hyde Park, and charged him with unarmed robbery, larceny over $250, and resisting arrest. Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen said the suspect jumped over the counter, showed no weapon but demanded pills. He fled on foot and police were able to track him with the assistance of the canines. Assisting in the search and arrest were officers Mike Brady, Steve Saraf, Don Stapleton, Enslie Cotard, Sgt. Chuck Rae, Officer Scott Brown handling Bosco, the CPD canine, and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect was held on $10,000 cash bail.

Canton Police Association telephone fundraiser underway

The Canton Police Association’s telephone fundraising drive is underway and will continue until March 8. TCI America is conducting the drive and is the same organization used by the Canton Firefighters Association. Police Association President Officer Scott Connor said they decided to use the telephone rather than the mail because of escalating postal costs. Connor said this is an annual drive that benefits various local groups, including the Mass. Hospital School, Canton Food Pantry, and local youth sports teams, as well as groups such as the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society. Connor said 90 percent of the dispursements are made to Canton organizations. Anyone with any questions is welcome to call Officer Connor at 781-821-5090, ext. 507.

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