Freetown mourns loss of Former Police Chief Carlton Abbott

The Freetown community is mourning the sudden loss of former Police Chief Carlton Abbott, who died following a brief illness. He was 66.

The Freetown Police Department announced the death of their longtime leader Wednesday, and a wake was held Thursday night.

Abbott retired in 2023 after a 25-year career with the force.

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