NORTON, Mass. — A late-night disturbance on Faith Way escalated into a violent confrontation earlier this week, resulting in the swift arrest of a 34-year-old local man facing multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to murder.
According to a press release issued by the Norton Police Department, officers responded to the residential neighborhood on Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Dispatchers had received urgent reports of a violent disturbance involving a male suspect allegedly armed with an axe and a knife.
Upon arriving at the scene, first responders located two victims—one male and one female. The male victim told police that he and the woman had been physically assaulted by the suspect, identified as Jake Callanan of Norton. According to investigators, Callanan allegedly stabbed the male victim in the hand with a knife and subjected both individuals to physical violence during the attack.
Emergency personnel transported the male victim to Morton Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The female victim declined medical treatment at the scene.
Detectives immediately secured the area to process evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Callanan was taken into custody and is facing a heavy slate of serious charges, including:
- Assault with Intent to Murder
- Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
- Assault and Battery on a Person 60 Years of Age or Older
- Threats to Commit a Crime (2 Counts)
On Tuesday, November 3, Callanan was transported to Attleboro District Court for his arraignment, with a dangerousness hearing currently pending.
Authorities remind the public that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
