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Norton Police Detective Sergeant Dies After Battle With COVID-19

"We all have bad days," Police Chief Brian Clark said. "On the job right now, this is the worst day I've ever had."

Norton Police Detective Sergeant Stephen Desfosses
Norton Police Detective Sergeant Stephen Desfosses (Norton PD)

NORTON, MA — Norton Police Detective Sergeant Stephen Desfosses has died after a battle with COVID-19. Desfosses served the community for over 30 years.

Police Chief Brian Clark said officers in his department were diagnosed with COVID-19 back in mid-December, including Desfosses, who he considered a close friend.

“We all have bad days,” Clark said. “On the job right now, this is the worst day I’ve ever had.”

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