TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) – Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell acknowledged Saturday the police were called during an argument between her and her husband.

“Ted and I have been married for 27 years,” O’Connell said in a statement. “Like all couples, we have had challenges. We’ve been working through marital issues. During an argument Ted involved the police and regrets making that decision.”

Police had not yet responded to questions about the incident as of midday Saturday.

“We ask for privacy for our family on personal matters as we work through this matter,” O’Connell said.

O’Connell, a former state lawmaker, was first elected mayor in 2019 and won a third term last November.

Ted Nesi contributed to this report.

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