The Beaver St. section from Medway Rd. to East Main St. is currently closed due to wires across the road. Please plan your commute accordingly and avoid the area while emergency crews work to clear the area.
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON CONGRESS STREET BEGINS SEPTEMBER 28TH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24th 2026
MILFORD – Beginning Monday September 28, 2026, there will be a new traffic pattern at the intersections of Congress Street, Walnut Street and West Walnut Street.
To enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety, the intersection of Congress/Walnut/West Walnut will now be a four-way stop. Each side of this intersection will now have a solar-powered, blinking stop sign.
All equipment for the new pattern was provided by MassDOT as part of their All-Way Stop Control Program.
The MassDOT All-Way Stop Control (AWSC) Program is a safety initiative where the Massachusetts Department of Transportation collaborates with local municipalities to convert high-crash or hazardous two-way stop intersections into four-way all-way stops.
The Milford Police Department urges our commuters to please travel patiently and be aware of the newly installed traffic pattern. CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES.
NIGHTTIME HOME INTRUDER ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 2026
MILFORD – On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at approximately 4:15AM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received an emergency call from a resident on Christina Road reporting an intruder in their home. The caller stated they awoke moments before the call to a male wearing a pink shirt and jeans in their bedroom. After a brief confrontation, the suspect fled the residence prior to officer arrival.
Arriving on scene at 4:18AM, Officer Kevin Heenan spoke to the residents who stated the male entered through an unlocked garage door before making his way into the bedroom. A search with K-9 Ozzie and Special Operations Drone Unit was conducted but yielded negative results.
At approximately 7:00AM, a resident of the area aware of the incident, called the Milford Public Safety Communications Center to report a male matching the description was walking on South Central Street.
Arriving moments after the call, Officer Heenan was able to locate the suspect at the intersection of South Central and Central Street. When Officer Heenan attempted to detain the suspect, the male became combative and attempted to flee. After a brief struggle, Officer Heenan was successfully able to place the suspect, Bruno Ramos, 24, homeless, in custody.
“I’d like to commend the efforts of our patrol division, particularly Officer Kevin Heenan for his restraint and professionalism in bringing this suspect into custody.” Said Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino. “Crimes of this nature are especially frightening. This is the third time in five months that a Milford resident has awoken to an intruder in their home. We continue to urge our residents to lock the doors to their homes and vehicles.”
Ramos was charged with the following crimes and will face arraignment today.
B&E INTO A BUILDING AT NIGHTTIME TO COMMIT A FELONY
A&B ON POLICE OFFICER
RESIST ARREST
DISTURBING THE PEACE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
SHOPLIFTING CALL LEADS TO ARREST
MILFORD – On Monday September 14, 2026, at approximately 6:22PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call from Kohl’s department store located at 91 Medway Road. Kohl’s Loss Prevention reported they had observed a male suspect shoplifting.
On arrival Investigating officers located a male matching the description of the suspect, pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise from Kohl’s toward Town Fair Tire. An on-scene investigation identified the suspect as Malcom Gill, 51, of Providence, Rhode Island. A query of Gill resulted in two active warrants for his arrest for similar shoplifting related crimes.
As a result of the investigation, $1113.84 of merchandise was recovered. Malcom Gill was arrested for the following crimes and held without bail until his arraignment the following day.
SHIPLIFTING +$250 BY ASPORTATION
WARRANT ARREST
WARRANT ARREST
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
MALE IN CUSTODY AFTER SHOWING OBSCENE MATERIAL AT LOUISA LAKE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14th 2026
MILFORD – On Friday September 11, 2026, at approximately 8:48AM. The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call from a victim reporting a male had approached their vehicle in the Louisa Lake parking lot and showed the victim sexually explicit photos of females on his cellular device through the driver side window.
At approximately 8:54, officers were able to locate a suspect matching the description given by the victim, carrying an open container of alcohol near the entrance of Clark’s Island on the Milford Bike Trail.
Following an on-scene investigation, Fabian Morocho Chinchi, 39, of Milford was placed under arrest and charged with the following:
DISTRIBUTE OBSCENE MATTER
DISTURBING THE PEACE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
TRAFFIC ALERT
Due to a motor vehicle vs. pole accident, there is a significant traffic back up at and surrounding the intersection of Main Street, School Street, Jefferson Street and Pine Street.
Please drive carefully and avoid the area if possible.
25 YEARS OF REMEMBERING 9/11
September 11th, 2001, at 8:46am, American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, New York, the first of four coordinated attacks on our country that killed 2,977 people and resulted countless long-term health battles for survivors and first responders.
Today, 25 years after the darkest hour in our great nation’s history. We continue our oath to never forget.
At 8:46am our agency will broadcast a radio message in honor of those who lost their lives and the countless affected from the attacks.
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING STABBING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7th 2026
MILFORD – On Sunday September 6, 2026, at 6:24PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received multiple emergency calls reporting a stabbing in the Hayward Street area. One caller, informed telecommunicators they were enroute to the hospital with an 18-year-old victim.
Upon arrival at the reported crime scene on Hayward Street, officers located multiple blood stains on the pavement. Officers then located the alleged suspect, Edwyn Sanchez, 19 of Milford. While speaking with Sanchez, officers observed blood on his arms and legs.
At approximately 6:56PM, Sanchez was placed under arrest and taken to Milford Police Department headquarters for booking. For the next several hours, areas of Hayward Street remained closed while members of the Milford Police Detective Bureau and Massachusetts State Police continued to investigate.
“We’re learning more of what lead to this act of violence as our detectives continue to investigate. We’re fortunate to have quickly taken the suspect into custody without further incident.” Said Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino The victim was taken to Umass Memorial Hospital in Worcester via LifeFlight with life threatening injuries.
Edwyn Sanchez remains in custody without bail and is charged with the following crimes.
ASSAULT TO MURDER
ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON
DISTURBING THE PEACE
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
LARGE POLICE PRESENCE ON HAYWARD STREET
There will be a large police presence in the Hayward Street area for the next several hours. There is no danger to the public. Thank you for your cooperation when traveling through the area.
MILFORD POLICE K-9 TITAN RETIRING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND 2026
MILFORD – The Milford Police Department is honored to announce the retirement of K-9 Titan, effective Friday, September 4, 2026.
In April 2025, Titan received national recognition after a deployment led to the water rescue of a nonverbal autistic child. Since that rescue, Titan has participated in several successful deployments, was honored by the New England Patriots, and was named National Law Enforcement Officer of the Month alongside his handler and partner, Officer Brian Sanchioni.
Throughout his distinguished career, Titan has participated in more than 230 field deployments while also becoming a familiar presence at countless community events throughout Milford and beyond.
This Friday at 12:00 PM, Titan will be joined by his fellow officers and K-9 teams from Milford and surrounding agencies for a retirement celebration and ceremonial final radio call, marking the conclusion of an exceptional career of service to the Milford community.
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES