MILFORD MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING SCENE OF ASSAULT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY MARCH 10TH 2026

MILFORD — On Thursday March 5, 2026, at 2:03PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving a heavily intoxicated 32-year-old male.

On arrival officers were met by a resident who stated the suspect had become violent and was destroying items in the home. The suspect, identified as James Fullum, 32, of Milford, MA had fled on foot prior to officers arriving.

At 2:23PM K-9 Titan and drone support were deployed to locate Fullum.  After a search exceeding three hours, James Fullum was captured and charged with the following

·       ASSAULT AND BATTERY

·       ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON A PERSON 60+ YEARS OF AGE

CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

 

MILFORD TEEN ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND GUN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY MARCH 9TH 2026

MILFORD — On March 5, 2026, the Milford Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Mount Pleasant Street in Milford. The search was conducted in response to threats made toward another student involving a firearm over Snapchat.

At approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Milford Police Department Detective Bureau, School Resource Division, and Patrol Division executed the warrant at the residence. The search resulted in the discovery of a Raven Arms MP-25 handgun, 9mm ammunition, more than 42 grams of cocaine, approximately 7 grams of Fentanyl, Valium, Suboxone, Xanax, and several items consistent with drug trafficking.

As a result of the search, a 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody and held on $75,000 bail. The juvenile was transported to the Paul T. Leahy DYS Detention Center in Worcester pending arraignment on the following charges:

•Possession of Class A (Fentanyl)
•Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A (Fentanyl)
•Possession of Class B (Cocaine)
•Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B (Cocaine)
•Trafficking in Cocaine (36 grams or more, less than 100 grams)
•Possession of Class C (Valium/Alprazolam)
•Possession with Intent to Distribute Class C (Valium/Alprazolam)•Possession of Class E (Suboxone)
•Possession of a Firearm Without an FID Card or LTC
•Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card
•Improper Storage of a Firearm
•Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
•Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Firearm)
•Threat to Commit a Crime

CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

MILFORD POLICE INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS DEVICE ON MAIN STREET

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY MARCH 6TH 2026

MILFORD — On Friday March 6, 2026, at approximately 11:40AM, the Milford Police Department responded to a call for an unattended death at 201 Main Street in Milford.

While tending to the scene, Milford Police Detectives discovered several suspicious objects that could possibly be identified as homemade explosives.  In the interest of caution, the area was evacuated, while Exchange Street and sections of Main Street were closed for just over 2 hours as the Milford Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad cleared the scene.

“Our officers and partner agencies from the Milford Fire Department and MSP Bomb Squad acted quickly to secure the area and ensure the safety of the public,” said Chief of Police Robert Tusino. “Out of an abundance of caution, we took the necessary steps to investigate the suspicious items and confirm there was no ongoing threat to the community.”

At 2:08PM, the area was rendered safe, allowing civilians to reenter nearby buildings and traffic to openly flow.

 

CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

 

EXCHANGE STREET CLOSED

***UPDATE***

Main Street and Exchange Street are now open.

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Exchange Street will be closed until further notice while Police and Fire conduct an investigation.

Traffic is being diverted from Main Street to Pine Street at Lincoln Square and Main Street to Park Street at Draper Park.

WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT 4PM

A winter parking ban will take effect Thursday March 5, 2026 at 4PM and will remain in effect until an end announcement is made.

All vehicles parked on-street during this time will be TICKETED AND TOWED. If you are without off-street parking, there is municipal parking available, located at the Jefferson Street, Fayette Street, and Pond Street lots. Thank you for your cooperation while the Milford Highway Department tends to dangerous road conditions.

WINTER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT AT 4PM MARCH 3RD

A winter parking ban will take effect Tuesday March 3, 2026 at 4PM and will remain in effect until an end announcement is made.

All vehicles parked on-street during this time will be TICKETED AND TOWED. If you are without off-street parking, there is municipal parking available, located at the Jefferson Street, Fayette Street, and Pond Street lots. Thank you for your cooperation while the Milford Highway Department tends to dangerous road conditions.

EMERGENCY CREWS WORKING A GAS LEAK NEAR WOODLAND SCHOOL

**UPDATE**

The gas leak has been shut off and the building has been clear with zero gas readings found inside the building.

Students are being kept warm in buses and will be let back into school momentarily.

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Emergency crews are currently tending to a gas leak near Woodland School located at 10 North Vine Street.

The school has been evacuated and there are no illnesses reported.