MILFORD — On Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 4:10 a.m., the Milford Police Detective Bureau, in coordination with the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) and the United States Marshals Service, initiated an operation in the area of 16 Court Square to apprehend Manuel Umana Solorzano, 29, of Milford, MA. Umana Solorzano was wanted on multiple charges, including rape of a child with force and possession of child pornography.

At approximately 5:41 a.m., while conducting surveillance, detectives and marshals observed Umana Solorzano exit his residence and approach a waiting Ford Transit van. As personnel from the multi-agency task force moved in, Umana Solorzano fled on foot toward North Bow Street. Milford Police Detectives pursued the suspect and closed the distance as he entered the backyard of a residence on North Bow Street.

At approximately 5:43 a.m., the pursuit ended when Umana Solorzano turned toward a detective, assumed a fighting stance, and reached for his waistband. After ignoring repeated commands to stop, he was tased and taken into custody without further incident.

Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino stated:

“Someone who is suspected of taking advantage of children will find no quarter in Milford. There will be no shelter, no safe haven, no sanctuary for people who are suspected of such crimes against children. My sincerest thanks to the Massachusetts State Police and the US Marshals for coordinating with our detectives in apprehending this suspected child predator.

Manuel Umana Solorzano was booked at the Milford Police Department at 5:49AM and will be arraigned at Milford District Court later today on the following charges:

Indecent A&B on Child Under 14

Possess Child Pornography

Reckless Endangerment of Child

Photograph Sexual or Intimate Parts of Child

Statutory Rape of Child, Five Year Age Difference

Rape of Child With Force

Lascivious Pose/Exhibit Child in Nude

Resisting Arrest

CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES

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