May 4, 2026 For Immediate Release From Worcester County DA Contact: Laura French 774-317-2007 or 774-502-8567
MILFORD – A 60-year-old man was arraigned in Milford District Court today on charges related to the assault of 54-year-old Michael Albro, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.
John J. Bonnell, of Milford, was charged with assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and assault with intent to murder. He was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on May 11.
On Friday, May 1, Milford Police Department responded to a call requesting emergency services at the local housing authority, following an earlier altercation between Bonnell and Albro. Albro sustained serious injuries, was transported to UMass Memorial Hospital, and later died.
The incident remains under investigation by the Milford Police Department and Mass. State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office.