MULTI-AGENCY INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DRUG ARREST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY APRIL 27TH 2026

MILFORD – On Friday April 24, 2026, at approximately 8:23AM, The Milford Police Department in conjunction with the Hopedale Police Department, Blackstone Valley Drug Task Force and HIDTA DEA Task force executed a search warrant on Northrop Street in Hopedale that resulted in the arrest of Jerome Johnson, 61, of Hopedale, MA. The arrest comes after an investigation that spanned several months and included several involved agencies.

“I’d like to express my gratitude to the Milford Police Detective Bureau and the other involved agencies for their hard work in bringing this case to a conclusion.” Said Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino

As a result of the investigation and search warrant findings, Johnson was arrested and transported to Hopedale Police Department on the following charges: Possession with the Intent to Distribute Class B Substance (Subsequent) Possession with of a Class B Substance (Subsequent) CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.