FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY JULY 1ST 2026
MILFORD – On Monday June 29, 2026, at approximately 9:19AM, The Milford Police Detective Bureau received information of a series of B&E and vandalism incidents that occurred at Stacy Middle School and Memorial Elementary School.
In investigating the schools, Detectives observed several acts of vandalism and destruction of school property, including a racial slur graffitied across signage. Through reviewing CCTV of the interior and exteriors of the schools and Milford Public Library, Detectives were able to identify that the crimes took place over two separate days, June 26th and June 27th. With assistance from School Resource Officers, Detectives were able to identify three juveniles as the suspects in the crimes.
"The complete lack of respect required to break into and vandalize any property is troubling, but to target places dedicated to educating and developing our children is especially disturbing," said Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino. "I hope this serves as a turning point for these juveniles and that they recognize the seriousness of their actions before making decisions that could have lasting consequences."
As a result of the investigation, the three youths were each charged with following crimes:
B&E INTO A BUILDING DURING DAYTIME WITH INTENT TO COMMIT A FELONY (3 COUNTS)
MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (3 COUNTS)
DEFACE PROPERTY (3 COUNTS)
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.