The Milford Police Department is excited to announce the hiring of Officer Timothy Brennan. With over 30 years of policing experience, Officer Brennan most recently served as a Sergeant with the Hopkinton Police Department. Please join us in welcoming Officer Brennan, when you see him keeping our streets safe.
MILFORD POLICE DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECT FOR NEAR FATAL ASSAULT
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 17th 2024
On Tuesday, July 16th at approximately 3:58PM, members of the Milford Police Detective Bureau enacted a motor vehicle stop in vicinity of the Sumner and Dilla St. intersection. The stop resulted in the arrest of SANDY VILLEDA MARTINEZ, 35, of Milford, MA for the assault and stabbing that took place on July 15th, 2024, on Purchase St. in our town. The suspect has been charged with the following and is currently being held without bail.
MAYHEM
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
ASSAULT TO MURDER
OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE/MISLEADING
MILFORD POLICE DETECTIVE ARRESTS RHODE ISLAND MAN ON LARCENY CHARGES
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 17th 2024
On Tuesday, July 16th at approximately 1:39PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call for a male stealing a package from a neighbor’s porch before leaving in a red colored sedan with Rhode Island registration attached. After a short pursuit the vehicle came to a stop on Quinshipaug Rd. where the operator, Wilber Arias, 24, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island was arrested and charged with the following.
LARCENY OVER $1200
STOP FOR POLICE, FAIL
RECEIVE STOLEN PROPERTY +$1200 c266 §60
SPEEDING RATE OF SPEED GREATER THAN WAS REASONABLE
MARKED LANES VIOLATION
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
ILLEGALLY ATTACHING NUMBER PLATES
UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE
SEAT BELT, FAIL WEAR
SIGNAL, FAIL TO
MILFORD POLICE INVESTIGATING EARLY MORNING INCIDENT
For Immediate Release Monday, July 15th 2024
On Monday July 15th at approximately 4:07 am, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received several 911 calls for an unknown emergency in the area of Purchase St. Upon arrival, first responders encountered a male lying on the ground bleeding from a laceration. Responders immediately began rendering aid to the individual and secured the scene.
The patient was transported to UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester via Lifeflight, where he is currently in stable but serious condition. Milford and State Police Detectives are currently continuing their investigation into this matter.
Traffic Advisory
*****UPDATE****
Purchase st is now open for all traffic. Thank you for your patience.
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Purchase St. between Glines and Mechanic will be shut down until further notice while detectives are securing a crime scene. Please plan your commute accordingly. We will provide an update when available.
Annual Fireworks Display Information
Milford’s annual 4th of July fireworks display takes place this evening, July 5th. The event is expected to start at approximately 9:30pm. While we have increased manning due to the amount of visitors we encounter, we ask that you expect traffic delays in many of the main roads of travel. When commuting please travel safely, being vigilant for unexpected pedestrians and congested traffic in the roadways. Below is a list of areas to expect detours and delays
1. Cedar at Dilla Street (Road blocked going south, detour onto Dilla Street)
2. Sumner Street open to 1-way traffic southbound (towards Main Street)
3. Cedar at Hamilton Street (Road closed to southbound traffic)
4. Hamilton at Cedar Street (No left turn, right turn only)
5. Cedar at Ravenna Street (No left turn, right turn only)
6. Cedar at Naples Street (No left turn, right turn only)
7. Purchase at Dilla Street (Detour left sign)
8. Cap Auto Parts Cedar St. (Road Closed, right turn only)
9. Sumner at Lincoln Street (road closed towards Granite)
10. Sumner at Lincoln Street (detour up Lincoln Street)
11. Sumner at Mechanic Street (road closed, detour up Mechanic Street)
4th of July Parade Information
With the parade step off set for 10am, there will be several road closures along the Rt 16 parade route. Please plan your commute accordingly as closures will begin at approximately 930am. Listed below are the Main/East Main attached streets that will be closed and barricaded. Please enjoy your holiday safely.
Veterans Memorial @ E. Main Street
Dunkin Donuts/KFC Lot Entrance
Valvoline/Dunkin Donuts Lot Enterance
Big Y @ Rt. 109 Entrance/Exit
Medway Rd (Rt. 109) @ East Main St (Rt. 16)
Big Y Entrance @ East Main St. (Rt. 16)
Hamilton St.
Free St.
Short St
South Free St.
North St.
Church Hill St.
Reade St.
Middleton St.
Cedar St (Rt. 85)
Hayward St.
Plain St.
Meade St
Cook St
Alteri Ct
Jason Cir.
Beach St.
Pond St.
Sumner St.
Winter St.
N.Bow St
Court St
Spruce St
Spring St
Lincoln Square
-Pine St
-School St.
-Jefferson St
Fayette St.
Central St
Exchange St
Park St.
Franklin St
Milford Man Arrested For Stabbing and Forging Documents
For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 12th 2024
On Monday, June 10th at approximately 3:27am, the Milford Public Safety Communications center received a 911 call from a Spanish speaking male reporting he was the victim of an assault in the area of 163 Main St. Milford Police Patrolmen arrived on-scene moments later and discovered one male with an abrasion to his lip and another with a minor stab wound to his hand. Following an investigation and interview of the involved parties, JOSE MEJIA ALBA was taken into custody and charged with the following crimes.
Chapter 265 Section 15: A&B Dangerous Weapon
Chapter 267 Section 1: Forgery
Chapter 267 Section 1: Forgery
Traffic Cameras Installed In Town
In recent weeks you may have noticed that in addition to our Flock cameras, several traffic cameras have begun to be installed at intersections around town. We’ve noticed a lot of discussion on our community boards, let us give some clarity to the purpose of these cameras. We use these cameras as a public safety and investigative tool rather than traffic enforcement. The cameras are not scanning for expired stickers, people illegally passing through red lights, etc.
We can monitor them live, recall footage, record license plates, etc. but the cameras are not currently tracking traffic violations.
Thank you for supporting our agency as we continue to work to make Milford the safest community possible.
A Letter From Chief Robert Tusino For National Police Week
An excerpt from John F. Kennedys' Proclamation 3466, Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day April 10, 1962.
Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people f the United States, and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe the week of May 13-19, 1962, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in commemorating police officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their communities and, in so doing, have established/or themselves an enviable and enduring reputation/or preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
I further call upon the people of the United States to observe Monday, May 14, 1962, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of duty.
As with all designated days of remembrance our thoughts are focused on those who have laid down their lives for others. The Milford Police Department belongs to that very group of police organizations that have lost officers in the line of duty. Officer Harry W. Butler, EOW September 8th, 1916 (Cause of Death -Gunfire) and Sgt. Walter "Moose" Conley, EOW December 10th, 1980 (Cause of Death - Gunfire).
Such acts of heroism can never be understood by those who have never served anyone but themselves. President John F. Kennedy also gave his life in the service of others, a great American who knew the value and importance of public service to ensure freedom.
Please remember all those who serve, past and present.
Chief of Police Robert L. Tusino