MILFORD POLICE SEEKS HELP FROM THE PUBLIC TO LOCATE STOLEN DOG

On Tuesday, August 27th at approximately 11:00PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications center received a 911 call for dog abducted from a Main St. residence in our town.

 On arrival, Officers were met by the animal’s owners, who stated they heard their dog, “My Love” cry and when she made her way to check on the dog, discovered it was gone.  It is believed the suspects entered the residence through a rear access door to the apartment. 

 Bellingham Police Department is also currently investigating two Micro-American Bulldog abductions in their town.  It is not confirmed that these incidents are connected at this time.

                 “My Love” is a 1.5-year-old, female, French Bulldog with a black coat and a white patch chest.  If you have any information, please contact our Confidential Tip Line 508-473-3800 or email tipline@milfordpolice.org

Water Main Break Causing Road Closure East Main at Medway Rd.

Please avoid the area of East Main St. and Medway Rd.. Emergency crews are currently tending to a water main break. The area will be shut down until further notice. Please travel safely and patiently.

MILFORD POLICE ARREST 35-YEAR-OLD MALE ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES

For Immediate Release Wednesday August 28, 2024

 On Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at 9:24pm, Members of the Milford Police Department Patrol and Detective Bureau responded to Hayward St for a possible drug overdose.  Through an on-scene investigation, officers discovered large quantity of bundled and stamped narcotics, totaling 23.5 grams.

 At the conclusion of the investigation, a 35-year-old Milford resident, Tiago Fernandes Da Silva was placed under arrest and charged with the following.

  COCAINE, TRAFFICKING IN 18 GRAMS OR MORE, LESS THAN 36 GRAMS

DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS B

FENTANYL, TRAFFICKING IN MORE THAN 10 GRAMS

Milford Police Department Hiring Civilian Communications Officers

The Milford Police Department is currently seeking highly motivated, qualified individuals for full and part-time civilian communications positions.

Reporting directly to the Communications Supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring the highest quality and standards of service to the public and emergency response personnel, ensuring proper and efficient screening and processing of emergency and non-emergency calls for service from the Milford Police and Fire Departments.

Selected candidates should possess NexGen911, EMD Power Phone, and PST1-APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator certifications or attend department paid training courses to acquire these certifications. Additional in-house and off-site training may be required.

Starting FT Hourly-$27.19

Starting P/T Hourly-$30.16

Preferred qualifications

Ability to work in a high stress environment

Strong work ethic

Possesses multi-task skills

Minimum high school diploma or equivalency

Accurate typing of 30 words per minute is preferable

Knowledge of the geography of the Town of Milford

Relevant experience

Open availability for nights, weekends and overtime

Interested candidates should e-mail the application listed below, along with resumes and letters of interest to Dispatch Supervisor jcovino@milfordpolice.org or deliver in hand to Milford Police Headquarters at 250 Main Steet, Milford, MA 01757; in care of Dispatch Supervisor Jason Covino. 

https://www.milfordpolice.org/s/DISPATCHER-APPLICATION.pdf

The application process will close until positions are filled.

MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

For Immediate Release Sunday, August 25th, 2024

             On Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at approximately 4:33PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle collision in the vicinity of Cedar St. and the 495 Southbound on-ramp.

             On arrival, first responders immediately began rendering aid to a 43-year-old male from Hopkinton, MA, who had been ejected from his motorcycle and collided with a nearby rock formation.  The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Milford Regional Hospital by Community Ambulance with life-threatening injures, where he was declared deceased.  The operator of the motor vehicle was also transported to Milford Regional Hospital with minor injuries.

             Members of the Milford Police Detective Bureau and Massachusetts State Police Accident Recon team responded and continued the investigation into the night.  There is no further information available currently.

Officers Render Life Saving Aid

The Milford Police Department would like to take a moment to commend Officer Austin Chapski and Officer Jake Mastrianna for their recent life saving efforts.

On July 16th, at 4:08am, Officers Chapski and Mastrianna responded to a 911 call for a male and female screaming for help. On arrival they encountered a male with heavy bleeding from a deep laceration to his face and neck. The efforts of these officers prior to arrival of EMS were critical to eventual survival of the victim.

K-9 Kodak Assists Bellingham PD

On Friday, August 16th 2024 at approximately 4:55pm. K-9 Kodak and his handler Officer Patrick Motuzas responded to the town of Bellingham to assist Bellingham MA Police in locating a male suspect who fled from a motor vehicle stop on a Honda CBR motorcycle. After fleeing from the stop, the suspect crashed into two vehicles and fled on foot into a small wooded area.

On arrival, K-9 Kodak quickly picked up a human scent and led K-9 Officer Motuzas on a track through several yards and wooded area before ultimately locating the suspect hiding in a shed. Bellingham Police then took the suspect into custody and transported him to their headquarters.

MPD DETECTIVES ARREST TWO ON DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING ROBBERY IN LOWELL

For Immediate Release Friday, August, 9th 2024

 On Thursday, August 8th, 2024, The Milford Police Detective Bureau was conducting surveillance in response to information received from Lowell Police Department, in regard to an armed robbery that took place in their city.

 At approximately 10:30pm, detectives encountered a vehicle bearing the license plates involved in the Lowell robbery.  On scene, detectives were assisted by K-9 Titan and the patrol division.  The outcome of the investigation lead to the discovery of drugs, shell casings and blood splatter.  While this investigation continues, the vehicle occupants, Joao Dos Santos, 18 of Brockton and Richard Gomes De Jesus, 21 of Rockland, were placed and under arrest and charged with the following.

DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS C

DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS B

DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS B

CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE DRUG LAW

Public Health Bulletin: Emerging Nitazene Trend

Critical information about Nitazene. Trace amounts of Nitazene have been found in many street drugs and are extremely lethal. If you are using recreational drugs, understand that any use at any level could be lethal.

If you or someone you know needs help please contact Community Impact or Chris' Corner- Recovery Resource Center

Milford Police Family Services

Paving and Masonry Scam Alert

We'd like to alert our residents of a possible scam under the guise of Green Paving & Masonry. A group of travelers have been going to homes in our community and surrounding communities soliciting work. They may present a high quality pamphlet with a QR code. If you are approached or witness this, please call our agency immediately.

508-473-1113