The Milford Police Department is proud to announce the hiring of Officer Cameron Chapski. Officer Chapski comes to MPD as a transfer from Southborough Police Department. Officer Chapski will spend the next several weeks in field training, where he will learn about patrolling our community from our experienced training staff.
TWO JUVENILES CHARGED FOR MULTIPLE OVERNIGHT LARCENIES
For Immediate Release – January 7th, 2025
MILFORD-Two Milford juveniles have been charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a series of overnight larcenies in Milford.
“Cases like this can be very difficult to solve, I’m proud of our Detectives for bringing an expedited resolution to this matter. Our relationship with our community and their eagerness to share their own video footage was an immense help in establishing an investigative timeline.” - Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino
On the morning of Monday, January 6th, 2025, The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received multiple calls from residents reporting items stolen from their vehicles during the overnight hours of January 6th.
In the proceeding hours, with the assistance of videos posted on social media by Milford residents and the investigation of the Milford Police Detective Bureau, a search warrant was executed on the suspect’s residences that led to the recovery of multiple reported stolen items.
“This is an unfortunate but timely reminder that no matter how safe our community is, to always lock your vehicle and never leave any items in plain view.”
At the time of this release the suspects have been charged with the following but not limited to
B&E VEHICLE/BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY
LARCENY OVER $1200
B&E VEHICLE/BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY
LARCENY UNDER $1200
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 c266 §37B(g)
B&E VEHICLE/BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY
CONSPIRACY
These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
MILFORD POLICE ARREST SIX IN ILLEGAL FIREARMS TAKEDOWN
For Immediate Release – January 3, 2025
On September 11th, 2024, at approximately 1PM, the Milford Police Detective Bureau, in coordination with the Boston and Worcester offices of the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), Homeland Security Investigations and Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit brought to conclusion a 9-month investigation into the possession and trafficking of illegal firearms.
“This falls in line with our initiative for the past year to target guns and illicit drugs in our community.” – Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino remarked following the arrest.
In February 2024, with the help of regional ATF agents, the Milford Police Detective Bureau began an investigation into the presence of illegal, large capacity firearms in Milford. Using multi-faceted investigation techniques, it was discovered that the criminal network spanned multiple New England and East Coast communities.
In the morning hours of September 11th, 2024, members of the joint investigation began surveillance on 61 South Bow St. and 27 Grove St. in Milford. At approximately 1PM, Detectives and Federal Agents entered the residences to take the suspects into custody without incident or injury to all involved. Seized from the scene were the following firearms.
Palmetto State Armory 7.62 Semi-Automatic Rifle
Anderson Manufacturing AM15 Semi-Automatic Rifle
Mosseberg 500 12 Gauge Shotgun
Mosseberg 500 12 Gauge Shotgun
Stoeger Industries STR-9mm Pistol
Glock 43 9mm Pistol
“This is just the first step in prosecuting many joint operations with federal agencies that are underway.”
The suspects were transferred to State and Federal facilities following booking and are charged with the following crimes.
FIREARM, CARRY WITHOUT LICENSE
AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD, POSSESS
POSSESS LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE
CONSPIRACY
FIREARM, CARRY WITHOUT LICENSE
FIREARM, CARRY WITHOUT LICENSE
FIREARM W/DEFACED NO., POSSESS IN FELONY
FIREARM W/DEFACED NO., POSSESS IN FELONY
POSSESS LARGE CAPACITY FEEDING DEVICE
MILFORD RESIDENT CHARGED WITH ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO MURDER
For Immediate Release
MILFORD, MA- December 22nd, 2024, Segundo Eduardo Zuna Cajilema, 24, of Milford, MA was arrested on multiple felony charges including Assault with intent to murder.
At approximately 12:10PM, The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a male assaulting a female in the Main St. area. On arrival, dispatched officers located the female victim with visible injuries to her face and torso.
Zuna Cajilema was located hiding in a nearby closet and charged with the following crimes.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO MURDER
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
B&E DAYTIME FOR FELONY, PERSON IN FEAR
Traffic Advisory For Congress St.
Due to a water main break. Residents of the Highland St. area may experience some low water pressure and discoloring. Additionally, this break has caused the roadway of Congress St. from Covino Rd. to Fountain St. to be closed down.
Members Of The Milford Police Department Receive Award From Homeland Security Investigations
This past Friday, each of them was given an award from Homeland Security Investigations for their role in Operation Boiling Point/Family Ties.
Please join us in congratulating Lt. Kevin O'Loughlin, Special Operations Officer Jon Lavinge, Special Operations Officer Jhan Wade and Officer Joseph Sanchioni.
Information About This Saturday's Gun Buy Back
WORCESTER —Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is urging people to take advantage of the 23rd annual Guns to Gardens program by turning in unwanted firearms on Saturday, Dec. 14 at participating police departments.
More than 4,000 guns have been turned in since 2002, when the program started in the City of Worcester. The program welcomes citizens of all Worcester County communities to voluntarily turn in unwanted firearms to participating police departments in Fitchburg, Northborough, Milford, Southbridge, Worcester or City Welding & Fabrication located at 10 Ararat St. in Worcester where owners can watch their weapon be destroyed.
Those who turn in firearms will receive gift cards in the amount of $50 for a rifle, $100 for a pistol, and $150 for an automatic or semi-automatic weapon. Free gun locks are also available, even if you aren’t turning in a firearm, and replica guns will be accepted.
“With this program, we’re aiming to get unwanted and unsecured guns out of homes to avoid the potential tragic loss of life that can occur,” Mr. Early said. “These guns pose a risk of theft, misuse, and tragedy. By participating in the Guns to Gardens buyback program, we are reducing the chance of these guns being involved in accidents or violence. This program helps save lives and prevent the high costs associated with treating gunshot victims. Reducing gun-related tragedies in our communities benefits us all.”
Mr. Early praised Dr. Michael Hirsh, medical director of Worcester’s Division of Public Health, for his continued gun safety advocacy and for starting the gun buyback program.
“An unsecured weapon in the home is a public health danger that leads to more frequent homicides, burglaries, lethal domestic violence, accidental shootings, and suicide in the home,” Dr. Hirsh said. “Please honor the memories of all our citizens, young and old, harmed by gun violence by bringing in your unwanted/unsecured weapon(s), unloaded please.”
In recent years, Dr. Hirsh spearheaded a program to turn the destroyed weapons from the buyback program into garden tools to be used in the UMass community garden. The garden is maintained by members of the UMass community and the produce is donated to those in need.
As in the past, Mr. Early will relax enforcement of the law prohibiting the carrying of firearms for people participating in the program. Residents should bring unloaded weapons wrapped or in a bag. Ammunition will also be accepted but should be separately bagged. Participants are reminded to treat all firearms as though they are loaded and dangerous.
Firearms can be turned in at the following locations during the specified hours:
Fitchburg Police Department: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Northborough Police Department: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Milford Police Department: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Southbridge Police Department, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Worcester Police Department: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City Welding & Fabrication: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Guns to Gardens is sponsored by the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, UMass Memorial Medical Center, the City of Worcester, the Worcester Police Department and the Worcester Department of Public Health.
In Memory of Sgt. Walter Connely's End Of Watch
Today we remember one of our own that was killed in the line of duty
Sergeant Walter Conley was shot and killed during a robbery attempt. Sergeant Conley was working a detail at the Milford Savings Bank and was shot and killed while escorting a bank employee who was returning from another bank across the street. The assailants believed the bank employee was in possession of a large amount of cash and tried to rob the employee during the trip. When they failed, gunfire erupted, resulting in the death of Sergeant Conley. The two assailants fled, however, after an intense investigation and manhunt, were arrested in New York State.
The suspects were indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury for Murder, Carrying a Rifle Without Authority, and Armed Assault with Intent to Rob. One suspect plead guilty and was sentenced to Life in Prison without parole on the murder indictment and concurrent terms of 19 to 20 years on the Armed Assault with Intent to Rob charge, and 4 to 5 years on the firearm charge. The second suspect was found guilty after a jury trial in Worcester Superior Court of all the indictments and sentenced to Life in Prison without Parole on the murder indictment and concurrent terms of 18 to 20 years on the Assault with Intent to Rob charge, and 3 to 5 years on the firearm charge.
Sergeant Conley had served with the agency for 30 years.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER STRIKING WOMAN AND CHILD WITH MOTOR VEHICLE
For Immediate Release Wednesday November 21st, 2024
MILFORD, MA- On Wednesday November 20th, 2024 at approximately 5:21am, Luis Cajilema Tene, 28, of Milford, MA was arrested on a Continental United States Warrant by the Milford Police Detective Bureau, Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and the US Marshals Service.
On November 10th, 2024 at 8:15am, Cajilema Tene struck a female pedestrian carrying her 2 year-old child with a grey sedan he was operating on Central St. The suspect fled the scene and the state of Massachusetts to avoid capture.
Over the following ten days, a coordinated investigation between the Milford Police Detective Bureau, VFAS and US Marshals Service, tracked the suspects movement before receiving information he would be returning to Milford this week.
On the morning of Wednesday November 20, 2024, while conducting surveillance on Central St. Milford Police Detectives, VFAS and US Marshals took Luis Cajilema Tene into custody without incident. He was later transported to Milford District Court for arraignment on the following charges.
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON, CHILD UNDER 14
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF CHILD
A&B x2
MILFORD PD PROMOTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CHANGES
The following promotions and change of assignments will become effective on Monday, November 11, 2024:
LIEUTENANT MICHAEL MASTROIANNI
From: Special Ops Sergeant
To: Operations Lieutenant
LIEUTENANT KEVIN O’LOUGHLIN
From: Detective Sergeant
To: Detective Lieutenant
SERGEANT TODD FLETCHER
From: Patrol Sergeant (12-8)
To: Special Operations Sergeant
SERGEANT THOMAS TESTA
From: Patrol Officer