We’d like to wish everyone celebrating Independence Day in Milford, a safe and happy 4th of July. No matter how you spend the holiday, please be mindful of a few things:
Personal use of fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts. They are a nuisance for your neighbors and responding to fireworks disturbances can overburden our ability to handle other emergency calls.
Have a sober driver. It saves lives.
We’re here for you, call us if you need us.
MILFORD – On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:35 PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman residing on Sidney Road reporting she was unable to locate her 1-year-old son. Communications personnel promptly dispatched resources while attempting to obtain additional information from the distraught caller.
Officers from the Milford Police Patrol Division arrived on scene within minutes, at 3:38 PM, but were unable to locate the missing boy in the apartment or surrounding area.
Within minutes of the initial officers’ arrival, 14 members of the Milford Police Department—including personnel from the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, K-9 Unit, and drone operators responded to assist in the search.
At 3:58 PM, the missing child was safely located within the 304-unit apartment complex.
“Our officers train regularly for incidents like this where every second counts.” Commented Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino. “Time and resources are priceless when it comes to the preservation of a child’s life. I am thankful for the quick actions of our communications staff and the coordinated response of our patrol, detectives, and specialized units; because of this we were able to see a safe conclusion to a potentially disastrous situation.“
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MILFORD- On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 2:03AM the Milford Police Department Patrol Division responded to 14 Prospect St., Milford Hospital to investigate a report of a male with a large laceration to his hand.
In interviewing the victim, officers were able to ascertain that he was attacked at an East Main St. residence by a male known to him.
At 4:55AM, overnight patrol officers made their way to the residence in question where they observed a large amount of dry blood scattered around the apartment and a broken glass believed to be weapon that caused the laceration.
As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Claudnei Leonidio Batista, 39, of Milford and charged him with the following:
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
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All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MILFORD- On Friday June 27, 2025, at approximately 10:17PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call from a Spanish speaking male reporting he had been stabbed in the head. On arrival at the Main St. residence officers discovered a 26-year-old male bleeding from the head. The victim reported he was stabbed in the head with what he believed was a fork. The suspect, later identified as Wilson Jhavier Guasco Morocho fled the scene on foot prior to the officer’s arrival.
While the responding officers tended to the victim, additional patrol units located a male party, matching the description given on Congress St. near the Milford Town Park. Following an on-scene investigation, the suspect was placed under arrest and charged with the following:
ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON
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All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***UPDATE***
Road is now open for all traffic. Please drive cautiously as investigators remain on scene.
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Due to a motor vehicle accident, outbound traffic from Target/250 Fortune Blvd to East Main St. will be closed.
MILFORD- On May 28th, 2025, residents of Temple St. reported multiple attempted B&Es from motor vehicles. Resident video of the area showed two male suspects wearing dark clothing, attempting to gain access into vehicles parked in neighborhood driveways.
On June 6, 2025, Milford Police Detectives became aware of a series of purchases being made with Mastercard stolen from a Temple St. resident’s vehicle. Using the log of the fraudulent transactions, detectives were able to obtain CCTV surveillance footage of the suspects making fraudulent purchases in Dartmouth and Fall River, MA.
On June 11, 2025, Using Flock Safety technology, Milford Police Detectives were able to track the vehicle of a third involved male on the day of the purchases. The vehicle in question was in the area at the time of the fraudulent Fall River transactions.
“I would like to commend the Detective Bureau for their outstanding investigative work. These crimes against residents, while seemingly small and unglamourous, have victims. They effect the community’s sense of safety in their own home.” – Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino
The juvenile suspects in question have been charged with the following:
B&E VEHICLE/BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY
LARCENY UNDER $1200
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME
IDENTITY FRAUD
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 c266 §37B(g)
LARCENY UNDER $1200
CONSPIRACY c4
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All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MILFORD- On June 2, 2025, The Milford Police Department were dispatched to Benjamin Moore Manufacturing, located at 49 Sumner St. for multiple larcenies from a motor vehicle. On arrival, officers were alerted by employees that three separate vehicles had been entered and had items stolen. A video review of the parking lot depicted a slender individual with a black jacket on a bicycle.
On June 3, 2025, the Milford Police Detective Bureau began an investigation into the incident and were alerted to use of credit cards stolen from the vehicles.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, an electronic search warrant was issued that lead to the identification of a 17-year-old male from Milford as the suspect in the larcenies. Using this information, Milford Police Detectives were able to obtain and execute a search warrant for the suspect’s residence on Friday June 20, 2025. During the execution of the warrant, Detectives were able to locate evidence that led to the suspect being charged with the following:
LARCENY UNDER $1200 (x3)
CREDIT CARD FRAUD UNDER $1200 c266 §37B(g)
B&E VEHICLE/BOAT NIGHTTIME FOR FELONY (x3)
IDENTITY FRAUD
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All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
With the impending heatwave upon us, our agency would like to welcome the public to use our lobby as a cooling area.
On March 27, 2025, Chief Robert Tusino created the Quality-of-Life program. Dedicated to addressing issues that have a negative impact on the quality of life for Milford residents, Sgt. Joseph Francesconi was tasked with leading the initiative to battle the blight that burdens our neighborhoods, specifically in the following areas.
· Junk/Unregistered Motor Vehicles
· Abandoned Motor Vehicles
· Noise Complaints
· Drinking in Public
· Illegal Dumping
Complainants can submit an online complaint which goes directly to Sgt. Francesconi. The complaint is logged, tracked and communication is made with the complainant and the subject of the complaint to resolve the issue in a reasonable timeframe.
Since its inception the following complaints have been addressed and resolved:
15 Junk/Unregistered/Abandoned Motor Vehicles
1 Drinking in Public
4 Excessive Noise
If anyone would like to report a persistent violation in any of these areas, they can at the link below.
https://www.milfordpolice.org/quality-of-life-requests
If the violation is occurring at the time of the complaint, they can also call the Milford Police business line for an immediate response at 508-473-1113.
Milford – On Tuesday June 10, 2025, the Milford Police Department in collaboration with Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS) captured Dontay Heywood, 20, of Woonsocket, RI for an extraditable warrant of first-degree robbery and using a firearm while committing a crime of violence. Also arrested Izaiah Desjarlais Blauth, 22, of Woonsocket, RI for an unrelated felony warrant.
On the morning of Tuesday June 10, 2025, VFAS informed the Milford Police Detective Bureau that Heywood, a fugitive from justice for armed robbery charges may be hiding in South Main St. area of Milford.
At approximately 2:00PM members of the Milford Police Department Detective Bureau, Special Operations, K-9 Unit and VFAS executed the warrant of arrest on South Main Street and took Dontay Heywood into custody without incident. A second male at the residence, Izaiah Desjarlais Blauth was apprehended for an active felony warrant.
At 2:49PM a search of the premises was conducted leading to the discovery of a Black HK 6mm BB Gun and 436 rounds of 7.62x51 ammunition.
“Our continued relationships with agencies such as the State Police and their VFAS unit are invaluable in investigating crimes and capturing violent criminals. When dealing with someone wanted for a violent crime that has a large quantity of rifle rounds in their possession, the question becomes what was he planning next? I’m grateful for the safety of all parties involved and commend all the law enforcement personnel involved.” – Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino
Both individuals were held without bail and transported to the Worcester House of Corrections pending arraignment on the following.
DONTAY HEYWOOD
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE ON COURT WARRANT (ARMED ROBBERY)
POSESSION OF AMMUNITION WITHOUT FID CARD
IZAIAH DESJARLAIS BLAUTH
WARRANT ARREST (LARCENY FROM A BUILDING)
WARRANT ARREST (RECEIVING A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE)
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All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
