MPD TRACKDOWN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

MILFORD — On Sunday, November 30, 2025, at approximately 7:22PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from an employee at Riverside Gas, located at 146 South Main Street in Milford, reporting that a white male wearing a black mask and grey shirt had stolen several packs of cigarettes after unsuccessfully attempting to take money from the cash register.

Upon arrival, patrol officers determined the incident was an armed robbery involving a firearm. At 7:43PM, members of the Milford Police Detective Bureau, Milford Police K-9 Unit, Milford Special Operations Team, and the Massachusetts State Police K-9 Unit responded to assist in searching for the suspect and the weapon.

At approximately 8:10PM, officers located a male matching the description provided by the victim walking on Green Street. Following an on-scene investigation, Adam Busuito, 34, of Milford, was placed under arrest.

“I’m grateful for the outstanding work by the men and women of the Milford Police Department to bring this violent crime to such a quick resolution,” said Chief of Police Robert Tusino. “Violent criminals who put the members of our community in danger will be tracked down and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

During an area search, a black Walther P22 6MM BB gun was located behind Honey Dew Donuts at 140 South Main Street. Additionally, a discarded black “Ghostface” mask and clothing consistent with those worn by the suspect were found by K-9 Titan in a nearby parking lot.

In addition to the charges from this incident, Busuito also had an outstanding warrant for armed robbery out of Boston District Court. 

Adam Busuito was held without bail and will be transported for arraignment at Milford District Court this morning on the following charges:

ROBBERY, ARMED & MASKED

WARRANT ARREST (ARMED ROBBERY)

ASSAULT TO ROB, ARMED

DANGEROUS WEAPON, CARRY

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

DISTURBING THE PEACE

RESIST ARREST

A&B ON POLICE OFFICER

ATTEMPTED LARCENY

LARCENY UNDER $1200

ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON

THREAT TO COMMIT CRIME

TRESPASS

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All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

CARETAKER ARRESTED FOR INDECENT ASSAULT ON DISABLED ADULT

MILFORD — On Friday, November 28th, at approximately 9:16 PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call reporting the past sexual assault of a disabled male.

At 9:21 PM, Milford Police Detectives initiated an investigation into the incident, during which it was alleged that the victim’s caretaker had indecently touched him.

At approximately 10:02 PM, Calton Asanga, 27, of Milford, MA, was interviewed at the Milford Police Department, where he admitted to improperly touching the victim.

“The facts of this case show an abhorrent betrayal by someone who was trusted to provide care. I’m grateful for the quick resolution,” said Chief of Police Robert Tusino.

INDECENT A&B ON A DISABLED PERSON

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ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSIGNS TWO OFFICERS TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM

The Milford Police Department congratulates Officer Michael Johnson and Officer Bayley Laughlin on their new assignments to the MPD Special Operations Team.

Officer Johnson has served as a patrol officer with the Milford Police Department for three years. Prior to joining MPD, he spent nearly a decade on active duty in the United States Army, where he completed combat tours during Operation Enduring Freedom and trained multi-national forces overseas. He is a certified SWAT Operator, licensed Emergency Medical Technician, licensed Commercial Drone Operator, FBI Crisis Negotiator Course graduate, Tactical Medical Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, and CPR/First Aid Instructor.

Officer Laughlin began his law enforcement career in Willimantic, Connecticut, where he served as a police officer and member of the Warrant Task Force. During his service there, he received multiple commendations, including the Life Saving Award and a Departmental Citation.

Since transferring to the Milford Police Department in 2023, Officer Laughlin has completed several advanced trainings, including ballistic shield instruction and close-quarters combat courses.

The Milford Police Special Operations Team is a highly trained unit prepared for immediate crisis deployment. In today’s evolving public-safety landscape, the Special Operations Team was established to respond rapidly to active shooter situations, school lockdowns, and other life-threatening incidents. Working closely with Patrol, K-9, and the Detective Bureau, the unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and the most up-to-date tactical training.

MILFORD POLICE WELCOME NEW OFFICER

Please join us in welcoming Officer Harry Cervantes to the Milford Police Department.  Officer Cervantes comes to the Milford Police Department as a lateral transfer after serving as a police officer for 4 years in the Town of Blackstone.  Officer Cervantes is currently participating in our field training program over the next month before heading out to protect and serve the members of our community.

MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT TO MURDER AFTER BASEBALL BAT ATTACK


MILFORD — Friday November 14th at 5:55pm, The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a fight, in which one male was assaulting another with a bat near Main Street Market, located at 315 Main Street in Milford.


On arrival, responding officers located a male party with bleeding wounds to his head and face. Meanwhile, the suspect had fled the area in a Black GMC Sierra pick-up truck.

At 6:00PM, Members of the Hopedale Police Department enacted a motor vehicle stop of the suspect vehicle on Mendon St. in their town. Hopedale indicated the operator of the GMC Sierra had blood on his sweatshirt.

A review of on-scene CCTV footage showed the suspect, later identified as Andre Oliveira Gomes, 24, of Whitinsville, MA attempt to run the victim over with his GMC Sierra pick-up truck, before exiting the vehicle and assaulting him with a baseball bat.

At 6:20PM, Oliveira Gomes was arrested and transported to the Milford Police Department for booking. While the victim was transported to UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester to be treated for injuries sustained in the malicious assault.

“Violent acts of this nature have no place in our community,” said Chief of Police Robert Tusino. “Thanks to the swift cooperation between Milford and Hopedale officers, a dangerous individual was apprehended before he could harm anyone else.”

Andre Oliveira Gomes has been charged with the following crimes and is currently being held at Worcester House of Corrections on $100,000 bail:

A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO MURDER
ASSAULT W/DANGEROUS WEAPON
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME-ARMED ROBBERY
DISTURBING THE PEACE
FALSE NAME/SSN, ARRESTEE FURNISH
RMV DOCUMENT, FORGE/MISUSE
MAYHEM

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MILFORD POLICE MAKE ARREST FOR PHONE LARCENY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12TH 2025

MILFORD — On Wednesday November 12, 2025, at approximately 8:46AM, while investigating another incident, the Milford Police Detective Bureau were alerted to a phone theft from The Latin Store, located at 18 Main Street in Milford.

During the investigation, Detectives were able to identify Jose Mejia Alba, 44, of Milford as the suspect of the larceny.

At approximately 9:15AM, Milford Police Detectives arrested Mejia Alba at his workplace without further incident.

Mejia Alba was transported to Milford District Court where he was arraigned on the following charges:
LARCENY FROM BUILDING
LARCENY UNDER $1200

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ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW