MILFORD — On January 1, 2026, at approximately 8:00AM, the Milford Parks Department reported heavy damage to the fence along the Fino Field section of the Upper Charles Walking Trail. A review property CCTV footage showed a dark-colored Dodge Ram pick-up truck operating erratically and drifting across the Fino Field parking lot before colliding with the wooden fence. Following the collision, the operator of the vehicle fled the scene without notifying police.
On January 5, 2026, using a series of law enforcement investigative technology, Milford Police Detectives identified the suspect vehicle as a 2015 Black Dodge Ram owned by Luis Oliveira, 57, of Milford, MA. At approximately 5:00PM, Milford Police Detectives spoke to Patrik Veiga Oliveira, 20, of Milford, MA, who admitted to being the operator of the vehicle involved in the accident.
“I am proud of the Milford Police Detective Bureau and the hours of investigating it took to bring this case to a conclusion.” Stated Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino, “This type of careless and reckless operation of a vehicle showed a complete disregard for the safety and property of others.”
Patrik Veiga Oliveira has been charged with the following:
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
LEAVE SCENE OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY, WANTON
A video of the incident has been posted on Milford Police Department social media accounts.
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
IN MEMORY OF UXBRIDGE POLICE OFFICER STEPHEN LAPORTA
The Milford Police Department is deeply saddened by the tragic line of duty loss that has affected the Uxbridge Police Department. Our thoughts are with the Uxbridge community and the friends and family of the fallen officer. Our entire department is with you during this difficult time.
Officer Laporta began a journey in Law Enforcement as a member of the Milford Police Department’s Explorer program. He later moved on to a career in Public Safety Telecommunications before fulfilling his life long goal of being a full-time Police Officer for the Uxbridge Police Department.
The Milford Police Department extends our deepest condolences to all of Officer Laporta’s loved ones.
PARKING BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED
PARKING BAN IN EFFECT 9PM JANUARY 6TH
Due to expected freezing rain and icy road conditions, a winter parking ban will take effect Tuesday January 6th at 9PM and will remain in effect until an end announcement is made. All vehicles parked on-street during this time will be subject to ticketing and towing. If you are without off-street parking, there is municipal parking available, located at the Jefferson Street, Fayette Street, and Pond Street lots. Thank you for your patience as the Milford Highway Department tends to the roadways.
PARKING BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED
Effective at 8am, January 6, 2025, the parking ban has been lifted.
WINTER WEATHER PARKING BAN IN EFFECT AT 7PM
A winter parking ban will take effect Monday January 5th at 7PM and will remain in effect until an end announcement is made. All vehicles parked on-street during this time will be subject to ticketing and towing. If you are without off-street parking, there is municipal parking available, located at the Jefferson Street, Fayette Street, and Pond Street lots. Thank you for your patience as the Milford Highway Department tends to the roadways.
MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW OFFICER
The Milford Police Department would like to announce the hiring of Officer Logan Beausoleil. Prior to joining the Milford Police Department, Officer Beausoleil was a member of the Boston College Police Department for three years. In the following months, Officer Beausoleil will be completing our Field Training Program before serving our community.
DEPOT STREET IS NOW OPEN
Thank you for your patience, Depot Street is now open and the fire has been knocked down.
DEPOT STREET CLOSED AS MILFORD FIRE BATTLES STRUCTURE FIRE
Depot Street is currently closed from Central Street to Charles River Road as the Milford Fire Department battles a structure fire.
THREE SUSPECTS CHARGED IN VIOLENT ASSAULT AND ROBBERY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY DECEMBER 29th 2025
MILFORD — On Saturday November 29, 2025, at approximately 3:20AM, the Milford Public Safety Communications received an emergency call for a possible fight in progress near East Main Street and Middleton Street. On arrival, officers located a 21-year-old-male with injuries to his face. The victim reported he had been assaulted and robbed by multiple assailants.
As a result of the investigation by the Milford Police Patrol Division and Milford Police Detective Bureau, investigators were able to identify Christian George, 26, of Milford, Mikayla Sousa, 24, of Milford and Jaryn Platt, 36, of Worcester as involved suspects.
At 3:25PM, Mikayla Sousa was interviewed at the Milford Police Department and subsequently arrested.
On Monday December 1, 2025, Jaryn Platt turned himself in to Milford District Court.
On Friday December 26, 2025, at 9:01PM, Christian George was apprehended on warrant charges related to the assault.
“I’m thankful for the work of our Detective Bureau and Patrol Division. Once again, the members of the Milford Police Department have shown their commitment to keeping our community safe.” Chief of Police Robert Tusino.
The suspects have been charged with the following crimes:
Christian George
A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon
A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon (Glass Bottle)
A&B
Armed Robbery
Mikayla Sousa
A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon
A&B
Jaryn Platt
A&B w/ Dangerous Weapon
A&B
CONTACT JCOVINO@MILFORDPOLICE.ORG FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.