For Immediate Release November 2, 2024

MILFORD, MA- Devonte Johnson, 28, of Dorchester MA was arrested Saturday morning on charges related to a brush fire that damaged Town Of Milford owned land in a wooded area of 296 West St.

At approximately 8:48AM, The Milford Public Safety Communications Center received calls reporting a brush fire and a male, later identified as Devonte Johnson, running away from the scene.

Following a short foot pursuit, Johnson was taken into custody without further incident. Johnson was held on $1500.00 bail and transported to the Worcester House of Corrections to await arraignment on the following charges.

BURN LAND/TREE/LUMBER/PRODUCE

FIRE ON ANOTHER'S LAND, SET

FIRE IN OPEN, SET

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

DISTURBING THE PEACE