September 11th, 2001, a day of unforgettable tragedy. Four coordinated attacks killed 2,977 people, injured thousands more and gave rise to substantial long-term health consequences. To ensure our victims live forever, we must never forget.
9/11 hits especially close to home for our agency. Milford Police Chief, Robert Tusino was a member of the NYPD at the time of the attacks and responded to ground zero.
Today at 8:46am, the time American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower, we will have a memorial radio acknowledgement across our emergency channels.
Medway Rd at 495 Traffic Advisory
Emergency road crews are currently tending to a water main break Medway Rd. at the 495 Overpass. Please travel patiently and with caution.
Missing Dog Returned Home
The abducted dog we shared with you yesterday has been returned to her family. The incident is still under investigation.
Depot Street From Central to Forest Closed, Businesses Remain Open
Emergency crews are currently working on a water main break. As a result Depot Street from Central St to Forest Street is closed. All businesses will remain open.
MILFORD POLICE SEEKS HELP FROM THE PUBLIC TO LOCATE STOLEN DOG
On Tuesday, August 27th at approximately 11:00PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications center received a 911 call for dog abducted from a Main St. residence in our town.
On arrival, Officers were met by the animal’s owners, who stated they heard their dog, “My Love” cry and when she made her way to check on the dog, discovered it was gone. It is believed the suspects entered the residence through a rear access door to the apartment.
Bellingham Police Department is also currently investigating two Micro-American Bulldog abductions in their town. It is not confirmed that these incidents are connected at this time.
“My Love” is a 1.5-year-old, female, French Bulldog with a black coat and a white patch chest. If you have any information, please contact our Confidential Tip Line 508-473-3800 or email tipline@milfordpolice.org
Water Main Break Causing Road Closure East Main at Medway Rd.
Please avoid the area of East Main St. and Medway Rd.. Emergency crews are currently tending to a water main break. The area will be shut down until further notice. Please travel safely and patiently.
MILFORD POLICE ARREST 35-YEAR-OLD MALE ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES
For Immediate Release Wednesday August 28, 2024
On Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at 9:24pm, Members of the Milford Police Department Patrol and Detective Bureau responded to Hayward St for a possible drug overdose. Through an on-scene investigation, officers discovered large quantity of bundled and stamped narcotics, totaling 23.5 grams.
At the conclusion of the investigation, a 35-year-old Milford resident, Tiago Fernandes Da Silva was placed under arrest and charged with the following.
COCAINE, TRAFFICKING IN 18 GRAMS OR MORE, LESS THAN 36 GRAMS
DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS B
FENTANYL, TRAFFICKING IN MORE THAN 10 GRAMS
Milford Police Department Hiring Civilian Communications Officers
The Milford Police Department is currently seeking highly motivated, qualified individuals for full and part-time civilian communications positions.
Reporting directly to the Communications Supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring the highest quality and standards of service to the public and emergency response personnel, ensuring proper and efficient screening and processing of emergency and non-emergency calls for service from the Milford Police and Fire Departments.
Selected candidates should possess NexGen911, EMD Power Phone, and PST1-APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator certifications or attend department paid training courses to acquire these certifications. Additional in-house and off-site training may be required.
Starting FT Hourly-$27.19
Starting P/T Hourly-$30.16
Preferred qualifications
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Strong work ethic
Possesses multi-task skills
Minimum high school diploma or equivalency
Accurate typing of 30 words per minute is preferable
Knowledge of the geography of the Town of Milford
Relevant experience
Open availability for nights, weekends and overtime
Interested candidates should e-mail the application listed below, along with resumes and letters of interest to Dispatch Supervisor jcovino@milfordpolice.org or deliver in hand to Milford Police Headquarters at 250 Main Steet, Milford, MA 01757; in care of Dispatch Supervisor Jason Covino.
https://www.milfordpolice.org/s/DISPATCHER-APPLICATION.pdf
The application process will close until positions are filled.
MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
For Immediate Release Sunday, August 25th, 2024
On Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at approximately 4:33PM, the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle collision in the vicinity of Cedar St. and the 495 Southbound on-ramp.
On arrival, first responders immediately began rendering aid to a 43-year-old male from Hopkinton, MA, who had been ejected from his motorcycle and collided with a nearby rock formation. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Milford Regional Hospital by Community Ambulance with life-threatening injures, where he was declared deceased. The operator of the motor vehicle was also transported to Milford Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
Members of the Milford Police Detective Bureau and Massachusetts State Police Accident Recon team responded and continued the investigation into the night. There is no further information available currently.
Officers Render Life Saving Aid
The Milford Police Department would like to take a moment to commend Officer Austin Chapski and Officer Jake Mastrianna for their recent life saving efforts.
On July 16th, at 4:08am, Officers Chapski and Mastrianna responded to a 911 call for a male and female screaming for help. On arrival they encountered a male with heavy bleeding from a deep laceration to his face and neck. The efforts of these officers prior to arrival of EMS were critical to eventual survival of the victim.