The Middleborough Police Department is providing an update on continued proactive enforcement efforts targeting narcotics trafficking and related criminal activity in our community.
Since January, Middleborough Police investigations, traffic stops, search warrants and follow-up enforcement efforts have resulted in:
These investigations involved patrol officers, detectives, narcotics investigators and regional law enforcement partnerships working together to identify and disrupt the distribution of dangerous drugs in the community.
“This work is time-intensive and resource-intensive. It often involves long-term investigations, surveillance, search warrants, traffic enforcement and coordinated follow-up efforts,” said Chief Robert Ferreira Jr. “Our ability to proactively target narcotics trafficking depends heavily on having officers available not just to respond to typical calls for service, but to conduct these types of long-term investigations. The Middleborough Police Department remains committed to addressing narcotics activity and protecting the safety and quality of life of our residents.”
Recent major cases included:
Wesley Farinacci
On January 09, 2026, officers executed a narcotics search warrant involving Wesley Farinacci. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of both cocaine and fentanyl. Wesley Farinacci was subsequently charged with:
Mara Whitman
On January 13, 2026, officers from the Middleborough Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop and arrested Mara Whitman after approximately 35 grams of cocaine were located in her possession. Whitman was charged with:
Steven Irving
On February 17, 2026, members of the Middleborough Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant involving Steven Irving. During the operation, Irving fled from officers. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of approximately 40 grams of cocaine, an assault rifle, and large capacity feeding devices.
As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued charging Irving with:
On March 9, 2026, officers located Irving in Middleborough. Irving again fled on foot before being apprehended by officers. During the arrest, officers recovered approximately 10 grams of cocaine and 7 grams of fentanyl. Additional charges included:
David Dankers
On April 5, 2026, officers from the Middleborough Police Department arrested David Dankers after recovering approximately 70 grams of cocaine and 12 grams of fentanyl. Dankers did not show for court and a warrant was issued. Dankers was charged with:
On May 3, 2026, officers attempted to stop and arrest Dankers, who fled in a motor vehicle before crashing into a parked vehicle. Additional charges included:
On May 13, 2026, Dankers was arrested on two outstanding warrants by members of the Middleborough Police Department in Foxborough. During the arrest, approximately 60 grams of cocaine were seized. Additional trafficking charges were filed by the Foxborough Police Department for:
Garret Murphy
On May 04, 2026, Garret Murphy was arrested by the Middleborough Police Department after officers located approximately 86 grams of cocaine in his possession. Murphy was charged with:
James Bako-Berry
On May 19, 2026, officers from the Middleborough Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop and arrested James Bako-Berry after recovering approximately 28 grams of cocaine and approximately 33 grams of fentanyl. Bako-Berry was charged with: