MIDDLEBOROUGH — Fire Chief Owen Thompson and Police Chief Joseph Perkins report that the Middleborough Fire and Police Departments responded to a fatal fire on Pearl Street Saturday morning. On Saturday, Feb. 24, at approximately 2 a.m., Middleborough Fire and Police were dispatched to 27 Pearl St. for a report…
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MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that the Middleborough Police and Fire Departments have responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Wareham Street (Route 28). On Friday, Feb. 9, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Middleborough Police and Fire responded to Route 28 in the…
Police Chief Joseph Perkins and the Middleborough Police Department honor the life and service of retired Officer Ronald J. Costa upon his passing. Officer Costa, age 72, was a 30-year veteran of the Middleborough Police Department prior to becoming a reserve officer. He passed away today, Oct. 25, surrounded by loved…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins and the Middleborough Police Department regret to announce the passing of Lieutenant Angelo AJ Lapanna III. He was 48 years old. Lieutenant Lapanna joined the Middleborough Police Department in July 2001 as a patrol officer. In 2019, he was promoted to Sergeant and served in…
RAYNHAM — Raynham Police Chief James Donovan, Middleborough Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Taunton Police Chief Edward Walsh report that the Raynham, Middleborough and Taunton Police Departments worked collaboratively to arrest two individuals following a vehicle pursuit on Monday evening. LUIS MELO, AGE 33, OF TAUNTON, was arrested and charged by…
PLYMOUTH COUNTY -- Plymouth County Outreach and the police chiefs of Plymouth County are pleased to announce their participation in the first National “Day of Deflection” on Wednesday, July 19. The National Day of Deflection is a multistate effort to highlight the impact of deflection work in communities nationwide and the…
Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that the Town of Middleborough has been chosen by Plymouth County as a recipient of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funded by the Federal Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance. Middleborough is one of four communities in the County to…
Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that eight additional suspects have been charged in connection with a triple-stabbing that occurred last month. As a result of their ongoing investigation, the Middleborough Police Department has charged eight additional suspects, including two adults and six juveniles, that were allegedly involved in the incident.…
Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department arrested and charged an 18-year-old Middleborough man with stabbing three teenagers early Saturday morning. JAYDEN WAINWRIGHT, AGE 18, OF MIDDLEBOROUGH, was arrested and charged with: Attempted Murder Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Three Counts) On Saturday, June 24,…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening on Route 28. Police received multiple calls at 7:23 p.m. that a young male was struck by a car on East Grove…