With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, Fire Chief Lance Benjamino and Police Chief Joseph Perkins would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks in Massachusetts is illegal. According to Massachusetts State Fire Marshal, fires started by fireworks increased by 180% in 2020 and complaints to…
Category: Press Release
MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police and Fire departments responded to a single-vehicle crash on Wood Street last night, during which a MPD officer pulled a driver from the burning vehicle. At approximately 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, Middleborough Police responded to a 911 call for…
Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that the Middleborough Police Department has achieved State Certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) on Wednesday, March 31. The usual in-person certification ceremony has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I'm pleased to announce that the department has achieved this…
Man Suffering Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Stabbed in Chest MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place at a hotel this morning. At approximately 8:55 a.m., Middleborough Police and Fire personnel responded to the Quality Inn, located at 30 East…
'Ghost Gun' Seized as Evidence No Injuries Reported MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department arrested a Hanson man early Thursday morning and charged him with allegedly shooting at three people in a parking lot. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. MATTHEW…
MIDDLEBOROUGH – Plympton Police Chief Matthew Clancy and Middleborough Police Chief Joseph Perkins report that members of both departments executed a search warrant at a home on Wood Street in Middleborough Friday morning, where they arrested a man on several charges. TYLER HAMM, AGE 23, of MIDDLEBOROUGH was charged by…
MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department and investigators from the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office are conducting a death investigation this morning. Chief Perkins and District Attorney Timothy Cruz will be addressing the media this afternoon. WHEN: Noon, Thursday, Dec. 10 WHERE: Middleborough Police Department,…
MIDDLEBOROUGH -- Town Manager Robert Nunes and Health Officer Robert Buker would like to share the newest state guidelines for local business owners who will be planning to reopen their businesses. On Monday, May 18, Gov. Baker announced the first stage of the state’s reopening plan. The plan will allow…
Phase 1 Reopenings will Occur May 18, May 25 MIDDLEBOROUGH -- Town Manager Robert Nunes and Health Officer Robert Buker wish to share information about Gov. Charlie Baker’s four-phase approach for reopening the state and the mandatory guidelines for businesses allowed to reopen over the next week. On Monday, May…
MIDDLEBOROUGH -- Chief Lance Benjamino and the Middleborough Fire Department would like to provide some seasonal safety tips for residents given the warmer weather this week and the fact that many people are following the stay-at-home advisory during the COVID-19 health crisis. "As Spring Fever hits and spring cleaning begins,…