Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) is celebrated annually on Jan. 9. It is a day for people to show their support of law enforcement officers nationwide. We would like to thank our community for supporting our Police Department. Throughout the year, many residents show appreciation for our officers by bringing…
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Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed, and we wish to recognize their commitment to protecting the…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Interim Police Chief Robert Ferreira reports that the Middleborough Police Department has charged a woman with 20 counts of animal cruelty following the conclusion of an animal welfare investigation. KIMBERLY ANN SAVINO, AGE 43, of MIDDLEBOROUGH, was charged with: Cruelty to Animal by Custodian, Subsequent Offense (20 Counts)…
Middleborough Police Chief Joseph Perkins has retired after a 35-year career in law enforcement. (Photo courtesy Middleborough Police Department) MIDDLEBOROUGH — Town Manager James McGrail and Select Board Chair Mark A. Germain would like to announce the retirement of Police Chief Joseph Perkins after a 35-year career in law enforcement.…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Deputy Police Chief Robert Ferreira reports that a man was charged with breaking into a business early Sunday morning following an extensive, multi-jurisdictional investigation. CRAIG JOLIN, AGE 40, who is currently homeless but has lived in Middleborough, Lakeville and Wareham, was arrested and charged with: Breaking and Entering…
Chief Joseph Perkins of the Middleborough Police Department is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, to begin examining various aspects of the Middleborough Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities. Verification by…
Welcome back to school! 🏫✏️🍎 A new school year means kids will be out walking and biking to school, buses will be out on the roadways, and drivers should be more cautious when driving through our community. Parents, please talk to your children before the new school year starts about…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that a wanted fugitive will face additional felony charges after he attacked a police officer with a knife during an incident early Wednesday morning. KEVIN MacDONALD, AGE 42, OF MIDDLEBOROUGH, was arrested and charged with: Assault to Murder Assault With a Dangerous Weapon…
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Fuller Street on Monday morning. On Monday, June 10, at 11:41 a.m., Middleborough Police responded to Fuller Street, near the Halifax and Middleborough town line, for a report of a…
Middleborough Department Heads Participate in Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Training
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins, Fire Chief Owen Thompson, Town Manager James McGrail and Superintendent Carolyn Lyons are pleased to share that the Town of Middleborough, Middleborough Public Schools, Police, and Fire Departments recently participated in Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Training. On Wednesday, June 5 Middleborough department…