REGION -- The Police Departments of Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Middleborough, West Bridgewater, Whitman and Bridgewater State University announce that they are seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Jail Diversion program clinician for the region. The Jail Diversion Program is funded through a grant from the Department of Mental…
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MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that the newest member of the Middleborough Police Department has graduated from the MPTC Plymouth Police Academy and will now enter the department’s field training program. Officer Khari White graduated as part of the academy's 71st Recruit Officer Class on Friday,…
Fire Chief Lance Benjamino and Police Chief Joseph Perkins report that the Middleborough Fire and Police Departments are investigating a house fire that occurred on Wareham Street earlier this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Middleborough Fire responded to a call for a report of a fire at 581 Wareham St.…
Chief Joseph Perkins and the Middleborough Police Department are pleased to announce the implementation of a body-worn camera program on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, that will enhance the Department’s accountability in the community. Fewer than a dozen police departments in Massachusetts have deployed body cameras to their sworn officers. The…
MIDDLEBORO — Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleboro Police Department has arrested and charged a woman following a fatal motor vehicle crash on Tuesday night. TIANNA HUTCHINSON, AGE 21, OF TAUNTON, was charged with: Motor Vehicle Homicide, Operating Under the Influence of Liquor Operating Under the Influence of Liquor…
Town Manager Robert Nunes is pleased to announce that at-home COVID-19 test kits will be available for Middleborough residents to pick up at the police station tomorrow evening. WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 4-8 p.m. WHERE: Middleborough Police Station, 350 Wood St. WHAT: The Town of Middleborough has received a…
Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to visit the Middleborough Police Department next month to begin examining various aspects of the Middleborough Police Department's policies and procedures, operations and facilities. The assessors arrive on Jan. 13…
MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on Thursday night. Middleborough Police have located the vehicle allegedly involved in the incident and have identified a suspect. The investigation remains active and ongoing and charges will be…
MIDDLEBOROUGH -- Town Manager Robert Nunes, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Lance Benjamino, and Police Chief Joseph Perkins would like to provide an update to the Town's response to the Nor'easter storm. MGED Continues Restoration and Repairs As of 2 p.m. Thursday, 23-25% of Middleborough Gas & Electric Department…
Downed Trees, Power Lines Cause Widespread Power Outages MIDDLEBOROUGH – Town Manager Robert Nunes, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Lance Benjamino and Police Chief Joseph Perkins report that town officials, employees and emergency personnel are actively responding to hundreds of calls for service during the Nor'easter storm. "Middleborough has…