Middleborough Police Department Investigating Vandalism at Middleborough High School

MIDDLEBOROUGH – Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism at Middleborough High School last night.

At 7:40 a.m. today, Middleborough Police were dispatched to the high school, 71 East Grove St., for a report of vandalism to an exterior wall of the building. Upon arrival, the responding officer initiated an investigation after observing spray-painted tags on the side of the building. The tags were of hateful language and imagery, including a swastika.

“There is no place for the type of hate these individuals put on display at Middleborough High School, and we are committed to working with the school administration and our community partners to both investigate the crime that took place and address the messages themselves,” Chief Perkins said.

Middleborough school officials shared surveillance images that show two suspects believed to be involved with the incident. Middleborough Police ask that anyone who believes they have information about the incident or the suspects call the department at 508-947-1212.

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As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

Between 2019 and 2023, Massachusetts medical facilities treated more than 200 people for burns and other injuries associated with fireworks. Two dozen people were treated for severe burn injuries that covered 5% or more of the victim’s body.

The possession, use and sale of fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts and punishable by confiscation, fine or imprisonment. Fines range from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry a one-year prison sentence.

Please leave fireworks to the professionals!

In Middleborough, the Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its Carnival from July 2 to 6, with a professional fireworks display scheduled for 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, at the Pierce Playground, located at 26 Jackson St.

For more information on state-permitted fireworks displays this summer, visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/leave-fireworks-to-the-professionals