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Obituary for Lt. Angelo “AJ” Lapanna III

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Angelo “AJ” Lapanna III, age 48, a lifelong resident of Middleborough, passed away on Sunday, October 1st, surrounded by family. He was born on May 19th, 1975 to Angelo and Patricia Lapanna. He graduated from Middleborough High School in 1993 where he played football.

Middleborough Police Department Mourns the Passing of Lieutenant Angelo AJ Lapanna III

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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 that position until his subsequent […]

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Welcome and thank you for taking time to learn more about the Middleborough Police Department. We are a full service, community focused police department that operates with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

- Chief Robert Ferreira

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Middleborough Police Department Commemorates National Police Week

National Police Week, which occurs this year between May 11 and 17, honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is a time to recognize and pay homage to the sacrifices made to keep communities safe and an opportunity to support the colleagues and families of officers who have given their lives.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported that since the first recorded police death in 1786, there have been over 24,000 police officers killed in the line of duty. With over 800,000 law enforcement officers currently serving in the United States, there are plenty of people to thank for protecting our communities.

During this week, please extend your appreciation to local police officers by thanking them for their duty, or show gratitude to those who lost their lives in service by attending a local memorial service.

Middleborough Police Department Recognizes National Mental Health Month

National Mental Health Month, observed each May, promotes mental wellness through an annual theme. Mental Health America’s theme for 2025 is “Turn Awareness into Action.” This initiative encourages people to recognize the strides that have been made in decreasing the stigma around mental health, while also working to transform this understanding into actions to create change. According to Mental […]

Middleborough Police Department Shares Motorcycle Safety Tips

Motorcycle Safety Month is observed every year in May. As the weather gets warmer and more motorcyclists are on the road, the initiative raises awareness of road safety for motorcyclists and those who share the road with them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that, in 2023, the most recent full year of data, 6,335 […]

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