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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 to Implement Body-Worn Camera Initiative on Jan. 1

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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 Department received about 48 Motorola […]

Middleboro Police Arrest Taunton Driver Following Fatal Crash

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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 Negligent Operation of a Motor […]

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- Chief Robert Ferreira

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Middleborough Police and Fire Respond Fatal Crash on Route 28

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that the Middleborough Police and Fire Departments responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Route 28 on Friday. On Friday, July 4, at approximately 8:27 a.m., the Middleborough Police and Fire Departments were called to the area of 446 Wareham St. (Route […]

Middleborough Man Under Arrest for Stabbing Murder

A Middleborough man is under arrest, charged with the stabbing death of another man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Middleborough Police Chief Robert Ferreira have announced.

At approximately 8:03 p.m. last night, Middleborough Police received multiple 911 calls for a report of a fight and a man stabbed at a residence at 19 Fairview Street. Middleborough Police and emergency medical personnel responded and located a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to Morton Hospital where he was pronounced dead of his injuries at 8:52 p.m. He has been identified as 66 year-old Paul Pomerleau. 

After witness interviews, Middleborough Police determined that Andrew Horsman, 41, was identified as the suspect and taken into custody in close proximity to the residence, without incident. 

Middleborough Police contacted Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, and an investigation commenced. Detectives interviewed several witnesses on scene who reported that an argument at the home led to the stabbing.

As a result of the investigation, detectives sought and obtained an arrest warrant for Horsman and he was charged with one count of Murder. 

Pomerleau, the victim, was in a long-term relationship with the defendant’s mother.

Horsman is scheduled to be arraigned on the charge in Wareham District Court tomorrow.

Middleborough, State Police Investigating Domestic Fatal Stabbing

Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and the Middleborough Police Department are investigating the domestic fatal stabbing of a man Saturday evening. The male victim was taken to Morton Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. A suspect has been detained and is being questioned at this time. The investigation is […]

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