Police Chief Joseph Perkins and the Middleborough Police Department honor the life and service of retired Officer Ronald J. Costa upon his passing.
Middleborough Police Department Mourns the Passing of Lieutenant Angelo AJ Lapanna III
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 […]
Middleborough, Raynham, Taunton Police Arrest Two Individuals Following Vehicle Pursuit
RAYNHAM — Raynham Police Chief James Donovan, Middleborough Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Taunton Police Chief Edward Walsh report that the Raynham, Middleborough and Taunton Police Departments worked collaboratively to arrest two individuals following a vehicle pursuit on Monday evening. LUIS MELO, AGE 33, OF TAUNTON, was arrested and charged by Raynham Police with: Failure to […]
Plymouth County Outreach Joining First-Ever National ‘Day of Deflection’ Multistate Effort
Plymouth County Outreach and the police chiefs of Plymouth County are pleased to announce their participation in the first National “Day of Deflection” on Wednesday, July 19.
Middleborough Police Department Awarded 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Chief Joseph Perkins is pleased to announce that the Town of Middleborough has been chosen by Plymouth County as a recipient of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funded by the Federal Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance.
*UPDATE* Middleborough Police Charge Eight Additional Suspects in Triple Stabbing
Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that eight additional suspects have been charged in connection with a triple-stabbing that occurred last month. As a result of their ongoing investigation, the Middleborough Police Department has charged eight additional suspects, including two adults and six juveniles, that were allegedly involved in the incident. MATTHEW BROW, AGE 19, and […]
Middleborough Police Charge Man in Triple Stabbing
Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department arrested and charged an 18-year-old Middleborough man with stabbing three teenagers early Saturday morning. JAYDEN WAINWRIGHT, AGE 18, OF MIDDLEBOROUGH, was arrested and charged with: Attempted Murder Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Three Counts) On Saturday, June 24, at 12:05 a.m., the Middleborough […]
Police Report Teenager Seriously Injured, Portion of Route 28 Closed After Pedestrian is Struck by Vehicle
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Fire Chief Owen Thompson report that a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening on Route 28. Police received multiple calls at 7:23 p.m. that a young male was struck by a car on East Grove Street (Route 28) in front […]
Middleborough Police Thank Falmouth, State Police for Apprehending Armed Robbery Suspect
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Joseph Perkins and the Middleborough Police Department want to thank Massachusetts State Police and Falmouth Police for apprehending a man accused of armed robbery on Tuesday. OWEN LANG, 20, OF KINGSTON, is charged with: Armed Robbery Around 5:07 p.m. Tuesday, a man wearing all-black clothing entered the Sunoco Mart at 157 Main […]
Plymouth County Outreach Receives $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Support Operations and Expand its Level of Support
PLYMOUTH — Executive Director Vicky Butler is pleased to announce that Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) has been awarded a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Site-based Program (COSSAP) grant that will fund PCO’s operations through September 2025. The grant, awarded by the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), totals $1.2 million and will allow PCO to […]
