Crime & Safety

Police Log: Man Cuts off Finger; Skateboard Seized

The following information was supplied by the Milford police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Over the Father's Day weekend, police responded to several reports of skateboarders operating in a way that is dangerous to them and the public. Finally, on Sunday, an officer took a board from a skateboarder who was riding down the middle of Congress Street. Officers also responded to numerous disturbances.

Friday, June 15

4:21 p.m.: A man who fell and was bleeding from the head was seen walking down the railroad tracks near Central Street at South Bow Street. Police responded, and he was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center.

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4:21 p.m.: A caller reported a woman in a motorized scooter was riding in a travel lane on Medway Road. An officer witnessed this, and stated the woman was in the breakdown lane.

5:41 p.m.: An officer removed three youths who were skateboarding from the property.

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6:12 p.m.: A caller reported a husband and wife on Central Street were going through a divorce, and fighting over items. Police responded and determined it was an argument, not physical, over items.

6:22 p.m.: A caller reported a mother and a daughter were fighting on East Street over keys.

8:40 p.m.: The Emergency Room staff at Milford Regional Medical Center called police to request an officer for a patient out of control.

10:05 p.m.: An employee at on South Main Street told police a woman who has a "no trespass" order regarding the business is in the store. Police responded and arrested Shirley J. Bodreau, 54, of C106 Oakwood Dr., Bellingham, on a charge of trespass.

10:54 p.m.: A group of youths were reportedly riding their bikes into traffic on Fruit Street. Officers spoke to them.

10:54 p.m.: A caller on University Drive told police someone had been on his property during the day, broke bottles, and had thrown things off his deck.

11:02 p.m.: Security at asked for assistance in dealing with a combative patient.

Saturday, June 16

1:54 a.m.: A caller reported loud music from a party on Littlefield Road.

7:23 a.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on West Street, police are seeking a summons to charge  Jose M. Desouza, 53, of 137 West. St., Milford, with operating a motor vehicle with suspended license, failure to notify RMV of a name or address change and speeding.

10:37 a.m.: A caller reported a vehicle had hit a parked car at , then taken off. Police are seeking a summons to charge Mark R. Miller, 52, of 263 Underwood St., Holliston, with leaving the scene of property damage.

12:22 p.m.: A caller asked police to make a log entry that his ex wife was supposed to drop off his 3-year-old son at 10 a.m. and had not shown up with him.

12:40 p.m.: Two males were reported to have stolen air guns from then took off in a Chrysler PT Cruiser.

2:05 p.m.: A man on Muriel Lane was reported to have cut his finger off with a saw and was taken to Milford Regional Medical Center.

2:29 p.m.: A caller reported a group of workers was hanging around on Winter Street, drinking. Police spoke to them and sent them on their way.

3:21 p.m.: An officer removed youths who were skateboarding on the tennis courts at

6:11 p.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters to report a domestic assault on Fruit Street. Police responded to Prospect Heights, then to Fruit Street, attempting to locate the woman.

6:59 p.m.: Police responded to Cormier Circle, where a woman said a man was out of control and had pushed her onto a couch. Police arrested Anthony Michael Depiero, 21, of 5 Cormier Cir., Milford, on a warrant and a charge of domestic assault and battery.

7:41 p.m.: Following a motor vehicle stop on Depot Street, police arrestd Carlos R. De Paula-Santos, 41 of 22 Ibberetson, Somerville, on a charge of unlicensed operation of motor vehicle.

9:26 p.m.: A caller on Cedar Street reported a party with loud music, which had been going on "all day."

9:55 p.m.: A caller reported a large group of kids were riding skateboards near McDonald's on South Main Street, riding in and out of the road.

10:25 p.m.: A caller asked police to remove her live-in boyfriend from an apartment on Walker Avenue Extension. She said they were not fighting, but "wants him gone for the night."

10:53 p.m.: A caller reported a four-door sedan had just hit a guard rail on South Main Street near , then hit another car, and took a right on Route 140 heading into Hopedale. An officer pulled the vehicle over, after it attempted flee the area during the stop. Police arrested Javier Ocasio-Serrano, 18, of 109 Depot St., Milford, on charges of failure to stop for police, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and speeding in violation of special regulation.

11:15 p.m.: Three male youths were reported to be breaking bottles in the parking lot of D&F Afonso Realty Trust. Police spoke with a party at , and determined it was accidental, trash.

Sunday, June 17

12:07 a.m.: A caller reported a loud music on Whitewood Road.

12:12 a.m.: A caller reported a loud party on Pleasant Street, and they were lighting off fireworks too.

2:20 a.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters and said he wanted to speak with an officer "regarding information he has." An officer spoke to him and reported the man was "intoxicated and rambling on about nothing."

2:52 a.m.: A woman on Pearl Street reported a loud party and a woman in the road, "screaming." Police took a 48-year-old woman into protective custody.

4:02 a.m.: An elderly man on East Main Street called and reported he believed he had someone in his house, and needed police. Police checked and everything was OK.

8:57 a.m.: A caller reported a woman was at , saying she is depressed and feeling suicidal. The woman was taken to the hospital.

9:26 a.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters with a wallet he found on Sumner Street. The wallet contained $40 in cash, a license and some store cards. The owner of the wallet was contacted and came in to pick it up.

9:37 a.m. A caller reported that his wallet was stolen from his home the previous night during a party.

10:02 a.m.: A caller stated he hit a deer with his car on Birch Street at Industrial Road.

11:19 a.m.: A man walked in to police headquarters to speak about some items taken from his house.

11:22 a.m.: State Police reported that a third party said a silver Audi had taken the ramp on to 109 at a high rate of speed, spun out on the road, then the driver took off into the lot.

11:47 a.m.: A man on Fruit Street Extension told police his building was egged with about two-dozen eggs overnight.

11:55 a.m.: An officer reported he removed a juvenile from skateboarding in the middle of Congress Street. The officer kept the skateboard and "will give it to a parent."

12:07 p.m.: A dead goose was reported to be on Dilla Street, off to the side of the road.

1:32 p.m.: A caller on Coolidge Road reported a transportation van with school bus lights was "speeding up and down the road."

5:42 p.m.: A caller reported kids were driving a go-kart on Kellett Drive in the street, and is concerned for their safety. Police spoke to the kids.


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