Page 74 - Middleborough 2024 Town Report

M I D D L E B O R O U G H
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Oficer Valerio also held several events at the
Middleborough Police Department where he
distributed senior identification cards and discussed
some scams targeting seniors. He also visited the
Hannah B.G. Shaw Home along with the Serenity
Home to provide resources and answer questions.
Oficer Valerio regularly advises seniors to remain
vigilant about scams, which may come in the form of
fraudulent phone calls, emails, or internet schemes.
He urges them never to share sensitive information
like Social Security Numbers, bank details, git card
payments or any form of cryptocurrency (bitcoin)
payments with strangers. If seniors suspect they have
fallen victim to a scam, they are encouraged to contact
the Middleborough Police Department and the
Federal Trade Commission.
PROSECUTOR
Oficer Jessica Priestly is appointed to the Court
Prosecutor position. In 2024 the Middleborough
Police Department responded to 25,331 calls for
service. Of these calls, 936 incident reports were
generated. As a result of the 936 incidents, 50
applications were submitted to the court for a warrant
authorizing the arrest of a suspect. Additionally, of the
25,331 calls, 576 arrest reports were generated. Of
those arrest reports, 255 individuals were taken into
custody, booked and subsequently arraigned,
whereas 307 individuals were summonsed for their
ofenses. Those who are summonsed to appear in
court, are subject to either a Clerk Magistrates hearing
or an arraignment, which will ultimately result in
further prosecution, alternative resolution or
diversion, and/or possible dismissal of charges. Also
generated as part of the department’s 25,331 calls
were 1,939 motor vehicle citations, 30 parking tickets
and 813 accident reports.
For added safety, Oficer Valerio reminds seniors of the
medication drop-of box available 24/7 in the police
department lobby, where they can dispose of
unwanted or expired medications. We are able to
accept Prescriptions (medications, ointments and
patches), over the counter medications, vitamins,
samples and medications for pets. We CAN NOT
accept hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans,
medication from business or clinics, thermometers or
needles (sharps). Oficer Valerio also ofers to host
outreach events for any senior group or organization in
need of resources or information. For more
information, seniors can contact Oficer Valerio
directly at (508) 947-1212 or via email at
steve.valerio@mpdmail.com
In District Court ater arraignments, there were
various motions, hearings, pre-trial conferences, and
trials. In connection with the trail court, there were
numerous probation hearings, probation surrenders
and Warrants of Apprehension brought before the
court. The police department is also responsible for
serving and executing civil orders (abuse prevention
and harassment), commonly referred to as 209A and
258E orders respectfully. Both orders are petitioned
for and either granted or denied by a judge. In
Superior Court, where the most serious cases are
heard, several oficers participated in many Grand Jury
hearings, arraignments, motions, pre-trial
conferences and trials
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