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5 days ago
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Immigration hearing being held for Milford High School student detained by ICE
A Milford High School student who was detained by ICE during a recent traffic stop is slated to face a judge in immigration court in Chelmsford. Marcelo Gomes Da Silva's court appearance will come after ICE filed a petition to move the 18-year-old to the Wyatt facility in Rhode Island, which was denied by a federal judge on Wednesday. The filing states that immigration authorities have not been able to secure a bed at the Burlington, Massachusetts, facility where Gomes Da Silva is currently being held. Gomes Da Silva's lawyer, Robin Nice, warned that this could affect his scheduled hearing at immigration court and violates his due process rights. Marcelo Gomes da Silvia was on his way to volleyball practice on Saturday when immigration officers detained him, but they say they were looking for his father, João Paulo Gomes Pereira. ICE officials have alleged that he is wanted for speeding 100 miles an hour through residential areas. Marcelo was driving his father's car when he was pulled over. 'When we go out into the community, and we find others who are unlawfully here, we are going to arrest them. We've been completely transparent with that. He's 18 years old, he is unlawfully in this country,' said Patricia Hyde, Field Office Director of ICE Enforcement. Nice argued that while the student-athlete doesn't have current lawful status, he did enter the country lawfully. 'He doesn't have current lawful status right now, but he did enter lawfully, he has no criminal record, so it does not, his situation does not at all fit into the narrative that ICE is putting out there that only criminals are being targeted,' Nice said. Boston 25 News found one record in the courts of a citation issued for Gomes Pereira in July of 2023 — court records show Milford Police cited him for failing to yield to a stop sign and driving with a revoked license as a habitual traffic offender. Sources familiar with his driving record tell 25 Investigates that he has had 16 driving-related citations since 2014. The teen's mother and father are desperate for their son to return home soon. 'I love Marcelo, we need Marcelo back home. It's no family without him. We love America, please bring my son back,' his father said in a video message. A family spokesperson said Marcelo Gomes da Silvia has been transferred to a Plymouth ICE facility and that there are concerns about his health because he hasn't been eating and has been sleeping on the floor. Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino says the department was not involved in this operation. 'I am not accusing any agency of doing anything wrong, I am just saying we're a small community and I think these things come better if the local police can run the investigation because we know the players, we know the people,' said Tusino. The immigration hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. A rally in support of Marcelo Gomes da Silvia is set to be held at 3 p.m. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Automotive
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2 people in critical condition after crash in Milford
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people were taken to Bridgeport Hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash on Boston Post Road, officials said. The Milford Emergency Operation's Center received calls about the incident at about 6:03 p.m. and sent units to respond to the scene near 684 Boston Post Road. Officers who arrived on the scene first determined that two people were in critical condition and trapped inside their vehicle. The occupants were extricated from the car and transported to a hospital for further assistance. LifeStar responds to crash on Rt. 72 in Plainville A third person received minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation. The Milford Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash and ask residents to avoid the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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71-year-old man struck, trapped between vehicles in Milford crash
A 71-year-old man was struck and trapped between two vehicles after a crash in Milford. According to Milford Police, on Tuesday around 9:32 a.m. the Milford Public Safety Communications Center was notified by a detail officer that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. According to Milford Police, that person had become entrapped between the moving vehicle and a parked National Grid Utility Truck. First responders from Milford Police and Fire responded and upon arrival rendered aid to the 71-year-old male with chest trauma and internal injuries. The man was transported via Life Flight to UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Portions of Grove Street remain closed while the scene continues to be investigated. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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19-03-2025
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Two Michigan men facing several charges in connection with shoplifting incident in Milford
Two men from Michigan are facing several charges following a shoplifting incident in Milford. According to Milford Police, on March 2, officers responded to a Target located at 250 Fortune Blvd. in Milford for a report of a high-dollar shoplifting incident. On March 3, detectives learned that the incident at the Target was part of an organized retail crime that had also affected Lowe's in our town. Detectives were able to track the suspects back to Flint, Michigan. On March 6th, 2025, Flint Michigan Police Detectives were able to positively identify the suspects involved who are believed to be responsible for several hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise theft across the country. Michael Page, 21 of Flint, Michigan and Jhlon Cabell, 18 of Flint, Michigan, and two juvenile suspects were charged with multiple crimes and are believed to be responsible for approximately $6,000 in theft at Target. On March 10, 2025, Cabell and three others were arrested by Louisiana State Police near Beaux Bridge, Louisiana on multiple drug charges. The vehicle the suspects were in matched a 2024 Jeep Compass rental vehicle caught on CCTV during the Milford Thefts. Inside the vehicle police found several, believed to be stolen items. 'This case speaks to teamwork not just within our agency but within the law enforcement community as a collective. From our patrol unit collecting the critical information, to our detective bureau working tirelessly and to law enforcement agencies across the country. It's a testament to communication, effort, and use of the technology we invest in.'- Milford Chief of Police Robert Tusino. Page is being charged with Shoplifting, Larceny over $1200 by false pretense, conspiracy, attempted larceny, and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Cabell is being charged with organized retail theft, attempted larceny, and contributing to the delinquency of a child. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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05-02-2025
- Business
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Milford shoe store owner accused of passing off counterfeit shoes as luxury brands
A Milford store owner is accused of selling thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit shoes, trying to pass them off as high-end fashion brands. Customers who purchased shoes at the Family Sneaker House on Main Street in Milford are invited to bring their receipts to police and get a refund after the owner was arrested for counterfeiting. During an investigation, over 1,200 items worth more than $200,000 were found on the store premises this past December, according to Milford Police. Police say the owner purchased the counterfeit clothing items from a Chinese distributor. In a letter addressed to the Milford Police Department on behalf of Nike Inc., Louis Vuitton North America, Gucci America inc., and Adidas International Inc., Andrea Powers, President of Powers & Associates personally praised the efforts of Detective Lieutenant Kevin O'Loughlin, Detective Elias Giokas and Detective Thomas Leung. Police say the owner is pledging to honor all refunds. 'While this was not a traditional crime indicative of our community, it's important to realize these types of operations are not just taking billions away from these big corporations but more importantly, money out of the wallets of hard-working people.,' Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
