Town of Middleton Police Dept

10/30/2026

Members of the department, past and present, bid farewell tonight to one of our own, ret. Sgt Jack Jones. Rest in peace, sir. You will be remembered.

10/22/2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, retired Sergeant Jack Jones, who passed away yesterday afternoon. Sgt Jones served the town of Middleton honorably and with distinction for 34 years, from 1977-2011. He was a friend to all and will remain always in our hearts and minds.

10/16/2026

Officer Palmeira’s annual visit to SMART START Young Learners. Thank you for continuing to have us visit!

Annual Police Officer Visit 👮‍♀️🚔 Thank you for coming to our school!

10/06/2026

Correction… Location is McDonalds on South Main St, NOT the senior center

Join us at 11AM on Tuesday 10/6 at the Middleton Senior Center for a presentation on avoiding senior scams. 

09/21/2026

The Middleton Police Department, in collaboration with the Essex County Sheriff's Department and Middleton Council on Aging, will be hosting multiple Senior Scam events throughout the month of October.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Middleton Police & the Essex County Sheriffs Department will be present to educate seniors on scam trends, with a particular focus on Romance Scams. Learn tips, tricks and signs
to keep yourself safe.

Please see dates and locations on the attached flyer.

09/18/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow for the ceremony followed by an open house!

We want to extend our gratitude once again to the residents of Middleton for our new municipal complex!

Will you be joining us for the ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday? Remarks begin at 9:15am followed by a large community photo! Come check out the time capsule and chat with your neighbors at the open house after. We hope to see you at this historic event!

09/16/2026

SIX-MONTH INVESTIGATION LEADS TO SECOND SEARCH WARRANT AND ARREST
AT 105 GOODALE STREET
After a six-month investigation, the Peabody Police Department applied for and was granted a search warrant for 105 Goodale Street from the Peabody District Court. Officers executed the warrant today and arrested Duarte Silva on multiple criminal charges.
This is the second search warrant the Peabody Police Department has executed at 105 Goodale Street involving Silva.
On June 13, 2024, Peabody Police executed a previous search warrant at the same address. As a result of that investigation, Silva was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Substance, and Animal Cruelty, to which he pleaded guilty to those charges.
After six months of continued investigative work, Peabody Police detectives gathered new evidence that led to a search warrant for the residence. The Peabody District Court granted the warrant, and detectives executed it today.
As a result of today’s search warrant ex*****on, Duarte Silva was arrested and charged with:
1. Animal Cruelty
2. Child Endangerment
3. Possession of Am******on Without an FID Card
4. Trafficking Co***ne, 200 Grams or More

Chief Griffin extends his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Detective Division, Patrol Division, K9 Division, and Drone Division, as well as our law enforcement partners from the Middleton Police Department, Lynn Police Department, Salem Police Department, Danvers Police Department, Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston Police.

Silva is expected to be arraigned in Peabody District Court.
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09/13/2026

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday nights? Come join us for the 2026 Citizens Academy starting this Thursday, September 17th.

Sign up below:
https://flintlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/citizens-academy-2026/

*Open to Middleton residents only*

🇺🇸Calling all Middleton Citizens!🇺🇸
How does local government work? As summer winds down, are you looking for something to do this fall? Join our Citizens Academy! 9 weekly sessions running Thursday nights from 6-8pm starting this September 17th. You can learn how we put your tax dollars to work, how decisions are made, meet department heads and enjoy behind the scenes tours of our town facilities. Seats are limited, registration is required, sign up today at the link below:

https://flintlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/citizens-academy-2026/

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Please consider joining us for the 2026 Middleton Citizens' Academy: https://flintlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/citizens-academy-2026/