Both Officer, Suspect Injured During Milford Arrest

MILFORD, MA — A police officer and a suspect were both injured during an arrest in Milford on Monday, according to police.

Domingo Mejia asked for a police escort to get his belongings from his former home because of a restraining order. But while on the way to meet Meija, officers were informed that Meija had an active probation violation warrant for domestic assault and battery and destruction of property, according to police.

When officers arrived and informed Meija of the warrant, he became combative, according to police, who said he punched the officers. Police said officers used tasers to control the situation, and Meija fell and hit his head.

He was taken to a local hospital under arrest, and an officer’s hand was injured, according to police.

“Our officers acted swiftly and professionally to ensure the situation was brought under control without further harm, to themselves or the individual,” said Police Chief Robert Tusino. “I appreciate the restraint and sound judgment shown by the responding officers in a rapidly evolving and potentially dangerous encounter taking place in a location filled with members of our community.”

Meija is now facing multiple charges, including disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assault and battery on a police officer.

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