The Hopedale Police Department issued this media release on Jan. 9. 

“On Tuesday January 9, 2024 at 1245 hours, Disp. Messier received an E911 call in the area of [omitted] Dutcher St reporting a possible Breaking and Entering. The reporting party stated there was an unknown male inside her shed and initially reported the suspect was still inside. Chief Giovanella and Detective Dean were first to arrive in the area. The reporting party advised that the suspect had just taken off on foot and was able to point out the suspect as he was walking away. Officers caught up to the party and he was immediately detained without incident. After investigation, the male party later identified as David Hughes, Age 45 of Billerica (currently homeless), was arrested and charged with the following: 1. Breaking and Entering.

Mr. Hughes was taken to HPD and booked before being transported to Milford District Court for arraignment.” 

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