Crime & Safety

Stabbing In Downtown Milford Leads To Man's Arrest

The incident happened early Monday morning along Main Street.

Milford police arrested a man on an assault charge Monday after a downtown stabbing.
Milford police arrested a man on an assault charge Monday after a downtown stabbing. (Samantha Mercado/Patch)

MILFORD, MA — Milford police this week arrested a local man after a stabbing and assault early Monday morning in the downtown area.

Police responded to near 163 Main St. just before 3:30 a.m. Monday for a reported assault. At the scene, police discovered one person with a stab wound to the hand, and another person with a lip abrasion.

After interviewing people at the scene, police arrested Jose Mejia Alba on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of forgery.

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