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Billerica Police Department partners with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office to complete interactive, scenario-based training

Forty-four (44) members of the Billerica Police Department (BPD) recently completed four days of interactive, scenario-based

MSO Warrant Apprehension Unit participated in over 250 arrests in 2020

More than 250 individuals wanted on outstanding warrants in jurisdictions across Massachusetts, and beyond, were taken into custody in 2020... more ››

Chief Howe, Sheriff Koutoujian announce Tyngsborough Police complete interactive, scenario-based training

Twenty-two members of the Tyngsborough Police Department completed six days of interactive, scenario

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office provides update on COVID cases, vaccinations

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) today announced two (2) recently admitted incarcerated individuals have tested positive for COVID-19,... more ››

COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Middlesex Jail & House of Correction

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) today began vaccinating staff and incarcerated individuals in accordance with the timeline established... more ››

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office holds Ask Me Anything sessions for incarcerated individuals with questions regarding vaccination

With COVID-19 vaccinations set to soon begin at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction, incarcerated individuals had an opportunity... more ››

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announces results of baseline vaccination surveys

Hoping to provide data that will improve the national rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in corrections, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO... more ››

Sheriff Koutoujian completes term leading Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J Koutoujian has officially completed his tenure as President of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (MSA)... more ››

Catholic, Protestant Christmas services to be broadcast for incarcerated individuals and their families

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian today announced that Christmas services recorded by Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) chaplains will – for the... more ››

MSO, volunteers ready donated gifts for children

Employees of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) and volunteers from the community joined forces to wrap presents for children with loved... more ››

Middlesex Sheriff's Office COVID-19 Response #54

Despite marking 11 consecutive weeks without a positive test amongst its incarcerated population, the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) has... more ››

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Updated COVID-19 Response

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) has not had a positive case amongst its incarcerated population in nearly 10 weeks.  Notwithstanding... more ››

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian Appointed to National Effort to Improve Criminal Justice Data

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J Koutoujian today announced his appointment to the newly formed steering committee to guide... more ››

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Awarded $1.15 Million Federal Grant to Address Opioid Use Disorder

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $1.15 million federal grant to help support justice-involved individuals with Opioid Use... more ››

Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Remains Vigilant Against COVID-19

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) today announced it is entering a seventh consecutive week without an individual testing positive for... more ››

Civic education class underway at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction

A new initiative aimed at enhancing civic engagement is now underway at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction.

Dracut fugitive returned to Massachusetts to face charges

A Dracut man alleged to have cut off his GPS monitoring device while awaiting trial in Lowell Superior Court has been returned to... more ››

Medford PD, Middlesex Sheriff partner on interactive, scenario-based training

Eighty-eight members of the Medford Police Department recently completed interactive, scenario-based training in partnership with the... more ››

MSO Warns of Imposter Scam

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about ongoing scam calls in which criminals are posing as members of the Middlesex... more ››

Essex County Sheriff’s Department, Middlesex Sheriff’s Office partner on interactive, scenario-based training

Eighty-eight (88) members of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department recently completed interactive, scenario-based training utilizing the... more ››

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