MILFORD — On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Milford Police Department received information that a stolen gray 2008 Toyota Corolla was in town.
According to the Milford Police Department, Officer Austin Chapski spotted a gray Corolla traveling at a high rate of speed through the Target parking lot at 250 Fortune Boulevard at around 7:10 p.m.
After the Corolla nearly collided with another vehicle and Officer Chapski confirmed it was stolen, he initiated a traffic stop.
At approximately 7:11 p.m., as Officer Chapski exited his cruiser, the driver got out of the Corolla and fled on foot. With backup still en route, Officer Chapski pursued the man and took him into custody without further incident as additional officers and K-9 Ozzy arrived on scene to assist.
Police identified the driver as Edwin Santana, 49, of Milford, MA.
According to the Milford Police Department, at the time of his arrest, Santana had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation related to a case involving a charge of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older,
In addition to the warrant, Santana was charged with the following:
- Receive Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, Subsequent Offense
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
“I’d like to commend our officers for their professionalism and restraint in bringing this wanted individual to custody without further incident,” Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino said.
Santana was held without bail and was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
