Crime & Safety
Branford Police Arrests Include Identity Theft and Robbery Charges
All of the information is provided by the Police Department and all charges are allegations at this time.

Branford Police Arrest Log:
Michelle L. Alex, 33, of Gulf Brook Drive is charged with sixth-degree larceny and risk of injury.
Maurice A. Bacon, 20, is charged with third-degree forgery.
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Jason M. Fazekas, 39, of Long Hill Avenue in Shelton is charged with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.
Anthony J. Gambardella, 56, of Harrison Avenue is charged with criminal attempt to commit sixth-degree larceny, first-degree robbery, breach of peace, and first-degree threatening.
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Eric Kousen, 26, of Pentecost Street is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotics, manufacturing/possession of burglars tools, and refused to be fingerprinted.
Eric Shane Szcerkowski, 31, of Cedar Hill Lane in Salem is charged with sixth-degree larceny, credit card theft, illegal use of a credit card, third-degree identity theft, and receiving goods and services illegally.
Howard Titus, 81, of Rose Street is charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace, third-degree criminal trespass, and unlawful discharge of a firearm.
Orlando Velez-Shade, 26, of Howard Avenue in New Haven is charged with second-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, and first-degree unlawful restraint.
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