Branford Police Blotter: June 30 to July 7, 2026

Branford police logs, June 30-July 7:

July 3

Phillip James Lawler, 76, of Branford, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Michael Russo, 58, of East Haven, was charged with criminal impersonation and interfering with an officer/resisting arrest.

July 5

Margaret Ann Kuenzel, 36, of Branford, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Darien Salmond, Jr., 39, of Branford, was charged with sixth-degree larceny.

July 6

Robert Mitchell Cunningham, 47, of Naugatuck, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass and fifth-degree larceny.

Steven Aaron Rutherford-Vance, 29, of Hamden, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass.

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.