Crime & Safety
Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 13 to Oct. 20, 2026
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Branford police logs, Oct. 13-20:
Oct. 14
Joan Barbara Lindell, 82, of Branford, was charged with risk of injury to a child, second-degree assault with a motor vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and evading responsibility with physical injury.
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Anthony F. Brinley, 80, of Branford, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Oct. 15
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Jonathan D. Smalling, 41, of East Haven, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Oct. 17
Edwin Leonardo Vasquez, 35, of Branford, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and interfering with an officer.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.
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