Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 18 to Nov. 25, 2025

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

Fire Prompts Evacuation At Popular Branford Coffee Shop: FD

No one was injured, according to the fire department.

Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 11 to Nov. 18, 2025

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

CT Fentanyl Dealer Tied To 2 Overdose Deaths Gets Prison Time

Investigators linked the dealer’s drugs to deaths in Branford and Shelton, according to federal prosecutors.

Branford Resident Arrested In Eastern Connecticut Teen Sex Assault Investigation

A warrant accuses a Branford man of sexually assaulting a girl in a small eastern Connecticut town.

Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 4 to Nov. 11, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 28 to Nov. 4, 2025

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

New Haven Man Suspected Of Car Thefts, Held On $500K Bail After Walmart Lot Incident That Injured Cops: BPD

Carlos Collazos, 30, suspected of numerous thefts, was in stolen car and when approached by officers, tried to flee, struck cop cars: Police

Elderly Driver Goes Off Road, Winds Up In Pond Behind Fire Dept. HQ: BFD

Fire officials said the car narrowly missed a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk before coming to rest in a pond on the west side of FD HQ.

Vehicle Stolen In Branford Recovered In Westport; 'Ghost Gun' Also Seized By Police

The incident occurred Monday night, according to authorities.

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 21 to Oct. 28, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 14 to Oct. 21, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 7 to Oct. 14, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 23 to Sept. 30, 2025

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

Branford Top Cop Jonathan Mulhern Honored With 'Distinguished Chief Award'

Mulhern was honored at the 2025 Police Commission Association of Connecticut Meritorious Service and Distinguished Chiefs’ dinner.

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 16 to Sept. 23, 2025

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

13-Year-Old Branford Girl Dies, 'Heartbroken' Police Department Confirms

Branford police, who said there is "no criminal aspect to this incident," located the girl at Killam’s Point Road at around 7:30 a.m.

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 9 to Sept. 16, 2025

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

Federally-Protected Red-Tailed Hawk Rescued By Branford Animal Shelter Was Repeatedly Shot With Lead BBs

Red-tailed hawks are protected under federal law. An X-ray of the injured raptor showed it'd been shot three times, and suffered broken wing

Initially Reported As Armed Carjacking, Thieves Stole Luxury Car From Branford Condo In Broad Daylight: PD

Though a BMW X3 was stolen, the owner first said a suspect showed a gun in his waistband, later admitted keys were inside, car was running.

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 2 to Sept. 9, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, 2025

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

Branford Man Embezzled $500K Worth Of Tools From Company: North Haven Police

The man is accused of embezzling more than $500,000 worth of tools from a company in North Haven, according to police.

Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 19 to Aug. 26, 2025

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

Branford Man Charged In Robbery Of Gas Station, Attempted Robbery Of Bank: Police

The man displayed and threatened the use of a handgun in both incidents earlier this month, according to police.

Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 12 to Aug. 19, 2025

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

Hobson Avenue House Fire Quickly Knocked Down By Branford Firefighters Tuesday

Firefighters worked quickly to contain the first-floor blaze of a two-family home, while simultaneously searching for any occupants or pets.

To Settle False Claims Act Allegation, Branford Lab's Owners, Officers Must Pay $1.2M: Justice Department

Genco Lab submitted claims for medically unnecessary urine drug tests for Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries living in sober houses: Feds.

Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2025

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

UPDATE: Branford Man Cited By Police In Fatal Small Dog Hit-&-Run

Jean Michel Wasterlain, 68, of Branford, was cited and received an infraction for "failure to report death/injury to a dog."

Branford Police Blotter: July 29 to Aug. 5, 2025

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

Branford Commercial Fire Prompts Evacuations: FD

No one was injured in the Tuesday morning incident, according to the fire department.

Branford Police Blotter: July 22 to July 29, 2025

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

Branford Police Blotter: July 15 to July 22, 2025

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

Male Found Unresponsive At Train Station Had First Responders Tried Unsuccessfully To Save His Life: BPD

Police, who'll continue to investigate, though foul play wasn't suspected, his ID is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Branford Police Charge New Haven Teen In Theft Of Porsche Cayenne GTS Out Of A Garage

After a multi-agency investigation into the theft of the high-end vehicle, police charged Deante Hammie 19, with car theft and burglary.

Branford Police Blotter: July 8 to July 15, 2025

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

SUV Crashes Into Window Of Branford Business: Reports

Caution tape has been placed around the business, according to a report.

Branford Police Blotter: July 1 to July 8, 2025

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