ID Released In Fatal Branford Fire

The ID of the person killed in the Branford fire has been released by authorities.

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

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In 2024, BFD Had Nearly 7K Calls, 75% For Emergency Medical/Rescues

The year-end statistics for the Branford Fire Department show, in total, 6,973 calls for service were handled, that's 163 more than 2023.

Branford Police Blotter: Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, 2025

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Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 24 to Dec. 31, 2024

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Attempted ATM Theft At Mobil Interrupted By Branford Patrol Officer

They got away, but without the ATM machine, police said, adding the car they were driving was later found unoccupied in Hamden "in flames."

ID Released In Fatal Barn Fire In Branford, Investigation Continues

After a "quickly spreading" fire Thursday night was knocked down, Branford firefighters found a body during a search of the structure.

Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 17 to Dec. 24, 2024

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Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 11 to Dec. 17, 2024

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Branford Fire Department's Rescue Swimmer Saves Dog From Icy LI Sound

Animal control officers were on the lookout for a dog running loose when the dog jumped in the 45-degree water near East Haycock Point Rd.

Indian Neck School Locked Down After Shot Heard, Was Duck Hunters: PD

After a thorough investigation, it was found the sounds were caused by duck hunters legally hunting in the marsh on Branford River: Police

Branford Police Blotter: Dec. 4 to Dec. 10, 2024

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Branford Man Fires One Shot Into The Air: Police

Police said they were responding to "a large group yelling at each other and making threats..."

Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 27 to Dec. 3, 2024

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Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 19 to Nov. 26, 2024

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Man Robbed Same Business Twice At Knifepoint: Branford Police

The man is also accused of physically and sexually assaulting an employee of the business, police said.

Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, 2024

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Branford Police Blotter: Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, 2024

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Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 29 to Nov 5, 2024

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Driver Crashes Into Bank, Causes Gas Leak In Branford: Fire Officials

A driver was hospitalized after crashing into a bank in Branford, according to officials.

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 22 to Oct. 29, 2024

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Man Brandishes Loaded Gun During Argument Over Online Subway Order: PD

Monday night, a 58-year-old New Haven man, angry over a food order, pulled a loaded Glock inside a Branford Subway shop, police said.

UPDATE: Man Charged In Serious' Weekend Car Vs. Motorcycle Crash: PD

A 42-year-old Hamden man charged in East Main Street/Mill Plain Road​ crash Saturday night that left motorcyclist with serious injuries: PD.

Branford Man Charged In Overnight Burglary At Hotel In North Haven: PD

The victim told police that multiple items were stolen from his room overnight while he was sleeping.

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 16 to Oct. 22, 2024

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8 Teens, 1 Adult Charged In HS Melee That Had Kid Tased, Cops Hurt: PD

A "planned fight" involving girls with 70 students gathered in school lot, Dunkin' next door led to injuries, arrests, teen tased by police.

‘Large’ Fight Involving High School Students Reported In Branford: PD

Police responded to a “large” fight involving multiple high school students Monday afternoon in Branford, according to officials.

Driver Rescued From 'Precariously Positioned' Car In Branford: FD

Fire officials said a driver was rescued from a car that was "precariously positioned" on a seawall after crashing into a tree in Branford.

Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 9 to Oct. 15, 2024

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Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2024

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Purse-Snatching At Walmart Lot Leads To Teen's Arrest: Branford Police

The teen "forcefully bumped" the victim away from her shopping cart and stole her purse, police said.

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2024

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Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, 2024

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Neglected Dogs Found Abandoned In Branford, Owner Charged: Police

Authorities said both dogs received emergency treatment for severe anemia due to flea infestations and for being underweight.

3 Charged In 'Violent' Assault, 'Torture' Incident: Branford Police

In a wooded area in Branford, the victim was held for 3 hours, "subjected to a series of brutal and heinous acts," police said.

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 11 to Sept. 17, 2024

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Branford Fire Rescues 'Trespassing' Fence-Climber From 120-Foot Cliff

After a two-hour-plus BFD operation to save him, the rescued, and uninjured, Branford man was charged, per the Patch-obtained police report.

Man Accused Of Trying To Run Woman Over, Also Struck Police Cars: BPD

Jonathan Vega, 25, of New Haven, faces myriad charges in connection with the Monday incident.

Branford Police Blotter: Sept. 3 to Sept. 10, 2024

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Guilford PD Charges Branford Man With Possession Of Child Pornography

Initially linked to Guilford, police found it was a Branford man they were investigating, one with "substantial amount" of child porn: PD