Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 27 to Sept. 3, 2024

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

Sailboat Runs Aground On Taunton Rock Off Harbor, BFD Rescue Responds

After a witness on Sunset Beach summoned help, the fire department's Marine, Rescue & Drone teams went to the aid of the 30-foot craft.

Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2024

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

Branford Resident, 41, Among 4 Injured In 4 New Haven Shootings: NHPD

Branford resident among the four injured in four separate shootings in New Haven over the weekend, all injures were non-life-threatening: PD

Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 13 to Aug. 20, 2024

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

Library Evacuated After Bomb Threat, Streets Closed: Branford Police

"We request the public avoid the area and thank the public for their patience as we clear the building," police said.

Predawn 'Well-Involved' Blaze Knocked Down By Branford Firefighters

At 3:20 a.m., a neighbor called 911 then "alerted sleeping residents," for a fully-involved garage fire on Wilford Ave.: Branford Fire Dept.

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Branford: Police

The motorcyclist died after a crash with another vehicle, according to police.

Branford Police Blotter: Aug 6 to Aug. 13, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter, July 30 to Aug. 6, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: July 23 to July 30, 2024

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

Branford Man, Woman, New Haven Man Face Drug Trafficking Charges: Feds

Indicted on 5 federal charges related to trafficking Xylezine-laced fentanyl, cocaine, if convicted, they each face decades in prison: Feds.

Branford Police Blotter: July 16 to 23, July 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: July 8 to July 16, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: July 2 to July 9, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: June 25 to July 2, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: June 18 to June 25, 2024

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

Fatal I-95N Crash In Branford Claims Life Of New Haven Man, 24: Police

Traveling northbound near the Branford rest stop at 3:15 a.m., the driver veered into the right shoulder and collided with a parked semi: PD

Branford Police Blotter: June 11 to June 18, 2024

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

Two 16-Year-Olds Charged After Taking Cops On Chase In Stolen Car: PD

While investigating a Monday crash, a stolen car raced though the scene, took cops on a chase but later 2 teens found and charged: Police

Branford Police Blotter: June 5 to June 11, 2024

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Elderly Branford Woman Killed In Accident; Driver Charged: Reports

A man was charged with leaving the scene of a crash that led to the death of a 96-year-old Branford woman, according to reports.

Branford Police Blotter: May 29 to June 4, 2024

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

Wrong Way Impaired Driver In Hit & Run Head-On Crash Faces Charges: PD

Paul Raffone, 52, faces charges after crossing into oncoming East Main traffic, hitting a car head-on, fleeing, taking cops on chase: PD

Branford Police Blotter: May 21 to May 28, 2024

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

Branford Police Department Welcomes Its Newest Officer To The Beat

A veteran of the Marine Corps who rose to the rank of sergeant, Trever Mitchell-Carter​ graduated in the 380th class at POST.

Branford Man, A Belligerent Eatery Customer, Attacks, Punches Cops: PD

David Massey, 52, was told to leave The Stand but he didn't and police said he attacked three cops with punches, bites, and a leg-lock.

Branford Police Blotter: May 14 to May 21, 2024

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

Jury: Branford Man Guilty Of Numerous Threatening, Harassment Charges

A jury said Samuel Foley called victims 100s of times over a year threatening murder, rape with guns and knives, child abduction, shootings.

Branford Police Blotter: May 7 to May 14, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: April 30 to May 7, 2024

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

Branford Teen Charged With Threatening At North Haven High School: PD

A Branford teen brought what appeared to be a gun to North Haven High School in an after-school incident last week, according to police.

Branford Police Blotter: April 23 to April 30, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: April 16 to April 23, 2024

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

Branford Police Blotter: April 9 to April 16, 2024

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

Branford High School Senior, 17, Killed In Crash, Mourned

The teen was a passenger in a vehicle that ended up crashing on I-91 late Wednesday, state police said.

Branford Police Blotter: April 2 to April 9, 2024

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

Former Tennis Pro — Branford Resident — Receives Prison Sentence: Feds

Tyler Purskey, 34, a former tennis pro, instructor at Guilford Racquet & Swim Club, sent 9K sexually explicit texts in 2019 to 12-year-old.

Awarded National Accreditation, Branford Police Seek Resident Feedback

In 2023, Branford police were CALEA accredited. As part of continuous compliance, they invite folks to share comments on how they're doing.

Branford Police Charge 2 In Connection With Fight, Find Gun On One: PD

Two 19-year-olds from New Haven were charged in connection with a Friday night fight, one of whom had a 45 caliber Ruger on him, police say.