Crime & Safety

Cheshire Police Blotter: April 30 Through May 24, 2026

Recent arrests by the Cheshire Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.

CHESHIRE, CT — The following information has been provided by the Cheshire Police Department and does not indicate convictions:

John F. Grogan, 54, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested April 30 on a charge of conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of June 3, according to state judicial records.

Dara R. Iantuono, 45, of Johnston, Rhode Island, was arrested April 30 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny. She was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of June 5.

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Lisa Wright, 39, of Waterbury, was arrested May 1 on a charge of conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny. She was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of June 3.

Melanie L. Grice, 55, of Cheshire, was arrested May 5 on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol / drugs, following too closely, operating under suspension, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. She was released after posting a $2,500 bond with a court date of June 9.

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Andrew J. Parducci, 26, of Cheshire, was arrested May 10 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny. He was released on a promise to appear in court on June 23.

Christopher Dumphrey, 37, of Waterbury, was arrested May 12 on charges of sixth-degree larceny, criminal impersonation, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating without minimum insurance, operating without a license, and town ordinance = $90 or less parking. He was released after posting a $10,000 bond with a court date of July 10.

Kristina F. Sousa, 36, of Meriden, was arrested May 19 on a charge of larceny of motor vehicle – first offense. She was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of June 30.

Grant T. Lozaw, 18, of Cheshire, was arrested May 19 on charges of second-degree assault, second-degree threatening, second-degree strangulation / suffocation, interfering with an emergency call, risk of injury to child, second-degree criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of June 8.

Zoltan A. Verrillo, 40, of Cheshire, was arrested May 21 on two counts of first-degree criminal trespass, two counts of sixth-degree larceny, and second-degree breach of peace. He was being held in lieu of bonds totaling $30,000 with a court date of June 29.

Ariana N. Porter, 29, of Bridgeport, was arrested May 22 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny. She was being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond with a court date of June 23.

Kevin B. Lewis, 49, of Cheshire, was arrested May 23 on charges of criminal possession of firearm / ammunition/ defense weapon and violation of protective order. He was released after posting a $75,000 bond with a court date of June 29. He was additionally charged with two counts of second-degree failure to appear.

Jorge L. Maury, 50, of North Haven, was arrested May 24 on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol / drugs, first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree criminal mischief, risk of injury to child, reckless driving, and evading responsibility – injury / property damage. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond with a court date of July 13.

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