Crime & Safety

East Haven Police Blotter: May 20 to May 26, 2026

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

East Haven police logs
East Haven police logs (Ellyn Santiago/Patch)

East Haven police logs, May 20-26:

May 20

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Rachel Lynn Petrosino, 38, of Branford, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and violation of a protective order.

Wayne M. Nelson, 53, of Branford, was charged with second-degree identity theft, conspiracy to commit second-degree identity theft, third-degree larceny, illegal take payment card, conspiracy to commit illegal take payment card and receipt from use of illegal credit card.

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May 21

Kayla Rose Hicks, 20, of East Haven, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Avni Shahollari, 34, of Waterbury, was charged with making a home improvement without home improvement certification.

May 23

John W. Gaul, 52, of East Haven, was charged with third-degree burglary, three counts of criminal attempt of third-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, and sixth-degree larceny.

May 25

Adam Nicholas Bunovsky, 27, of East Haven, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and third-degree criminal mischief.

Kayla Elizabeth Vallombroso, 29, of East Haven, was charged with first-degree failure to appear/on probation and second-degree failure to appear.

May 26

Pawel Kopacz, 52, of Woodbridge, was charged with making a home improvement without home improvement certification.

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

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