Police Officer Accused Of Crashing Car Into Milford Home Fired: Report

MILFORD, CT — A Milford police officer has been fired following allegations that he crashed his car into a home, then fled the scene of the accident, according to WFSB 3-TV.

The Board of Police Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to terminate Michael Brennan, saying he violated the department's code of conduct.

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Police responded to a report of a car crashing into a New Haven Avenue home's porch Feb. 28. The driver had left the scene of the accident, police said in a statement.

Police said they later determined that Brennan, 41, of Milford, was the driver. He was off duty at the time of the crash.

Brennan initially told police he was a passenger in the car, but later admitted he was the driver, according to WFSB 3-TV.

Police Chief Keith Mello had recommended Brennan's firing. An internal investigation found that Brennan "was not truthful regarding his involvement in the incident. Such conduct is a clear violation of the standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism that are fundamental to this department and the law enforcement profession," according to Mello.

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Brennan, a patrol officer who had been with the department for 10 years, was placed on administrative leave April 1.

He was arrested March 14 and charged with evading responsibility, driving too fast, and interfering with a police officer.

Brennan's criminal case is pending in Milford Superior Court.