North Branford Police Remind, Caution, Drivers To Slow Down, Stop For Buses As School Begins Wednesday

Drivers should expect school buses to be making frequent stops. Expect children walking and biking. Expect increased traffic around schools.

2 Investigations, 2 Extraditable Warrants: NY Man, NH Man, Charged in Fraud, Domestic Violence Cases: NBPD

One is a larceny case from 2024 when a woman was fleeced for $28K and the other a recent incident of domestic violence involving a child: PD

North Carolina Man Turns Himself In To North Branford Police On Larceny, Forgery Charges: PD

In Dec. 2025, police got a fraud complaint from a local business, taken for $20K. NBPD detective's investigation led to warrant, charges: PD

North Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 3 to Aug. 10, 2026

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

Longtime Law Enforcement Officer, North Branford Native, Comes Home To Protect and Serve

Matt Iannucci, a retired Woodbridge officer, and recently NBPD civilian operations manager, was sworn in as department’s new patrol officer.

North Branford Police Blotter: July 13 to July 20, 2026

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

NBPD Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest and Extradition from Florida

A Florida man operated a financial scam that targeted a 75-year-old North Branford resident: Police.

North Branford Police Blotter: July 6 to July 13, 2026

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

North Branford Firefighters Fight, Knock Down Late Night Sunday Ledgewood Drive Residential Fire: NBFD

When firefighters arrived, there was "heavy fire from the second floor of a raised ranch" and all occupants were out of the home: NBFD

North Branford Police Blotter: June 29 to July 7, 2026

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

Northford Man Charged After Investigation Into Explosive Predawn Fire In Early June: NBPD

Many 911 callers, 1st responders heard multiple explosions from fire scene, that DEEP said was fueled by chemicals, fuels, propane tanks.

North Branford Police Seeking Assistance in Locating Missing Teen

Joseph Blansfield, 14, was last seen Wednesday at around 11 a.m. and it’s believed he was traveling to Hartford: NBPD

North Branford Police Blotter: June 15 to June 22, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: June 8 to June 15, 2026

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

North Branford Fire Department Headquarters Co. 1 Quickly Knocked Down Totoket Rd. Fire: FD

In less than 10 minutes after dispatch, a crew of five placed a hand line in service, knocking down the majority of the fire.

North Branford Police Blotter: June 1 to June 8, 2026

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

Chemicals, Fuels, Propane On Site Of Pre-Dawn David Lane Fire, Explosions: State

DEEP's Emergency Response Unit on the scene of a "hoarding situation" where propane tanks exploded, myriad fuels were "compromised:" State.

North Branford Police Blotter: May 26 to June 1, 2026

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

North Branford Police Charge Meriden Man With Sexual Assault Of Child Under Age 10: NBPD

Described as a warehouse worker in police records, the man was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child: Police

North Branford Police Blotter: May 18 to May 26, 2026

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

North Branford Fire Dept. Co. 1 Quickly Knocked Down Chidsey Drive Shed Fire:NBFD

The fire was knocked down within just a few minutes and has since been turned over to the North Branford Fire Marshal's office: NBFD.

North Branford Police Blotter: May 11 to May 18, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: May 4 to May 11, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: April 27 to May 4, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: April 20 to April 27, 2026

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

North Branford Man Struck Victim With Motorcycle Helmet In Road Rage Incident: East Haven PD

Police said the victim suffered “severe facial and head injuries” during the incident.

North Branford Police Blotter: April 13 to April 20, 2026

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

North Branford Firefighters Make Quick Work of Late Morning Kitchen Fire, Knocked Down in Minutes

The Venta Drive fire was reported at 11:24 a.m. Monday. North Branford's bravest had the fire under control at 11:47 a.m.

North Branford Police Blotter: April 6 to April 13, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: March 30 to April 6, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: March 23 to March 30, 2026

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

North Branford 'Asian Massage Spa' Investigation Results in Prostitution-Related Arrests: Police Chief

2 New York women, 1 West Haven woman face prostitution charges after local, state investigation into activities at Foxon Rd. business: NBPD

North Branford Police Blotter: March 16 to March 23, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: March 9 to March 16, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: March 2 to March 9, 2026

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

North Branford Fire Department Responded To 195 Calls For Service In February, 387 Calls Since Jan. 1

6 fires, 149 emergency calls, 5 MV accidents, 12 hazardous conditions, 3 public service/good intent, 9 fire alarms, and 11 mutual aid calls.

North Branford Police Blotter: Feb. 23 to March 2, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: Feb. 16 to Feb. 23, 2026

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

North Branford Police Blotter: Feb. 9 to Feb. 16, 2026

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

Fugitive Wanted In North Branford Theft Case Captured In Massachusetts: PD

Police said the victim was a senior citizen from North Branford.