‘Halloween Lunatic’ Arrested In North Haven: Police

NORTH HAVEN, CT -- A North Haven man, who dubbed himself the “Halloween Lunatic,” was arrested after “alarming” statements on his Facebook account led police to believe he was possibly dangerous. The man, who made comments implying that he planned to provide candy filled with rat poison to trick-or-treaters, was also charged with several counts of animal cruelty, according to police.

North Haven detectives received an anonymous tip regarding “alarming” statements made by Ronald Przybylo, 57, of 93 St. John Street, on his Facebook account. Police said detectives found disturbing posts and videos that led them to believe he was possibly dangerous.

In addition to the comments that implied he planned to provide candy filled with rat poison to trick-or-treaters, police say Przybylo referenced several mass killings from around the country and dubbed himself the Halloween Lunatic.

Officers responded to Przybylo’s residence and found the home’s floors and furniture to be “completely covered with animal urine and feces,” according to police.

North Haven Animal Control and the Quinnipiack Valley Health department responded to assist police. Three dogs, three cats, and an Amazon African Bird were removed from the home for health precautions, police said.

Przybylo was charged with second-degree breach of peace for his offensive posts and seven counts of animal cruelty. He was held on a $10,000 bond.

Maryellen Przybylo was charged with seven counts of animal cruelty and released on a $2,500 bond. She is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Nov. 9.

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