Crime & Safety
Wallingford Police Arrests Include Strangulation, DUI, Burglary Charges
Recent arrests by the Wallingford Police Department.

The following information has been provided by the Wallingford Police Department and does not indicate convictions:
Christian Morales, of New Haven, was arrested on charges of second-degree strangulation, second-degree threatening, third-degree assault, and risk of injury to a minor.
Alexander Smith, of Milford, was arrested Jan. 30 on a charge of operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
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Douglas R. Gelish, of St. James, N.Y., was arrested Jan. 31 on charges of operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to drive right, and improper number of headlights.
Michelle Palazolo, of Meriden, was arrested Jan. 31 on a charge of second-degree criminal mischief.
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Alexandria Ranciato, of Legend Lane in East Hartford, was arrested Jan. 23 on charges of second-degree forgery, possession of narcotics and obtaining controlled drug with a forged prescription.
Jaquan Beal, of Donna Drive in North Haven, was arrested Jan. 26 on charges of third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny.
Victor B. Rook III, of Meadow Street, was arrested Jan. 23 on charges of possession of less than ½ ounce of cannabis, use/possession of drug paraphernalia less than ½ ounce of marijuana, operating with a suspended registration and operating under suspension.
Malik Mohammad, of Pamela Drive, was arrested Jan. 23 on charges of illegal sale of tobacco to a minor (first offense), interfering with an officer/resisting arrest and criminal impersonation.
Tiffany Pedraza, of Meriden, was arrested Jan. 25 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny.
Lisa Ann Whitman, of Washington Avenue, was arrested Jan. 27 on charges of third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.
Victoria Helland, of Algonquin Drive, was arrested Jan. 21 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny.
Nicholas Chaconis, of Cheshire, was arrested Jan. 23 on charges of operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol and failure to drive right.
David Patrick Locklear, of South Street, was arrested Jan. 27 on charges of second-degree threatening, second-degree harassment, disorderly conduct, and third-degree criminal mischief.
David Patrick Locklear, of South Street, was arrested Jan. 28 on a charge of second-degree harassment.
Ismail Turkmen, of Evergreen Road, was arrested Jan. 27 on charges of operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating without a license and failure to drive right.
Wyatt Brooker, of Oakdale Circle, was arrested Jan. 27 on charges of operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol and failure to drive in proper lane.
Benjamin Michael Plourde, of Spring Street, was arrested Jan. 28 on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Paul Joseph Camerone, of North Turnpike Road, was arrested Jan. 25 on charges of operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol and failure to drive right.
Michael C. Worrell, of South Cherry Street, was arrested Jan. 29 on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Michelle Grace Fritz, of Milford, was arrested Jan. 29 on a charge of second-degree harassment.
Jonathan N. Carter, of Park Street, was arrested Jan. 29 on charges of first-degree threatening and second-degree harassment.
Patrick Kearney, of Hamden, was arrested Jan. 28 on charges of second-degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal mischief.
Cristina Marie Sendra, of Trumbull, was arrested Jan. 30 on a charge of possession of a hallucinogen/less than four ounces of marijuana.
Jennifer Joyce Sparso, of New Britain, was arrested Jan. 30 on a charge of possession of a hallucinogen/less than four ounces of marijuana.
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