Crime & Safety
Recent Arrests: Carry and Sale of a Dangerous Weapon; Possession of Narcotics
The following arrest information was supplied by the Branford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
August 29
Kyle E. Morrison, 25, of Branford was arrested at 9:15 p.m. for possession of narcotics. The court date was set for Sept. 14.
Ashley S. Rose, 21, of East Haven was arrested at 1 p.m. for third-degree criminal mischief and operating a motor vehicle without a license. The court date was set for Sept. 11.
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August 28
Adam E. Marino, 19, of Branford was arrested at 6:42 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotics. The court date was set for Sept. 14.
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August 27
Joshua E. Swimmer, 22, of Madison was arrested at 6:53 p.m. for use and possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal cultivation of marijuana and quantity, sale of possession with intent to sell (1,500 feet from school), possession of narcotics and possession of hallucinogen or 4oz>marijuana.
George Michael O’Keefe, 57, of East Haven was arrested at 6:51 p.m. for carry and sale of a dangerous weapon, breach of peace, threatening and second-degree reckless endangerment. The court date was set for Sept. 11.
August 27
William Torres, 27, of New Haven was arrested at 2:25 a.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Sept. 11.
August 26
James Rice, 32, of New York, NY was arrested at 10 a.m. for evading responsibility and unnecessary noise. The court date was set for Sept. 5
August 25
Gregory Bryant, 49, of East Haven was arrested at 6:58 p.m. for possession of narcotics. The court date was set for Sept. 4.
Johniece Golett, 23, of Branford was arrested at 10:53 p.m. for creating a public disturbance. The court date was set for Sept. 7.
Kelly Hall, 37, of East Haven was arrested at 9 a.m. for sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy. The court date was set for Sept. 4.
Alfred G. Leone, 53, of Branford was arrested at 9 a.m. for disorderly conduct. In the same incident, Kyle Planeta, 21, of Branford was arrested at 9 a.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Aug. 27.
Rinaldo D. Orifice, 44, of Branford was arrested for reckless driving, first-degree criminal mischief and breach of peace. The court date was set for Sept. 4.
Vincent M. Quinn, 42, of Madison was arrested at 5:58 p.m. for traveling too fast for conditions and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
Richard L. Whittaker, 70, of Branford was arrested at 7:41 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The court date was set for Sept. 5.
August 24
Dawn Kirby, 38, of Niantic was arrested at 2:08 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and failure to obey control signal. The court date was set for Sept. 5.
Frank Alan Santos, 30, of Branford was arrested at 8:40 p.m. for creating a public disturbance. The court date was set for Sept. 7.
Stanley Torvend , 40, of Branford was arrested at 10:16 p.m. for disorderly conduct. In the same incident, Wendy-Marie Torvend, 37 of Branford was arrested for second-degree reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Aug. 27.
Questions about this police log, contact editor Nicole Ball, nicole.ball@patch.com
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