Crime & Safety

Recent Arrests Include Narcotics and Illegal Possession of Explosives

The following arrest information was supplied by the Branford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Jan. 11

Deborah King, 38, of Branford was arrested at 7:45 a.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 8.

Joseph Lee Pastore, 24, of Branford was arrested at 5:17 p.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Jan. 12.

Find out what's happening in Branfordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Jan. 14

Freddie Camacho, 46, of East Haven was arrested at 12:30 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault and threatening. The court date was set for Jan. 17.

Find out what's happening in Branfordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Jan. 15

Dominic Pagano, 40, of East Haven was arrested at 10:35 a.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Jan. 24.

Jan. 21

Jennifer Quarequio, 39, of Branford was arrested at 3:48 a.m. for third-degree assault. The court date was set for Jan. 23.

Jan. 23

Robert Joseph Barnabei, 19 , of New Haven was arrested at 3:28 p.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Jan. 31.

Anthony J. Ferrara, 25, of East Haven, was arrested at 3 p.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court was set for Jan. 31.

Jan. 24

William R. Scagliotti, 26, of Branford was arrested at 2:28 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The court date was set for Feb. 8.

Jan. 25

Michael Joseph Dauphinals, 42, of Milford was arrested at 3:20 p.m. for fifth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Feb. 7.

Jonathan C. Green, 51, of New Haven was arrested at 7:38 p.m. for third-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer.

Jan. 26

Melinda Susan Cogan, 26, of Branford was arrested at 1:06 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The court date was set for Feb. 8.

Matthew Manuzza, 37, of Branford was arrested at 10:47 p.m. for possession of narcotics. The court date was set for Feb. 7.

Jan. 30

Christine A. Sibley, 34, of Branford was arrested at 7:32 p.m. for disorderly conduct and later arrested for violation of probation. The court date was set for Jan. 31.

Jan. 31

Margaret C. Vastola, 55, of Branford was arrested at 2:47 p.m. for threatening and disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 1.

Feb. 1

Jeremy Allen Ghiroli, 23, of Branford was arrested at 1:05 p.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Feb. 14.

Feb. 2

Patricia Cole, 27, of East Haven was arrested at 7:28 p.m. for possession of narcotics and possession of a controlled substance < 4 oz. of marijuana. The court date was set for Feb. 14.

Feb. 3

Joseph A. Mischier, 52, of Branford was arrested at 12:55 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and failure to drive right. The court date was set for Feb. 3.

Feb. 6

Diane Ahmed, 47, of New Haven was arrested at 12:30 p.m. for third-degree burglary, conspiracy and violation of probation. The court date was set for Feb. 14. In the same incident, Benny Ortiz, 22, (homeless) was arrested at 12 p.m. for third-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy. The court date was set for Feb. 14.

Murray E. Battiste, 44, of Wallingford was arrested at 11 a.m. for second-degree harassment. The court date was set for Feb. 7.

Feb. 8

Alfred J. Blamonte, 77, of Branford was arrested at 8:26 p.m. for third-degree assault. The court date was set for Feb. 21.

Geraldine H. Francoeur, 43, of Branford was arrested at 6:59 a.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 9.

Lindsay Marie Guillernette, 31, of East Haven was arrested at 7:25 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and operating a motor vehicle whole registration/license suspended or revoked. The court date was set for Feb. 22.

William Paige, 44, of New Haven was arrested at 5:39 a.m. for third-degree criminal trespassing and fifth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Feb. 21.

Juan Pedro Rosada, 38, of Branford was arrested at 6:59 a.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 9.

Feb. 9

Mathew Jason Briggs, 25, of Branford was arrested at 5:56 a.m. for creating a public disturbance. In the same incident, Robert Haesche, 22, of Branford was also arrested for creating a public disturbance. The court date for both was set for Feb. 24.

Steven Mark Falanga, 22, of East Haven was arrested at 4:46 p.m. for possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to keep prescription drugs in original container. The court date was set for Feb. 21.

Feb. 10

Michael Wayne McCartin, 19, of Branford was arrested at 2:29 p.m. for sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy. In the same incident, Zoey A. Moll, 19, of Branford was also arrested for sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy.  The court date for both was set for Feb. 21.

Feb. 14

Kevin Francis Bradley, 39, of Branford was arrested at 2 a.m. for first-degree criminal trespassing, third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 14.

Feb. 15

Natalia Marie Imperato, 20, of East Haven was arrested at 5:02 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance < 4 oz. of marijuana. The court date was set for Feb. 28.

Feb. 16

Shawnice Cephus, 29, of New York was arrested at 1:05 p.m. for possession of narcotics, sixth-degree larceny, second-degree forgery and criminal attempt. The court date was set for Feb. 17.

Feb. 17

Augusto E. Dimarzo, 26, of Branford was arrested at 11:22 p.m. for third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and criminal attempt. The court date was set for Feb. 28.

Johhnie Bernard Wright, 56, of New Haven was arrested at 9 a.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for Feb. 17.

Feb. 18

Anthony J. Ascenzia, 22, of New Haven was arrested at 3:15 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia, sale or possession with intent to sell narcotics, hallucinogen < 5 mg, amphetamine or 1 kilo > marijuana, possession near school, 1,500 feet and illegal possession of explosive. The court date was set for Feb. 28.

Crystal L. Goodwin, 28, of Branford was arrested at 11:40 a.m. for second-degree harassment. The court date was set for Feb. 28.

Jeffrey G. Kasperzyk, 29, of Guilford was arrested at 9:30 a.m. for simple trespassing and affirmative defenses to trespassing. In the same incident, Ryan P. Rafferty, 27, of Branford was also arrested at 9:30 a.m. for affirmative defenses to trespassing. The court date for both was set for March 2.

Gabriel Vazquez-Hernandez, 22, of New Haven was arrested at 12:54 a.m. for interfering with an officer, threatening, using cell phone while driving and operating a motor vehicle with registration/license suspended/revoked.

Feb. 21

Derrick D. Tobin, 44, of Branford was arrested at 10 p.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 22.

Feb. 22

Matthew R. Ildefonso, 21, of Branford was arrested at 3:28 a.m. for disorderly conduct. The court date was set for Feb. 22.

Margaret Whitney, 19, of Branford was arrested at 4:37 p.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for March 6.

Feb. 25

Brandon Lucibello, 21, of Branford was arrested at 2:16 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane. The court date was set for March 7.

Steven M. Schroeder, 52, of Guilford was arrested at 9:24 p.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and failure to drive right. The court date was set for March 7.

Melissa A. Teixeira, 39, of Branford was arrested at 1:51 p.m. for theft of no. plate/insert and misuse of plate. The court date was set for March 7.

Feb. 26

Kelly Hall, 36, of East Haven was arrested at 12:41 a.m. for possession of narcotics and sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for March 6.

Matthew R. Illdefonso, 21, of West Haven was arrested at 9:30 a.m. for violation of a protective order. The court date was set for Feb. 27.

Jordan S. Mann, 22, of Branford was arrested at 3:05 a.m. for second-degree criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. The court date was set for March 6.

Feb. 27

Linda Barletta, 61, of East Haven was arrested at 12:51 p.m. for fifth-degree larceny. The court date was set for March 6.

Mark Cates, 41, of Madison was arrested at 8 p.m. for third-degree criminal mischief and breach of peace. The court date was set for Feb. 28.

Michael D. Merchant, 36, of Branford was arrested at 12:50 a.m. for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, failure to drive right, traveling too fast for conditions and operating a motor vehicle with registration/license suspended/revoked. The court date was set for March 7.

Vanessa Marie Wager, 23, of Branford was arrested at 2 p.m. for sixth-degree larceny and third-degree forgery. The court date was set for March 6.

Farrah D. Butler, 35, of Branford was arrested at 8:47 p.m. for disorderly conduct and injury/risk/impairing morals. The court date was set for Feb. 29.

Feb. 28

Dawn M. Dibene, 34, of New Haven was arrested at 10 a.m. for fourth-degree larceny, first-degree robbery and conspiracy. The court date was set for Feb. 28.

Feb. 29

John H. Antonucci, 46, of Branford was arrested at 8:34 p.m. for third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and threatening. Later he was also arrested for reckless driving, evading responsibility, interfering with an officer and operating a motor vehicle with registration/license suspended/revoked. The court date was set for March 1.

March 1

Giuseppe B. Angileri, 36, of East Haven was arrested at 9 a.m. for third-degree larceny and second-degree robbery. The court date was set for March 1.

Steven V. DiLella, 52, of Branford was arrested at 5:32 p.m. for breach of peace. The court date was set for March 13.

Anthony M. Proto, 47, of Branford was arrested at 6:50 a.m. for disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal mischief. The court date was set for March 13.

Shawn A. Schump, 31, of Woodbridge was arrested at 4:42 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia. The court date was set for March 13.

March 2

Sandra I. Negron, 39, of East Haven was arrested at 10:52 a.m. for sixth-degree larceny. The court date was set for March 13.

March 3

Elijah G. South, 20, of New Haven was arrested at 3 p.m. for third-degree larceny. The court date was set for March 13.

March 4

Edward S. Crum, 40, of Branford was arrested at 5:39 p.m. for breach of peace. The court date was set for March 13.

Robert H. Ruggieri, 28, of Branford was arrested at 7 p.m. for third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The court date was set for March 5. 

For questions about this blotter, email Nicole.ball@patch.com


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.