Crime & Safety
Branford Police Blotter: Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Branford police logs, Jan. 1-7:
Jan. 1
Zachary W. Clark, 40, of Hamden, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and sixth-degree larceny.
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Jan. 3
Victor M. Alvelo, 44, of Branford, was charged with risk of injury to a child, second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace.
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Paul Francis Salatto, 65, of Branford, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Jan. 5
John M. Brereton, 34, of Branford, was charged with first-degree failure to appear, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny, and second-degree failure to appear.
Joseph Ernest Lillo, 42, of East Haven, was charged with risk of injury to a child, first-degree assault, violation of a standing criminal protective order, third-degree criminal mischief, interfering with an officer/resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.
Jan. 6
Dominic Michael Costanzo, 33, of North Haven, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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