Branford Police Blotter: July 15 to July 22, 2025

Branford police logs, July 15-22:

July 15

Daniel P. Wilson, 68, of Branford, was charged with creating a public disturbance.

July 16

Dean Robert Robinson,, 20, of Plantsville, was charged with trespassing.

Alan Watson, 80, of Branford, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Deante D. Hammie, 19, of New Haven, was charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle.

July 17

Walter Dykun Melcher, 64, of Branford, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree violation of a conditional release.

Andre Alexander Smith, 45, of Branford, was charged with risk of injury to a child, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Andrew W. Austin, 32, of Branford, was charged with second-degree breach of peace.

July 18

Steven Jason Moore, 44, of Meriden, was charged with second-degree harassment and violation of a protective order.

July 21

James Patrick Nelson, 20, of Branford, was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Jason Robert Riquier, 29, of Branford, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.