Crime & Safety
Branford Police Blotter: Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2024
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Branford police logs, Oct. 1-8:
Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.
Oct. 1
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Adam Pawlik, 26, of Branford, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Adriana Matute Peralta, 39, of East Haven, was charged with risk of injury to a child and fifth-degree larceny.
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Oct. 3
Sunita Sharif, 35, of Branford, was charged with two counts of risk of injury to a child.
Oct. 4
Robert Anthony Lowe, 22, of New Haven, was charged with second-degree breach of peace.
Oct. 5
Anthony William Benevich, 39, of East Haven, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass.
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Gary Anthony Vaspasiano, 59, of Branford, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Brian Knight, 56, of Branford, was charged with disorderly conduct.
Oct. 6
William V. Taft, 53, of Branford, was charged with second-degree threatening violence to terrorize and second-degree breach of peace.
Lynda Jean DeMartino, 70, of Branford, was charged with disorderly conduct.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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