Man Wanted On Three Active Warrants Nabbed By Police Man Wanted On Three Active Warrants Nabbed By Police
Man Wanted On Three Active Warrants Nabbed By Police A Fairfield County man wanted on numerous warrants was nabbed by police. Terry Garrett, 56, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 14 by Milford Police in regards to three active warrants for his arrest. According to Milford Police, Garrett is accused of stealing a vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident in the stolen vehicle in June 2020. He is also accused of forcing his way into a residence causing $2,000 worth of damage and then stealing over $3,000 worth of items from the dwelling in July 2020.  In addition, Garrett is accused of violating his court set proba…
Man Wanted For Sexual Assault, Possession Of Child Porn Turns Himself In To Police Man Wanted For Sexual Assault, Possession Of Child Porn Turns Himself In To Police
Man Wanted For Sexual Assault, Possession Of Child Porn Turns Himself In To Police A man wanted for the sexual assault of an adult and for possession of child pornography turned himself in to the police. Ames Flatow, 30, of Guilford, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 14, for an October sexual assault in Milford, said the Milford Police. An investigation following the sexual assault also found that Flatow was allegedly in possession of child pornography, police said. Flatow was charged with: Sexual assault  Unlawful Restraint  Voyeurism Possession of child pornography Flatow was released on $400,000 and appeared in Milford Court on Monday, Dec. 14.
Woman Suspected Of Starting Beach, Brush Fire Is Arrested Woman Suspected Of Starting Beach, Brush Fire Is Arrested
Woman Suspected Of Starting Beach, Brush Fire Is Arrested Police grabbed a suspect connected to one of 2020’s Milford brush fires. On Sunday, Dec. 13, Milford Police arrested a Stratford woman on an active warrant. Colleen Gallagher, 49, of Stratford, was taken into police custody around 9:20 p.m. Sunday. Gallagher allegedly set the brush fire at Walnut Beach in January this year, police said. Gallagher has been charged with reckless burning, criminal mischief in the third degree, and breach of peace in the second degree, police said. A court date has been scheduled for Gallagher, Jan. 18, 2021.
Arrested: Woman Accused Of Throwing Hot Coffee In Man's Face, Roughing Up Child Arrested: Woman Accused Of Throwing Hot Coffee In Man's Face, Roughing Up Child
Arrested: Woman Accused Of Throwing Hot Coffee In Man's Face, Roughing Up Child Police have arrested a Milford woman accused of roughing up a child and throwing hot coffee in a man’s face among other allegations. On Thursday, Dec. 10, police arrested Stephanie Dearborn, 25, of Boston Post Road was arrested around 6:15 p.m. on two outstanding warrants, Milford Police said. The warrants stem from two October incidents. First, Dearborn is accused of lifting a juvenile up by their shirt collar, pushing them against a glass door, and later attempting to hit the child with closed fists, police said. She also allegedly pushed the child to the ground and hit their bicycle t…
Mall Santa From Fairfield County Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Co-Worker Mall Santa From Fairfield County Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Co-Worker
Mall Santa From Fairfield County Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Co-Worker A Santa working at an area mall has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile co-worker. Prince Carter, 45, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 7, and charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor for an incident that took place at the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford, said the Milford Police. Carter was arrested after Milford Police responded to the mall at 1201 Boston Post Road on the report of a possible sexual assault.  An investigation led to the arrest of Carter who was working at the mall as Santa, police said. Carter is accused o…
Woman Signs, Cashes $995 Check That Didn't Belong To Her, Police Say Woman Signs, Cashes $995 Check That Didn't Belong To Her, Police Say
Woman Signs, Cashes $995 Check That Didn't Belong To Her, Police Say A Long Island woman was arrested by area police for allegedly signing and cashing a check for $995 that did not belong to her in Connecticut, police said. Laverne Thomas, 52, of Bay Shore, was arrested by Milford Police on Monday, Nov. 16, on an active warrant for the event which took place in Nov. 2017, said the Milford Police. Thomas is accused of fraudulently signing and cashing a check in the amount of $995 from a checking account that was not hers. She was charged with forgery and released on a promise to appear ticket. 
Man Nabbed Shoplifting $450 Worth Of Goods From Walmart Man Nabbed Shoplifting $450 Worth Of Goods From Walmart
Man Nabbed Shoplifting $450 Worth Of Goods From Walmart A man was arrested for shoplifting more than $400 worth of merchandise from an area Walmart. Ronald Warren, 55, of Hamden, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 1, after Milford Police responded to the Walmart at 1265 Boston Post Road, on the report of a shoplifting, Milford Police said. An investigation led to his arrest for allegedly stealing $450 worth of merchandise, police said. Warren was charged with larceny and released on a promise to appear notice. 
Milford Victim Escapes Terrifying Assault After Alleged Captor 'Passes Out' Milford Victim Escapes Terrifying Assault After Alleged Captor 'Passes Out'
Milford Victim Escapes Terrifying Assault After Alleged Captor 'Passes Out' A Stratford man accused of sexually assaulting and strangling a woman is facing a raft of charges. On Friday, Dec. 4, a little after midnight, police responded to a report of a possible domestic violence incident at a Seaside Avenue residence in Milford. Adam Litzie, 36, of Stratford, was arrested and charged with Assault, third-degree; Disorderly conduct; Criminal mischief, third-degree; Criminal trespass; Interfering with an emergency call; Unlawful restraint; Strangulation, second-degree; Sexual assault, third-degree, police said. Following an investigation, Milford Police allege Litz…
CT Man Arrested Twice In One Day For Punching The Same Man CT Man Arrested Twice In One Day For Punching The Same Man
CT Man Arrested Twice In One Day For Punching The Same Man An area man has been arrested for an alleged assault after returning to the scene of an earlier incident. Michael Zilinski, 58, of Milford, was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 29, after police responded to a Milford home for a possible domestic violence incident, Milford Police said. An investigation led to the arrest of Zilinski who is accused of punching a man in the face, police said. Zilinski was released from custody and issued conditions of release. Later in the evening, Milford Police responded to the same residence for another report of a possible domestic violence incident, police s…
Woman Banned From Target For Shoplifting Arrested - Again - At Same Store Woman Banned From Target For Shoplifting Arrested - Again - At Same Store
Woman Banned From Target For Shoplifting Arrested - Again - At Same Store A woman who was barred from Target and charged with shoplifting has been arrested at the store, again, for another alleged theft. Caitlin O'Callahan, 35, of Woodbridge, was arrested by Milford Police on Thursday, Nov. 19, after officers responded to a call from the store on Boston Post Road, said the Milford Police. An investigation led to the arrest of O’Callahan who is accused of stealing over $360 worth of merchandise.  O’Callahan, who was charged with larceny and criminal trespass, was also banned from Target in October, during a previous shoplifting arrest, police said. …
Area Man Threatens Woman, Steals Purse, Police Say Area Man Threatens Woman, Steals Purse, Police Say
Area Man Threatens Woman, Steals Purse, Police Say An area man has been arrested on a warrant for threatening to hurt a woman and then stealing her purse. Eric Lapenna, 33, of Milford, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 12, by Milford Police, said the Milford Police.  Lapenna is accused of threatening to hurt a woman that was driving him from an appointment. The female exited the vehicle and Lapenna then grabbed her purse, got in the driver’s seat, and drove away in her vehicle in June 2020. He was charged with: Robbery Breach of peace Threatening Two counts of larceny Lapenna was held on a $20,000 bond. 
Teen Arrested For Rash Of Car Burglaries, Theft Of Handgun Teen Arrested For Rash Of Car Burglaries, Theft Of Handgun
Teen Arrested For Rash Of Car Burglaries, Theft Of Handgun An area teen has been arrested for a rash of car burglaries in which a handgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Friday, March 27. The teen was arrested on Monday, Nov. 23 following a lengthy investigation into the thefts which took place in Milford, said the Milford Police. The investigation led to a juvenile arrest warrant being issued for larceny and burglary charges. The juvenile was charged with: Larceny  Conspiracy to commit larceny  Conspiracy to commit burglary  The juvenile was released and given a juvenile court date.