Milford

Milford News: Multiple Charges

A narcotics investigation unfolded on January 7, 2024, at 12:20 AM, when officers responded to reports of a suspicious male in the vicinity of Mercury Drive and Elgin Drive, observed peering into parked cars. The officers located Tyler Griffin, 26, on Elgin Road. Upon investigation, Griffin was found to have two active arrest warrants for probation violation and was also in possession of narcotics with intent to sell, drug paraphernalia, and two controlled substances. Griffin was subsequently apprehended and is facing charges, with a bond set at $5,000, and a court appearance scheduled for February 5, 2024.

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Milford News: Criminal Mischief

A criminal mischief incident occurred on January 5, 2024, at approximately 1:28 PM, prompting a police response to Eisenhower Park. Officers discovered an unoccupied Chevy Silverado stuck in the riverbed within the park premises. Tire tracks leading to the vehicle were evident in both the grassy area at the lower lot of Eisenhower Park and the adjacent wooded area, indicating prior off-road activity. Following an assessment by Milford Public Works, the estimated damage to city property was determined to be $10,000. Subsequent investigation identified Joel Carta, a 21-year-old white male residing on Kaye Road, West Haven, as the driver of the vehicle. Carta was taken into custody by Officer Kreitman and is facing charges of Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, No…

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Milford News: Burglary Arrest

On April 24, 2023, the police got a call about a burglar alarm going off at Bruneau's Service Center on Rowe Avenue. When they got there, it looked like a burglary had just happened. The front door was open, the windows were broken, and the cash register was outside in front of the building. The detectives from the Milford Police Department started investigating and collected evidence from the scene. As they looked into it, they identified Rashaan Cherry, Jr. as a suspect. Detective Dancy got a warrant for his arrest, and the Milford Superior Court issued it. On December 30, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Department took Cherry into custody and handed him over to the Milford Police Department for the…

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Milford News: Domestic Violence At The Mall

On December 24, 2023, Officer Robinson responded to a domestic violence incident at 1201 Boston Post Road. The victim reported an altercation with Misael Mercado at the mall, prompting them to leave to avoid public confrontation. Subsequently, as the victim entered their vehicle, Misael followed and physically assaulted them. Misael Mercado, a 44-year-old white male residing at 386 Thompson Street, Stratford, was arrested and charged with Breach of Peace 2nd Degree. https://youtube.com/shorts/vuyanS6AciU?feature=share

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