Category: Milford

#Milford CT–On Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10:50 pm, Christopher Bier was a patron at Stonebridge Café located at 50 Daniel Street. Bier was asked to leave by the security staff for inappropriate conduct toward other patrons. He was asked to leave repeatedly, and he refused to do so. Security staff escorted Bier off the property, where he assaulted them.

Christopher Bier, 34, of Christine Terrace, Milford was arrested and charged with:

Assault 3rd Degree, Breach of Peace 2nd Degree Bier was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear in Milford Superior Court on June 27, 2023.

Milford CT– On May 5, 2023, police officers were called to Motel 6 at 111 Schoolhouse Road in response to a dispute between two employees. According to the victim, they were working together with Angela Williams, age 55 of Bridgeport when an argument broke out between them. During the argument, Williams physically assaulted the victim by striking them on the head and face, resulting in minor injuries. As a consequence, Williams was charged of Breach of Peace 2nd Degree and Assault 3rd Degree. She was released on a promise to appear in court and her court date is set for June 1, 2023. This press release was made possible by:

#Milford CT–On May 9, 2023, Keith Civitello was taken into custody for an arrest warrant for a child pornography investigation. An investigation into Civitello was initiated upon receiving a National Center for Missing andExploited Children CyberTip in January of 2023. The CyberTip from Google showed that Civitello had uploaded several images and videos that contained child pornography to Google platforms.

The Milford Police Department executed a search warrant for Civitello’s home on March 23, 2023. The results of the search warrant led to a device that contained child pornography. Additional images and videos were also located in cloud-based storage solutions.

Keith Civitello (DOB 8/44/1983) resides on Cleveland Avenue, Milford. He was charged with Possession of Child Pornography First Degree with a $100,000 court set bond. He was unable to post his bond and was arraigned in Milford Superior Court on May 9, 2023.

The arrest photo is unavailable.

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Milford CT–On May 13, 2023, at 3:10 pm, the Milford Police Department Traffic Division was called to investigate a serious motor vehicle accident with one fatality. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevy Trailblazer was traveling eastbound, and a Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling westbound on New Haven Avenue.

The vehicles collided near 1158 New Haven Avenue. The operator of the motorcycle, Michael Esposito (DOB 11/27/1977) succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Milford Police Department at (203) 878-4764.

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We have lots of programs offered this month, including storytimes, juvenile and teen crafts, movie matinees, genealogy, retirement planning and the history of the harmonica – just to name a few! Check out our new online program calendar at https://milford-pl.libcal.com for the full listing. Paper calendars are still available and can be printed using the link below; copies are also available at all library service desks.

Save the Date for our Friends of the Library Summer Reading Book Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00-3:00. The sale will be outside the lower entrance of the library and features like new children’s books and adult trade paperbacks – all for only $2.00 each. This is a popular sale – come early for the best selection!

As the weather warms, be sure to take advantage of our free and reduced admission passes to area attractions. Passes can be reserved ahead of time; most you can print at home or download to a mobile device before visiting the venue. Information can be found on our website, milfordlibrary.org.

Elevator Update: THANK YOU for your continued patience. The elevator is being replaced and we hope to have the project done by fall. Please contact us if you need assistance; staff are happy to make accommodations in services, bring materials to the lower level, etc. Please stick with us.

Be sure to check the calendar for ALL the adult, children’s and teen programs we have planned – staff have been busy! And, as always, thank you to the Friends of the Milford Library for funding all our programs!

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#Milford CT–

We have lots of programs offered this month, including storytimes, juvenile and teen crafts, movie matinees, genealogy, retirement planning and the history of the harmonica – just to name a few! Check out our new online program calendar at https://milford-pl.libcal.com for the full listing. Paper calendars are still available and can be printed using the link below; copies are also available at all library service desks.

Save the Date for our Friends of the Library Summer Reading Book Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00-3:00. The sale will be outside the lower entrance of the library and features like new children’s books and adult trade paperbacks – all for only $2.00 each. This is a popular sale – come early for the best selection!

As the weather warms, be sure to take advantage of our free and reduced admission passes to area attractions. Passes can be reserved ahead of time; most you can print at home or download to a mobile device before visiting the venue. Information can be found on our website, milfordlibrary.org.

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#Milford CT– A shoplifting incident occurred at Victoria Secret located at 1201 Boston Post Road on April 27, 2023. The following individuals were arrested for their involvement in the incident:

Aaliyah Chung (B/F, 21) of 1517 Park Place, apt. 11F, Brooklyn, NY

Josh Dior (B/M, 25) of 848 Crescent Street, apt. 1, Brooklyn, NY

Shiquan Aikens (B/M, 28) of 6217 Lippizan Circle, Virginia Beach, VA

Aaliyah Chung was charged with Conspiracy to Commit/Larceny 3rd Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Possession of a Shoplifting Device. Josh Dior was charged with Conspiracy to Commit/Larceny 3rd Degree. Shiquan Aikens was charged with Conspiracy to Commit/Larceny 3rd Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Interfering with an Officer. All three were given a bond of $5,000 and their court dates are as follows:

Aaliyah Chung and Josh Dior: May 11, 2023

Shiquan Aikens: May 25, 2023

The police officers were alerted to the incident by Victoria Secret’s security team. The suspects had fled the parking lot in a blue sedan, which the officers were able to stop. The vehicle contained several individuals, including the suspects. While Chung and Dior were secured, Aikens fled on foot but was later apprehended. Two other individuals also fled on foot but were not found.

According to the Victoria Secret Loss Prevention officer, four individuals had entered the store and placed items in shopper bags without paying for them. The stolen items were valued at $5,196.55. The suspects who were detained, including Chung, Dior, and Aikens, were positively identified as the shoplifters and were charged accordingly.

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#Milford CT–On April 26, 2023, police officers were called to a residence on Jepson Drive in response to a dispute. When they arrived, they found two people outside the house. After conducting an investigation, it was determined that one of the individuals, Charles Pritchard, had violated a restraining order. As a result, Pritchard was arrested and charged with the offense. He was given a bond of $2,500.

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