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Vernon Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving; Interfering on I-95 in Milford

Oct 26, 2024 Alex

On October 24, 2024, at approximately 10:05 a.m., a Trooper from Troop G-Bridgeport patrolling I-95 southbound in Milford near exit 40 observed a white Volkswagen Jetta with heavily tinted windows passing them at speeds exceeding 87 mph and making multiple unsafe lane changes. The Volkswagen abruptly exited at exit 35. A DMV check revealed the vehicle’s registration had been expired since June 2023. The Trooper followed the vehicle to a business parking lot on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, activated emergency lights, and stopped the driver, identified by a CT Learner's Permit as Maria Diaz, age 22, of Vernon. During the stop, Diaz questioned why she was being followed, denied speeding, and became argumentative. A second Trooper arrived, and Diaz was…

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Halloween Decoration Causes Panic!

Oct 25, 2024 Alex

A Jeep traveling down the highway had the police called on them up by exit 40 on I-95 becausethe Halloween decorations they had on their car were 'too realistic' and frightened one person into calling the police.The owner of the Jeep was advised to make their Halloween decorations 'less real'

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Milford Man Arrested for Burglary and Larceny

Oct 24, 2024 Alex

On October 22, 2024, at approximately 7:00 AM, Milford Police took custody of Taquan Lee, a 30-year-old man from Bridgeport, in connection with an active arrest warrant. Lee is accused of burglarizing Lids at 1201 Boston Post Road, where he was previously employed, and is alleged to have taken $2,444 worth of deposits from the store in 2022. He faces charges of third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, and second-degree larceny.

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Milford News: Pedestrian Struck

Oct 24, 2024 Alex

Report of a pedestrian struck at 1718 Boston Post Road in Milford. First responders are on their way to the scene.

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False Report Arrest

Oct 22, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On October 18, 2024, Milford Police arrested 33-year-old Veratisha Morey of Bridgeport after she turned herself in on an active arrest warrant. Morey had previously reported to police that she was receiving repeated phone calls from a male in violation of a court order. However, a forensic examination conducted by the Milford Police Computer Crimes Unit led to her being charged with making a false statement. Morey was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear in court on November 8, 2024.

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Arrest After High-Speed Pursuit

Oct 22, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Milford Police arrested 19-year-old Patrick Lizotte of Shelton on October 18, 2024, following a reckless driving incident. At 10:45 p.m., officers attempted to stop a silver Honda with no visible plates on Bridgeport Avenue after it sped past them and then stopped in traffic. Lizotte fled from the police, driving erratically before entering Milford. Officers deployed a tire deflation device near Schoolhouse Road, successfully bringing the vehicle to a stop on Prospect Drive. Lizotte was taken into custody without further incident. He faces charges of reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, and failure to display plates. His bond was set at $5,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on November 15, 2024.

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Milford News: Crash on the Merritt

Oct 16, 2024 Alex

Report of a 2 car accident with one flipped on its roof on the Merritt Parkway Northbound by Exit 55a. First responders are on the scene reporting injuries.

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Milford Police Arrest Stamford Man in Knife-Point Robbery at Lynn Spa

Oct 11, 2024 Alex

On October 6, 2024, at approximately 10:25am, Milford Police responded to Lynn Spa regarding a robbery at knife point. The victim reported that a customer pulled a knife on her demanding the employee’s phone, money, and clothing. The Detective Bureau responded and assumed the investigation.Investigation led to the arrest of Terrell Meynard, 42, of Stamford who is accused of robbing the female victim, taking her phone and money. Meynard was later located and taken into custody around 10:26pm. He was charged with Robbery 1st and Larceny 5th. He was held on a $500,000 bond and transported to Milford Court on October 7, 2024.