Man Who Left Car Submerged in Milford Pond Arrested

Police have made an arrest after a car was found submerged in an icy Milford pond in January. 

Jerry Rollins Jr. 33, of West Haven, is charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespass, possession of narcotic with intent to sell. 

Firefighters found what they thought was stolen car submerged in an icy pond off Tomahawk Lane and Brooklawn Drive in Milford around 2 p.m. on Jan. 14, but no one was inside it, according to the Milford Fire Department.

The car that went through the ice was reported stolen from West Haven on Saturday night, police said.

Police said Rollins broke into the house next to the pond to call someone to help him after his car had submerged into water.

 Rollins promised to appear in court. 

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