A 61-year-old Milford man is accused of shooting skunks in his yard has been charged with negligent hunting.
Police said they responded to Grinnell Street and Plains Road on Saturday after possible gunshots were reported and they started investigating.
Vincent Rondinelli, 61, of Milford, is accused of shooting skunks in his yard from his upper porch. According to police, he said he was doing it because of the large population of skunks near his home.
Rondinelli has been charged with negligent hunting and second-degree breach of peace. He was released on a promise to appear and is due in court on Oct. 24.
