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North Branford businesses flooded, homes evacuated after heavy rain
Heavy rain Sunday into Monday flooded several businesses in North Branford and forced the evacuation of several homes along Foxon Road.
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Some North Branford residents evacuated after heavy rain leads to flooding
Some residents in North Branford were evacuated after heavy rain led to flooding on Monday.
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Driver injured after car crash brings down 3 utility poles in North Branford
One person is injured and three utility poles are damaged after a crash in North Branford on Saturday. The two-car crash happened on Middletown Ave. at the intersection of Reeds Gap Road. Wallingford Electric cut power off the area so that first responders could provide medical attention to the drivers. One driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries…
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North Branford man out on bond says death of daughter's bulldog was accidental
The man accused of killing his daughter’s bulldog at his Northford home Monday night has been taken into custody a third time after appearing in court Thursday. Arnaldo Silva appeared before a judge in New Haven on charges including animal cruelty and threatening in the second degree. Officers then arrested him on an active warrant. On Thursday night, officers...
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North Branford man accused of killing daughter's dog
A North Branford man faced a judge on Thursday, accused of stabbing his daughter’s dog to death, but he claims it was an accident.
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Man arrested after being accused of killing daughter's dog in North Branford: police
Warning: Some of the details in this story may be difficult to read. A man accused of killing his daughter’s bulldog in North Branford Monday night has been arrested, police said. The police department said they were called to Woodvale Drive in the Northford section of town at 11:20 p.m. on Monday. Arnaldo Silva, 51, was seen by responding officers…
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Homeowner shot at after interrupting a burglary in North Branford
A homeowner in North Branford was shot at after interrupting a burglary on Sunday morning. Dispatchers received a 911 call about an interrupted burglary at a home in the Northford section of town around 11 a.m. According to police, the homeowner was alerted to an unknown man attempting to steal his white Audi that was parked in the driveway. The…
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Totoket Road in North Branford closed to traffic this week
North Branford Police announced Sunday that Totoket Road will be closed to traffic Monday through Friday this week during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Road closures will be placed at Augur Road Extension and Mill Road. No additional information has been released.
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Multiple sheep on the loose in North Branford
An animal shelter in North Branford is asking residents to keep an eye out for several sheep that are on the loose. Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter said the sheep broke out of their pen on Foote Hill Road. People in the Middletown Avenue area are asked to drive slowly and use caution in the area. Anyone who sees the sheep…
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Hawk rescued from net at Sportsplex in North Branford
A Red tailed hawk is being rehabilitated after it was rescued from a net at the Sportsplex in North Branford over the weekend. The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter said the Sportsplex contacted them about a hawk that was stuck in one of their nets. Animal control officers arrived and carefully removed the hawk’s talons from the net. He was...
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Teen Dies After Being Stabbed Outside East Haven School
A 15-year-old student from North Branford was stabbed to death during a fight outside an elementary school in East Haven Tuesday night.
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North Branford First Responders Save Infant's Life
A North Branford police officer and firefighter helped to save the life of a 9-month-old infant who was unresponsive. Authorities were notified of the incident Monday and immediately responded. Fire Chief Anthony Esposito and Officer Timothy Cunningham are credited with performing life-saving measures on the infant. The baby had a blueish color, according to officers at the scene. Once responders…
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Pedestrian Dies After November Crash in North Branford
A man has died after getting hit by a car in North Branford last month, police said. Authorities said the crash happened on Nov. 22 in the area of 280 Branford Rd. The man who died has been identified as Gary Gamache of North Branford. He was pronounced dead at the hospital Tuesday. “Our heart goes out to Gary’s family,…
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Police Search for North Branford Bank Robbery Suspect
Police are looking for a man who is accused of robbing a bank in North Branford on Saturday morning. Officers were called to the TD Bank on Foxon Road around 10:15 a.m. after getting a report of a bank robbery. According to police, the suspect was wearing a blue sweatshirt and a red hat and fled on foot before officers…
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1 Dead, 2 Injured in Crash on Route 22 in North Branford
One person has died and two others are injured after a crash on Route 22 in North Branford on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to Route 22 near Gulf Brook Drive around 8:46 a.m. after getting a report of a serious crash. When police arrived, they said they found a three-car crash. One of the drivers involved in the crash sustained…