Branford Police Blotter: May 12 to May 19, 2026

Branford police logs, May 12-19:

May 12

Joseph S. Dematteo, 65, of New Haven, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

May 13

Chetendra Panta, 60, of Branford, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass.

Matthew Boothe Holmes, 42, of Guilford, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Michael Karbownik, 45, of New Haven, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, sixth-degree larceny, and use of drug paraphernalia.

May 14

Timothy E. Beedle, 35, of East Haven, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possession of a controlled substance, and use of drug paraphernalia.

Khauhi Elmalik Tobias, 29, of New Haven, was charged with engaging in a police pursuit and reckless driving.

May 17

Jacob Matthew Acampora, 23, of Branford, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and creating a public disturbance.

Ava Joy Porter, 63, of Branford, was charged with second-degree threatening and disorderly conduct.

Salvatore Gerald Delprete, 75, of Branford, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Matthew Joseph Hozian, 30, of Clairmont, NH, was charged with two counts of violation of probation.

Emanuel Reasor, 53, of Shelton, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

May 18

Adam Mathew Stahl, 53, of Milford, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.