Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Daytime Funeral Burglar Arrested; Other Arrests Include Pot and Narcotics

North Branford and Northford residents arrested from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22.

The following arrest information was supplied by the North Branford Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.

Thursday, Feb. 17

Christopher Teneyck, 40, of 60 Clintonville Road, North Branford, was arrested for burglary in the third degree and larceny in the third degree. Police connected Teneyck to a rash of burglaries in Branford and North Branford. Click to read about his capture on Branford Patch.

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Andrea Lopez, 20, of 58 Ashley Park Drive, North Branford, was arrested for operating or towing an unregistered motor vehicle.

Friday, Feb. 18

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Joshua Burt, 18, of 21 Salem St., Northford, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Sunday, Feb. 20

James Harrison, 22, of 1257 Middletown Ave., Northford was arrested for operating or towing an unregistered motor vehicle; use and possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of a controlled substance or less than four ounces of marijuana.

Monday, Feb. 21

Joseph Messina, 24, of 30 Mansfield Drive, North Branford, was arrested for stalking in the first degree and criminal violation of a protective order. 

Tuesday, Feb. 22

Taylor Joyner, 43, of 1936 Middletown Ave., North Branford, was arrested for use and possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotics.

Michael Puglisi, 24, of 45 Youngs Apple Orchard Road, Northford, was arrested for speeding over 60 mph.


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