Five Domestic Violence Arrests Lead Latest Milford Police Blotter

The Milford Police Department documented eight arrests between June 24 and June 29 in its most recent daily press release, five of which involved allegations of domestic violence, according to the department.

The blotter, released June 29, 2026, also included a driving under the influence arrest, two failure-to-appear warrant services, and an assault at the Walnut Beach parking lot.

All individuals listed below are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information is taken directly from the Milford Police Department's daily press release dated June 29, 2026.

Domestic Violence — Interfering With Emergency Call

Jermaine Denton, 43, was arrested June 28 after Milford Police were dispatched to a Milford address for what the department described as "an active domestic dispute."

According to the department, Denton is accused of "punching the victim in the face and trying to take away their phone during an attempt to call 911."

He was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Interfering with an Emergency Call, and Assault in the Third Degree. Bond was set at $2,500, with a court date of June 29. The arresting officer was Officer Ely.

Domestic Violence — Violation of a Protective Order

Michael King, 40, was arrested June 25 after Milford Police were dispatched to a Milford address in response to a possible protective order violation.

According to the department, King is accused of "staying at a residence in violation of an active protective order."

He was charged with Violation of a Protective Order. Bond was set at $20,000, with a court date of June 26. The arresting officer was Officer Aquino.

Domestic Violence — Breach of Peace at Walnut Beach

Jakai Coleman, 21, of 745 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, was arrested June 27 after Milford Police were dispatched to the Walnut Beach parking lot at 1:26 a.m. for what the department described as "an active domestic violence incident."

According to the department, Coleman is accused of "hitting the victim multiple times."

He was charged with Breach of Peace in the Second Degree and Assault in the Third Degree. Bond was set as a promise to appear, with a court date of June 29. The arresting officer was Officer Peloso.

Domestic Violence — Threatening

Phillip Conine, 43, was arrested June 26 after Milford Police were dispatched to a Milford address for a domestic dispute.

According to the department, Conine is accused of "threatening another family member."

He was charged with Threatening in the Second Degree. Bond was set as a promise to appear, with a court date of June 26. The arresting officer was Officer White.

Domestic Violence — Disorderly Conduct

Elinette Alicea, 50, was arrested June 26 after Milford Police were dispatched to a Milford address for a domestic dispute.

According to the department, Alicea is accused of "shoving another family member during an argument."

She was charged with Disorderly Conduct. Bond was set as a promise to appear, with a court date of June 29. The arresting officer was Officer Hopkins.

Driving Under the Influence — Bridgeport Avenue

Beth Cherico, 56, of 355 Chickadee Lane, Stratford, was arrested June 24 after Milford Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Bridgeport Avenue for a vehicle traveling without headlights illuminated.

According to the department, the investigation led to Cherico's arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

She was charged with Driving Under the Influence and Failure to Have Light Illuminated. Bond was set at $500, with a court date of July 21. The arresting officer was Officer Mauro.

Warrant Service — Failure to Appear

Darryl Russell, 37, of 114 Fourth Street, Hamden, was taken into Milford Police custody on June 26 at GA22 (the Milford Superior Court) on an active PRAWN arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on a previous date.

He was charged with Failure to Appear in the Second Degree. Bond was set at $10,000, with a court date of June 27. The case was handled by Officer Mills.

Warrant Service — Failure to Appear

William Cyrta, 66, of 50 Nunnawauk Road, Newtown, was taken into custody on June 29 at 1015 Boston Post Road on an active PRAWN arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on a previous date.

He was charged with Failure to Appear in the Second Degree. Bond was set at $10,000, with a court date of June 29. The arresting officer was Officer Tran.

Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors

Domestic violence support is available 24/7 through the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, which serves Milford and the greater New Haven region.

• Statewide 24-Hour Hotline: 888-774-2900
• Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (BHcare): 203-736-9944

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting "START" to 88788.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.