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Milford, CT Police Report Four Arrests Including Domestic Violence and Shoplifting Incidents

Milford Police arrested four individuals in mid-October on charges ranging from domestic violence to shoplifting and threatening behavior at local businesses.

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November 20, 2025
Milford, CT Police Report Four Arrests Including Domestic Violence and Shoplifting Incidents

The Milford Police Department in Milford, Connecticut, released details of four arrests made between October 12 and October 15, 2025, involving incidents of domestic violence, shoplifting, and threatening behavior.

On October 12, officers responded to a domestic violence call at a Milford residence around 4:01 p.m. Officer Lamb arrested Michael Musante, 27, on charges of Disorderly Conduct, Assault in the Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. According to the police report, Musante is accused of hitting a victim and breaking their belongings during the incident. He was released on a promise to appear and had a court date scheduled for October 14.

Two days later, on October 14, Milford Police responded to multiple incidents. At approximately 8:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to Boscov's department store at 1201 Boston Post Road after store personnel detained a suspected shoplifter. Officer Maderos arrested Bobbie McBride, 68, of Seymour, who allegedly stole merchandise valued at $793.98. Police discovered that McBride had previously been trespassed from the property, leading to additional charges of Larceny in the Fifth Degree and Trespassing. McBride was released on a promise to appear with a court date set for November 5.

Earlier that same day, at 4:30 p.m., Officer Johnson took custody of Frank Formicola, 64, of 5 Schooner Lane, at Milford Police headquarters located at 430 Boston Post Road. Formicola was arrested on an active warrant for Threatening in the Second Degree. According to police, Formicola is accused of threatening members of the Milford Yacht Club. He was released on a promise to appear with a court date scheduled for November 12.

On October 15, Officer Keylock arrested Jonathan Finnegan, 21, of 22 Sunset Road, on an active arrest warrant at police headquarters. Finnegan faces charges of Larceny in the Sixth Degree and Criminal Trespass in the First Degree for allegedly stealing two Coors Light beers from Adams Hometown Market in August 2025. Police noted that Finnegan had been previously trespassed from the store due to prior shoplifting arrests. He was held on $2,500 bond with a court appearance scheduled for October 15.

All arrests were documented in the Milford Police Department's daily press release, prepared by the Community Engagement Unit. The department reminds residents that arrest information should be used with discretion, as some details may change as cases proceed through the court system. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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