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.
October 12: Domestic Violence Arrest
Michael Musante, 27
Time: 4:01 p.m.
Arresting Officer: Officer Lamb
Location: Milford residence
Charges:
- Disorderly Conduct
- Assault in the Third Degree
- Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree
Details: Officers responded to a domestic violence call where Musante allegedly hit a victim and broke their belongings during the incident.
Status: Released on promise to appear
Court Date: October 14, 2025
October 14: Two Separate Incidents
Frank Formicola, 64
Address: 5 Schooner Lane, Milford
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Arresting Officer: Officer Johnson
Location: Milford Police headquarters, 430 Boston Post Road
Charges:
- Threatening in the Second Degree (active warrant)
Details: Formicola was arrested on an active warrant for allegedly threatening members of the Milford Yacht Club.
Status: Released on promise to appear
Court Date: November 12, 2025
Bobbie McBride, 68
Address: Seymour, CT
Time: 8:06 p.m.
Arresting Officer: Officer Maderos
Location: Boscov's department store, 1201 Boston Post Road (Connecticut Post Mall)
Charges:
- Larceny in the Fifth Degree
- Trespassing
Details: Officers responded after store personnel detained McBride, who allegedly stole merchandise valued at $793.98. Police discovered McBride had previously been trespassed from the property, leading to additional charges.
Status: Released on promise to appear
Court Date: November 5, 2025
October 15: Shoplifting Warrant Arrest
Jonathan Finnegan, 21
Address: 22 Sunset Road, Milford
Time: Not specified
Arresting Officer: Officer Keylock
Location: Milford Police headquarters, 430 Boston Post Road
Charges:
- Larceny in the Sixth Degree
- Criminal Trespass in the First Degree (active warrant)
Details: Finnegan was arrested on an active warrant 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.
Status: Held on $2,500 bond
Court Date: October 15, 2025
Important Reminders from Milford Police
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
- Details may change as cases proceed through the court system
- All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court
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