Branford Police Blotter: 6 Arrests

Arrests this week included felony charges of strangulation, forgery, and identity theft, along with larceny and disorderly conduct.

Six Arrested in Branford on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges

Branford police processed six arrests between Feb. 24 and March 3, 2026, on charges that ranged from disorderly conduct to violent felonies including second-degree strangulation and suffocation. The arrests involved residents of Branford and neighboring communities including North Branford, Clinton, and Woodbridge.

The most serious charges stemmed from two separate incidents: a strangulation case involving a Clinton man on Feb. 24, and a forgery and identity theft case against a North Branford man on March 2.

Strangulation Charges Filed Against Clinton Man in Branford Arrest

Onofre Jersy Daniel Zambrano, 27, of Clinton, was arrested on Feb. 24 and charged with first-degree unlawful restraint, second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree strangulation/suffocation, and second-degree breach of peace.

Under Connecticut law, second-degree strangulation or suffocation is a Class D felony, which carries a sentence of one to five years in state prison upon conviction. First-degree unlawful restraint is also a Class D felony, carrying a potential sentence of one to five years.

No additional details about the circumstances of the arrest were available in publicly released records at the time of publication. All charges are allegations. Zambrano is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.

North Branford Man Faces Forgery and Identity Theft Charges

Christopher M. Mansi, 37, of North Branford, was arrested on March 2 and charged with first-degree forgery, first-degree criminal attempt/first-degree larceny, and third-degree identity theft.

First-degree forgery is a Class C felony in Connecticut. Third-degree identity theft is a Class D felony. No additional details about the alleged forgery or larceny scheme were available from the publicly released arrest record at the time of publication.

Mansi is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.

Additional Arrests, Feb. 24–March 3, 2026

Feb. 25 — Tyler DiSisto, 30, Woodbridge: DiSisto was charged with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny on an extradition warrant. Sixth-degree larceny, involving property valued under $500, is a Class C misdemeanor in Connecticut.

Feb. 25 — Michael Alexander Baldwin, 43, Branford: Baldwin was charged with second-degree failure to appear in connection with pending charges. Failure to appear in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor under Connecticut statute.

Feb. 27 — Jadaliz Calo, 20, Branford: Calo was charged with risk of injury to a child, third-degree criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. Risk of injury to a child is a felony charge under Connecticut law and carries up to 10 years in prison depending on the circumstances. Third-degree criminal mischief is a Class B misdemeanor.

Feb. 28 — Lindsay Celeste Walsh, 38, Branford: Walsh was charged with disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor.

Connecticut's Approach to Strangulation Charges

Connecticut law treats strangulation as a standalone felony offense. The state classifies strangulation separately from assault charges, a designation that prosecutors and advocates have used to more effectively address cases involving domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The charge carries heightened penalties compared to a standard assault charge.

Identity theft and forgery cases have also drawn increased enforcement attention in Connecticut in recent years as financial fraud schemes adapt to electronic payment systems. First-degree forgery typically involves falsified financial instruments, such as checks or credit instruments.

About the Branford Police Blotter

Arrest records published by the Branford Police Department are public documents made available in the interest of transparency and public safety. The charges listed in a police blotter represent allegations only. Every individual named in this report is presumed innocent unless convicted in a court of law. Arraignment dates and court information were not included in the publicly released records.

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