East Haven Police Blotter

East Haven Weekly Arrests

The East Haven Police Department made seven arrests during the week of February 11 through 17, 2026, according to the department's weekly arrest log. The charges ranged from drug offenses and assault to a first-degree child pornography possession charge.

The department publishes its arrest log weekly through the town's website. The following is a summary of all arrests during the reporting period, as confirmed by the EHPD log and the East Haven Patch blotter.

Most Serious Charges

On February 11, police arrested Jorge Daniel Villegas-Lopez, 19, of East Haven, on a charge of first-degree possession of child pornography. No further details about the circumstances of the arrest were included in the log.

Nicole L. Carbone, 41, of East Haven, was arrested on February 13 and faces multiple charges: risk of injury to a child, sale of a narcotic substance, three counts of possession of a controlled substance as a second offense, and use of drug paraphernalia. The combination of narcotics sale and child endangerment charges makes this one of the most serious cases in the weekly log.

Thomas Leon Iaquessa, 61, of East Haven, was arrested on February 17 on charges of third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Other Arrests During the Week

Nicholas H. Lord, 42, of East Haven, was arrested on February 12 for second-degree breach of peace.

Jason J. Gambardella, 50, of West Haven, was arrested on February 14 on a charge of second-degree failure to appear.

Melissa I. Nieves, 35, of Hamden, was arrested on February 15 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Cynthia Ann Perillo, 56, of East Haven, was arrested on February 16 for second-degree harassment.

About the East Haven Arrest Log

The East Haven Police Department releases its weekly arrest log through the town's public records archive at easthaven-ct.gov. The logs document all arrests made during the reporting period, including the names, ages, and charges of those arrested. Prior weekly logs from February 3 and February 10 showed similar categories of offenses, including drug possession, traffic violations, and disorderly conduct.

North High Street and Lucy Street have appeared frequently as locations of arrests in recent weeks, according to the department's logs.

The arrest log is a public record. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges listed reflect allegations at the time of arrest and may be modified or dismissed as cases proceed through the court system.

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