Crime & Safety

Milford Hotel Scene of Prostitution Arrest

Police say a report of suspicious activity led them to investigate.


A report of suspicious activity in a Milford hotel room led to the arrest April 4 of a man and woman for allegedly engaging in sexual activities in exchange for money. The incident reportedly took place at about 2:30 p.m. that day, at .

Ronald Dolphin, 26, of New Haven, was charged with patronizing a prostitute, while Megan Hill, 25, of Staten Island, NY, was charged with prostitution. Both were released on a promise to appear in court on April 26.

Smashed Mailbox Delivers DUI

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A Hamden man was arrested by warrant for an alleged incident of driving under the influence in Milford in January in which he reportedly hit a mailbox and tree.

arrested Floyd Drake, 45, and charged him with DUI at 11:45 a.m. on April 4. The alleged DUI took place on Jan. 21, and resulted in Drake being transported to the hospital for injuries sustained during the accident, police said.

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Drake was released on a promise to appear in court on April 26.

Missing Car Leads to Arrest

A Milford resident was arrested by warrant at 8:30 a.m. on April 5 on a charge of third-degree larceny.

Nora Pinto, 39, of Whalley Avenue, allegedly took a relative's vehicle and money from the person's purse on Aug. 25, 2011. A day later Pinto reportedly returned to the residence and informed the relative that she had left the vehicle in another town, police said.

She was held on a $2,500 bond.


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