Crime & Safety

West Haven Mechanic Accused of Stalking Customer on Cherry St.

Arrest information provided by the Milford Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

 

 

Milford Police investigated a disturbance at a Cherry Street business on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 6:45 a.m. A female victim was inside her vehicle when allegedly approached by Elmer Melendez, age 38 of West Haven.  

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Melendez allegedly followed the victim, began yelling and damaged her vehicle's window during the disturbance.

The victim fled from her vehicle to a neighboring business and contacted police.
The victim claimed that Melendez, who is her mechanic, had also been following her prior to the incident.

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Melendez was charged with second degree breach of peace, second degree criminal mischief, second degree stalking, third degree forgery and interfering with police.

He was released on a promise to appear in court on May 14, 2013.

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