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Farmington Crime Wave Mostly Confined to Regular Humans Making Regrettable Choices

Farmington arrests, real details + Onion-style spice. Brought to you by Farmington Storage, Connecticut’s only storage facility with “Museum Air.”

Jack Beckett
Jack Beckett· Staff Writer, Mercury Local LLC
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Farmington Arrest Log: A Week of Regrettable Decisions and Timely Paperwork

All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

Well, here we are again — another week, another set of questionable choices made within the municipal boundaries of Farmington, Connecticut. At The Farmington Mercury, we are proud to bring you the finest hyper-local news money absolutely does not buy. And so, in keeping with our tradition of always being last to breaking news, here is your delayed, lovingly aged, hand-crafted arrest report.

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Sunday: Dawn Patrol on Farmington Avenue

Arrested: 11/23/2025 at 04:07
Name: Brittany Sue Galante
Officer: Kyler A. Fausel
Location: Farmington Ave
Charges:
• 53a-181 Breach of Peace 2nd Degree — $15,000 bond
• 53a-63 Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree — $15,000 bond
Remarks: Domestic violence related. Held on bond.

It was 4:07 a.m., which is scientifically the exact time when nothing good has ever happened in the entire history of Farmington. The Farmington Police Department continued its streak of catching people mid-regret, reminding us that “peace” is often an aspirational concept.


Saturday: The DUI Shift

Arrested: 11/22/2025 at 02:52
Name: Damion Shyel St Jean
Officer: Daniel J. Taylor
Location: Farmington Ave
Charges:
• 14-236 Failure to Drive in Proper Lane — No bond
• 14-227a Operating Under the Influence — $2,500 nonsurety
Remarks: Posted bond.

This arrest took place at 2:52 a.m. — a time when the moon is high, the roads are empty, and poor lane control becomes noticeable even to owls. Bond posted. Morning-after headache pending.


Friday: The Mall Called, It Wants Its Stuff Back

Arrested: 11/21/2025 at 16:04
Name: Justin M. Krasnow
Officer: Joseph G. Aiello
Location: 1600 Southeast Rd
Charges:
• 53a-107 Criminal Trespass 1st Degree — No bond
• 53a-125b Larceny 6th Degree — $1,500 nonsurety
Remarks: Arrested in connection with shoplifting. Posted bond.

A crisp late-afternoon arrest — truly the “prime time” of suburban apprehension. Experts say larceny is statistically more likely when within 200 feet of a store selling anything vaguely desirable.


Monday’s Solo Arrest: Trespass, But Make It 12:00 Noon

Arrested: 11/24/2025 at 12:00
Name: Rupert D. Elson
Officer: Aaron M. Benham
Location: 500 South Rd
Charge:
• 53a-107 Criminal Trespass 1st Degree — $1,500 nonsurety
Remarks: Posted bond.

High noon: a classic American time for either a showdown or, apparently, trespassing. Bond posted, dignity not included.


Tuesday’s Feature Presentation: Warrant Edition

Arrested: 11/25/2025 at 20:06
Name: Judas Xebastian
Officer: Malik D. Brown
Location: 239 Middle Tpke E
Charge:
• 53a-125b Larceny 6th Degree — $5,000 nonsurety
Remarks: Warrant arrest. Posted bond.

The only thing more “Farmington Police Department” than an arrest? A warrant arrest. Posted bond immediately, proving once again that liquidity is king.


A Final Reminder

Everyone listed here is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Also presumed: Farmingtonians will continue to make choices, and we will continue reporting on those choices… eventually.


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Jack Beckett
Jack Beckett

Staff Writer, Mercury Local LLC

Staff writer for Mercury Local covering government, elections, public safety, and development across multiple publications. Beckett has filed more than 600 stories on local policy, crime, zoning, and civic accountability in Connecticut and the Carolinas.

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