Arrest at Scott Swamp Road
On August 18, 2025, at precisely 1:02 p.m., Farmington police arrested Dominick Michael Borghese, 57, of Southington, CT, at 88 Scott Swamp Road . Court papers say he will appear before a judge on August 19, 2025.
Charges Filed
Borghese is charged with:
- Breach of Peace, 2nd Degree (53a-181)
- Threatening, 2nd Degree (53a-62(a)(1))
Police noted the arrest was tied to a family violence incident. A $10,000 nonsurety bond was posted, proving once again that Connecticut’s judicial system runs on cash and patience in equal measure .
Legal Reminder
As with all entries in our “always late to the party” crime blotter: all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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About the Author
Jack Beckett fuels his reporting with enough coffee to keep a small militia awake. When not decoding police logs, he can be found muttering into his mug about how Farmington’s zoning meetings have more drama than HBO.
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This article, “👮 Farmington Man Arrested for Breach of Peace and Threatening, Bond Set at $10K,” by Jack Beckett is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0.
“👮 Farmington Man Arrested for Breach of Peace and Threatening, Bond Set at $10K”
by Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury (CC BY-ND 4.0)