July 9, 2026
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Branford, North Branford & Northford Vol. XXX Iss. 28
Northford Man Charged After David Lane Fire Staff Report
A Northford man has been charged with reckless endangerment following a monthlong investigation into a June 5 fire that triggered explosions, prompted a large emergency response, and renewed longtime neighborhood concerns about a David Lane property.
Robert Onofrio, 57, of 21 David Lane, surrendered to the North Branford Police Department on July 2 after police obtained a warrant charging him with first-degree reckless endangerment in connection with the fire. According to police, officers and firefighters responded to the residence at approximately 1:58 a.m. June 5 after receiving reports of a
structure fire. Initial 911 callers and responding officers reported hearing multiple explosions, which investigators said were believed to have been caused by propane tanks stored on the property. The investigation was conducted by the North Branford Police Department, Officer See Northford Man Charged page 4
Home Port Bound The Volsunga IV returns to Stony Creek after a private charter in the late-day sun on July 5, capping a pleasant evening after days of high heat. The 48-passenger boat, owned and operated by Capt. Anna Milne, has offered narrated tours of the Thimble Islands under the Milne family for decades.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ The Sound
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