Drunk Man Screams Profanities Near Children, Acts Belligerent At CT Festival, Police Say

A 55-year-old man faces charges after allegedly becoming drunk and belligerent at a festival in Connecticut and screaming profanities within earshot of children, police said.

The incident happened at the Milford Public Library, where the festival was held, police said.
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Ben Crnic

08/27/2023 5:00 p.m.

The incident happened in New Haven County on Saturday, Aug. 19 around 3:45 p.m., when Milford Police were alerted of a man causing a disturbance at the Oyster Fest at the Milford Public Library at 57 New Haven Ave. (Route 162).

Arriving officers then saw the man acting belligerently and witnessed him yell profanities in front of festival patrons as well as children, according to police.

The man, identified as Milford resident Jonathan Vanfleet, was also found to be heavily intoxicated, authorities said. He was arrested and charged with breach of peace.

Vanfleet will appear in court on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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