BRANFORD — The Branford Police Detective Division has concluded a multi-agency investigation into the May 2024 theft of a high-end vehicle from a Branford residence.
As a result of the extensive investigation, Deante Hammie, 19, of New Haven has been identified, arrested, and formally charged.
On May 29, 2024, Branford officers responded to a report of a 2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS stolen from a garage on Lomartra Lane.
Surveillance footage, forensic analysis, and digital evidence revealed that multiple individuals were involved in the theft.
Through collaboration with the Connecticut State Police, West Haven Police Department, and Stratford Police Department, investigators were able to positively identify Hammie using fingerprint evidence and data extracted from the vehicle’s infotainment system.
On July 16, Hammie was taken into custody by the New Haven Police Department.
He was held on a $100,000 bond and arraigned on July 17 at New Haven Superior Court.
He has been charged with burglary in the third degree, conspiracy to commit burglary in the third degree, larceny of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify additional suspects.
