In April 2024, a Detective with the Connecticut State Police Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force (SOCITF) was alerted by a New England Regional Organized Retail Crime Investigator for a large home supply store of a series of thefts occurring across the New England region. The investigator reported that two individuals, a male and a female, were responsible for the thefts. Through video surveillance footage, images, and records of multiple previous law enforcement apprehensions, the investigator identified one of the individuals as David Pasquariello (DOB: 07/22/1985).
During the course of the investigation, the Detective discovered that throughout the series of retail thefts, Pasquariello would enter the department store while his female accomplice remained in the vehicle, described as a silver Honda Accord, waiting to assist in securing the stolen items once he returned. Pasquariello would quickly grab various items, such as wire, light fixtures, tools, and electrical breakers, and exit the store within minutes. Additionally, the detective learned that Pasquariello frequently altered his clothing and changed the vehicle’s license plate in an attempt to evade law enforcement identification.
On Tuesday, 02/25/2025, at approximately 3:40 pm, Detectives from SOCITF were notified by the Investigator that Pasquariello had returned to the home supply store in North Haven. Pasquariello was seen exiting the store with 8 boxes of electrical outlets, valued at $1,791.36. Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage, confirmed Pasquariello's identity, and noted his clothing. With assistance from New Haven Police Officers, Detectives successfully located the Honda Accord involved and initiated a traffic stop on this vehicle. In response, the driver of the Honda pulled into a local grocery store parking lot in New Haven. During the stop, Detectives confirmed that the passenger was Pasquariello and the driver was identified as Aileen Johnson (DOB: 12/18/1984). Both individuals were subsequently arrested.
During the on-scene investigation, Detectives discovered the stolen electrical outlets in the backseat of the vehicle. While retrieving the stolen items, they also observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, which was subsequently seized as evidence.
Additionally, it was revealed that Pasquariello had multiple court-issued warrants for his arrest due to violations of his probation.
The New England Regional Organized Retail Crime Investigator further reported that Pasquariello has been identified in more than 200 documented theft or attempted theft incidents across New England, with the value of stolen merchandise exceeding $365,000.
Johnson was released from the scene on a misdemeanor summons with a $500 bond and charged in violation of C.G.S. 53a-48/53a-125 - Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 4th Degree. Johnson is scheduled for arraignment at New Haven Superior Court on 03/18/2025.
Pasquariello was transported to Troop G-Bridgeport for processing and charged with the following violations:
C.G.S. 14-215- Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Under Suspension
C.G.S. 21a-267(a)- Use of Drug Paraphernalia
C.G.S. 53-142k(b)- Organized Retail Theft
C.G.S. 53a-125- Larceny 4th Degree
Pasquariello was held on a $25,000 bond and was assigned a court date of 02/26/2025 at New Haven Superior Court.
Pasquariello was separately charged with three counts in violation of C.G.S. 53a-32- Violation of Probation, pursuant to the court issued arrest warrants. Pasquariello was held on a cumulative $45,000 bond and is scheduled for arraignment at New Haven Superior Court on 02/26/2025 for these charges.
Please see the attached criminal information summary.
