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Sgt. Scott P. Custer
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The following releases report arrests and other activity by South Windsor police officers.  This list is not intended to be all inclusive.   Other arrests and incidents may have been reported however, operational considerations may prevent their immediate public release.  A release is not intended to indicate guilt or conviction.  This information is released in accordance with applicable Connecticut General Statutes.  All arrested persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Wednesday February 1, 2012:
P201200326 Criminal Violation of a Restraining Order:
On Tuesday January 31, 2012 at about 6:00 p.m.  South Windsor Police officers received a complaint from a local woman that a man had attempted to contact her via FaceBook.com.  An active Protective Order prohibited the man from having any contact with the woman.  Officers contacted the man who stated he’d sent the email by accident and agreed to meet with officers. Officers then arrested the man, Michael Lanata, age 46, of 1340 Manchester Road, Glastonbury.  He was charged with Criminal Violation of a Restraining Order.  Lanata was released on a $2500.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Wednesday February 1, 2012.

P201100100 Failure to Appear in the First Degree:
On Wednesday February 1, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Shataneka Brown, age 19, of 39 Village Street, Vernon on a re-arrest warrant.  She was charged with Failure to Appear in the First Degree.  Brown was held on a $500.00 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court later Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012.  Her charge stems from a missed court date for 2011 shoplifting arrest.

Tuesday January 31, 2012:
P201200312 Assault in the Third degree/Breach of Peace:
On Monday January 30, 2012 at about 9:00 p.m. South Windsor Police officers were dispatched to an active fight at the 7-11 store on Ellington Road.  A white Chevy SUV occupied by two men had pulled up next to the victims’ car and one of the men began verbally harassing his wife and child.  The victim exited the store to see what the problem was and one of the men threw a punch at him.  The victim tackled the man who’d attacked him and the second suspect exited the SUV and then joined in the fight.  The two suspects then wrestled with the victim until he got free and grabbed a nearby broom defend himself with. He swung the broom at the men and struck their vehicle, breaking a window. The suspects fled in their vehicle, then returned a few moments later to retrieve one of the suspects wallet which was lying on the ground.  When the suspects fled the second time, they backed into and struck a parked car in the store parking lot. Officers found that one of the suspects had dropped his driver’s license in the parking area during the melee.
Officers located the suspects a short time later in the St. Marc Circle condominium complex.  The officers found the victims car keys and a black facsimile handgun (pellet gun) in the suspects’ truck.
Officers arrested both men and towed their vehicle.  Arrested were: 
Aaron Galligan, age 28, of 7 Geraldine Drive, Ellington. He was charged with Interfering w/ an officer, Breach of Peace in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree, Weapons in a vehicle, Reckless Driving and Evading Responsibility. He was held on an $80,000.00 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court on Tuesday January 31, 2012.
JeffreyLanz, age 27, of 16 West Road, Ellington. He was charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree, Breach of Peace in the 2nd Degree, Unlawful Restraint and Interfering w/ an officer. Lanz was held on a $100,000 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court on Tuesday January 31, 2012.

P201200311 Suspicious Circumstances/Request for Information:
The South Windsor Police Department is investigating a suspicious person complaint that occurred on January 30th at the Target Store on Buckland Hills Drive.  A woman notified store security and police that a man attempted to take photos of her under her skirt using a computer tablet type device.  The suspect is described as a white male in his 40’s, with short hair.  He was wearing a long black coat, button down style shirt and tan pants.  The victim stated that the man followed her down an aisle and later touched her thigh with the device.  She realized what he was doing and the suspect fled when she called for security.
Anyone with information about this man is requested to contact Ofc. Scott Madore at 860-644-2551 or our anonymous tipline, 860-648-NABM (6226)

Sunday January 29, 2012:
P201200280 Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Friday, January 27, 2012 at about midnight South Windsor Police responded to a single car motor vehicle accident on Neiderwerfer Road. Officers suspected that the operator of the car was under the influence of alcohol. Following a series of roadside sobriety tests, officers arrested the woman. Officers arrested the operator, Jenna Weerden, age 27, of 79 Brooklyn St. Vernon.  She was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Failure to Drive in Proper Lane, and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.  She was later released on $500.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 6, 2012.

Friday January 27, 2012:
P201102733 Assault in the Third degree:
On Thursday, January 26, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Alanna Anderson, age 21, of 111 High Street, Coventry on an arrest warrant.  Anderson was charged with Assault in the Third degree.  She was later released on a $1000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 9, 2012.
Anderson’s charge stems from an August 2011 fight that occurred in the parking area of a Buckland Road business.  Anderson followed an acquaintance into the parking area and a verbal dispute ensued and the victim later reported that Anderson had hit her.  The incident was reported to police hours later and officers obtained an arrest warrant for Anderson.

P201104184   Disorderly Conduct:
On Thursday January 26, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Jonathan Elwood, age 35, of 778 Clark St, South Windsor on an arrest warrant.
He was charged with Disorderly Conduct and was later released on a $5000.00 non-surety bond.  He is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Friday, January 27, 2012.  Elwood’s charge stems from a December 25, 2011 complaint that he had thrown things around his home and pulled the hair of another resident of the home during a dispute.  Officers interviewed the victim at a local hospital where she was seeking treatment.  An arrest warrant was later obtained for Elwood.

P201103629 Larceny in the Sixth degree:
On Thursday January 26, 2012 South Windsor arrested Elizabeth Boccamaiello, age 46, of 129 Giddings Ave, Windsor, CT on an arrest warrant.  She was charged with Larceny in the Sixth degree.  She was later released on a $5000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 9, 2012.

P201100876 Failure to Appear in the Second degree:
On Friday January 27, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Kyle Cormier, age 19, of 54 Oak St., South Windsor on a re-arrest warrant. He was charged with Failure to Appear in the Second degree and was held on a $4000.00 surety bond.  He will be presented at Manchester Superior Court later on Friday, January 27, 2012.  Cormier’s charge stems from a missed court date for a 2011 Possession of Marijuana charge.

Thursday January 26, 2012:
P200900758 Failure to Appear in the First degree:
On Thursday, January 26, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Joanne Farley, age 56, of 139 Hilton Drive, South Windsor on a re-arrest warrant.  Farley was charged with Failure to Appear in the First degree and was held on a $10,000.00 surety bond.  She was later presented at Manchester Superior Court.  Farley’s charge stems from a missed court date for a 2009 Narcotics violation arrest. 

P201103778 Threatening:
On Thursday January 26, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Richard Gustamachio, age 47, of 694 Rye St. South Windsor on an arrest warrant. He was charged with two counts of Threatening and was later released on a $5000.00 non-surety bond.  He is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Friday, January 27, 2012.  Gustamachio’s charges stem from a November 2011 incident in which he threatened to harm an acquaintance and his own family members.

P201200261 Criminal Violation of a Restraining Order:
On Wednesday January 25, 2012 South Windsor Police received a complaint from a Hilton Drive resident who was receiving calls from a man in violation of a Protective Order.  Officers located the man at a friend’s home and arrested him.   Officers charged the man, Dillon Rouleau, age 18, of 224 Hilton Drive, South Windsor with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order.  He was later released on a $1000.00 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday January 26, 2012.

Wednesday January 25, 2012:
2009 South Windsor kidnapping incident featured on ABC show “20/20”:
The ABC news magazine show “20/20” will be airing a story about domestic violence this Friday, January 27th at 10:00 p.m.  The segment will feature interviews with police department staff who responded to the 2009 kidnapping and hostage situation including Chief Matthew Reed, Sgt. Peter Alix and Dispatcher Krista Marchesseault.
The day-long incident began when Richard Shenkman kidnapped his ex-wife in Hartford at gunpoint, drove her to his South Windsor home and held her hostage for hours. She escaped the house and Shenkman continued firing shots from the home, eventually setting fire to the house and narrowly escaping himself.  He was recently convicted to 70 years in prison.  We hope that the media coverage of this story raises awareness about domestic violence and that resources are available to help victims.
Additional information is available at http://abcnews.go.com/2020/ and the Connecticut Victims Advocate webpage at: www.ct.gov/ova/site/default.aspand Shenkman continued firing shots from the home, eventually setting fire to the house and narrowly escaping himself. He was recently convicted and sentenced to 70 years in prison.

P201102094 Failure to Appear in the Second degree:
On Tuesday January 24, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested James Keegan, age 46, of 35 Main St, South Windsor on a re-arrest warrant.  Keegan was charged with Failure to Appear in the Second degree.  He was held on a $4000.00 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court on Wednesday January 25, 2012. Keegan’s charge stems from a missed court date for a 2011 Disorderly Conduct charge.

Road Closure:  Road Reopened
Beelzebub Road was closed briefly on Tuesday January 24, 2012 due to a water main break. The roadway was closed at 1:45 p.m. when the break was discovered.  The repairs were made and the road was re-opened at 7 p.m.

Tuesday January 24, 2012:
Community Charity event: “Bundles of Love baby item collection”:
The South Windsor Police and South Windsor Youth & Family Services are collaborating to collect baby items throughout February and into early March.  We seek to collect items for families in need to supply them with essentials such a Diapers, wipes, ointments, lotions,  bath soap, bottles and related supplies. 
The collected items will be donated to local residents, The Network Against Domestic Abuse Women’s Shelter, KidSafe CT and 1st Way Life Center.
Collection bins will be located at Police Headquarters, 151 Sand Hill Road, as well at the South Windsor Town Hall on Sullivan Avenue and the Community Center on Nevers Road.
There will be a Collection Event on Saturday February 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two local supermarkets; Stop & Shop (1739 Ellington Road) and Geissler’s Market (955 Sullivan Ave.)

Child Safety Seat Clinic by the South Windsor Police Department:
On Friday, February 10, 2012 the South Windsor Police Department will be hosting a free child safety seat clinic at South Windsor Fire Headquarters (Company #1, 1175 Ellington Road). The event will be held from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  There is no cost to have your child’s car seat inspected, and no appointment is needed.
The South Windsor Child Safety Seat Team follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which is keeping children rear-facing from birth until two years old or to the height or weight limits of the convertible seat. Then, children should be forward-facing in a harnessed seat from two years old to eight years old up to the limits of the Child Restraint, then in a belt-positioning booster seat until the child can fit properly in a safety seat-belt, typically when the child is about eight to twelve years old.  When using the vehicle’s safety seat belt always use the lap-shoulder belt for best protection.
A final, best-practice recommendation is for all children under 13 years old to ride in the back seat.  Please read and follow the instruction manual of your child’s safety seat and your vehicle to find the safest installation configuration.

Monday January 23, 2012:
P201102147 Failure to Pay or Plead:
On Friday, January 20, 2012 Robert McCabe, age 51, of 706 Griffin Road, South Windsor turned himself in on an arrest warrant.  He was charged with Failure to Pay or Plead. McCabe was later released on a $300.00 cash bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 2, 2012.  McCabe’s charge stems from a missed payment date for an Infraction ticket he was issued in July 2011 for Possession of Marijuana.

P201200211 Larceny in the Sixth degree:
On January 20, 2012 South Windsor Police were dispatched to a larceny complaint at the Stop and Shop store on Ellington Road.  Store security had an employee detained for stealing money from a cash register.  Officers interviewed the suspect and arrested the man, Brian Baksh-Doyle, age 18, of 91 Gordon Drive, South Windsor.  He was charged with Larceny in the Sixth degree. The total amount of stolen money was $160.00 and Baksh-Doyle returned some of the money to the store. Baksh-Doyle was later released on a $1000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 2, 2012.

P201200214 Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Saturday January 21, 2012 at about midnight South Windsor Police responded to a single car motor vehicle accident on Avery Street near Chandler Drive.  Officers suspected the operator was under the influence of alcohol. Following a series of roadside sobriety tests officers arrested the woman, Krista Johnson, age 40, of 101 South Street, Vernon
She was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and Failure to Drive in Proper lane. She was released on a $1,000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 30, 2012.

P200901709 Failure to Appear in the First degree:
On Monday January 23, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Rebecca Vees, age 20, of 11 French Lane, South Windsor on a re-arrest warrant. She was charged with Failure to Appear in the First degree.  Vees was held on a $2000.00 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court later Monday morning.

Community Charity event: “Bundles of Love baby item collection”:
The South Windsor Police and South Windsor Youth & Family Services are collaborating to collect baby items throughout February and into early March.  We seek to collect items for families in need to supply them with essentials such a Diapers, wipes, ointments, lotions,  bath soap, bottles and related supplies. 
The collected items will be donated to local residents, The Network Against Domestic Abuse Women’s Shelter, KidSafe CT and 1st Way Life Center.
Collection bins will be located at Police Headquarters, 151 Sand Hill Road, as well at the South Windsor Town Hall on Sullivan Avenue and the Community Center on Nevers Road.

Friday January 20, 2012:
P201103856 Forgery in the Second degree/Illegal Use of a Credit Card:
On January 18, 2012 Christopher Frechette, age 29, of 96 Phelps Road, East Windsor turned himself in on an arrest warrant.  He was charged with Forgery in the Second degree; Illegal Use of a Credit Card and Receipt of Money/Goods by Illegal Use of Credit Card. Frechette was later released on a $1000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 26, 2012.
Frechettes charges stem from
a November 2011 investigation in which it was determined that he had assisted another man in the use a stolen credit card.  Frechette and another man conspired to use the stolen credit card to buy $177.76 worth of cigarettes at a South Windsor gas station.  They then sold the cartons of cigarettes to small convenience stores in Hartford at a discounted price, and used the cash to purchase Heroin.  Investigators later obtained arrest warrants for both men.

P201200181 Breach of Peace:
On Wednesday January 18, 2012 South Windsor Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a Hilton Drive home.  A man had threatened family members in the home and left the house following the argument.  Officers found the man nearby and arrested him.  Officers arrested Dillon Rouleau, age 18, of 224 Hilton Drive, South Windsor.  He was charged with Breach of Peace. Rouleau was later released on a $2500.00 surety bond and was scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday January 19, 2012.

P201101012 Voyeuristic Recording:
On Wednesday January 18, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Paul Zajac, age 20, of 36 Union Street, Manchester on an arrest warrant.  He was charged with 24 counts of Voyeuristic Recording of Another Person.  He was released on a $10,000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 26, 2012.
Zajac’s charges stem from a 2011 investigation that revealed he’d used a hidden camera to record persons using a bathroom in his home and changing clothing in a bedroom.  Zajac’s computer was reviewed by investigators trained in forensic examinations and 24 images of persons using the bathroom or bedroom were discovered. A warrant was later obtained and Zajac turned himself in Wednesday night.

P201103846 Larceny in the Third degree:
On Wednesday January 18, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Tajuana Rivers, age 18, of 271 Main St, Manchester.  She was charged with Larceny in the Third degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Third degree. Rivers was later released on $5000.00 non-surety bond. She is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 26, 2012.
Rivers’ charges stem from a November 2011 Larceny investigation at the Target Store.  Rivers took merchandise to a cashier she knew who then rang up the items, voided the sale, and permitted her to leave with the merchandise. This activity occurred on several dates and the items stolen include Xbox video games system, PS3 video game system, Nintendo wii video game system, several Apple Ipads, a television and other miscellaneous items. The total loss to Target was about $4900.00.  Investigators were able to recover some of the stolen items and obtained arrest warrants for Rivers and another party. The second arrest is pending.

P201200195 Breach of Peace:
On Thursday January 19, 2012 at about 4:15 p.m. South Windsor Police were dispatched to disturbance on a Connecticut Transit bus that was stopped on Route 5 at Sullivan Avenue.  The bus driver said that he’d picked up the unruly passenger in Enfield and that the man had been yelling and continued being disruptive since that time.  Officers arrested the man, Anthony Watson, age 54, of 38 Huyshope Ave, Hartford.  He was charged with Breach of Peace and was later released on a $1500.00 non-surety bond.  Watson is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 2, 2012.

P201200198 Threatening:
On Thursday January 19th South Windsor Police received a complaint from woman who said a former friend had just called her and threatened to kill her.  The woman recognized the man’s voice and the phone number captured in her caller ID was confirmed as the suspects. Officers went to the mans home in Manchester and he confessed to calling and threatening the woman.  Officers arrested the man, David Taft, age 51, of 47 Bunce Drive, Manchester.  He was charged with Threatening and was held on a $20,000.00 surety bond.  Taft will be presented at Manchester Superior Court on Friday January 20, 2012.

P201200191 Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Thursday January 19, 2012 at about 9:00 a.m. a South Windsor Police officer observed a vehicle driving over mailboxes on Ellington Road (Rt. 74). The officer stopped the vehicle a short distance aware on Beelzebub Road.  The officer suspected that the operator was under the influence of alcohol.  Following a series of roadside sobriety tests officers arrested the man, Richard Russell, age 69, of 11 Pam Lane, South Windsor.  He was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Evading Responsibility, and Failure to Drive in Proper Lane. He was later released on a $500.00 non-surety bond.  Russell is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court January 30, 2012.

Friday January 13, 2012:
P201103279 Burglary in the Third degree/Larceny in the Third degree:  
On Thursday January 12, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Ian Grimsley, age 26, of 123 Windsor Street, Enfield, CT on an outstanding arrest warrant.  Grimsley was arrested at Manchester Superior where he was already in custody on other charges.  He was charged with Burglary in the Third degree and Larceny in the Third degree.  He was held at court on a $50,000.00 surety bond.  Grimsley was presented at Manchester Superior Court later in the morning on January 12, 2012.
Grimsley’s charges stem from an October 2011 burglary investigation at an Abbe Road home.  The victim reported that approximately $8000 worth of jewelry was missing from the home.  Investigators shared information with officers from the Coventry Police Department and were able to identify Grimsley as a suspect.  Pawn shop records showed that a friend of Grimsley’s had sold the stolen jewelry.  Grimsley was located and subsequently admitted burglarizing the home to support a heroin habit.  Investigators obtained arrest warrants for Grimsley and his acquaintance. One additional arrest is expected when Grimsley’s acquaintance is located.

P201200118 Breach of Peace/Failure to Appear in Second degree:
On Thursday January 12, 2012 at about 11:00 p.m. South Windsor Police were dispatched to a shoplifting complaint at the Stop and Shop store on Ellington Road.  Store staff reported that a former employee had run out of the store with a bag and did not know what he had taken.  Officers searched the area for the man but could not locate him. During the investigation officers learned that the man was wanted on several arrest warrants by the East Windsor and Berlin Police Departments.
At about 2:00 a.m. Friday morning officers located the man, Kevin Sansone, age 25, of 87 Hilton Dive, South Windsor.   Sansone was arrested and charged with Breach of Peace, Failure to Appear in the Second degree, and Violation of Probation.  He was held on $1000.00 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court later today.

Tuesday January 10, 2012:
P201103397 Possession of Child Pornography:  
On Monday January 9, 2012 Zachary McGuire, age 19, of 5 Candlewood Drive, South Windsor was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant.  McGuire was charged with Possessing Child Pornography and was released on a $10,000.00 non-surety bond.  He scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 26, 2012.
McGuire’s charge stems from a 2011 investigation by detectives trained in internet investigations and the software tools to track suspicious image transfers.  The detectives were able to track downloaded images to a specific internet address originating in South Windsor.  Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home on Candlewood Drive in November 2011 and seized a computer and hard drives.  The devices were inspected by investigators trained in forensic computer investigations and a total of 53 videos and photos of child pornography were found.  An arrest warrant was obtained for McGuire who surrendered himself on Monday evening.

P201103722 Breach of Peace:
On Monday January 9, 2012 South Windsor Police arrested Roberto Saez, age 34, of 30 Berkley Street, Springfield, Mass.  Saez was charged with Breach of Peace and was later released on $2500.00 non-surety bond. Saez is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 10, 2012.
Saez’ charge stems from a November 2011 domestic dispute at a Windsorville Road home.  A woman complained that her boyfriend, Saez, had struck her then fled from the home.  The responding officers were unable to locate Saez and an arrest warrant was later obtained for him.  Saez turned himself in on Monday evening.

P201200077 Motor Vehicle Accident:
On Monday January 9, 2012 at about 6:00 p.m.  South Windsor Police and Fire department staff responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of John Fitch Blvd. (Route 5) and Governor’s Highway.
A Ford Windstar minivan and a Ford Escape collided in the intersection. The fire department had to extricate one of the vehicle operators due to damage to the cars.  The woman was transported to Hartford hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Anyone who witnessed the accident is requested to contact Traffic Officer Mark Halibozek at 860-644-2551.

South Windsor Police using Mobile Training Trailer for Firearms Training:
The South Windsor Police Department staff trains regularly in defensive tactics, less lethal use of force and firearms proficiency.  This year we have contracted with Blue Line Corp. to bring their mobile firearms range to town.  The mobile range is contained in a commercial tractor trailer body.  The self contained range allows us to do low-light shooting any time of day, with the added convenience of having the trailer in town. Officers can leave their work assignments for 90 minutes sessions, saving travel time and minimizing overtime expenditures to run all 3 shifts through the training.  The mobile range has traditional targets and the ability to project video scenarios down range against targets for officers to react to, and engage, with live fire if necessary.  Two officers can be run through 20 such scenarios in about an hour, with the ability to do low light visibility training that is extremely difficult to schedule at other ranges. The climate controlled trailer is ballistically lined and has OSHA compliant ventilation for the safety of the officers and others in the area.
For additional information see www.bluelinecorp.net

Monday January 9, 2012:  Updated 8:45 p.m.
P201200077 Motor Vehicle Accident:
On Monday January 9, 2012 at about 6:00 p.m.  South Windsor Police and Fire department staff responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of John Fitch Blvd. (Route 5) and Governor’s Highway.
A Ford Windstar minivan and a Ford Escape collided in the intersection. The fire department had to extricate one of the vehicle operators due to damage to the cars.  The woman was transported to Hartford hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the accident is requested to contact Traffic Officer Mark Halibozek at 860-644-2551.

P201200063 Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Sunday January 8, 2012 at about 5:00 a.m.   South Windsor Police were dispatched to a welfare check on Grandview Terrace.  Officers found the operator of a vehicle slumped over the steering wheel. Officers suspected the man was under the influence of alcohol. Following a series of roadside sobriety tests officers arrested the man, Cody Limberger, age 23, of 140 Beffa Road, Stafford, CT.  He was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Limberger was later released on a $1000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 23, 2012.

P201200060 Motor Vehicle Violation:
On Sunday January 8, 2012 at about 1:00 a.m. a South Windsor Police officer stopped a vehicle on Avery Street for a violation.  Officers learned the operator’s license was suspended and that the man was wanted on a re-arrest warrant by the Windsor Police Department. Officers arrested the man, Ryan Nash, age 36, of 375 Rood Ave. Windsor. He was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle while License is Suspended and Failure to Appear in the Second degree.  Nash was later release on $1,000.00 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on January 23, 2012.

Tuesday December 6, 2011: Updated 1:30 p.m.:
P201103924  Burglary into Package Store:

South Windsor Police are investigating a burglary that occurred overnight Monday into Tuesday December 6, 2011 at the Cap N Keg Liquors store on John Fitch Blvd. (Route 5). The suspect(s) took two “jumbo Cobblestone pavers” and threw them through the front glass door to gain entry. The pavers appear to have been previously set in the ground about 1/2” deep based on grass and dirt coloring. We are exploring the possibility that the pavers were taken or stolen from someone’s residence or business prior to the burglary. If any residents or business owners are missing 2 or more matching pavers, please contact Det. Michael Prescher at (860) 648-6219 or  Michael.prescher@southwindsor.org The pavers are approximately 10” X 6”, with a depth of approximately 3-4”. Measurements on each stone vary slightly.

“Emergency of Hunger” Food Drive Results Summary:
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the food drive this weekend.
The event raised an estimated $8100.00 in cash and gift cards.
We collected about 7500 food and personal care items for the food and fuel bank and 200 Turkeys were donated to Food Share.  
The South Windsor Rotary Club President, John Zahner, wrote in his press release “I don't know where we will rank in the competition with Manchester and Rockville, but I know that South Windsor won this weekend as a community, no matter the score card, because you volunteered and our neighbors and friends donated to this cause. I am grateful for the out pouring of generosity our friends and neighbors in South Windsor showed this weekend to help their community. This really is the best town in the world to live and work in.”

Overnight Parking Ban:
Residents are reminded that no vehicles shall be parked on the public streets of the town overnight for the period from November 15 to April 15. Any vehicle parked continuously between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during this period shall be deemed to have been parked overnight, and the owner may be subject to a fine. Snow/Ice Storms:    No vehicle shall be parked on the public streets of the town during a snow or ice storm that has been in progress one hour and continuing for a period of 24 hours after the storm has ended.   Residents’ cooperation in keeping the roads free of parked vehicles allows the Public Works crews to clear and sand roadways in a timely and efficient manner, making travel safer for everyone.

Friday November 11, 2011
 
Chief Reed swears in Deputy Chief Richard Riggs as his wife, Amy Riggs looks on. Chief Reed swears in Dep. Chief Richard Riggs, Lt. Richard Watrous, and Sgt. Kristian Lindstrom

Awards & Promotions:
On Thursday November 10, 2011 the South Windsor Police Department held an Awards and Promotion ceremony at the Mill on the River Restaurant.  The ceremony recognized those officers who were promoted, or received awards for their conduct in the past year. 
Promotions:
Deputy Chief Richard Riggs
Lieutenant Richard Watrous
Sergeant Kristian Lindstrom
In early summer 2011 Captain Tom Hart retired and he was replaced by Lt. Richard Riggs, who now holds the title of Deputy Chief and has assumed the Captains’ duties, and is responsible for other projects.
Sgt. Richard Watrous was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and now serves as the Patrol Commander.
Agent Kristian Lindstrom was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and now serves as the Day Shift Patrol supervisor.

Awards:
Several awards were bestowed on agency members for their conduct in the past year.  A brief narrative for each recipient follows:
Chief’s Award – Agt. Christopher Duchesne
In recognition of your actions on March 2, 2011.  On that day you arrived at your sister-in-law’s home in Union, Connecticut to drop your infant son off.  As you were removing your son from the car you noticed thick, black smoke rising from the front of the home.  You approached the structure and discovered the right corner of the home to be on fire.  You entered the home and alerted your sister in-law and her two teenaged children of the fire.  None of them were aware that the home was burning.  You safely evacuated the three occupants along with their three dogs.  Within a few short minutes the home was fully engulfed in flames.  Your actions were exemplary and likely to have prevented the home’s occupants from receiving injury.  Your actions reflect distinct credit upon yourself and the South Windsor Police Department.

Chief’s Award – Ofc. Caleb Lopez
In recognition of your work in proposing, designing and coordinating the 2011 Police Summer Youth Academy.  Your work in collaboration with the South Windsor Department of Human Services provided an excellent week-long summer program for fourteen South Windsor youth.  The program provided the students with an introduction to the juvenile justice system, the South Windsor Police Department as well as the many regional agencies we interact with.  The program was greatly successful and will serve as a model for similar programs in the future.  Your efforts in this endeavor were exemplary and reflect great pride in yourself, your unit and the South Windsor Police Department.

Commendation – Agt. Glenn Buonanducci
In recognition of your participation in the 2011 Summit for Heroes on June 25, 2011.  You and several law enforcement colleagues hiked ten miles over three mountains and through three states on trails that were wet and challenging.  The hike took more than seven hours to complete.  The Summit for Heroes is organized by Cops on Top, a team of volunteers from the law enforcement and public service community who undertake mountain climbing expeditions to honor the memory of those heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty protecting others.   Your participation in this event is in keeping with the finest traditions of law enforcement and reflects great credit upon you and the South Windsor Police Department

Fitness Award – Agt. Glenn Buonanducci
In recognition of your participation and completion of the 2011 New Bedford Half-Marathon on March 20, 2011. Your participation in this event demonstrates your dedication to physical fitness and overall wellness.

Lifesaving Award – Agt. Buonanducci, Ofc. Little, CSO Kelley
In recognition of your lifesaving efforts on December 18, 2010.  You along with Officer Little and Community Service Officer Kelley were dispatched to a medical assist at The Pub 2, 59 John Fitch Blvd, South Windsor.  When you arrived you discovered an unresponsive man on the floor.  Officer Little initiated chest compressions while you readied and administered two shocks with an automated external defibrillator (AED).  CSO Kelley arrived on the scene and assisted with patient care by administering a third shock with the AED.  The patient was transported to Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford where he was reportedly breathing on his own.  Your effort along with the efforts of your colleagues directly resulted in the saving of a life.  This action reflects great credit upon you and the South Windsor Police Department.

Lifesaving Award – Lt. Watrous, Agt. Nicoletta, Ofc. Hankard
In recognition of the lifesaving efforts you and your fellow officers displayed during a medical assist at LA Fitness, 100 Cedar Avenue, South Windsor.  On June 14, 2011, you were called to LA Fitness to investigate a report of a man in the swimming pool area who was found to have stopped breathing and who did not have a pulse.  You responded along with Sergeant Richard Watrous and Officer Timothy Hankard.  Officer Hankard was the first to arrive and found the victim on the floor next to the pool.  Officer Hankard began to administer breaths to the victim while a good Samaritan began administering chest compressions.  You and Sergeant Watrous arrived on the scene and assisted in the care of the victim.  You performed chest compressions while Sergeant Watrous worked to insert an airway with the assistance of EMTs from South Windsor Ambulance .  A paramedic from the Ambulance Service of Manchester utilized an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to shock the patient’s heart.  As the result of this team effort the patient regained a pulse and was breathing on his own when he was put into an awaiting ambulance.  It was later reported that the patient survived this medical emergency thanks to the lifesaving actions of you and the other first responders.

Commendation – Summit for Heroes  Agt. Buonanducci, Agt. Littell, Ofc. Lopez
In recognition of your participation in the 2011 Summit for Heroes on June 25, 2011.  You and several law enforcement colleagues hiked ten miles over three mountains and through three states on trails that were wet and challenging.  The hike took more than seven hours to complete.  The Summit for Heroes is organized by Cops on Top, a team of volunteers from the law enforcement and public service community who undertake mountain climbing expeditions to honor the memory of those heroes who have lost their lives in the line of duty protecting others.   Your participation in this event is in keeping with the finest traditions of law enforcement and reflects great credit upon you and the South Windsor Police Department.

Commendation – K9 Olympics Ofc. Mazzoccoli
In recognition of your performance of duty during the 20th Annual Connecticut Police K-9 Olympics at the University of Connecticut on Saturday, July 23, 2011.  As the result of the competition you and your K-9 partner Bobby placed FIRST in Team Obedience out of a total of thirty-four teams.  Your dedication to the South Windsor Police Department’s K-9 program is evident in your excellent performance during this competition.  Congratulations on a job well done.

Commendation – OnStar assist sex assault investigation  CSO Rossignol
In recognition of your excellent performance of duty on July 12, 2011.  As members of the South Windsor Police Department actively searched for the suspect in a recent sexual assault you realized that the vehicle that the suspect was likely using may be equipped with the OnStar vehicle navigation system.  You contacted the appropriate company personnel and had the vehicle’s global positioning system activated.  Through the use of that system the vehicle was located at a hotel in Danbury, Connecticut.  The Danbury Police along with members of the Connecticut State Police responded to the hotel, located the suspect and took him into custody.  Had you not employed your knowledge of the OnStar system it is likely that the suspect would have been able to flee from the state of Connecticut to neighboring states undetected.  Thanks to your innovative thinking and efficient work this dangerous suspect was located and arrested.

Bark Park Renamed in honor of Chief Gary K. Tyler:
On Monday October 17, 2011 the South Windsor Town Council passed a resolution re-naming the Bark Park as “Chief Gary K. Tyler Memorial Bark Park”.  Chief Tyler served as the South Windsor Police Chief for 23 years before retiring in 2010.  During his tenure, Chief Tyler worked to create an off-leash dog park for South Windsor citizens which opened in 2007.   The dog park has been a great success and attracts citizen from all over the area. It has become the model for several other dog parks as well.
Chief Tyler died in August 2011 and he is fondly remembered by the citizens of South Windsor for all that he did to improve the community and the police department.

Windsor Elks Lodge Donates Car Seats to South Windsor Police:
On Monday, September 19th the Windsor Lodge #2060, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks donated 16 Evenflo Titan Child Safety Seats to the SWPD Child Safety Seat Program.  The generous donation was delivered by Charles Rhoades of the Windsor Elks, and was received by Deputy Chief Richard Riggs and Sgt. Tom Field (Community Outreach Officer). 
The car seat donation coincides with National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 18th to September 24th.  It is a week highlighting the importance of keeping kids safe in the car. We encourage everyone to get their car seats and booster seats checked to make sure they are a safe fit and properly installed for their child. To check where you can get your Child Safety Seat checked go to www.ctsafekids.org The South Windsor Police are hosting two of the five Child Safety Seat Checks in Connecticut for National Child Passenger Safety Week.  Car seat technicians will be at Wal-Mart in Manchester on Thursday September 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  and at Hamilton Sundstrand in Windsor Locks on Friday September 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The South Windsor Police conduct a weekly fitting station at South Windsor Fire Headquarters (1175 Ellington Road) each Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Additional information on the Elks organization can be found at www.ctelks.org  

Pictured above from left: Sgt. Tom Field, CSO Robin Bond, Charles Rhoades, Dep. Chief Richard Riggs and Lt. Tim Edwards.

20th Annual K-9 Olympics: Results:
On Saturday, July 23rd, our Canine Team competed in the 20th Annual Connecticut Police K-9 Olympics held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. The event is designed to display the abilities of K-9 teams from across the state, including local police departments, the CT State Police, and the Department of Corrections. Teams are evaluated during the competition in an arena style setting. Areas of competition include: obedience (tactical, distance and basic), obstacles, and an apprehension drill.
Our team, Officer Tina Mazzoccoli and Canine Bobby, won Top Team for Obedience this year.  Last year, at the 2010 Olympics the team won Best Criminal Apprehension.
 

 

Top Team- Obedience: South Windsor Police Officer Tina Mazzoccoli and Canine Bobby

Charitable Event:  Give2theTroops.org & the South Windsor Police:
The South Windsor Police Department has partnered with Give2theTroops.org to become a collection point.   Give2theTroops has supported about 1 Million deployed U.S. troops since December 2002, sending cards, letters, and items to our men & women overseas.  The organization collects the donated items from collection points, such as the South Windsor Police Headquarters, and ships the items to the troops to make their deployment more comfortable and remind them that they are in our thoughts and we appreciate their service.    Some of the most requested items by the troops are: snack items such as beef jerky, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, protein bars, ground coffee. Toiletries such as baby wipes, hand sanitizer, body wash, lip balm. Entertainment items, such as travel size board games, playing cards, gamebooks, Frisbees, hackey sacks, etc.  A complete list can be found at http://www.give2thetroops.org/items.htm
A collection bin is located in the lobby of the South Windsor Police headquarters building, 151 Sand Hill Rd.  The lobby is open 24 hours a day for your donations.   Further information is available at www.give2thetroops.or