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Friday March 12, 2010
P201000597 Burglary in the Third Degree, Larceny in the
Third degree:
On Friday March 12, 2010 Jeremy Emery, age 23, of 118-B
Ambassador Drive, Manchester, CT surrendered on an active arrest
warrant. He was charged with Burglary in the Third degree, Conspiracy
to Commit Burglary in the Third degree, Larceny in the Third degree and
Conspiracy to commit Larceny in the Third degree. He was held on a
$10,000.00 surety bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior
Court this morning.
Emery’s charges stem from a February 24, 2010 investigation into the
theft of copper pipe from the new firehouse construction site on
Sullivan Avenue. The suspects had stolen 450 pounds of copper pipe and
a 9 pound brass fire hose connector.
South Windsor Police investigators suspected the material was stolen to
be sold for its scrap value and began to check area scrap yards. The
stolen material was found at Miller Recycling in Hartford. Officers
used the scrap metal payment receipts and the video surveillance footage
to identify Emery and Michael Millette, also of Manchester. The stolen
material was seized and returned to headquarters. Officers later located
Emery’s pickup truck and seized it as evidence. Arrest warrants were
later obtained for both men. Millette surrendered on his arrest warrant
March 4th.
Thursday March 11, 2010
P200904546 Failure to
Appear in the Second degree:
On Wednesday March 10,
2010 South Windsor Police officers arrested Karrlo Smith, age 25, of
210 South Main Street, Marlborough, CT. He was charged with Failure
to Appear in the Second degree. Smith was later released on a $2500.00
surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on
March 18, 2010. Smith’s charge stems from a missed court for a November
2009 motor vehicle violation.
P200902207
Failure to Appear in the Second degree:
On Wednesday March 10,
2010 South Windsor Police officers arrested Mark Chesterton, age 25,
of 253 Somers Road, Ellington, CT. He was charged with Failure to
Appear in the Second degree. Chesterton was later released on a
$3500.00 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior
Court on March 18, 2010. Chesterton’s charge stems from a
missed court for a September 2009 Harassment case.
P200903513
Failure to Appear in the Second degree:
On Thursday March 11, 2010
South Windsor Police officers arrested Taris Clemons, age 25, of 75
Summer Street, Manchester, CT. He was charged with Failure to
Appear in the Second degree. Clemons was held on $1500.00 surety bond
and was presented at Manchester Superior Court on March 11, 2010.
Clemons’ charge stems from a missed court for an October 2009 motor
vehicle violation.
Metro Traffic
Service Operating Under the Influence Checkpoint:
The South Windsor Police
Department hosted a DUI checkpoint on Friday March 5, 2010 from 2000 to
0300 hrs. Members of the regional traffic investigation unit, Metro
Traffic Services, looked for operators who were under the influence of
alcohol, as well as violations of other traffic safety and equipment
laws.
The checkpoint was held on both
Route 5 and Buckland Road. Officers made 4 criminal arrests, issued 7
summonses, 9 infraction tickets, 19 written warnings and gave 59 verbal
warnings. Also, 6 child safety seats were inspected and 5 vehicles were
towed for violations.
Wednesday March 10, 2010
P201000763 Operating a
Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Tuesday March 9, 2010
at about 10:00 p.m. South Windsor Police responded to a motorist’s
complaint about a vehicle being operated erratically on Ellington Road.
The motorist reported a Honda Accord was weaving into oncoming traffic.
The officers located the Honda on Ellington Road near Miller Road. The
investigating officers suspected that the vehicle operator was under the
influence of alcohol. Following a series of roadside sobriety tests
officers arrested Herminia Colon, age 44 of 6 Matthew Lane, Broad
Brook, CT. She was charged with
Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and Failure to
Drive in Proper Lane. Colon was later released on a $1500.00 non-surety
bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on March
22, 2010.
P200903300
Failure to Appear in the Second degree:
On Tuesday March 9, 2010
South Windsor Police officers arrested Jeffrey Nauss, age 42, of 211
Sullivan Ave. South Windsor, CT. He was charged with two counts of
Failure to Appear in the Second degree. Nauss was later released on
$3000.00 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior
Court on March 18, 2010. Nauss’ charges stem from a missed court for
previous motor vehicle violations.
Tuesday March 9, 2010
P201000748 Operating a
Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Tuesday March 9, 2010
at about 3:00 a.m. South Windsor Police responded to a motor vehicle
accident on Main Street. A vehicle had gone off the road into a ditch,
no injuries were reported. The investigating officers suspected that
the vehicle operator was under the influence of alcohol. Following a
series of roadside sobriety tests officers arrested Michael Pacheco,
age 32, of 522 Hop River Rd. Bolton, CT.
He was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of
Alcohol, Failure to Drive Right and Operating a Motor Vehicle while
License is Suspended.
Pacheco was released on a $500.00 non-surety bond and is
scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on March 22, 2010.
Monday March 8, 2010
P201000706 Possession of
Marijuana (less than 4 ounces):
On Friday March 5, 2010 at
about 11:00 p.m. a South Windsor Police officer stopped a vehicle on
John Fitch Blvd. for a violation. During the roadside interview the
officers found the operator was in possession of marijuana. Officers
arrested Rusha Thompson, age 21, of 95 Booth Bay Street, Bloomfield,
CT. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana (less than 4
ounces) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was later released on
a $1000.00 surety bond. Thompson is scheduled to appear at Manchester
Superior Court on March 18, 2010
P201000728 Unlawful
Discharge of a Firearm:
On Saturday March 6, 2010
at about 10:30 p.m. South Windsor Police were dispatched to a Millpond
Drive condominium. The homeowner told officers that he’d accidently
discharged his handgun into a common wall of the condominium. The man
said he was practicing loading his new 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun and
pulled the trigger without ensuring that it was unloaded. The bullet
went through the common wall into his neighbors’ condominium and landed
in their dining area. No one was hurt and officers arrested the gun
owner, Edward Pivirotto, age 58, of 1108 Millpond Drive, South
Windsor. He was charged with Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm.
Pivirotto was later released on a $5000.00 non-surety bond and is
scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on March 18, 2010.
P201000735
Weapons in a Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Violations:
On
Monday March 8, 2010 at about 1:00 a.m. a South Windsor Police officer
stopped a vehicle on Pleasant Valley Road. Officers found a small
amount of marijuana in the car, and a bb gun that appeared very similar
to a real handgun. Officers learned that the car was neither registered
nor insured. Officers arrested the operator, Jose Acosta, age 32 of
40 Carter St. East Hartford, CT. He
was charged with Weapons in a Motor Vehicle, Improper Use of a Marker
Plate, Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Without Minimum Insurance
and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle. Acosta later
released on a $5,000.00 surety bond and is scheduled to appear at
Manchester Superior Court on March 18, 2010.
P201000729
Criminal Violation of Conditions of Release:
On Sunday March 7, 2010 at
about 10:00 a.m. South Windsor Police officers were dispatched to a
Harassment complaint at an Arthur Drive home. A woman complained that
her estranged husband called her twice that morning in violation of a
written order barring him from any communication with her. Officers
located the man, Russell Soper, age 36, of no certain address.
He was charged with Criminal Violation of Conditions of Release and
Harassment in the Second degree. He was held on $5000.00 surety bond
and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court today, Monday March
8, 2010.
Friday March 5, 2010
P201000688 Disorderly
Conduct:
On Thursday March 4, 2010
South Windsor Police officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a
Lefoll Blvd. home. A local man had thrown an object at his wife’s head
and left the area. Officers later located and arrested Dewey Rambo,
age 36, of 37 Lefoll Blvd. South Windsor. He was charged with
Disorderly Conduct and was held on a $2500.00 surety bond. Rambo will
be presented at Manchester Superior Court on Friday March 5, 2010.
He was also arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. Rambo was
charged with Breach of Peace, Assault in the Third degree, and Risk of
Injury to a Minor. Those charges stem from a January 2010 domestic
dispute in which Rambo fled the home and couldn’t be located by
officers. An arrest warrant was later obtained for Rambo and was served
Thursday evening.
P201000597
Burglary in the Third Degree, Larceny in the Third degree:
On Thursday March 4, 2010
Michael Millette, age 47, of 69 Pine St. Manchester, CT
surrendered on an active arrest warrant. He was charged with Conspiracy
to Commit Burglary in the Third degree and Larceny in the Third degree.
He was released on a $7500.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear
at Manchester Superior Court on March 18, 2010.
Millette’s charges stem from a February 24, 2010 investigation into the
theft of copper pipe from the new firehouse construction site on
Sullivan Avenue. The suspects had stolen 450 pounds of copper pipe and
a 9 pound brass fire hose connector. South Windsor Police investigators
suspected the material was stolen to be sold for its scrap value and
began to check area scrap yards. The stolen material was found at Miller
Recycling in Hartford. Officers used the scrap metal payment receipts
and the video surveillance footage to identify Millette and another
man. The stolen material was seized and returned to headquarters.
Officers later located the suspect’s pickup truck and seized it as
evidence. Arrest warrants were later obtained for both men, the other
suspect has not yet been charged.
P200904152
Larceny in the Fifth degree, Issuing a Bad Check:
On Thursday March 4, 2010
South Windsor Police officers arrested Michael Rice, age 50, of 179
Green Manor Drive, East Hartford, CT.
Rice was being held at Manchester Superior Court on other charges.
Officers served our arrest warrant for Rice charging him with Issuing a
Bad Check and Larceny in the Fifth degree. Rice was held at court for
presentment. His charge stems from a November 2009 complaint from a
local supermarket. The store received a check for $112.00 from Rice on
a closed account. An arrest warrant was later issued and was served
Thursday.
P200604481 Burglary in the Third degree, Larceny in the Second degree:
On Thursday March 4, 2010
South Windsor Police officers arrested Michael J. Monseglio, age 30,
lka Hartford Correctional Center at Manchester Superior Court. He
was charged with Burglary in the Third degree and Larceny in the Second
degree. He was held at the court and presented on those charges.
Monseglio’s charges stem from a December 2006 burglary investigation at
a Sullivan Avenue medical office. The investigators found that the
suspect had cut themselves and that a small amount of blood was left at
the scene. Officers submitted the blood sample to the state lab for DNA
comparison. A positive hit was received in late 2009 that identified
Monseglio as the source. He was currently incarcerated on other
charges. An arrest warrant was prepared and he was arrested at court on
Thursday March 4, 2010.
Freezin’ For a Reason in
Ellington
Hundreds will get wet for Special
Olympics Connecticut ~ Are you ready to
take the plunge?
On March 06,
2010 brave souls with warm hearts will once again be heating up the
chilly winter waters to participate in the second annual Penguin Plunge.
The Penguin Plunge will be held at Crystal
Lake on Route 140 in the town of Ellington.
Registration on the day of the Plunge will be at 10am, and the
penguins will take the plunge at 12 noon.
To register, join a team, make donations or volunteer please
visit
www.soct.org. All event proceeds benefit Special Olympics
Connecticut.
South Windsor Police Dept. is the event organizer. We are hoping to
recruit 100 “penguins’ from schools, businesses and civic groups to
“take the plunge” and support Special Olympics Connecticut, which
provides year –round sports training and competition opportunities for
over 8,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Last year with this type of fund raiser, it was only successful with the
help of the community and co-workers. Due to everyone’s help and input
we were able to raise over
$32,000.00
for Special Olympics.
So join the fun,
bring your sun tan lotion and take the plunge.
Metro Traffic
Service Operating Under the Influence Checkpoint:
The South Windsor Police
Department will be hosting a DUI checkpoint on Friday March 5, 2010 from
2000 to 0300 hrs. Members of the regional traffic investigation unit,
Metro Traffic Services, will be looking for operators who are under the
influence of alcohol, as well as enforcing other traffic safety and
equipment laws. The checkpoint will be held on one of the state routes,
Route 5, 30, 194, 74, or Buckland Road.
Thursday March 4, 2010
P201000673 Disorderly
Conduct/Assault in the Third degree:
On Thursday March 4, 2010
at about 2:00 a.m. South Windsor Police officers responded to an active
domestic dispute at a Main Street home. Officers learned that two
brothers had been fighting in the home. Officers arrested the two
brothers, identified as Mark Nelson, age 19, and Lucas Nelson,
age 18, both of 1146 Main Street, South Windsor. Mark Nelson was
charged with Disorderly Conduct and Lucas Nelson was charged with
Assault in the Third degree. The two men were held on $1500 .00 surety
bond and will be presented at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday
March 4, 2010.
Metro Traffic
Service Operating Under the Influence Checkpoint:
The South Windsor Police
Department will be hosting a DUI checkpoint on Friday March 5, 2010 from
2000 to 0300 hrs. Members of the regional traffic investigation unit,
Metro Traffic Services, will be looking for operators who are under the
influence of alcohol, as well as enforcing other traffic safety and
equipment laws. The checkpoint will be held on one of the state routes,
Route 5, 30, 194, 74, or Buckland Road.
Tuesday March 2, 2010
P201000651 Operating a
Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On
Monday March 1, 2010 at about 11:00 p.m. South Windsor Police responded
to a motor vehicle accident on Sullivan Avenue. The officer suspected
one of the operators was under the influence of alcohol. Following a
series of roadside sobriety tests, officers arrested Linda Addington,
age 48, of 1638 Main Street, South Windsor. She was charged with
Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the
Influence of Alcohol and Restricted Turn. Addington was later
released on a $1000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at
Manchester Superior Court on March 11, 2010.
P201000654
Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol:
On Monday March 1, 2010 at about 11:20 p.m a South
Windsor Police officer stopped a vehicle on Sullivan Avenue for a
violation. The officer suspected the operator was under the influence
of alcohol. Following a series of roadside sobriety tests, officers
arrested James Donlon, age 61, of 155 Laurel Street, South Windsor.
He was charged with Operating Under the
Influence of Alcohol and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Donlon
was later released on a $500.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to
appear at Manchester Superior Court on March 11, 2010.
P201000247
Evading Responsibility:
On Tuesday March 2, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. South Windsor
Police arrested a West Hartford man on an arrest warrant. Officers
arrested Jordan Robles, age 23, of 933 New Britain Avenue, West
Hartford, CT. He was charged with Evading Responsibility, Speeding
and Failure to Drive in Proper Lane. Robles was released on a $2500.00
non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court
on March 15, 2010.
Robles’ charges stem from a January 22, 2010 motor vehicle accident
investigation on Main Street. Officers responded to the accident and
found the car unoccupied. The investigating officer learned that Robles
had reported his car stolen after the accident, but admitted during an
interview that he’d been driving and struck a parked car on Main St. He
said he couldn’t get his car to start to leave the scene, so he fled on
foot before the police arrived.
Metro Traffic
Service Operating Under the Influence Checkpoint:
The South Windsor Police
Department will be hosting a DUI checkpoint on Friday March 5, 2010 from
2000 to 0300 hrs. Members of the regional traffic investigation unit,
Metro Traffic Services, will be looking for operators who are under the
influence of alcohol, as well as enforcing other traffic safety and
equipment laws. The checkpoint will be held on one of the state routes,
Route 5, 30, 194, 74, or Buckland Road.
Monday March 1, 2010
P201000630 Operating Under
the Influence of Alcohol:
On
Saturday February 27, 2010 at about 2:00 a.m. a South Windsor Police
officer stopped a vehicle on Troy Road for a violation. The officer
suspected the operator was under the influence of alcohol. Following a
series of roadside sobriety tests, officers arrested Lauren Mazzucchi,
age 26, of 52 Vinetta Drive, Vernon, CT. She was charged with
Operating Under the Influence of
Alcohol, Failure to Maintain Lane, Operating without a License, and
Possession of Narcotics. Mazzucchi was later released on a
$1000.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester
Superior Court on March 11, 2010.
Thursday February 25, 2010
P200904649 Failure to
Appear in the Second degree:
On Wednesday February 24,
2010 South Windsor Police officers arrested Christopher Branchesi,
age 22, of 82 Goodwin St. East Hartford, CT.
He turned himself in at headquarters on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Branchesi was charged with one count of Failure to Appear in the Second
degree and was later released on a $1500.00 surety bond. He is
scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on March 4, 2010.
Branchesi’s charge stems from a missed court date for a
December 2009 arrest for Possession of Marijuana (less than 4 ounces).
Gold Parties:
Sellers Beware!
Due to the fact that Gold
prices remain high, hovering at about $1100.00 an ounce, many new
companies are forming to host “Gold Parties”. The parties are typically
held at a host’s home and the hosts’ friends are invited to bring old or
unwanted gold jewelry. A salesman/buyer weighs the items and offers the
guest a price, providing payment to the seller at that time.
Consumers should be aware that
this activity is regulated by the State of Connecticut and by local
ordinance.
In Connecticut buyers of precious metals must receive a permit
in the municipality where they are buying. Ask to see your buyer's
permit or check with the local police department. Each buyer must have
a permit. Connecticut does not allow any CASH to be transferred
during the sale. Those who promise cash for gold are not complying with
the law.
We are hoping to prevent citizens from becoming victims of unscrupulous
buyers; here are some considerations when selling old gold jewelry:
Is the measuring device certified for
accuracy by a bona fide agency?
- Ask for
references from the person hosting the gold party. Call and
interview the references before participating in any gold party.
- Visit a gold
party and participate without bringing your own gold jewelry.
Establish a relationship with the gold party host.
- Get proof from
other gold party participants that they have not been the victims of
a scam.
- Research gold
parties in your neighborhood and find out which ones are legitimate.
- Get estimates
from a jewelry appraiser about the value of your gold necklaces,
bracelets and rings.
- Analyze the
results of the appraisal and if necessary get a second opinion.
- Create a
checklist of all your gold jewelry before attending a gold party.
- Develop a knack
for spotting real gold jewelry and fake gold jewelry to avoid scams.
- Hire your own
professional jewelry consultant before attending and participating
in a gold party.
- Be prepared to
take your gold jewelry and walk out of a gold party if you suspect
that a scam is taking place.
Remember; don't
be afraid to shop around before settling on a buyer.
We often get multiple estimates on home repairs, or shop for the best
value on other purchases. We recommend shopping around to several gold
buyers to get your best deal.
Attached is a link to Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner
Farrell’s November 2009 advisory:
http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?A=3618&Q=451114
P200902595 Motor Vehicle
Accident -Information Sought:
The South Windsor Police
are still seeking information about a motor vehicle accident that
occurred July 23, 2009 at 3:00 a.m. on Ellington Road (Route 74). A
motorcyclist on his way home from work struck a large wooden log that
was in the roadway. The log was approximately 6 foot long and had been
dragged from the parking area of the South Windsor Swim Club nearby.
The motorcyclist was transported to Hartford Hospital for treatment of
his injuries.
As of February 2010 the 47 year old victim still has been unable to
return to work due to the injuries suffered in this accident. Our
investigation found that the man was traveling at the speed limit and
was not at fault for the accident. The log was intentionally placed in
the roadway and probably by at least 2 people due to its size and
weight.
We are seeking additional information about this incident, and the
identity of those persons who placed the log in the roadway. Anyone
with information can contact the South Windsor Police Department at
860-644-2551 or our confidential tip-line at 860-648-NABM (6226).
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.
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
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