Failure to Appear in Court, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Evading Responsibility, Disorderly Conduct, Burglary and Truck Vs. Overhead-Wires through 3-18-13

The following information has been provided by the East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester:

EVADING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT, MAKING A RESTRICTED TURN, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS - On March 12th at approximately 10:40 p.m., police were dispatched to the intersection of Route 149 and Mott Lane in Moodus to investigate the report of a motor-vehicle that had collided with a street sign and a snowbank. After further investigation, police report that the operator of the 1997 Nissan Quest, Samuel Austin Shepley, 21, of Triangle Drive, Moodus had originally fled the scene of the accident, but was later located and identified. Shepley was initially charged with evading responsibility and making a restricted turn.

During the process of investigating the accident, police received notification from Troop K dispatch regarding a security alarm that had been activated at the East Haddam Transfer Station on Nichols Road, which is located directly across the street from the location that the accident took place. After examining certain physical evidence from the scene, police determined that Shepley was also connected to a break-in at the transfer station, and he was additionally charged with 2nd-degree criminal mischief and 2nd-degree criminal trespass. He was arrested, taken into custody and processed at Troop K in Colchester. Police said that Shepley was unable to post bonds totaling $1,500, and was subsequently held and presented in court the next morning on March 13th at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

TRUCK VS LOW-HANGING UTILITY WIRES - On March 13th at approximately 9:55 a.m., Michael Rinehart, 31, of Monroe Street, East Hartford was traveling eastbound on Petticoat Lane in East Haddam, operating a 2013 Kenworth T300 furniture delivery truck. Police report that the truck struck some low-hanging AT&T wires, causing some damage to the roof of the vehicle. The driver and the passenger, 45-year-old Juan Romero of Walsh Street, Bloomfield were uninjured, according to the report.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - On March 14th, police received a complaint from a Norwich-Essex Turnpike, East Haddam residence, regarding a burglary that had taken place sometime during the daytime hours. Entry had been made into the home by breaking a pane of glass located in a rear door. Nothing was reportedly stolen, but the incident is under investigation.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On March 15th, Brittany Richards, 26, of AP Gates Road, East Haddam was arrested pursuant to a warrant, taken into custody and processed at Troop K in Colchester. Richards was released after posting a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 3/26/13.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On March 18th, Stephen Day, Jr., 35, of Boston Post Road, Westbrook turned himself in to Troop K and was arrested, pursuant to a warrant for the above charge, related to a domestic violence investigation by police. Day was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 3/19/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - On March 18th, police were dispatched to an East Haddam-Moodus Road, (Route 149) Moodus residence for the report of a home burglary. Unknown perpetrator(s) stole two jewelry boxes from the residence. The incident was reported to have taken place between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and police are investigating. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or have information that could possibly help police with this investigation is asked to contact the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-537-7500. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail at the East Haddam (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

 *An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction, and all individuals listed in these reports are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Mischief, Motor-Vehicle Accidents and DUI through 3-9-13

The following information has been provided by the East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester:

BURGLARY & LARCENY - On March 6 at 9:30 a.m., Coty Rugar, 25, of Brooke Hill Road, East Haddam was arrested based on an active warrant and charged with 3rd-degree burglary and 3rd-degree larceny. The warrant stemmed from a burglary that took place on Westchester Road in Colchester on August 12, 2009. Blood samples had originally been collected from the scene as evidence and subsequent DNA testing reportedly matched samples collected from the accused, according to police. Rugar was held on a $50,000 bond and presented at Norwich Superior Court in Norwich on the same day.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY - Sometime during the overnight hours between March 6th and 7th, police report that the veterinary hospital on Town Street in East Haddam had been burglarized. Anyone with information that could help with this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Joshua McElroy at 860-537-7555, Ext. #4066.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY - On March 7, police were dispatched to a hair and nail salon on Town Street in East Haddam to investigate a burglary that had occurred during the overnight hours. The perpetrator(s) had forced entry into the building, and police believe that they were attempting to steal money. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or might have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact TFC Jeff Rhoades at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226 or at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7500. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the confidential Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. TREE - On March 7 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Michael Gambardella, 24, of Bower Road, Madison was traveling along Haywardville Road in the area of Hungerford Road in East Haddam, driving a 2009 Ford E-250 pick-up truck. Police said that Gambardella struck a tree, rendering his vehicle inoperable. No injuries were reported, but the truck had to be towed from the scene. Gambardella was issued a written warning for traveling too fast for conditions.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. UTILITY POLE - On March 8 at approximately 8:04 a.m., Michele Lapila, 47, of Stocking Lot Road, East Haddam struck a utility pole at the intersection of Norwich Road (Route 82) and Hem Street in East Haddam, with a 2006 GMC Envoy. No injuries were reported, but the vehicle had to be towed from the scene due to front-end damage. Lapila was issued a written warning for making an improper turn.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On March 9 at approximately 2:02 a.m., police observed a vehicle being operated erratically and initiated a motor-vehicle stop. After failing standardized field sobriety tests, Nicole Claps, 23, of Landing Hill Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive in the established lane. Claps was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 3/9/13 at Manchester Superior Court in Manchester.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On March 9, George Corey, Jr., 60, of Ackley Cemetery Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violation. Corey was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 3/19/13.

*An arrest or infraction included in this report does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Possession of Narcotics and Drug Paraphernalia, Disorderly Conduct, DUI and Burglary through 3-5-13

The following information has been provided by the East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester:

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Feb. 24, Jonathan Morin, 31, of Lebanon Avenue, Colchester was arrested and charged with the above violation, as a result of a domestic violence investigation. Morin was released on a $2,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 2/25/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On Feb. 28 at approximately 5:17 p.m., East Haddam police observed a vehicle crossing the center line of the roadway several times while traveling along Route 149, in the area of the Salmon River boat launch in East Haddam. After being pulled over by police and failing the standardized field-sobriety tests, Brittany Richards, 26, of AP Gates Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with DUI, operating with a suspended license, failure to drive upon the right and operating a motor-vehicle with a defective (loud) muffler. Richards was transported to Troop K in Colchester for processing, then later released on a $750 bond. She was given a court date of 3/13/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - On Feb. 29, police received a complaint of a residential burglary that had occurred on Lake Hayward Road in the Colchester-East Haddam area. A 40-inch Sony plasma TV was reported stolen, with a possible serial number of #002724283859. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or might have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Officer Bryan Kowalsky at the Colchester Police Department at 860-537-7270.

POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - On March 1 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Brittany Sidler, 24, of North Moodus Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations, as a result of a traffic-stop initiated by police. Sidler was later released on a $2,500 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court in Norwich on 3/14/13.

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - On March 3 at approximately 4:35 p.m., Michael Staples, 19, of Joe Williams Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation, subsequent to a traffic-stop initiated by police. Staples was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 3/14/13 at Norwich Superior Court in Norwich.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On March 5, James Blancato, 53, of North Moodus Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation. Blancato was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 3/6/13.

*An arrest or infraction included in this report does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Motor-Vehicle Vs. School Bus, Operating with a Suspended License and Traveling Too Fast for Conditions through 2-18-13

The following information has been provided by the East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester:

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. SCHOOL BUS - On Feb. 12 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Lori Canfield, 55, of Mt. Parnassus Road, East Haddam was traveling eastbound on Haywardville Road in East Haddam, in the area of Hopyard Road, operating a 2009 Collins school bus. Jonathan McKenzie, 37, of Fairview Road, Raliegh, NC, was traveling westbound, driving a 2006 Audi A4. Police report that the school bus partially encroached into the westbound lane, causing McKenzie to veer to the right in an attempt to avoid colliding with the bus. McKenzie's vehicle instead collided with a rock and a snowbank that bordered the right side of the roadway. According to police, no students were on the bus at the time and no injuries were reported. The bus driver was issued a verbal warning for failure to drive upon the right.

OPERATING WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE - On Feb. 13 at approximately 3:45 p.m., Gerald Tuttle, 25, of Baker Road, East Haddam was taken into custody based on an active warrant for the above charge. Tuttle was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 2/26/13.

TRAVELING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - On Feb. 15 at approximately 11:39 a.m., Raymond Kuritz, 18, of Alger Road, Moodus was traveling southbound on Route 82, just south of Ray Hill Road in East Haddam,  in a 1991 Ford Ranger. Kuritz informed police that he had observed another vehicle crossing into his lane of travel as it was in process of exiting a private parking lot. As Kuritz was attempting to slow down, he drifted into a snowbank, causing his vehicle to flip over onto its side. No injuries were reported, however Kuritz was issued an infraction for traveling too fast for conditions.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Feb. 18 at approximately 5:08 p.m., Jennifer March, 41, of Falls Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation, subsequent to a domestic violence investigation by police. March was released on a $500 bond and given a 2/19/13 court date at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Feb. 18 at approximately 5:08 p.m., Taylor March, 18, of Falls Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation, subsequent to a domestic violence investigation by police. March was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 2/19/13.

 *An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction, and all individuals listed in these reports are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trover, DUI, Disorderly Conduct and Assault through 2-12-13

The following information has been provided by the East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester:

BURGLARY, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, LARCENY AND CRIMINAL TROVER - On Jan. 17, Austin Shepley, 21, of  Triangle Drive, Moodus was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree criminal mischief, 3rd-degree burglary, 5th-degree larceny and 2nd-degree criminal trover. Shepley was observed by Dept. of Energy and Environmental Police conservation officers, breaking into vehicles that were parked at the Machimoodus State Park at 128 Leesville Road in Moodus. Shepley was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 1/29/13.

BURGLARY, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, LARCENY AND CRIMINAL TROVER - On Jan. 17, Robert Saltus, 30, of  Route 66, East Hampton was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree criminal mischief, 3rd-degree burglary, 5th-degree larceny and 2nd-degree criminal trover. Saltus  was observed by Dept. of Energy and Environmental Police conservation officers, breaking into vehicles that were parked at the Machimoodus State Park at 128 Leesville Road in Moodus. Saltus was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 1/29/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS, FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT, IMPROPER SIGNALING AND FAILURE TO GRANT THE RIGHT OF WAY - On Jan. 24 at approximately 2:24 a.m., Erin Anne Toolan, 23, of  East Haddam-Moodus Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations. Toolan was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 2/11/13.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND ASSAULT - On Jan. 28 at approximately 7:46 p.m., Anna Davis, 31, of Grist Mill Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations. Davis was released on a $2,500 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 1/29/13.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Jan. 28 at approximately 7:46 p.m., Miles Temple, 37, of Grist Mill Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation. Temple was released on a promise to appear and given a court date of 1/29/13.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Jan. 28, East Haddam Police received a report from an employee at the East Haddam Transfer Station on Nichol's Road in Moodus. Bottles and cans were reported stolen from the Boy Scouts' storage trailer. Anyone with possible information is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office, at 860-873-1226.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On Feb. 2 at approximately 12:57 a.m., Todd Goodspeed, 23, of  Parker Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with DUI, evading responsibility, failure to carry a certificate of registration or insurance ID, failure to drive upon the right, making an improper turn and traveling unreasonably fast. Police say that Goodspeed struck a utility pole in the area of #510 Mount Parnassus Road, and then left the scene of the accident. He was located a short distance away, attempting to flee the area. Goodspeed reportedly failed standardized field sobriety tests, and was subsequently transported to Troop K in Colchester for processing. He was released on a $2,500 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 2/25/13.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - On Feb. 4, State Police were dispatched to a Landing Hill Road, East Haddam address to investigate a report of a burglary that had occurred sometime between 1/25/13 and 2/4/13. Entry was made into the home through a side window, and jewelry was stolen. The case is under investigation.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - During the daytime hours of Feb. 7, a burglary was reported at a Sipple's Hill Road, Moodus residence. Electronics and jewelry were stolen. Anyone with information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact East Haddam Resident Trooper, TFC Jeff Rhoades at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-537-7555, Ext. #4016.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY - On Feb. 8, the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office received a report of a burglary that had occurred at an East Haddam-Moodus Road address. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious is asked to contact East Haddam Resident Trooper, TFC Jeff Rhoades at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-537-7555, Ext. #4016.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY - On Feb. 9, police received a complaint of a burglary that occurred during the overnight hours into the Sanibel Farms Store on Town Street in East Haddam. Please contact TFC Jeff Rhoades at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-537-7555,Ext. #4016 if you have any information about this incident.

EVADING RESPONSIBILITY - On Feb. 12, an employee of the Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School on Clark Gates Road in Moodus reported that someone had impacted her 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee as it sat parked in the parking lot. The case is under investigation, and anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226.

 *An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction, and all individuals listed in these reports are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.