DUI & Sobriety Checkpoint, Illegal Possession of a Weapon in a Motor-Vehicle, Breach of Peace, Threatening, Stolen Kayak and Leaf Blower and Truck vs. Overhead Wires through 4-22-13

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

FAILURE TO DRIVE A REASONABLE DISTANCE APART - On April 17 at approximately 3:52 p.m., Nicholas Wallick III, 58, of Burrows Hill Road, Amston was traveling northbound on Falls Road (Route 149) in the area of North Moodus Road in Moodus, driving a 2003 Chevy K-1500 pick-up truck. James Garent, 22, of Mill Hill Road, Colchester was traveling directly behind Wallick, operating a 2002 Toyota Camry. As Wallick attempted to stop for a vehicle that was making a left-hand turn in front of him, Gerent was unable to stop in time, resulting in a rear-end collision. No injuries were reported. Gerent was issued a written warning for following too closely.

REPORTED NARCOTICS - On April 17, East Haddam Police were dispatched to My Father's House on North Moodus Road in Moodus, to investigate a complaint that heroin had allegedly been found in one of the cottages on the premises. The case is under investigation.

MOTOR-VEHICLE vs TREE - On April 17 at approximately 4:38 p.m., Robert Fedus, Jr., 23, of Cato Corner Road, Colchester was traveling southbound on Hopyard Road in the area of Mitchell Road in East Haddam, driving a 2006 Subaru Impreza. Police said that Fedus crossed over the northbound lane of travel and subsequently struck a tree off the left-hand side of the roadway. Fedus was transported to the Marlborough Emergency Clinic by members of the East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department for evaluation and treatment of a head injury. Police issued Fedus an infraction for failure to drive upon the right.

TRUCK vs OVERHEAD WIRES - On April 17 at approximately 5:24 p.m., Rudolph Dill, 56, of Joe Williams Road, Moodus was traveling westbound on East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike in East Haddam, operating a 1994 Kenworth Conventional T-800 and transporting a load of brush. Dill's vehicle struck some cable and telephone wires that were hanging across the roadway, a few tenths of a mile east of the intersection of Falls Bashan Road. No injuries were reported.

BURGLARY - On April 18 at approximately 7:08 a.m., police were called to My Father's House on North Moodus Road in Moodus, after an employee reported that one of the cottages on the grounds had been broken into the night before. The case is under investigation.

MOTOR-VEHICLE vs. GUARDRAILS AND UTILITY POLE - On April 18 at approximately 9:37 p.m., Dominic St. John. 48, of Smith Road, East Haddam was traveling southbound on Falls Road (Route 149) in the area of Trowbridge Road, driving a 1988 Toyota Celica. St. John lost control of his vehicle as he was attempting to negotiate a curve, proceeded across the northbound lane of travel and struck metal-beam guardrails, as well as a utility pole. He was transported to the Marlborough Emergency Clinic for evaluation and treatment of a head laceration. Police issued St. John a written warning for failure to drive upon the right.

LARCENY - On April 18 at 10:30 a.m., Antone Onofrio, 22, of Clark Hill Road, East Haddam was arrested while at court, pursuant to a warrant stemming from a theft that occurred in August of 2012, and charged with 4th-degree larceny. Onofrio was held on a $25,000 bond and scheduled to face this charge at Middletown Superior Court on the same day.

BREACH OF PEACE, THREATENING AND ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN A MOTOR-VEHICLE IN A STATE PARK - On April 20 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Department of Environmental Conservation Police arrested Joseph Anselmo, 49, of Lake Drive, Oakdale and charged him with the above violations at Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. Anselmo was processed at Troop K and later released on a $1,000 bond. He was given a court date of 5/7/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On April 20 at approximately 7:47 p.m., Bernard Muldoon, 45, of Birch Road, Moodus was traveling along Route 149 in Moodus, when he turned around prior to an unannounced Connecticut State Police DUI & Sobriety Checkpoint that was staged on Route 149 in Moodus. Muldoon was later stopped by police, and subsequently failed the standardized field-sobriety tests. He was arrested and charged with DUI, then later released on a $500 bond. Muldoon was scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 5/1/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND RISK OF INJURY TO A MINOR - On April 20 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Megan Clark, 29, of Knoll Road, Moodus entered an unannounced Connecticut State Police DUI & Sobriety Checkpoint being conducted on Route 149 in Moodus. Clark subsequently failed the standardized field-sobriety tests administered by police and was charged with DUI. Clark was additionally charged with risk of injury to a minor, as her daughter, a minor child, was also present in the vehicle. Clark was processed and later released on a $1,000 bond and given a court date of 5/1/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On April 20 at approximately 10:10 p.m., Bridget Merrill, 39, of Usher Swamp Road, Colchester was stopped at an unannounced Connecticut State Police DUI & Sobriety Checkpoint that was staged on Route 149 in Moodus. Merrill subsequently failed the standardized field-sobriety tests administered by police and was charged with DUI. Merrill was processed and later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 5/8/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On April 20 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Michael Rossi, 20, of Landing Hill Road, East Haddam was arrested in Marlborough and charged with DUI, failure to drive in the established lane and failure to carry a registration and/or insurance card. Rossi was processed at Troop K and later released on a $500 bond. He was given a court date of 5/6/13 at Manchester Superior Court.

LARCENY: STOLEN KAYAK - On April 21 at 2:30 p.m., a Triangle Drive, Moodus resident reported that their kayak had been taken from their shoreline property, located on the lower Moodus Reservoir. It was last seen on April 20 at approximately 12:00 noon. The "Looksha" kayak is described as being 12-feet long and blue in color, with an approximate value of $1,000. Anyone who may have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Officer Mark Creighton at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the confidential Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

LARCENY: STOLEN LEAF-BLOWER - On April 22 at 10:45 a.m., a resident of Falls Road (Route 149) in Moodus reported that their Stihl leaf-blower had been stolen from their yard. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or might have information about this incident is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabeinikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the 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.

(Photo)... K-9 Officer Benny: "Step Away from the Vehicle!"

Drug Take-Back Day for East Haddam Residents

The Resident Troopers and East Haddam Police will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at the River House, 7 Main Street, East Haddam, (today) Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  Many Americans are not aware that medications that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse.  

Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away - both potential safety and health hazards.

Photo courtesy of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration

Damaged Guardrails, Downed Trees, Vandalism, Criminal Mischief, Stolen Boat, Burglary, Larceny, Driving Under the Influence and Risk of Injury to a Minor through 4-17-13

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

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS, RISK OF INJURY TO A MINOR AND MAKING AN IMPROPER TURN - On April 12 at approximately 9:57 p.m., Ronald Stellmacher, 32, of Linnmore Street, Hartford was reportedly involved in a motor-vehicle accident. After failing the standardized field sobriety tests conducted by police, Stellmacher was arrested and charged with the above violations and taken into custody at Troop K. He was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 4/30/13.

STOLEN BOAT - On April 13, police received a complaint from a Shore Road, East Haddam resident regarding the theft of a 12-foot Starcraft aluminum boat. The boat was reported missing from a property located on the upper Moodus Reservoir. Anyone with possible information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Jeff Rhoades at East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office, at 860-873-1226.  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 April 13 at approximately 5:10 p.m., Randy MacMillan, 21, of Ballahack Road, East Haddam was traveling eastbound on Newberry Road in East Haddam, driving a 2003 Chevy K-1500 pick-up truck. MacMillan reportedly attempted to apply his brakes as he approached the intersection at Schulman-Veselak Road, but they failed, sending the vehicle through the intersection, across both traffic lanes and into a tree. The air-bag in the vehicle was deployed, and MacMillan was wearing his seatbelt. He informed police that he was not injured. Police issued MacMillan a written warning for making an improper turn.

MOTOR-VEHICLE vs. TREE - On April 13 at approximately 6:07 p.m., Terry Foley, 58, of Alice Lane, Amston was traveling northbound on Route 149 in Moodus near the intersection of Eli Chapman Road, operating a 2008 Toyota Avalon. Police said that Foley made a sudden left turn across the oncoming lane of traffic and subsequently struck a tree on the left-hand shoulder of the road. Minor injuries were reported by both Foley and his passenger, Sandra Foley, 58, of the same address. The driver was issued an infraction for failure to drive upon the right.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On April 15, police were called to a Lake Shore Drive residence in the Lake Hayward section of East Haddam. The homeowner told the investigating officer that the home had been entered sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 12-noon. Several jewelry items, a laptop computer and cartons of cigarettes were reported missing. Anyone that may have seen anything suspicious or might have any information that could assist police in this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Kristin Coit at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7500.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On April 15, David Tardy, 24, of Mott Lane, Moodus turned himself in to Troop K related to a warrant for his arrest for 2nd-degree failure to appear in court. Tardy was processed and released on a $1,000 bond, and given a court date of 4/23/13 at Middlerown Superior Court.

DAMAGED GUARDRAILS, DOWNED TREES AND BROKEN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - On April 16 at approximately 9:33 a.m., James Borg, 53, of Young Street, East Hampton was traveling along Main Street in East Haddam, in a 2002 Ford F-350 pick-up truck. Andrew Lowe, 26, of Walnut Avenue, East Hampton was traveling along Main Street in front of Borg's vehicle, driving a 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Police said that Borg attempted to pass Lowe, resulting in both vehicles colliding. The impact of the crash caused damage to both vehicles, as well as approximately 100 feet of guardrail. Some trees were taken down, and electrical equipment located at #85 Main Street was also damaged. No injuries were reported, however Borg was issued a written warning for unsafe passing.

BURGLARY, LARCENY AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On April 16 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Damon Jansky, 19, of Bruce Circle, Colchester was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree burglary, 3rd-degree larceny and 2nd-degree criminal mischief. Jansky was held on a $100,000 bond and presented at Manchester Superior Court on 4/17/13.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On April 17, East Haddam police received a complaint from a Smith Road, East Haddam resident, reporting that someone had shattered windows on two of their vehicles. The incidents are under investigation, and anyone who has any information or may have seen anything suspicious is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabeinikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the 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.

*Photo by Barbi Batchelder as seen on The Haddams-Killingworth Patch.com

Crime Watch Program Available to East Haddam Residents

On February 26, 2013 the East Haddam Police/Resident Troopers Office in Conjunction with the East Haddam Local Prevention Council sponsored a meeting for residents interested in starting a Crime Watch Program in their neighborhood. 

The meeting was attended by over 30 residents representing several neighborhoods throughout the East Haddam and Moodus area.

The Neighborhood Watch program is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make the community safer.

The purpose of the Neighborhood Watch program is to make residents aware of the steps they can take to make their homes more secure against crime. 

The program shows neighbors how they can help each other protect their entire neighborhood, and to make local law enforcement more effective in the fight against crime through involvement and participation of the residents.

Residents and police work together to achieve one common goal – "Making their neighborhoods safe." Residents are taught how to protect their property and report suspicious activities to the police. 

Additionally, residents get to meet their neighbors and watch out for each other, working together towards a common goal. 

Trooper Jeff Rhoades and Officer Craig Mansfield presented an overview of the East Haddam Neighborhood Crime Watch program and discussed the next steps for starting up programs in their own neighborhoods. Residents were asked to go back to their neighborhoods and coordinate a time and place for a first meeting.

Once a meeting date is set, police will attend the meeting to listen to resident’s concerns specific to their neighborhood and provide specific training that will assist residents in securing their homes and neighborhoods.

Anyone who was unable to attend the meeting and is interested in setting up a program in their neighborhood can contact Trooper Rhoades or Officer Mansfield via email at police@easthaddam.org or by calling 860-873-1226.

 - Article by Craig Mansfield

 - Photo by Barbi Batchelder as seen on The Haddams-Killingworth Patch.com

Stolen Boat, Violation of a Protective Order, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Narcotics and Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Interfering with Police, Burglary and Larceny through 4-11-13

East Haddam Police:
Photo by Barbi Batchelder as seen on The Haddams-Killingworth Patch.com

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, FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT AND TRAVELING UNREASONABLY FAST - On April 2 at approximately 5:19 a.m., State Police responded to the report of a traffic accident on Ackley Road in East Haddam, involving a motor-vehicle vs. tree. When Troopers arrived, there were no occupants in the vehicle. Police said that the vehicle, a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, appeared that it had been traveling eastbound on Ackley Road and subsequently proceeded off the left side of the dirt roadway, striking a tree. Police eventually made contact with the driver, who admitted leaving the scene of the accident. No injuries were reported. Amber Blandina, 24, of Balaban Road, Colchester was issued a misdemeanor summons for the above violations and given a court date of 4/17/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

HARASSMENT - On April 2 at approximately 6:15 p.m., Alan Bogart, 49, of Lumberyard Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree harassment. Bogart was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on 4/3/13.

CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM - On April 4 at approximately 9:55 a.m., Justin Weissinger, 25, of Brush Hill Road, Lyme was arrested while at court and charged with (4) counts of criminal possession of a firearm. Weissinger was held on $150,000 in bonds and is scheduled to appear next on 4/15/13 at New London Superior Court.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On April 5, Peter Allen, 51, of Wickham Road, East Haddam was arrested pursuant to a P.R.A.W.N.* warrant and charged with 2nd-degree failure to appear. The charge stems from a previous arrest for operating a motor-vehicle under a suspended license. Allen was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 4/16/13.

VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, INTERFERING WITH AN EMERGENCY CALL, RECKLESS DRIVING, INTERFERING WITH POLICE AND ENGAGING AN OFFICER IN PURSUIT - On April 6 at approximately 3:44 p.m., Paul Martell, 51, of Bogel Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violations. Police said that Martell had been involved in a domestic incident with a family member, who currently has a protective order in place. Martell then left the scene of the incident. When police were able to locate him a short time later, he engaged them in pursuit and was subsequently involved in a motor-vehicle accident on Route 16 in Colchester. Martell was reportedly not injured as a result of the accident. He was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond and given a court date of 4/8/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

LARCENY - On April 6 at approximately 5:33 p.m., Jacob Pinard, 18, of Creek Row, East Haddam turned himself in to Troop K and was arrested and charged with 6th-degree larceny. Pinard was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 4/23/13.

INTERFERING WITH AN OFFICER - On April 6 at approximately 6:58 p.m., Steven Sibley, 49, of Trowbridge Road, Moodus was taken into custody, arrested and charged with interfering with police. Sibley was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 4/16/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT - On April 6 at approximately 7:50 p.m., Christopher Winkler, 44, of Tater Hill Road, East Haddam was located by police on Warner Road in East Haddam, arrested and charged with the above violations. Winkler was later released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 4/15/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS, OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE AND FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT - On April 9 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Ralph Lentz, 69, of Candlewood Hill Road, Higganum was observed by police on Main Sreet in East Haddam, operating his vehicle erratically. After conducting a motor-vehicle stop, police said they noticed the odor of alcohol. Lentz failed the standardized field-sobriety tests, was taken into custody and arrested and charged with the above violations. He was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 4/24/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

LARCENY, POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - On April 10 at approximately 7:00 a.m., State Police from Troop K in Colchester, with the assistance of officers from Troop F in Westbrook, located Amy Soucy, 24, at the Shepard House on Bow Lane in Middletown. Soucy was taken into custody pursuant to an active arrest warrant for 3rd-degree larceny, related to a previous incident on Smith Road in East Haddam. Police subsequently found Soucy in possession of narcotics (two counts) and in possession of narcotic-related drug paraphernalia (two counts). Soucy was held on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 4/11/13. 

STOLEN BOAT - On April 11 at approximately 9:36 a.m., East Haddam Police received a complaint from a Shore Road, East Haddam resident, reporting that their 14-foot Starcraft aluminum boat (Registration #CT-6219-M) had been stolen from their property on the upper Moodus Reservoir. Anyone who may have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226.  If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the confidential Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY BY POSSESSION - On April 11 at approximately 2:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a North Moodus Road address to investigate a dispute. Upon further investigation, Damon Jansky, 19, of Bruce Circle, Colchester was reportedly found to be in possession of stolen money and jewelry. A witness that was home at the time of the incident had reported that Jansky had entered a bedroom and taken the items. Jansky was subsequently arrested and charged with 2nd-degree burglary and 6th-degree larceny by possession. Jansky was held on a $1,000 bond and given a court date of 4/12/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

 *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.

*P.R.A.W.N. - "Paperless Re-Arrest Warrant Network."

East Haddam Burglary Suspect Faces Additional Charges

Previously convicted of burglary in California and formerly a resident of Brush Hill Road in Lyme, 25-year-old Justin Weissinger has been served another arrest warrant. Weissinger is currently incarcerated as he awaits pre-trial, and appeared yesterday at New London Superior Court. He is currently being held in lieu of bonds totaling $150,000.

"An East Haddam homeowner reportedly returned home from a business trip to find his anti-theft safe had been broken into and $9,000 taken, along with a two 12-gauge shotguns, a Ruger 22 semi-automatic rifle, a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver, and a Colt .38 revolver. The total value of items stolen was estimated at about $11,000...."

For more details and a full story, please visit  The Haddams-Killingworth Patch.com

Gun Fired Through Storefront Window, Burglaries, Vandalism, Possession of Narcotics & Drug Paraphernalia and Juvenile Driver Charged with DUI through 3-31-13

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

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On March 23, police were dispatched to the Swing Bridge Wine & Spirits package store on Norwich Road in East Haddam. Sometime during the overnight hours, unknown perpetrator(s) fired a BB-gun at the storefront window, breaking the glass. Anyone who might have information about this incident is asked to contact Trooper Joshua McElroy at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7555, ext. #4066.

 * Damage caused to the storefront window, photo courtesy of Swing Bridge Wine & Spirits, East Haddam.   (Click on image to see closer view)

VANDLISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On March 24, sometime between midnight and 10:00 a.m., unknown perpetrator(s) broke a rear driver's side window on a vehicle parked at a Town Street, Moodus residence. Anyone with possible information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Officer Mark Creighton at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office, at 860-873-1226. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND CRIMINAL VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER - On March 27 at approximately 12:52 a.m., Miles Temple, 37, of Grist Mill Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations, as a result of a domestic violence incident. Temple was released on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown later that day.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND CRIMINAL VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER - On March 27 at approximately 12:54 a.m., Anna Davis, 31, of Edgewood Avenue, Ivoryton was arrested and charged with the above violations, as a result of a domestic violence incident. Davis was released on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear later that day at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND MAKING AN IMPROPER TURN - On March 30 at approximately 2:31 a.m., a 17-year-old driver of Oriole Road, East Haddam was involved in a motor-vehicle accident on Bashan Road in East Haddam. Police reported that she subsequently failed standardized field sobriety tests, and was arrested and charged with the above violations. She was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of4/15/13 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On March 31, police received a complaint from a Mount Parnassus Road, East Haddam resident. The homeowner reported that unknown person(s) entered their (unlocked) residence. Several items were reported stolen, including a flat-screen TV, game console, GPS unit, computer and medication. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or might have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Kristin Coit at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7500. The case remains under investigation.

BURGLARY, LARCENY, POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS AND POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - On March 31, a resident of North Moodus Road in Moodus had returned home to discover that their house had been broken into. State Police responded and were able to locate two suspects in the area a short time later. Damon Jansky, 19, of Bruce Circle, Colchester was arrested without incident and taken into custody for 3rd-degree burglary, 6th-degree larceny, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jansky was later released on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 4/9/13. Also arrested as a result of this investigation was Emily MacKenzie, 18, of Great Hill Road, Portland. MacKenzie was charged with 3rd-degree burglary and 6th-degree larceny, later released on a $2,500 bond and given a court date of 4/9/13. 

Police stated that they do not believe that these suspects are connected with other recent burglaries in the area as they were familiar to the victim, however the case remains under investigation.

 *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.