Friday, April 26, 2013

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

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