Sexual Assault, Unlawful Restraint, Motor-Vehicle Vs. Bicycle, Burglary, Larceny and Disorderly Conduct through 7-15-13

The scene of a crash on Route 149 & Nichols Road in Moodus near the East Haddam Transfer Station, a dangerous intersection and notorious for many motor-vehicle accidents.

The East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K  in Colchester report the following incidents:

MOTOR-VEHICLE ACCIDENT - On July 1st at approximately 4:40 p.m., Susan Prueher of Joe Williams Road in Moodus was stopped on Route 149 in Moodus in the northbound travel lane waiting to turn onto Nichols Road, operating a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. Rolando Baez-Ramos of Plains Road, Windham was traveling northbound behind Prueher, driving a 1998 Nissan Sentra. Police said Baez-Ramos subsequently struck Prueher's vehicle, resulting in a rear-end collision. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles had to be towed from the scene due to heavy damage. Baez-Ramos was issued an infraction for failure to drive a reasonable distance apart.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On July 4th at approximately 7:51 a.m., James Valli, 38, of Town Street, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violation, as a result of a domestic violence dispute. Valli was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 7/5/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On July 4th, State Police received a complaint that a home on Bogel Road, East Haddam had been burglarized, and undisclosed items had been stolen. The incident is believed to have taken place sometime between Wednesday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. and Thursday, July 4th at approximately 8:00 p.m. 

Anyone with possible information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Joshua McElroy at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-537-7555, Ext. #4066.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. BICYCLE - On July 5th at approximately 10:04 a.m., Cheryl Winakor, 57, of Palmer Martin Road, East Haddam was attempting to turn onto Norwich-Salem Road in East Haddam, in a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Winakor's vehicle collided with a bicycle being driven by David Baer, 47, of  Parker Drive, East Lyme. Baer was transported by East Haddam Ambulance to Backus Hospital in Norwich for treatment and evaluation of a back injury, scrapes and lacerations. The accident remains under investigation.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On July 5th at approximately 1:38 p.m., Donnie Valez, 23, of Bashan Road, East Haddam was arrested, based on an active warrant and charged with 1st-degree failure to appear for previous charges of possession of narcotics, possession of less than 4 oz. of marijuana and use of drug paraphernalia. He was held on a $20,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 7/8/13.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On July 9th at approximately 12:15 p.m., Ward Gorman, 48, of Falls Road, Moodus turned himself in to Troop K, based on a warrant for his arrest for 2nd-degree failure to appear for previous charges of disorderly conduct and 3rd-degree assault, stemming from a domestic violence incident. Gorman was processed and later released on a $5,000 bond. He was given a court date of 8/23/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On July 14th at approximately 10:52 a.m., East Haddam Police were dispatched to a motor-vehicle accident on Mount Parnassus Road in East Haddam. After an investigation, police determined that the operator of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol, and he was taken into custody. Rene Henri Bouchard, 71, of Barefoot Circle, Barefoot Bay, Florida was arrested and charged with DUI (2nd offense) and later released on a $500 bond. Bouchard was scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 7/24/13.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On July 14th at approximately 12:45 p.m., Anthony Thompson, 18, of Brook Hill Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violation, subsequent to a domestic violence incident with a family member. Thompson was processed and later released on a $500 bond. He was given a court date of 7/15/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

SEXUAL ASSAULT, UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On July 14th at approximately 6:54 p.m., police responded to a Sunny Heights Road, Moodus residence, for a reported domestic disturbance. After an investigation, police took Dennis Bergeron, 50, of the same address into custody. Bergeron was arrested and charged with sexual assault in a spousal or cohabiting relationship, 1st-degree unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct. He was issued a $25,000 bond and given the next available court date of 7/15/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On July 15th at approximately 9:14 p.m., police received a complaint from a Falls Road, Moodus resident who reported that a Nintendo game console had been stolen from the home. 

Anyone who may have any information about this incident is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-1226 or 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 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.