Stolen Kayak, Criminal Mischief, Trespassing, Burglary, Larceny, DUI and Failure to Appear in Court through 8-5-13

*Partial front view of the "Lifetime'" kayak that was recently stolen in East Haddam.

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

STOLEN KAYAK - On July 27, police received a complaint of a kayak that was taken from Shore Road, East Haddam in the area of the upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch. The kayak was reported to have disappeared sometime between Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 27. The "Lifetime" brand kayak has been described as being red in color, and approximately six to eight feet long. 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. 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 - On July 27, State Police responded to a West Road, East Haddam residence to investigate a complaint of stolen jewelry. The theft had reportedly occurred while the homeowner was away on vacation. Anyone with possible information is asked to contact Trooper Kristin Coit 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.

BURGLARY - On July 28, Michelle Stankowski, 20, of Falls Road, Moodus was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, and charged with 3rd-degree burglary. Stankowski was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 8/13/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On July 29, East Haddam police received a complaint of a stolen HP laptop computer from a Knoll Road, Moodus residence. The incident is under investigation, and anyone with possible information 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 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.

BURGLARY, LARCENY, CRIMINAL TRESPASS AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On July 29, Damon Jansky, 20, of Bruce Circle, Colchester was arrested, pursuant to two separate warrants. Jansky was charged with (2) counts of 3rd-degree burglary, 1st-degree larceny, 1st-degree criminal trespass and 3rd-degree criminal mischief. He was held on bonds in the amount of $1,000 and presented at Middletown Superior Court on the same day for arraignment.

MOTOR-VEHICLE ROLLOVER - On July 31 at approximately 2:02 a.m., Brian Aucoin, 25, of Stocking Lot Road, East Haddam was traveling southbound on Town Street, in the area of Matthews Drive in East Haddam, operating a 1992 Ford LGT pick-up truck. According to police, Aucoin veered to the left, crossed over the center line of the roadway into the northbound lane of travel, continued off the roadway, entered a ditch and rolled over. Police said that Aucoin was not wearing a seat-belt at the time of the accident, and had been ejected from the vehicle. He was reportedly unconscious at the scene, and was transported by East Haddam Ambulance to Hartford Hospital for evaluation and treatment of incapacitating injuries. The accident remains under investigation.

ROAD HAZARD - On July 31 at approximately 12:42 p.m., Stacie Tanguay, 37, of Apple Lane, East Haddam was traveling along Route 82 in East Haddam in a 2011 Chevy Cruze. As Tanguay was crossing the East Haddam swing bridge, she struck a metal pipe that was wedged in and protruding up through the metal-framed surface of the bridge, causing damage to the undercarriage of her vehicle. Police arrived and were able to remove the metal pipe, reported to be part of an exhaust pipe from another vehicle. No injuries were reported.

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN INFRACTION - On August 1, Alexis Gardiner-Miller, 19, of Town Street, Moodus was arrested, pursuant to a warrant and charged with the above violation. Gardiner-Miller was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on 8/8/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On August 1, East Hampton police observed a driver operating their vehicle erratically. Joseph Urbano III, 23, of Elaine Drive, Moodus was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive upon the right. Urbano was scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 8/4/13.

MOTORCYCLE VS MOTOR-VEHICLE - On August 3 at approximately 8:42 p.m., Gary Pelletier, 48, of Hemlock Road, Bridgewater was traveling westbound on Route 82 in East Haddam in the area of the East Haddam swing bridge, driving a 2006 Land Rover (Range Rover). Alan Firby, 52, of Strong Street, Manchester was traveling eastbound on Route 82, operating a 2006 Harley-Davidson Road King. Firby lost control of his bike as he was coming around a corner, crossed over the center double-yellow line in the road and struck the front passenger-side of Pelletier's vehicle. Firby was issued an infraction for failure to drive upon the right. No injuries were reported.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On August 5, Christopher Winkler, 45, of Warner Road, East Haddam was arrested, pursuant to a warrant and charged with 2nd-degree failure to appear. Winkler was held on a $1,000 bond and given a court date of 8/21/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On August 5, Lauren Manuel, 19, of Forest Way, Colchester was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, and charged with 3rd-degree burglary and 1st-degree larceny. Manuel was held on a $50,000 bond and presented to Middletown Superior Court on 8/6/13.

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.