MISSING PERSON: Jeffrey Ziobron

"Dad, I know you're out there.  I need you.....PLEASE COME HOME!!!"

Jeffrey Ziobron was last seen by his daughter at his home in Deep River on May 2, 2013. He was then reportedly sighted by an individual on June 20, 2013 in the Hebron-Lebanon area on the Airline Trail.

Mr. Ziobron was last seen wearing a full camouflage-type body suit with a tight-fitting camouflage hood. He suffers from severe back pain, walks with a very visible limp and has been known to use a walking stick when hiking. 

He has been described as knowing well how to survive in the wilderness, is a retired Vietnam Veteran and may be suffering from some memory loss.

* Age: 58
* Height: 5'10"
* Weight: 130 - 150 lbs.
* Eyes: Hazel
* Hair: Brown & Gray
* Other: Mustache (could possibly have grown a beard by now)
             Mole on bottom left side of chin.
             Right hand ring-finger is noticeably crooked.

If you have seen anything or have any possible information that could lead to the safe return of Jeffrey Ziobron, please contact one of the detectives that are investigating this case:

Patrick Dwyer  860-250-6817

Matthew LaCluyze  860-883-5229

Or, you may contact the Connecticut State Police, Troop F in Westbrook at 860-399-2100.

"Every tip counts, even if it's small. Please call, it can make a difference!"

Drug Needle Found in Driver's Shoe, Disorderly Conduct, Assault, Breach of Peace and Motor-Vehicle Rollover through 9-11-13

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

MOTOR-VEHICLE ACCIDENT - On August 30 at approximately 4:58 p.m., Paula Smith, 40, of Moodus-Leesville Road, Moodus was traveling northbound on William F. Palmer Road in Moodus, operating a 2008 Toyota RAV-4, and was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection at (Route 149) Falls Road. Donald Richards, 56, of Wilcox Hill Road, Portland approached from behind in a 2005 Subaru Impreza. Police said that as Richards attempted to make a right-hand turn onto Falls Road, he struck Smith during the passing maneuver. There were no injuries reported to either drivers or their passengers and both vehicles were able to be driven from the accident scene. Police issued Richards an infraction for passing on the right.

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - On Sept. 1 at approximately 1:51 a.m., police received a report of a motor-vehicle operating erratically on Route 149 in Moodus. Police observed the vehicle traveling 55 in a posted 40 mile-per-hour zone, and initiated a motor-vehicle stop. During the subsequent investigation, the officer discovered that the driver, Taylor Bauer, 21, of Eli Chapman Road, Moodus had a hypodermic needle in his right shoe. Bauer was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, taken into custody and processed at Troop K. He was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 9/18/13.

ASSAULT AND BREACH OF PEACE - On Sept. 2 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Michael Kenneth King, 35, of Ironworks Road, Clinton turned himself in to Troop K, pursuant to a warrant, and was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree assault and breach of peace. The warrant stemmed from an incident that took place in April of 2013. King was released on a $1,000 bond and given a court date of 9/24/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

MOTOR-VEHICLE ACCIDENT - On Sept. 4 at approximately 1:22 p.m., Margaret Gaudio, 78, address unavailable, of East Haddam (operating a 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230) and Victor Videll, 69, of Moodus Road, East Hampton (operating a 2013 Toyota Corolla) were both traveling eastbound on Route 82, just prior to the intersection of Route 149. As Gaudio slowed her vehicle for pedestrians in a crosswalk, police said she was struck from behind by Videll's vehicle. Videll and his passenger, Linda Videll, 64, also of Moodus Road were both transported to the Middlesex Clinic in Marlborough by East Haddam Ambulance with complaints of neck and back pain. The accident remains under investigation.

MOTOR-VEHICLE ROLLOVER - On Sept. 9 at approximately 4:32 p.m., Donna Gohn, 65, address unavailable, of Hadlyme, was traveling northbound on Ray Hill Road in East Haddam in a 2006 Saab 93, just south of Palmer Martin Road. Gohn's vehicle traveled off the right-hand side of the roadway and struck a tree, causing the vehicle to roll over onto it's roof. Gohn sustained minor injuries and was transported to Middlesex Hospital for treatment and evaluation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Sept. 11 at approximately 4:45 p.m, Benjamin Gonzalez, 33, address unavailable, of Norwich was arrested and charged with the above violation. Gonzalez was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 9/12/13.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Sept. 11 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Ami Kuster, 33, of East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Kuster was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 9/12/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

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.

$5,000 REWARD Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of East Haddam Fugitive from Justice

Thomas A. Marcel, age 54, with a last known address of Mount Parnassus Road, East Haddam is currently being sought by fugitive recovery agents. 

Marcel is wanted for charges of Risk of Injury to a Child and Enticing a Minor by Computer in 2008, as well as Possession of Child Pornography and Promoting the Obscene Performance of a Minor in 2011.

Anyone with possible information as to the whereabouts of Marcel is asked to contact  Agent Angel Guadalupe at 860-620-7059. 

All tips and information will be kept completely confidential.

* Previous related news articles:

The Norwich Bulletin:  East Haddam man arrested in sex sting  (2008)

The Middletown Press:  East Haddam man wanted on child porn charges  (2012)

Reckless Endangerment, Stolen Motor-Vehicle, Head-On Collision, Threatening, Disorderly Conduct, Assault, Breach of Peace and Criminal Mischief through 8-28-13

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

THREATENING - On August 16, East Haddam police received a complaint from a Bashan Road, East Haddam resident, stating that her son had been threatened by another East Haddam resident via Facebook. The incident is under investigation.

LARCENY - On August 17 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Tammy Gorman, 41, of Rattling Valley Road, Middletown was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, and charged with 6th-degree larceny. Gorman was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 8/27/13.

RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, BREACH OF PEACE AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On August 20 at approximately 7:11 p.m., Craig Lagasse, 52, of Old Saltworks Road, Westbrook was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace and 2nd-degree criminal mischief. Lagasse was released on a $1,000 bond and given a court date of 9/10/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On August 20 at approximately 10:43 p.m., Diana Polikowski, 33, of Adams Street, New Britain was arrested and charged with the above violation. Polikowski was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 9/10/13.

MOTORCYCLE VS ROCK - On August 23 at approximately 5:27 p.m., William Maynard, 42, of Knoll Road, Moodus was traveling eastbound on Great Hillwood Road in Moodus, operating a 2005 Harley Davidson Night Train. According to police, Maynard lost control of the motorcycle and traveled off the roadway, striking a rock. The bike then continued in an easterly direction, coming to rest on its side. Maynard was transported to Marlborough Clinic for evaluation and treatment of a head injury. Police said he was not wearing a helmet. The motorcycle was towed from the scene.

HEAD-ON COLLISION - On August 27 at approximately 10:17 a.m., Gregory Newman, 25, of Dublin Avenue, Higganum was traveling westbound on Route 82, (Town Street) in the area of Clark Hill Road, East Haddam in a 1998 Ford Contour. Walter Baldyga, 71, also of Higganum, was traveling eastbound in a 2004 Cadillac Coup de Ville. Police said that Newman crossed into the eastbound lane of travel, causing the vehicles to collide head-on. Baldyga was transported to Middlesex Hospital by East Haddam Ambulance to be evaluated and treated for neck pain. Newman suffered lacerations to his arms. Police issued Newman an infraction for failure to keep right.

TWO-CAR COLLISION - On August 27 at approximately 5:09 p.m., Debra Denette, 48, of Schulman-Veselak Road, East Haddam (operating a 2012 Nissan Rogue) and Edward Dobrinski, 32, of Mount Parnassus Road, East Haddam (operating a 2013 Chrysler 200) were both traveling eastbound on Route 82 (Town Street) in East Haddam. Police said that Denette attempted to slow down for a vehicle turning onto Commerce Drive. Dobrinski was unable to stop in time, subsequently striking Denette's vehicle from behind. No injuries were reported, and the accident remains under investigation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND ASSAULT - On August 27 at approximately 11:44 p.m., Samantha Melendez, 19, of Moodus was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and 3rd-degree assault. Melendez was released on a $1,500 bond and given a court date of 8/27/13 at Norwich Superior Court.

STOLEN MOTOR-VEHICLE - On August 27, Jesse Ramcke, 26, of Triangle Drive, Moodus was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, and charged with 3rd-degree larceny of a motor-vehicle. Ramcke was held on a $7,500 bond, pending a court date of 8/28/13. According to court records, Ramcke is also facing previous charges of burglary, larceny, theft of a firearm and violation of probation.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On August 28 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Douglas Wilson, 50, of Scenic View Drive, Deep River was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and 3rd-degree criminal mischief, as a result of a domestic violence altercation. Police said that Wilson broke a window at a girlfriend's residence, located on Triangle Drive in Moodus. Wilson was held on a $2,500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 8/29/13.

TWO-CAR COLLISION - On August 28 at approximately 2:13 p.m., Silvana Aresco, 60, of Tater Hill Road, East Haddam was traveling northbound on Route 151 (Town Street) in East Haddam, driving a 2000 Honda Accord. Marisa LeFebvre, 21, of Maplewood Drive, Clinton was traveling along Orchard Road in East Haddam, operating a 2002 Jeep Liberty. As LeFebvre attempted to cross through the intersection at Town Street and Orchard Road, police said she struck Aresco's vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the accident 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.

*Photo by Scott Davidson, courtesy Creative Commons

State Police Prepare for School Openings Around the State

Enforcement Efforts to Continue as School Bells Ring...

While the summer driving season may be coming to a close, enforcement efforts will continue into the fall as more than half-a-million children return to school across Connecticut. With many children typically walking or riding the bus to school, State Police remind ALL drivers to be especially vigilant watching for pedestrians during before and after school hours. 

The afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for walking children – over the last decade nationally, nearly one-third of child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 and 7 p.m. Troopers want all motorists to slow down in school zones. It is also important – and the law – for all motorists to stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.

State Troopers will be visible in all towns across Connecticut throughout the school year. The fine in Connecticut for passing a standing school bus is $465.

                                                                       ~Lt. J. Paul Vance

*Photos courtesy of CT Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection