Burglary, Larceny, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs, Motor-Vehicles Vs. Guardrails and Utility Pole through 1-7-14

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

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On Jan.1 at approximately 12:35 a.m., East Haddam Police observed a vehicle traveling along Town Street in East Haddam, being operated erratically. The officer initiated a motor-vehicle stop and stated that he could perceive the odor of alcoholic beverages and marijuana. Richard Anderson, 64, of Lakeview Street, East Hampton failed the standardized field-sobriety tests and was taken into custody. Anderson was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 1/8/14.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS GUARDRAILS - On Jan. 2 at approximately 6:48 a.m., Devin Birch, 22, of Harris Road Extension, Salem was traveling westbound on Route 82 (Norwich-Salem Road) in the area of Hopyard Road in East Haddam, operating a 2003 Volkswagen. Birch lost control of the vehicle and struck some metal-beam guardrails on the right shoulder of the roadway. No injuries were reported. Police issued Birch a written warning for making an improper turn.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS GUARDRAILS - On Jan. 2 at approximately 2:33 p.m., Sean Flamming of Shepard Street, Old Saybrook was traveling westbound on Haywardville Road in East Haddam, just prior to Early Road, driving a 1997 Lexus ES3. Flamming lost control of the vehicle, striking some guardrails. No injuries were reported, but police issued Flamming a written warning for traveling too fast for conditions.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On Jan. 4 at approximately 2:25 a.m., Kevin Kane, 22, of Stony Brook Drive, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violation. Kane was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 1/15/14 at Middletown Superior Court.

CAR VS UTILITY POLE - On Jan. 4 at approximately 8:46 a.m., Heather Kwasowski, 17, of Mott Lane, Moodus was traveling westbound along East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike in East Haddam, operating a 2004 Chrysler Sebring. Police said Kwasowski's vehicle went off the roadway and struck a utility pole. No injuries were reported. Police issued Kwasowski a written warning for traveling too fast for conditions.

FAILURE TO DRIVE A REASONABLE DISTANCE APART - On Jan. 4 at approximately 10:14 a.m., Jessica Nickerson, 17, of Honey Hill Road, East Haddam was traveling northbound on Town Street (Route 151) in the area of Daniels Road in East Haddam, operating a 2007 Subaru Forester. Shannon Woodford, 35, of Kirtland Terrace, Chester was traveling in the same direction, ahead of Nickerson, driving a 2004 Toyota RAV-4. As Woodford stopped for a vehicle turning onto Daniels Road, Nickerson was unable to stop in time and rear-ended Woodford's vehicle. No injuries were reported, but police issued Nickerson a written warning for following too close.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Jan. 6, East Haddam Police received a complaint from a Stony Brook Drive, East Haddam resident, stating that someone had entered their dwelling and removed (46) DVD's. The case 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. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the confidential Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On Jan. 7, Kecia Goodwin, 47, of Cove Road, Moodus was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, and charged with 2nd-degree failure to appear and failure to pay or plead. Goodwin was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court on 1/8/14.

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.

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East Haddam Fire, Police & Ambulance: If We Can't Find You, We Can't Help You!

East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department's "Tanker 3-15"

...As posted on the East Haddam town website at EastHaddam.org 

For the most part when it comes to finding your home, your family, friends, mail carrier, etc. know where you live. When someone that has never been to your address before can’t find you, time is usually not a big deal; they can find a phone and call for directions.

Finding your address CAN be a big deal if someone can’t find you quickly when a fire or a medical emergency occurs! Fire, ambulance, and police personnel who have never been to your address need to be able to locate you quickly when you call. If your home, business and/or mailbox does not CLEARLY show your address, it can delay vital emergency help to you or your neighbors. Minutes will seem like hours when you are waiting for help! Help us to find you!

The East Haddam Fire Department is now offering highly visible reflective address markers to East Haddam residents and businesses. These professionally made address markers will be available for a nominal fee, and will be delivered to your address ready for installation. Order forms will be made available at the Town Office, and at the Company 1 firehouse located on Town Street. For further information, please contact 860-873-5037 and a fire department representative will contact you shortly.

 *Click here for Address Marker Flyer and Order Form

Risk of Injury to a Minor, Making a False Statement, Disorderly Conduct, Assault, DUI, Fraudulent Use of an ATM, Larceny and Failure to Appear in Court through 12-30-13

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

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Dec. 24 at approximately 8:06 p.m., Kirk Walker, 61, of East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violation. Walker was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 12/26/13.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT - On Dec. 24, Francesca Quaranta, 46, of Main Street, Middletown was traveling southbound along Route 151 in East Haddam in a 2012 Chevy Cruze. Police said that Quaranta lost control of the vehicle, drove off the left side of the road and struck a fence and cement building. No injuries were reported, and the driver refused medical evaluation. After a subsequent investigation, police determined that Quaranta was intoxicated. She was taken into custody and processed at Troop K, then later released on a $500 bond. Quaranta was given a court date of 1/15/13.

ASSAULT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Dec. 27 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Allison Cavanagh, 47, of Gage Street, Bennington, Vermont was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Cavanagh was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 12/30/13.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Dec. 28 at approximately midnight, Charles Batease, 46, of Falls Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation. Batease was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 12/30/13 at Middletown Superior Court.

RISK OF INJURY TO A MINOR AND MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT - On Dec. 28 at approximately 8:10 a.m., Elyse Dobrinski, 31, of Mount Parnassus Road, East Haddam was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, after a State Police investigation into the living conditions at Dobrinski's place of residence. Dobrinski was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear next at Middletown Superior Court on 2/13/14.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On Dec. 28 at approximately 10:36 a.m., Kirk Walker, 61, of East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam was taken into custody and charged with 2nd-degree failure to appear, based on an outstanding warrant for disorderly conduct. Walker was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 1/8/14 at Middletown Superior Court.

LARCENY AND FRAUDULENT USE OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE - On Dec. 28 at approximately 9:50 a.m., Jeremy Coelho, 26, of Cabin Road, Colchester was arrested and charged with 6th-degree larceny and ATM fraud. Coelho was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on 1/9/14.

LARCENY - On Dec. 28 at approximately 10:40 a.m., Ryan Anderson, 26, of Brooke Hill Road, East Haddam turned himself in to Troop K related to an outstanding warrant for 6th-degree larceny. Anderson was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 1/9/14 at Norwich Superior Court.

ASSAULT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Dec. 30 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Emily Mueller, 41, of Augusta Circle, Moodus was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Mueller was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 12/31/13.

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.

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