The East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester report the following incidents:
MOTOR-VEHICLE VS TREE - On Feb. 3 at approximately 7:53 a.m., Theodore Paluha, 46, of Town Farm Road, East Haddam was traveling eastbound on Mount Parnassus Road in East Haddam, in a 2012 Dodge Ram pick-up truck. Police said that Paluha traveled off the ice and snow-covered roadway, striking a tree on the right-hand shoulder. Both Paluha and his passenger, 50 year-old Andrew Priest of AP Gates Road in East Haddam suffered cuts on their faces from broken glass as a result of the impact. Paluha was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of his injuries.
EVADING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT - On Feb. 3 at approximately 3:50 p.m., East Haddam Police were called to the Hilltop BBQ Steakhouse on Ray Palmer Road in Moodus, to investigate a complaint of damage to a vehicle parked in the parking lot. Police said that a green Ford pick-up truck had impacted a grey Honda Accord, causing damage to the right/front quarter-panel and then left the scene. Anyone who may have information about this incident 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.
MOTOR-VEHICLE VS TREE - On Feb. 3 at approximately 8:11 p.m., East Haddam Police responded to the report of a one-car accident, into a tree with injuries. According to police, Nicole Claps, 24, of Charles-Mary Drive, East Hampton was traveling southbound on Route 151 in East Haddam, just south of Moodus-Leesville Road, operating a 2003 Toyota Camry. Claps lost control of the vehicle on the wet roadway, crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a tree. Claps was transported to Middlesex Hospital by East Haddam Ambulance for evaluation and treatment of injuries. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the entire right side and had to be towed from the scene. Police issued Claps a written warning for Traveling Too Fast for Conditions.
TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION - On Feb 4 at approximately 6:37 a.m., Leeshawn Bartell, 34, of Woodland Drive, Cromwell was traveling westbound on Bogue Lane in East Haddam, operating a 1993 Honda Prelude. Police report that Bartell's vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane, striking a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, being operated by Jared Rennie, address unknown. No injuries were reported, and the vehicles sustained only minor damage. Police issued Bartell a Misdemeanor Summons for Improper Use of Marker Plates, Illegal Operation of a Motor-Vehicle Without Insurance, Operating an Unregistered Motor-Vehicle and Traveling Too Fast for Conditions.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT - On Feb 4 at approximately 11:53 a.m., Amber Blandina, 25, of West Ridge Road, Colchester turned herself in to Troop K pursuant to an outstanding warrant, and was arrested and charged with the above violations. Blandina was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 2/26/14.
SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT - On Feb. 4 at approximately 12:00 noon, State Police were dispatched to investigate the report of a newer, white van that was observed in the area of 132 East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike in Moodus. The van stopped and a white male, estimated to be in his 20's or 30's, with dark hair, wearing a black knit cap, exited the vehicle and grabbed a young, white female with brown hair by the waist and forced her into the passenger side of the van. The female was wearing a light pink coat, possibly a backpack, and holding a teddy bear. She was yelling for help and kicking and struggling, attempting to prevent herself from being thrown into the van. The girl was previously seen by another witness, walking westward on East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike (towards Town Street) approximately two minutes prior to her being forced into the van.
At the time of this report, the Connecticut State Police has no other leads and has not received any complaints of a missing person. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Trooper Michael Falana at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-465-5411.
EVADING RESPONSIBILITY - On Feb. 12 at approximately 11:40 a.m., Hayden Cavallari, 18, of Longwood Drive, Colchester was traveling westbound on Ackley Road, near the intersection of Wickham Road in East Haddam, driving a 2006 Subaru Forester. Harold Moritz, 51, of Geoffrey Road, East Haddam was traveling eastbound in a 2010 Honda Fit. Police said that the vehicles both collided on a curve, and Cavallari reportedly left the scene. He was later located and stopped by police on Early Road in East Haddam, and charged with Evading Responsibility. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
LARCENY - On Feb. 13 at approximately 9:27 a.m., a contractor reported the theft of copper from a construction site on Main Street in East Haddam. This case is under investigation, and anyone with 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.
ASSAULT, THREATENING AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On Feb. 14 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Christopher Lewis, 36, of Main Street, Old Saybrook was arrested and charged with 3rd-Degree Assault, Threatening and Disorderly Conduct. Lewis was released on a $2,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 2/18/14.
FAILURE TO OBEY A STOP SIGN - On Feb. 16 at approximately 3:20 p.m., Iain Horwath, 24, of Ferry Road, Hadlyme was traveling eastbound on Route 82 in East Haddam, operating a 1999 Honda Accord. Bridget Stewart, 29, of Brushy Hill Road, Lyme was traveling northbound on Route 156, driving a 1995 Mercury Tracer. Police said that Stewart entered the intersection of Routes 82 and 156 without yielding the right-of-way to Horwath's vehicle, and his vehicle impacted the left, rear section of Stewart's vehicle. Police issued Stewart an infraction for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign. No injuries were reported.
FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On Feb. 18 at approximately 8:43 p.m., Kyle Grechika, 31, of Mott Lane, Moodus turned himself in to Troop K, related to an outstanding warrant for his arrest for Failure To Appear in Court. Grechika was later released on a $2,000 bond and given a court date of 3/4/14 at New Britain 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.
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