Stolen Guns, Chainsaw, Leaf-Blower, X-Box and TV's, Vandalism, Keys Found, DUI and Failure to Appear in Court through 10-27-14

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

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Oct. 14 at approximately 12:53 p.m., East Haddam Police received a report from a Palmer Martin Road, East Haddam resident that their home had been broken into, sometime after 10:15 a.m. A large safe containing handguns was taken from inside the home. Anyone with information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Officer Jeff Rhoades at 860-891-8200.

LOST & FOUND - On Oct. 15 at approximately 10:00 a.m., a set of keys were found at the intersection of Palmer Martin Road & Route 82. One of the keys has been described as belonging to a Kia vehicle. If these keys belong to you, please contact Officer Jeff Rhoades at 860-891-8200 to claim them.

LARCENY - On Oct. 15 at approximately 6:50 p.m., Craig LeMay, 56, of Taftbrook Road, East Dover, Vermont, turned himself in to Troop K, based on an active warrant and was arrested and charged with 3rd-Degree Larceny. LeMay was held on a $10,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 10/16/14.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On Oct. 20 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Steven Mims, 36, of AP Gates Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with 1st and 2nd-Degree Failure to Appear in Court, based on (2) active warrants. Mims was held on bonds totaling $12,500 and given a court date of 10/27/14 at Middletown Superior Court.

LARCENY FROM A MOTOR-VEHICLE - On Oct. 21 at approximately 3:18 p.m., East Haddam Police received a report from a Hopyard Road, East Haddam resident. An orange & white Husqvarna chainsaw (model#385-xp), Stihl back-pack leaf blower, orange and black (model#BR-600), Honda Inverter portable generator (camouflage color pattern), 22" Vizio LED-HD television set, Samsung 32" LED-HD television set, Samsung Blu-ray DVD player, Onkyo audio/video receiver, Microsoft X-Box high-speed game console (model#TF-141)  and some other miscellaneous items were taken from the bed of the victim's pick-up truck. Anyone with possible information about this incident is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabeinikoff 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.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND OPERATING A MOTOR-VEHICLE WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE - On Oct. 24 at approximately 12:52 a.m., Michael Sadlier, 36, of Parkside Drive, Colchester was arrested and charged with the above violations. Sadlier was held on a $5,000 bond and was scheduled to appear later the same day at Middletown Superior Court.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On Oct.24 at approximately 9:13 a.m., an employee of the East Haddam Fish & Game Club reported that their John Deere tractor had been damaged, as it was parked in the area of Wickham Road in East Haddam. Anyone with possible information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabeinikoff 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 ACCIDENT - On Oct. 27 at approximately 4:46 p.m., Darleen Tourville, 61, of Melrose Street, Glastonbury was stopped in the eastbound lane on Leesville Road in a 2009 Nissan Sentra, waiting to make a left-hand turn onto Neptune Avenue in Moodus. Michael Foster, 21, of Main Street, Ivoryton was traveling in the same direction on Leesville Road, behind Tourville in a 2013 Freightliner Sprinter. Police said that Foster did not realize that Tourville was stopped, and subsequently struck her vehicle from behind. Tourville was uninjured, however a passenger in her vehicle, Beverly Mosher, 87, of Jones Hollow Road, Marlborough complained of a minor leg injury. Mosher informed police that she intended to seek evaluation and treatment on her own. Foster was uninjured, but police found him to be at fault and issued him an infraction for Failure to Drive a Reasonable Distance Apart. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction, and any individuals listed in these reports are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Vandalism and Criminal Mischief, Burglary and Motor-Vehicle Accidents through 10-8-14

The following information was provided by the East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester:

TWO-CAR COLLISION - On Oct. 2 at approximately 7:28 a.m., Mark Mieszkowicz, 52, of Falls Circle, Colchester was traveling southbound on Sipples Hill (Route 149) in Moodus in the area of Eli Chapman Road, operating a 2004 Chevy TrailBlazer. Michael Michalski, 42, of Falls-Bashan Road, Moodus was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla in the northbound lane and crossed over the double-yellow center line, according to police, while navigating the sweeping corner of the roadway. Michalski's driver-side mirror reportedly struck Mieszkowicz's vehicle on the rear driver's side. No injuries were reported, and the accident is under investigation.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On Oct. 3 at approximately 10:36 a.m., East Haddam Police were dispatched to a Gristmill Road, Moodus residence to investigate a complaint of unknown person(s) that had driven through the yard, causing damage to the lawn. The incident is currently under investigation, and anyone who may have 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.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. UTILITY POLE - On Oct. 7 at approximately 2:22 p.m., Joseph Bartucca, 61, of Warner Road, East Haddam was traveling southbound on Warner Road, just prior to Ridgebury Road in a 2014 Chevy Cruze. Police said that Bartucca drifted off of the right side of the road, striking a utility pole and snapping it in half. No injuries were reported, but the accident remains under investigation.

BURGLARY - On Oct. 8 at approximately 4:09 p.m., State Police received a complaint from a resident of O'Connell Road Extension, near the East Haddam-Colchester town line, regarding a burglary at their home. The incident was reported to have occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6th. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'10" tall with a stocky-build and a full, dark-brown beard. Anyone with possible information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Trooper Kristin Coit at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester at 860-537-7500.

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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Moodus Man Arrested after Engaging Glastonbury Police in Pursuit

On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Glastonbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of 2875 Main Street and the Cumberland Farms store in town.

A plain-clothes officer observed an individual sitting in their vehicle, and determined that person to be acting suspiciously and believed them to be involved in illegal narcotics activity, according to the report.

When the officer approached the vehicle and attempted to identify himself, the driver then reportedly drove off at a high rate of speed, out of the parking lot and onto Main Street, almost striking the officer in the process.

The suspect then engaged police in a brief pursuit along Main Street before the officer discontinued the chase.

The driver fled the area, but was taken into custody about an hour later when police were able to locate him at his residence.

Taylor Bauer, 23, of Eli Chapman Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with Interfering with an Officer, 1st-Degree Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Failure to Bring a Motor-Vehicle to a Full Stop when Signaled and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, related to Heroin use.

Bauer was held on a $25,000 court-set bond and scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on 10/2/14.

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.