National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in East Haddam

During the last decade, Americans have turned in more than 4,823,251 pounds of pills —more than 2,411 tons. Studies show that many who abuse prescription drugs obtain them from family and friends, including from their home medicine cabinet. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. is on the rise at alarming rates, along with accidental poisonings and overdoses. This drug abuse is fueling a rise in heroin addiction as well. A growing number of young people who start abusing expensive prescription drugs are switching to heroin, which is cheaper and easier to buy. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing prescription medications. Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can bring your old prescriptions for safe disposal to: The Town Hall, Colchester Resident Trooper's Office, 127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester  The East Haddam Resident Trooper's Office, River House, 7 Main Street, East Haddam If this is not a convenient location for you, call 1-800-882-9539 or follow the link below. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles, only pills or patches). The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. *Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/NTBI/ntbi-pub.pub?_flowExecutionKey=_cBA1458E0-9142-B272-EAA0-5031AACC04F1_k63D09906-DA76-A00B-2104-1A8530B8574F. Please note that these take-back locations are not resident-driven and anyone can utilize them. Best, State Representative Melissa Ziobron 34th General Assembly District

Tip-A-Firefighter Night: East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department

Come on out to the Hilltop BBQ Steakhouse, 12 Ray Palmer Road in Moodus on Tuesday evening, September 22 to support the East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department, where the crew members will be your servers!

All tips collected during the event will be put towards funding for the restoration of the town's original fire truck, the 1931 Buffalo.

The Buffalo has been sitting in a garage is disrepair for many years, just waiting to be put back out on the road again. The plans are to put it back into service as a parade vehicle for holidays and other town celebrations.

Bring the whole family and hope to see you there!

Visit the East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/East-Haddam-Fire-Department-453202114769575/timeline/

***SILVER ALERT*** ...Teens Missing from East Haddam

...The Connecticut State Police has issued Silver Alerts for two teens that were reported missing on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from the East Haddam area: 

Alyssa LeMonde

MISSING CHILD:   Endangered Runaway    *****SILVER ALERT*****

Age: 15 

Sex: Female

Race: White

Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue

Height: 5'1"

Weight: 100 LBS

Missing From: EAST HADDAM, CT

Missing Since: 09/17/2015

LAST SEEN WEARING SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT, BLACK SNEAKERS AND A BLACK & WHITE ZEBRA PRINT BACKPACK.

ALYSSA MAY BE TRAVELLING WITH SHANNON STANLEY.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD NOTIFY THE CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE -TROOP K AT 860-465-5400.

Shannon Stanley

MISSING CHILD:   Endangered Runaway   *****SILVER ALERT*****

Age: 14

 
Sex: Female

Race: Biracial

Hair: Black Eyes: Brown

Height: 5'1"

Weight: 140

Missing From: EAST HADDAM, CT.

Missing Since: 09/17/2015

LAST SEEN WEARING BLACK AND WHITE TANK TOP AND JEAN SHORTS. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE WHEREABOUTS OF STANLEY, PLEASE CONTACT STATE POLICE, TROOP K AT (860) 465-5400.


***9-24-15 UPDATE:  State Police have confirmed today that both of these missing juveniles have been located and returned to their parents.

Close Call for Troopers & K-9 Partner, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Vandalism, Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, DUI and Failure to Drive a Reasonable Distance Apart through 8-30-15

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

FAILURE TO DRIVE A REASONABLE DISTANCE APART - On August 18 at approximately 3:59 p.m., John Howard, 52, of Haddam View Heights, Haddam was traveling eastbound on Route 82 (Norwich Road) in East Haddam, operating a 1998 Toyota Camry. Police said that as Howard was stopping his vehicle, attempting to make a left turn onto Boardman Road, he was struck from behind by William Ganley, 61, of Foxtown Cemetery Road, Colchester, who was driving a 2011 Ford F-250. Howard reportedly sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Middlesex Clinic by East Haddam Ambulance for evaluation and treatment. Police issued Ganley an infraction for the above violation.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On August 20 at approximately 11:53 a.m., East Haddam Police received a complaint from a Wickham Road, East Haddam resident, stating that someone had thrown eggs at (and inside) of their mailbox on the evening of Wednesday, August 19. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or might have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-8201. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

BREACH OF PEACE - On August 20 at approximately 8:51 p.m., David Seaquist, 23, of North Moodus Road, Moodus was located by police at his residence and charged with the above violation, based on an active warrant for his arrest. Seaquist was held on a $1,500 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on 8/21/15.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On August 25 at approximately 9:58 a.m., East Haddam Police were dispatched to Stocking Lot Road in Moodus to investigate a complaint of eggs and toilet paper being thrown at a house, which had occurred sometime during the evening hours of Sunday, August 23. The case is under investigation, and anyone with information  is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-873-8201. 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, FAILURE TO WEAR A SEAT-BELT AND FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT - On August 25 at approximately 8:04 p.m., State Troopers Kristin Coit of Troop K and Matthew Weber & K-9 partner, Tazz of Troop F in Westbrook were involved in a K-9 track assignment on Neptune Avenue in Moodus. Police said that as a pick-up truck was leaving the driveway of the American Legion Hall, the vehicle almost struck the officers on the shoulder of the road. The Troopers subsequently stopped the truck and determined that the operator was intoxicated after he failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Christopher Downing, 59, of Town Street, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations. Downing was later released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 9/21/15 at Middletown Superior Court.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, RISK OF INJURY TO A MINOR AND INTERFERING WITH AN EMERGENCY CALL - On August 30 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Eugene Harding, 41, of Leesville Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations. Harding was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 8/31/15.

Please be advised that 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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