Got Drugs???

On Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the East Haddam Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eleventh opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. 

Bring your unwanted pills for disposal to the East Haddam Senior Center at 15 Great Hillwood Road in Moodus for "Drug Take-Back Day." 

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 350 tons (700,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at the more than 8,800 sites operated by the DEA and its state and local law enforcement partners. When combined with what was collected in its ten previous Take Back events, the DEA and its partners have taken in over 5.5 million pounds—more than 2,750 tons—of unwanted pharmaceuticals. 

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. 

Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines — flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards. 

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 30 "Take Back Day" event, contact Officer Jeffrey Rhoades at 860-873-5041 or East Haddam Youth & Family Services at 860-873-3296.

If you have unwanted pet medications that are no longer needed, be sure to bring those along for disposal as well.

*Please note: The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.

If you would be interested in receiving future East Haddam area police activity reports as they are posted, just send an email request to TheNeighborhoodWatchReport@gmail.com

Illegal Delivery of Alcohol to a Minor, Permitting a Minor to Possess Liquor, Risk of Injury to a Child, Vandalism, Larceny,Threatening, DUI and Disorderly Conduct through 4-15-16

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, FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT, TRAVELING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS AND OPERATING A MOTOR-VEHICLE WITHOUT INSURANCE - On March 23, John Cosgrove, 31, of Leesville Road, Moodus was arrested by East Hampton Police and charged with the above violations. Cosgrove was released on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 4/6/16.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On March 28 at approximately 9:35 p.m., East Haddam Police received a complaint from a resident about graffiti at the East Haddam Skate Park, located at Wigwam Road in Moodus. The incident was believed to have taken place over the weekend of 3/26 - 3/27. The case is under investigation and anyone with possible information is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabeinikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-891-8201. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND THREATENING - On March 29 at approximately 9:53 p.m., police responded to a domestic violence report at an East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike residence. Scott Latronica, 33, of Middletown Avenue, East Hampton was arrested and charged with the above violations. Latronica was released on a $2,500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 3/30/16.

LARCENY - On March 31 at 11:09 a.m., East Haddam Police received a report that an aluminum ladder, an extension chord and copper were stolen from a construction site on Creek Row in East Haddam. The case is under investigation and anyone with possible information is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabeinikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-891-8201. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On March 31 at approximately 6:39 p.m., Terrance Moore, 18, of Freestone Avenue, Portland was arrested and charged with the above violation, related to a physical altercation with an ex-girlfriend. Moore was released on a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear next at Middletown Superior Court on5/13/16.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. UTILITY POLE - On April 4 at approximately 1:35 p.m., Rebekah Rogoff, 20, of Falls-Bashan Road, Moodus was traveling westbound on Route 151 in Moodus, just west of Davidson Road in a 2001 Infiniti QX4. Police said that she stated that another vehicle, coming in the opposite direction, was partially in her lane of travel. While trying to avoid colliding with the other vehicle, she lost control, traveled up an embankment on the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole. No injuries were reported. Police issued Rogoff a verbal warning for Traveling Too Fast for Conditions.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. UTILITY POLE - On April 4 at approximately 2:32 p.m., Kenneth McMillan, 44, of Wilbur Avenue, Meriden was traveling eastbound on Cold Spring Road in the area of Petticoat Lane in East Haddam, driving a 2011 Toyota Sienna. Police said that as McMillan was descending a hill on a curve, he lost control of the vehicle, crossed over to the left shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole. McMillan and his two passengers were transported by Essex Ambulance to Middlesex Hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries. Police issued McMillan a verbal warning for Traveling Too Fast for Conditions.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS GUARDRAILS - On April 5 at approximately 5:53 a.m., Scot Kellman, 54, of Waterhole Road, East Hampton was traveling northbound on North Moodus Road in Moodus, operating a 2013 Nissan Frontier. Police said that Kellman lost control of his vehicle on the ice and slush-covered roadway and collided with a guardrail on the right shoulder, causing heavy damage to his vehicle. Kellman was issued an infraction for Traveling Too Fast for Conditions. No injuries were reported.

MOTOR-VEHICLE VS. TREE - On April 7 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Armahni Chanel, 18, of Alger Road, East Haddam was traveling southbound on Alger Road, driving a 2006 Dodge Dakota. Police said that Chanel lost control of the vehicle and went off the roadway, striking a tree. Chanel was issued a written warning for Traveling Too Fast for Conditions.

INTERFERING WITH AN EMERGENCY CALL AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On April 10 at approximately 4:16 p.m., East Haddam Police were dispatched to a Brooke Hill Road residence for a report of an interrupted 911 call. A subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of Charles Marshall, 24, of Brooke Hill Road, East Haddam. Marshall was charged with the above violations, released on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 4/10/16.

RISK OF INJURY TO A MINOR AND PURCHASING ALCOHOL FOR A MINOR - On April 11 at approximately 3:03 p.m., Jacob Rucker, 23, of Creek Row, East Haddam, turned himself in to Troop K, based on an active warrant for his arrest, related to an incident that occurred on 2/13/16. Rucker was issued a $1,500 bond and given a court date of 4/12/16 at Middletown Superior Court.

LARCENY AND OPERATING A MOTOR-VEHICLE UNDER SUSPENSION - On April 12 at approximately 10:09 p.m., Samuel Austin Shepley, 24, of Triangle Drive, Moodus was taken into custody to Troop K based on an active warrant for his arrest by East Haddam Police, related to the theft of refundable bottles and cans from the Boy Scouts' collection bin at the East Haddam Transfer Station. Shepley was arrested and charged with 6th-Degree Larceny and Operating a Motor-Vehicle with a Suspended License. He was held on a $450 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 4/13/16.

ILLEGAL DELIVERY OF ALCOHOL TO A MINOR - On April 14 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Brandon Dominique, 19, of East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam turned himself in to Troop K based on an active warrant. Dominique was arrested and charged with the above violation in connection with a 1/2/16 incident. He was released on a $2,500 bond and given a court date of 4/26/16 at Middletown Superior Court.

PERMITTING A MINOR TO ILLEGALLY POSSESS LIQUOR AND RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD - On April 15, Robert Fox, 70, and Jane Fox, 46, both of East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam turned themselves in to Troop K based on an active warrant for their arrests. According to police, the warrants stemmed from an underage drinking party that occurred at their residence on 1/2/16. They were each arrested and charged with (9) counts of Permitting Minors to Illegally Possess Liquor in a Home or on Private Property and (2) counts of Risk of Injury to a Child. They were released on $2,500 bonds and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 4/26/16. All visiting minors were issued infractions for Illegal Possession of Liquor by a Minor.

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.

If you would be interested in receiving these reports as they are posted, just send an email request to TheNeighborhoodWatchReport@gmail.com

Operating a Motor-Vehicle with a Suspended License, DUI, Evading the Scene of an Accident, Motor-Vehicle Rollover and Failure to Appear in Court through 3-20-16

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

FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN INFRACTION - On March 11 at approximately 1:10 p.m., Paul Carney, 63, of Kingfisher Lane, Westbrook was arrested and charged with the above violation. Carney was held on a $90 court-set bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 3/14/16.

MOTOR-VEHICLE ACCIDENT - On March 11 at approximately 6:42 p.m., John Parker, 19, of Stoneywood Drive, Niantic was traveling southbound on Hopyard Road in East Haddam, driving a 2011 BMW 328-xi. Kalpendu Parekh, 41, of Taylor Road, Colchester was traveling northbound on Hopyard Road, operating a 2006 Toyota Prius. Police said that Parker crossed the center line in the roadway while trying to negotiate a slight curve in the roadway and struck Parekh's vehicle. Parker and one of his passengers were transported by East Haddam Ambulance to the Marlborough Clinic for evaluation and treatment of a suspected minor injuries. A passenger of Parekh's vehicle was also transported to the clinic for precautionary evaluation. Police issued Parker a misdemeanor summons for Operating with a Suspended License and Failure to Drive Right on a Curve.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND SPEEDING - On March 12 at approximately3:52 p.m., William Maynard, 44, of Main Street, Higganum was stopped by East Haddam police on Boardman Road in East Haddam, in the area of Maple Avenue. Police said Maynard was traveling at a speed of 64 miles-per-hour in a clearly marked 30 mile-per-hour zone. After a subsequent investigation, Maynard reportedly failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest. He was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 3/23/16.

FAILURE TO DRIVE UPON THE RIGHT AND EVADING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT - On March 15 at approximately 1:52 a.m., Dean Anderson, 54, of Alexander Road, East Haddam was traveling southbound on Falls Road (Route 149) in Moodus, operating a 2007 Honda Fit. According to police, an unidentified vehicle was also traveling in the same direction at the same time. Police said that as Anderson was turning left onto Great Hillwood Road, the other vehicle collided with Anderson's vehicle's driver's side. The unidentified vehicle then fled the scene, heading northbound on Great Hillwood Road. Anderson was reportedly uninjured, but his vehicle sustained disabling damage and had to be towed from the scene. The operator of the other vehicle has not been identified as of yet, but police say they are in violation of the above charges.

FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY - On March 15 at approximately 7:26 a.m., Mckayla Hollis, 25, of Brooke Hill Road, East Haddam was traveling along Town Street (Route 82) in a 2007 Subaru Forester. Police said that when Hollis slowed down to turn left onto Ray Hill Road, her vehicle was struck from behind by a 17-year-old driver of Petticoat Lane, East Haddam, operating a 1974 Buick Apollo. Police issued the teen a written warning for Following Too Closely.

MOTOR-VEHICLE ROLLOVER - On March 19 at approximately 8:38 p.m., Victor Medero, 18, of Christian Hill Road, Waterbury was traveling eastbound on the East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, operating a 2000 Subaru Legacy. Police said that as Medero attempted to recover some items that had fallen from the dashboard, he lost control of his vehicle and slid off the right side of the roadway and down an embankment. The vehicle struck a stone and concrete culvert, causing it to flip over onto its roof. Police issued Medero a written warning for Making an Improper Turn. No injuries were reported.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On March 20 at approximately 6:52 p.m., Ashley Arendt, 24, of Grist Mill Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with 2nd-Degree Failure to Appear, stemming from a warrant for her arrest for Operating a Motor-Vehicle with a Suspended License. Arendt was issued a $150 bond and was scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on the next day.

Please be advised that 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.

If you would be interested in receiving these reports as they are posted, just send an email request to TheNeighborhoodWatchReport@gmail.com