Interfering with Police, Evading the Scene of an Accident, DUI, Disorderly Conduct and Violation of Probation through 3-8-14

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

DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND INTERFERING WITH POLICE - On Feb. 23 at approximately 10:49 a.m., Troopers Christopher Briganti and David Southworth were dispatched to East Haddam to investigate a suspicious incident. Subsequently, a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with the above violations. The minor was issued a summons and assigned a court date of 3/7/14 at the Superior Court, Juvenile Matters in Waterford.

EVADING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT - On Feb. 28 at approximately 12:59 a.m., Howard Duffy III, 38, of Waterhole Road, Colchester was traveling northbound on Route 149 in Moodus, just north of Great Hillwoood Road, operating a 2002 Chevy K2500 pick-up truck. Police said that Duffy's vehicle veered to the right, traveled off the right side of the road and continued northbound for approximately 139 feet, colliding with a CL&P utility pole. The impact reportedly severed the pole at its base, and the truck came to an uncontrolled final rest in the northbound lane of the roadway. Police said that Duffy then left the scene of the crash, but was later located at his residence. Duffy was issued a Misdemeanor Summons for evading the scene of an accident resulting in property damage and failure to drive upon the right.

VIOLATION OF PROBATION - On March 5 at approximately 6:43 a.m., Louis Pelletier, 31, of Ballahack Road, East Haddam was arrested, pursuant to a warrant, and charged with the above violation. Pelletier was held on a $50,000 bond and transported to Middletown Superior Court on the same day.

FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT - On March 6 at approximately 9:15 a.m., Steven Mims, 35, of AP Gates Road, East Haddam, turned himself in based on an outstanding warrant and was arrested and charged with the above violation. Mims was released on a $2,500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 3/18/14.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS, MAKING AN IMPROPER TURN AND OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH UNSAFE TIRES - On March 7 at approximately 4:01 p.m., Eric Kozak, 47, of Grist Mill Road, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations, as a result of a motor-vehicle accident in which he rolled-over in a 1996 Ford pick-up truck, on Route 149 in Moodus in the area of Eli Chapman Road. Kozak originally left the scene of the accident, but was later located by police at his residence. Kozak was released on a $500 bond and given a court date of 3/19/14 at Middletown Superior Court.

FAILURE TO KEEP RIGHT ON A CURVE AND FAILURE TO WEAR A SEATBELT - On March 8 at approximately 1:47 a.m., Kevin Charbonnier, 24, of Parker Road, East Haddam was traveling westbound on Haywardville Road, just west of Alexander Road in East Haddam, operating a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. While attempting to negotiate a left curve, Charbonnier reportedly went into a counter-clockwise spin and traveled off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle proceeded down a snow-covered embankment, colliding with a tree. Police said that Charbonnier sustained lacerations to his chin as a result of the impact. He was transported to Hartford Hospital by East Haddam Ambulance for evaluation and treatment. Police issued Charbonnier infractions for failure to keep right on a curve and not wearing a seatbelt.

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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