Sexual Assault, Identity Theft, Burglary, Larceny, Unauthorized Debit Card Use, Breach of Peace and Criminal Mischief through 5-31-15

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

SEXUAL ASSAULT - On May 6 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Dillon Hibbert, 22, of Lakeshore Drive, East Haddam was arrested and charged with 2nd-Degree Sexual Assault, related to an incident that occurred on 4/4/15. Hibbert was released on a Written Promise to Appear and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 5/27/15.

EVADING RESPONSIBILITY, OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE, OPERATING AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON A ROADWAY AND TRAVELING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS - On May 7 at approximately 8:53 a.m., East Haddam Police were dispatched to a Falls Road residence for the report of a fence that had been impacted and damaged. Fenders from an all-terrain vehicle had been discovered at the scene. Police conducted an investigation and issued a juvenile summons for the above violations to a 16-year-old East Haddam resident believed to be the operator of the ATV at the time of the incident.

BREACH OF PEACE - On May 10 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Jayme Ficara, 23, of Neptune Avenue, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violation. Ficara was released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on 5/21/15.

PROPERTY DAMAGE - On May 11 at approximately 11:09 a.m., the owner of Village Pizza, located on Falls Road in Moodus, reported damage to a fence that is located on the north side of the property. The incident is believed to have occurred on or about Wednesday, May 6th. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have related information is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff 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.

PROPERTY DAMAGE - On May 11 at approximately 4:12 p.m., East Haddam Police received a complaint from an employee of the East Haddam Fish & Game Club. It was reported that (8) gates that are located on Geoffrey Road in East Haddam were damaged.  Anyone who may have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers' Office at 860-891-8201. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

BREACH OF PEACE, ASSAULT AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On May 13 at approximately 9:46 p.m., Shane Lonergan, 30, of East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, East Haddam was arrested and charged with Breach of Peace, 3rd-Degree Assault and 2nd-Degree Criminal Mischief. Lonergan was released on a $5,000 bond and given a court date of 5/26/15 at Middletown Superior Court.

FAILURE TO DRIVE A REASONABLE DISTANCE APART - On May 15 at approximately 8:26 a.m., Colchester Police were dispatched to a two-car crash at the intersection of Route 149 and Loomis Road in Colchester. John Muscarella, 53, of Middletown Road, Colchester (operating a 2004 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck) and Lynn McHugh, 60, of Acorn Drive, East Haddam (driving a 2012 Subaru Legacy) were involved, although no injuries were reported. Police found Muscarella to be at fault and issued an infraction for Failure to Drive a Reasonable Distance Apart.

IDENTITY THEFT - On May 18 at approximately 10:44 a.m., East Haddam Police received a report regarding a fraudulent tax return that had been submitted in the name of a Parker Road, East Haddam resident. The case is under investigation.

UNAUTHORIZED DEBIT CARD CHARGES - On May 20 at approximately 4:05 p.m., State Police from Troop K began an investigation after a customer mistakenly left a (tan) coach wallet in a grocery carriage at the Grist Mill Market on Falls Road in Moodus on Monday, May 18th at approximately 6:00 p.m. Unauthorized charges had reportedly been made on a debit card that had been inside the wallet. Police are asking anyone with possible information to call Troop K at 860-465-5400 and reference case # 1500-292522.

BURGLARY - On May 21 at sometime during the early morning hours, a home on Hopyard Road in East Haddam was illegally entered. The case is under investigation and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious 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.

LARCENY - On May 22 at approximately 3:41 p.m., a resident of Triangle Drive in Moodus reported the theft of a bongo drum and jewelry. The case is under investigation, and anyone who may have information is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff 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.

LARCENY - On May 29 at approximately 2:02 p.m., East Haddam Police received a complaint from a contractor who had been working at a home on Neptune Avenue in Moodus, reporting items that were missing from the residence. The case remains under investigation.

BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On May 30 at approximately 2:20 p.m., State Police were dispatched to a home on Creek Row in East Haddam to investigate the theft of a chainsaw. The chainsaw has since been located, and police said that an arrest warrant for the suspect is pending.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT - On May 30 at approximately 3:18 p.m., Alexandra Ruiz, 22, of Stocking Lot Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with the above violation. Ruiz was later released on a $500 bond and scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 6/1/15.

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.