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Mom who tried to drown son avoids prison

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Kathleen Lilly

Kathleen Lilley

By JONATHAN SHUGARTS
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN

WATERBURY — A Southington woman arrested after trying to drown her son in the Naugatuck River because “she needed to save him from impending doom” was sentenced to probation on Friday, June 10.

Kathleen Lilley, 46, told police she had been reading “new media” conspiracy theories online and believed something horrific was going to happen to the world soon. Lilley was initially charged with attempted murder, but that charge was reduced to risk of injury, a felony, as part of a plea deal that spared her prison time.

Lilley will serve five years of probation for the incident, but she will be required to continue with mental health treatment.

The boy, who was 11 years old at the time of the 2013 incident, survived the attempt on his life, Lilley told police, only after he yelled at her, asking if what was happening to him was a dream as she tried to hold him under the water.

“Kathleen then went back to the car, then she wrapped him in the comforter which had formerly been planned for his dead body,” a warrant for Lilley’s arrest reads. “Kathleen reported that they left and then drove to a nearby church where they went and prayed together.”

A police investigation was sparked when an employee at a hospital in New Britain called the Department of Children and Families in October to report that Lilley had disclosed an attempt on the child’s life. She has been in and out of psychiatric care and the incident is believed to have occurred sometime in August, according to the warrant.

Lilley told a detective she told her family she was taking her son to visit a grave site in Waterbury, but was really planning to kill the boy and had placed a blanket on the backseat of her car to place around his body. When she passed Katie Lane in the Town Plot area of the city, she took it as a “sign from the devil,” later explaining to a detective that she was known as Katie.

She took the boy to the river’s edge, then waded in with him, she told police.

“Kathleen reported that she knew he was not a good swimmer so it would be easy to kill him,” according to the warrant.

The boy struggled when she held his head under the water, but she told police she broke down when the boy looked at her, telling her he saw “the devil in your eyes.”

Prosecutor Marc Ramia said Lilley deserved a sentence that didn’t include prison time. There were concerns about the boy’s willingness to testify if the case went to a trial, he said. Lilley has complied with all court orders since her arrest and has received mental health treatment. Other agencies involved in the case, including the Department of Children and Families, have submitted “positive” letters on her behalf, he said.

An attorney representing the boy, Audrey J. Porzio, said the boy is now a teenager. He did not want to testify at trial and is “very pleased” with the disposition in the case.

Lilley declined to comment before the sentence was imposed, but her attorney, Frank Russo, said his client is neither a threat to herself nor anyone else.

Lilley has remained free on a $75,000 bond since her arrest.


Man arrested for stealing electronics at Target

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James Huntley

James Huntley

Police arrested James Huntley, 23, of Burlington, for stealing electronics on Dec. 14, 2015 from the Southington Target store at 600 Executive Blvd.

The warrant alleges that Huntley entered the electronics department at approximately 3:13 p.m. and selected three televisions, along with a sound bar, and placed them in a shopping cart. He then walked through the store and out the front doors, passing all points of sale without paying. Huntley got into a white sedan and headed west.

The grand total for the theft was $829.96. The items taken were a 32-inch LG television ($219), a 32-inch Samsung television ($229), a 28-inch Vizio television ($199), and a Vizio sound bar ($179).

On June 9, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Huntley was arrested and charged with fifth degree larceny. He was processed and released on a $10,000 bond and was scheduled to appear at the Bristol Court on June 20.

Police Blotter for the July 1 edition

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Saturday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 22:

  • Tyler Ross Michaud, 34, of 105 October Lane, Plantsville, was charged on June 11 with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
  • Jake R. Ouellette, 26, of 7 Oakdale Rd., Terryville, was charged on June 13 with improper use of marker plates, improper turn, operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle license, and operating a motorcycle without insurance.
  • Andrew Robert Salisbury, 24, of 195 Summer St., Bristol, was charged on June 16 with fifth degree larceny, interfering/resisting arrest.
  • Steven Soucy, 29, of 42 Victoria Dr., Southington, was charged on June 17 with disorderly conduct.
  • Tommy V. Flores, 28, of 6 Carlton St., Apt.1, New Britain, was charged on June 17 with using a vehicle without the owner’s permission and operating a motor vehicle under suspension.
  • Lilo Ortega-Gonzalez, 47, of 391 Barbour St. E. Hartford, was charged on June 17 with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
  • Eliza Colon-Torres, 39, of 45 New Donald St., Hartford, was charged on June 17 with conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
  • Brandi L. Lepage, 24, of 222 West Main St., Apt 5, Plantsville, was charged on June 18 with sixth degree larceny and first degree criminal trespassing.
  • Carolyn D. Wentworth, 45, of 233 Russet Ln, Southington, was charged on June 19 with disorderly conduct and third degree assault.
  • Xavier Cruz, 24, of 22 Elliott St., Hartford, was charged on June 20 with improper number of headlights, possession of marijuana, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.
  • Amber Nadeau, 31, of 121 Eden Ave., Southington, was charged on June 21 with second degree larceny and two counts of first degree theft.
  • Dawn Raymond, 32, of 12 Sawmill Ln., Southington, was charged on June 21 with violation of a protective order.
  • Jillian Bahr, 32, of 30 Dewey Ave., Meriden, was charged on June 21 with sixth degree larceny.
  • Dawn Raymond, 32, of 12 Sawmill Ln., Southington, was charged on June 22 with violation of a protective order.
  • Sadiq Zaheer, 25, of 131 Coles Rd., Cromwell, was charged on June 22 with three separate incidents of selling marijuana.

Arrest made for vehicle break-ins on Spring Street

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

Police announced the arrest of Paul Raymond, 47, for two burglarized vehicles owned by Ductworks, Inc. On Thursday, June 28, he was transported to the Bristol Superior Court after issuance of an arrest warrant. Raymond is currently incarcerated at Hartford Corrections at 177 West St. in Hartford.

The incident occurred on Dec. 13, 2015, while the vehicles were parked at Ductworks at 175 Spring St. in Southington. Several tools and assorted items were stolen, and damage was caused to both vehicles. Damages were estimated at $7,246.48.

An investigation developed, and police identified Raymond as a suspect through the processing of DNA evidence.

Raymond was charged with two counts of third degree larceny, third degree burglary, and first degree criminal mischief.

 

Man arrested for sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor

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Lance Goldman

Lance Goldman

Earlier today Lance Goldman, 40,  of Southington, turned himself into police after learning about two warrants for his arrest.

The warrants allege that on March 16, 2016, Southington police received a report that two victims, aged 13 and 16, were touched inappropriately by Goldman on multiple occasions within the Town of Southington.

For his actions involving the first victim (age 13), Goldman was charged with two counts of fourth degree sexual assault, two counts of illegal sexual contact, and risk of injury to a minor. He was held on a $50,000 bond.

For his actions involving the second victim (age 16), Goldman was charged with one count of fourth degree sexual assault [C.G.S. 53a-73a(a)(1)(b)], one count of fourth degree sexual assault [C.G.S. 53-21(a)(2)], and one count of illegal sexual contact. He was held on a $35,000 bond.

Goldman was transported to Bristol Superior Court for his arraignment.

Man arrested for a prom fight at the Aqua Turf

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Nicholas Maratea

Nicholas Maratea

On Friday, June 24, at approximately 7:08 p.m., Nicholas Maratea, 19, of Hamden turned himself into Southington Police for an active arrest warrant stemming from an incident during a prom at the Aqua Turf on May 28, 2016.

The warrant alleges that Maratea became involved in an argument after not being allowed to enter the prom because he was under the influence or alcohol and/or drugs. Officers were concerned that the Maratea may have mixed alcohol with medications, and he was going to be transported via ambulance to a medical facility for an evaluation.

Prior to transport, Maratea resisted officers’ attempts to escort him to the ambulance. He kicked two officers and attempted to bit another. He also spit on an AMR ambulance paramedic during this incident.

Maratea was processed and charged with interfering with an officer, assault of public safety, emergency medical, public transit, or health care personnel, and second degree breach of peace. He was released on a $1,500 bond and given a court appearance date of July 5, 2016 at Bristol Superior Court.

 

Car thieves caught after dine-and-dash at Denny’s

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Christina Brock

Christina Brock

Police arrested a Georgia man and woman when a dine-and-dash investigation turned into an investigation about a stolen vehicle.

Officers were dispatched to Denny’s restaurant on Queen Street after employees became suspicious when Robert Brock, 34, of Barnesville, Ga., and Christina Brock, 27, of Milner, Ga., were unable to pay for the meals that they had ordered and eaten. The employees suspected that the pair was going to possibly leave the restaurant without paying.

Robert Brock

Robert Brock

Officers found Christina walking away from the restaurant, and she said she was going to her vehicle to get money/credit card to pay for the food. Officers located Robert (still inside the restaurant), and he gave the same story.

Officers then escorted the pair to their vehicle, which was parked on Interstate Drive, and ran the license plate while Robert was looking for money. The vehicle turned out to be reported stolen out of the Monroe County Sherriff’s Office in Georgia. The stolen status was confirmed with the Sherriff’s Office, and the two were taken into custody without incident.

The stolen vehicle, a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix was valued at $5,000.

Police checked the vehicle, and found no money or credit card to pay the Denny’s bill. The value of the meal was $28.96.

Both were charged with one count of third degree larceny with a $50,000 bond and one count of sixth degree larceny with a $500 bond. Neither arrestee was able to post bond. They were held for a June 29, 2016 court appearance.

Lost keys recovered: Contact SPD

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Lost and foundThe Southington Police Department is holding two sets of keys that have been found in Southington. The keys are being held at the dispatch center in the Southington Police Station on Lazy Lane.

The first set was discovered, along with several store cards, in the area of Laurel Street.

The second set was uncovered by the TA Travel Center at 1875 Meriden Waterbury Tpk.

To recover these items, call Southington police at (860) 621-0101 or stop in at headquarters.


Man arrested for threatening to burn down a house

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Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown

Police arrested Daniel Brown, 20, of 220 Andrews St. in Southington after being called to his home for a domestic disturbance.

On July 5, at approximately 2:44 p.m., a victim called police believing that Brown was attempting to get into the house while armed with a gun. The victim claimed that Brown had sent text messages threatening to kill her. She also claimed to have received information from a third party that Brown had purchased gasoline and was on his way to the home to burn it down.

Officers located Brown in a parked vehicle a short distance from the home, and he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed no gun and no gasoline containers.

Brown was arrested and charged with second degree threatening and second degree breach of peace. He was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond and transported to court later that day.

 

Police Blotter for the July 8 edition

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Saturday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 22:

  • Shannon Butler, 28, of 122 Bull Ave., Wallingford, was charged on June 22 with first degree trespassing.
  • Melany Matos, 24, of 196 Somerset St., West Hartford, was charged on June 23 with sixth degree larceny.
  • John J. Grabowski, 52, of 272 Laning St., Southington, was charged on June 23 with violation of a protective order.
  • Nicholas Maratea, 19, of 71 North Woods Rd., Hamden, was charged on June 24 with interfering with officers, assault on personnel, and second degree breach of peace.
  • Jennifer Strileckis, 48, of 1341 East St., Southington, was charged on June 25 with disorder conduct.
  • Steven Soucy, 29, homeless, was charged on June 25 with home invasion, first degree burglary, second degree criminal mischief, second degree threatening, and second degree breach of peace.
  • Michael A. Giannini, 22, of 84 Rhoda Ln., Bristol, was charged on June 26 with third degree assault and disorderly conduct.
  • Zachary Clock, 23, of 12 Railroad Ave., Southington, was charged on June 26 with two counts of criminal attempt to commit sexual assault, second degree breach of peace, and two counts of sexual assault.
  • Scott David Uhlman, 36, of 124 Liberty St., Southington, was charged on June 27 with disorderly conduct, third degree assault, and second degree unlawful restraint.
  • David G. Ballou, 50, of 179 Pondview Dr., Southington, was charged on June 27 with second degree failure to appear.
  • James P. Bishop, 36, of 144 Pratt St., Meriden, was charged on June 27 with sixth degree larceny.
  • Christina Marie Brock, 27, of 117 Matthews Rd., Milner, Ga., was charged on June 28 with third degree larceny. In a separate incident, she was charged with sixth degree larceny.
  • Robert Wyatt Brock, 27, of 282 Country Kitchen Rd., Barnesville, Ga., was charged on June 28 with third degree larceny. In a separate incident, she was charged with sixth degree larceny.
  • Michael Woodcock, 24, of 12 Taunton St., Southington, was charged on June 28 with violation of a protective order.
  • Kamil M. Jez, 20, of 70 Queen Ter., Southington, was charged on June 28 with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
  • Paul Raymond, 47, of 107 Pine St., Bristol, was charged on June 28 with two counts of third degree burglary, third degree larceny, and first degree criminal mischief.

Anonymous tip leads police to heroin arrest

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David Plourde

David Plourde

Southington Police dispatchers received an anonymous report about potential drug activity, and that led to the arrest of a local man.

On July 5, at approximately 2:16 p.m., David Plourde, 31, of Southington was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

The investigation began when police received a report that Plourde was seen consuming drugs and then getting into a vehicle and driving away. A description of Plourde’s vehicle was provided to dispatch, and an officer observed Plourde’s vehicle in traffic on Main Street, in the area of Berlin Ave.

A traffic stop was conducted, and during the stop Plourde displayed indicators of being under the influence of drugs. He was patted down, and police found five baggies containing heroin, along with a needle.  The heroin was found in a cigarette box and the needle was in a container.

Plourde was taken into custody without incident. He was released on a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bristol Superior Court on July 18, 2016.

 

Police blotter for the July 15 edition

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, June 29 through Thursday, July 7:

  • Bruce Steiniger, 29, of 747 Center St., Southington, was charged on June 29 with sixth degree larceny.
  • Lance Allen Goldman, 40, of 404 Mill St., Southington, was charged on June 29 with two counts of fourth degree sexual assault, two counts of illegal sexual contact, and risk of injury to a minor. In a separate incident, he was charged with two counts of fourth degree sexual assault and two counts of illegal sexual contact.
  • Christopher Hotham, 25, of 1460 Meriden Waterbury Tpk., Southington, was charged on June 29 with third degree larceny and 20 counts of third degree forgery.
  • Kyle Lee Smith, 29, of 27 Adams Dr., Terryville, was charged on June 30 with violation of a protective order.
  • Christina Marie DeFrancisco, 19, of 1528 New Haven Rd., Naugatuck, was charged on June 30 with fifth degree larceny.
  • Robert R. Guerrera, 43, of 780 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury, was charged on July 1 with driving under the influence of liquor or drug and following too closely.
  • Noah Cadrain, 19, of 197 Bristol St., Southington, was charged on July 2 with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Lori J. Hawksley, 54, of 187 Blakeslee St., Bristol, was charged on July 3 with sixth degree larceny and interfering with an officer.
  • Heather M. South, 32, of 159 Eldridge Dr., Manchester, was charged on July 3 with disorderly conduct and interfering with a 911 call.
  • Daniel Brown, 20, of 220 Andrews St., Southington, was charged on July 5 with second degree breach of peace and second degree threatening.
  • Paul J. Lagan, 43, of 240 Mount Vernon Rd., Southington, was charged on July 6 with disorderly conduct. •Kristen Lagan, 45, of 240 Mount Vernon Rd., Southington, was charged on July 6 with disorderly conduct.
  • Jonathan Gonzalez, 18, of 33 Darling St., Southington, was charged on July 7 with disorderly conduct.

Police blotter for the July 22 edition

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, June 29 through Thursday, July 7:

  • David J. Plourde, 31, of 274 North Main St., Southington, was charged on July 5 with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Jacob Abrahante, 19, of 79 Hillwood Ln, Meriden, was charged on July 5 with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
  • Julie Lovely, 49, of 60 Shetland Dr., Southington, was charged on July 10 with disorderly conduct.
  • Mark D. Lovely, 49, of 60 Shetland Dr., Southington, was charged on July 10 with first degree criminal mischief, second degree breach of peace, and second degree assault.
  • Debra Perron, 48, of last known address 78 John St., New Britain, was charged on July 5 with second degree criminal mischief.
  • Rene M. Drozdziel, 45, of 163 Rethal St., Southington, was charged on July 12 with violation of a protective order.
  • Wendy M. Zentek, 50, of 146 Plum Orchard Rd., Southington, was charged on July 11 with driving under the influence of liquor or drug and following too close.
  • Tavares Neal, 22, of 474 Mill St., Southington, was charged on July 12 with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
  • Elizabeth L. Petersen, 42, of 62 Parkview Dr., Plantsville, was charged on July 12 with failure to respond to an infraction.
  • Lee Holtz, 52, of 45 Ward St., Wallingford, was charged on July 13 with fifth degree larceny.

Police arrest 2 for Motel 6 robbery

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James Huntley

James Huntley

Brandon Forcella

Brandon Forcella

Southington police arrested two men in connection to a robbery at Motel 6 in Southington on Jan. 3, 2016. Brandon Forcella, 19, of Bristol, and James Huntley, 23, of Unionville were both charged with first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first degree robbery, third degree assault, and fifth degree larceny.

The incident occurred at a party at Motel 6 on Queen Street in the early morning hours. Forcella and Huntley were left alone in a room with the male victim. The warrant alleges that Forcella struck the victim on the side of the head with a black colord handgun (determined to be a BB gun). The pair then took the victim’s wallet and cell phone before leaving the hotel.

The victim suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention at the scene.

Forcella and Huntley were each held on $100,000 bonds.

 

Police make second arrest for CVS robbery

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Store surveillance assisted police in arresting two men in conjunction with a robbery at the CVS store on Main Street. George Meldrum, 30, was taken into custody on July 14 at the Bristol Court.

Store surveillance assisted police in arresting two men in conjunction with a robbery at the CVS store on Main Street. George Meldrum, 30, was taken into custody on July 14 at the Bristol Court.

George Meldrum, 30, of Coventington, Ga., was taken into custody on Thursday, May 19, at the Bristol Superior Court by Southington police. The warrant stems from an investigation of a robbery on March 11, 2016 at the Southington CVS store at 310 Main St.

The warrant alleges that Meldrum was driven to the CVS and entered the store at 5:41 a.m. to commit the robbery. During the course of the robbery, Meldrum told the victim to open up the cash drawer and give him all the money. The victim felt as if the suspect had implied that he had a weapon in his pocket.

It was reported that approximately $199.64 was taken from the register. No one was injured. After the robbery, Meldrum fled the scene in a vehicle driven by Jeremey Wills, 30, of Wolcott.

Wills was arrested on May 19, 2016 his involvement in this incident. He was also served his warrant at the Bristol Court.

Meldrum was arrested and processed for second degree robbery, conspiracy to commit second degree robbery, sixth degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny. He remained in custody.

 


Caretaker arrested for stealing credit cards

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Latoya Credle

Latoya Credle

Latoya Credle, 27, of Ansonia, turned herself into Southington Police on July 19, at 7 p.m., after learning of an active warrant for her arrest concerning an incident of stolen credit cards while she was employed as a personal caretaker.

The warrant alleges that Credle took the victim’s bank credit card and made numerous unauthorized purchases with the card. The transactions were scattered at several locations in the state between June 2, 2016 and June 6, 2016. The total for the unauthorized transactions is  $1131.81.

In addition, there were two “super check advances” from the victim’s credit account even though the victim reported that she did not know the credit account existed. The victim reported that she never had a credit card or checks issued for the account. The two check advances were for $800 and $900, totaling $1700.

Credle was processed and charged with fourth degree larceny, credit card theft, criminal impersonation, and illegal use of a credit card. She was released on a $2,500 bond and given a court appearance date at Bristol Superior Court on Aug. 1, 2016.

 

Tip leads police to pot dealer

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Jarrod Marotto

Jarrod Marotto

On July 18, at approximately 11:12 p.m., police responded to an anonymous complaint about a suspicious vehicle, and it led to the arrest of Jarrod Marotto, 18, of Southington for selling marijuana.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Marotto in the driver’s seat with a juvenile passenger.

Police found evidence of marijuana use within the vehicle, which led to a search of the vehicle. Three jars and a prescription bottle were found containing suspected marijuana. Also smoking pipes, a suspected false driver’s license, and paraphernalia commonly associated with the sale of marijuana were located within the vehicle.

One of the jars that contained the marijuana was labeled as prescription marijuana, but the name on the prescription was illegible and Marotta did not have a medical marijuana prescription.

Marotto was taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance (between 1/2 ounce and 4 ounces), possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of a prescription drug, and second degree forgery. Marotto was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bristol on Aug. 1, 2016.

Man arrested for crashing a stolen car through a fence

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

On July 14, police arrested Christopher Poller, 23, of Waterbury for an accident with a stolen car in Southington last November. Poller was transported from the New Haven Correctional Facility to Bristol Superior Court for arraignment.

The police investigation began on Nov. 30, 2015, just before 11:30 p.m., when officers were dispatched to the area of 271 West St. on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Dispatchers stated that the complainant’s vehicle had been stolen out of the driveway of the above address, and it hit a fence across the street and two small trees.

The vehicle was abandoned against the fence, and the suspect was seen going northbound on West Street. Investigators processed the interior of the vehicle for evidence, and a DNA swab and analysis matched Poller.

The stolen vehicle is a 2004 Honda Accord valued at $4,085.09, and property damage was approximately $2,500.00.

Poller was charged with third degree larceny and first degree criminal mischief. He was processed and presented for arraignment in Bristol Superior Court.

 

Domestic dispute at Econo Lodge leads to arrest

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Jonathan Dacosta

Jonathan Dacosta

Jonathan Dacosta, 19, of Waterbury, was arrested on July 20 after police were called to the Econo Lodge motel at 1845 Meriden Waterbury Tpk. on a report of a domestic dispute.

Police were dispatched at approximately 9:55 p.m. after a verbal argument turned physical in the parking lot of the motel. During the course of the argument, Dacosta became angry and allegedly grabbed the victim by the hair and pulled her through the parking lot by her hair before throwing her to the ground. A witness also reported that they observed Dacosta kick the victim while she was on the ground.

At this point the Dacosta and the victim got into a vehicle and drove to the Starplex Movie Theatre parking lot adjacent to the motel. As they observed the Police arriving, the couple hid in a wooded area until they were located by a police K-9 unit.

Dacosta was taken into custody without further incident. The Victim refused medical attention on scene. The two are in a dating relationship.

Based on the investigation, Dacosta was arrested and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace. He was held on a $50,000 bond and has a court date of July 21, 2016.

 

Police Blotter for the July 29 edition

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The Southington Police Department 69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department
69 Lazy Ln, Southington, CT 06489
(860) 378-1600

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, July 8 through Thursday, July 20:

  • Danforth Manchester, 55, of 654 Johnson Ave., Southington, was charged on July 8 with interfering with an officer and failure to produce license or identification.
  • Anisa Lala, 19, of 672 Berlin St., Southington, was charged on July 8 with two counts of failure to restrain child in restraint seat.
  • Christopher A. Poller, 22, of 81-4 Scott Rd., Waterbury, was charged on July 14 with third degree larceny of a motor vehicle and first degree criminal mischief.
  • George R. Meldrum, 30, of 240 Sunflower Ln., Coventington, Ga., was charged on July 14 with second degree robbery, conspiracy to commit second degree robbery, sixth degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
  • James D. Huntley, 23, of 12 River Rd., Unionville, was charged on July 14 with first degree robbery and conspiracy to commit first degree robbery.
  • Shamika S. Easley, 27, of 55 Fille St., Windsor, was charged on July 14 with interfering with an officer and violation of a protective order.
  • Geordan Sullivan, 22, of 18 Taine Mountain Rd., Unionville, was charged on July 15 with driving under the influence of liquor or drug, failure to drive right, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and evading responsibility.
  • Brandon Forcella, 29, of 229 Kelsey St., New Britain, was charged on July 16 with fifth degree larceny, first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first degree robbery, and third degree assault.
  • Gregory Waag, 51, transient in Bristol, was charged on July 16 with violation of a protective order.
  • Samantha K. Myers, 40, of 93 Brownstone Dr., Southington, was charged on July 17 with traveling too fast.
  • William Horlacher, 51, of 741 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, was charged on July 15 with issuing a bad check. In a second incident, he was charged with fourth degree larceny and issuing a bad check.
  • Warren Pollard, 46, of 457 Wallingford Rd., Durham, was charged on July 17 with second degree failure to appear.
  • Taylor B. Lindsay, 25, of 764 Marion Ave., Southington, was charged on July 18 with second degree breach of peace.
  • Rakeem Wright, 25, of 901 South Main St., Plantsville, was charged on July 18 with second degree failure to appear.
  • Latoya Credle, 27, of 15 Bassett St., Ansonia, was charged on July 19 with fourth degree larceny, credit card theft, credit card fraud, and criminal impersonation.
  • Jarrod M. Marotto, 18, of 151 Southshire Dr., Southington, was charged on July 19 with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, second degree forgery, and illegally obtaining drugs.
  • Lena Kennedy, 29, of 28 Howard Ave., Southington, was charged on July 19 with second degree breach of peace.
  • Richard Sillner, 32, of 28 Howard Ave., Southington, was charged on July 19 with second degree breach of peace.
  • Shawna Carrara, 28, of 322 Park St., Bristol, was charged on July 20 with fourth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fourth degree larceny.
  • Jonathan Dacosta, 19, of 26 Lawn Oak Ave., Waterbury, was charged on July 20 with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
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