A two-car crash in I-84 Westbound this morning at approximately 9 a.m. continues to cause delays in Southington. The accident, which injured at least two  people caused the temporary shut down of the highway.

In a message from SPD Master Sgt. Keith Egan to Southington Town Manager Garry Brumback at 10:30 a.m., police estimated that the closure time for the crash investigation is 3 hours. Drivers should expect delays through 1:30 p.m.

Today, the Southington Police Department, along with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office, began the second wave of their campaign aimed at cracking down on distracted drivers.

The “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” intiative is an effort to crackdown on motorists who choose to text, talk or otherwise distract themselves from the task of driving by using a hand-held mobile phone.

According to surveys conducted during last year’s crackdown, there was an 8 percent drop in mobile phone use by drivers at observation locations throughout municipalities where police conducted enforcement. In a press release, police said that the drop in observed use is an encouraging sign.

The campaign will run through Aug. 16 and marks the second time this year that law enforcement agencies will mobilize with special patrols aimed at catching distracted drivers—especially those on their phones.

The last operation, which took place during April 2016, resulted in over 12,000 citations issued state-wide to motorists who chose to ignore Connecticut’s distracted driving laws. Nearly 50 law enforcement agencies, including both state and local police, are again participating in this operation, aimed at keeping Connecticut’s roadways safe.

“We’re making gains”, said Southington Police Chief Jack Daly in a department press release. “Considering the seriousness of this problem and the fact that we saw movement in the right direction is a sign we need to continue to this program.”

The Department of Transportation had announced in April that the results of recent research found an estimated 11.1 million of occurrences of distracted driving happen each day throughout the state of Connecticut. According to the findings, in total, it is estimated that 9.6 percent of drivers were either texting or talking on a hands free device.

“Unfortunately, the fear of a getting a ticket is the only incentive for people to change their behavior,” Daly said in the release. “Everyone thinks they can do it, that a crash won’t happen to them. Sadly, we see it every day. It can and does happen.”

Under Connecticut’s cell phone and texting law, violations involve heavy fines, ranging from $150 for a first offense to $300 for a second violation and $500 for each subsequent violation.

In 2014, police linked distracted driving to 3,179 fatalities, and an estimated additional 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.

Connecticut remains the only state in the nation to receive special distracted driving prevention funds to create special patrols to identify, stop and cite drivers who choose to ignore distracted driving laws. Over $6.8 million dollars has been awarded to the state over the last three years to fund campaigns like this one.

“We’re going to keep doing this until people get the message” Chief Daly said in the release.

For more information about national distracted driving issues, visit www.distraction.gov.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thurssday, July 21 through Monday, July 25:

• Alica N. Sliwka, 20, of 11 Julie Rd., Plainville, was charged on July 21 with sixth degree larceny.
• Ashley D. Hernandez, 28, of 94 Lawlor St., New Britain, was charged on July 23 for second degree breach of peace.
• Zeferino Mejia, 53, of 229 Broad St., Meriden, was charged on July 22 with evading responsibility.
• Kathryn A. McElhone, 26, of 273 Queen St., Southington, was charged on July 25 with second degree breach of peace.
• Radoslaw Anders, 27, of 273 Queen St., Southington, was charged on July 25 with breach of peace and third degree assault.

Robert Street

A New Britain man was taken into custody by Torrington police after a traffic stop revealed an open arrest warrant in Southington. Robert J. Street, 36, was taken into custody by Torrington police at approximately 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 30 and transported to the Southington Police Headquarters, booked, and processed.

The warrant alleges that Street used the ATM card of a family member to make fraudulent ATM transactions without the family member’s permission or knowledge. The transactions took place at various locations between May 8, 2016 and May 23, 2016. There were a total of eight fraudulent transactions totaling $899.50.

Street was charged by Southington police with fifth degree larceny, credit card theft, and fraudulent use of an ATM. He was released on a $5,000 bond and given a court date in Bristol for Aug. 8, 2016.

Southington police issued a traffic advisory for Route 10 in Southington.

On Wednesday, Aug. 10, an over-sized, overweight vehicle caravan will be traveling on Route 10 in Southington starting at the Southington-Plainville town line at 8 p.m. At that time there will be a police escort with the caravan to assist with traffic flow as it travels along Route 10 in Southington.

In preparation for the caravan to safely travel on Route 10, a temporary traffic detour will be established between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., along a portion of Route 10 (South Main St.) in Southington. The road will be closed from Clark Street to the I-84 on and off ramps at Mulberry Street.

The area will be closed while the caravan travels through the area, and a bridge in the area will be reinforced with “jumper structures” to accommodate the load. A detour route will be set up on Route 10 to assist motorists through the area.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if at all possible.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thursday, July 28 through Wednesday, Aug. 3:

• Frances Rodriguez, 25, of 366 South Main St., New Britain, was charged on July 28 with sixth degree larceny.
• Sydney A. Robbins, 22, of 2278 Mount Vernon Rd., Southington, was charged on July 28 with second degree breach of peace.
• Matthew Gutowski, 22, of 125 Knowles Ave., Southington, was charged on July 28 with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
• Jacob Finn, 20, of 42 Fieldview Dr., Burlington, was charged on July 28 with failure to respond to an infraction.
• Jacob Finn, 20, of 42 Fieldview Dr., Burlington, was charged on July 28 with simple trespassing, and second degree criminal trespassing.
• Lucas Hodlin, 21, of 124 Sabina Dr., Southington, was charged on July 29 with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana and failure to have lights lit.
• Robert J. Street, 36, of 50 High St., New Britain, was charged on July 30 with fifth degree larceny, credit card theft, and fraudulent use of an ATM.
• Mary Kate Kupstis, 47, of 51 Welch St., Plainville, was charged on July 31 with disorderly conduct.
• Scott A. Wentworth, 47, of 233 Russet Ln., Southington, was charged on Aug. 2 with violation of a protective order and second degree breach of peace.
• Carolyn D. Wentworth, 46, of 233 Russet Lane, Southington, was charged on Aug. 2 with violation of a protective order and second degree breach of peace.
• Noor Naseri, 19, of 1849 Meriden Rd., Wolcott, was charged on Aug. 2 with traveling too fast and possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Katie C. McMahon, 28, of 173 Diana Rd., Plantsville, was charged on Aug. 2 with sixth degree larceny.
• Thomas Smith, 31, of 25 Mountainview Rd., Southington, was charged on Aug. 3 with violation of a protective order.

Jared Martin

Bail enforcement agents turned a local man over to police on Aug. 5, at 6 p.m., for three active warrants. Jared Martin, 36, of Southington, was processed and charged for multiple actions between May and June in 2006.

The first warrant alleges that between May 2016 and June 8, 2006, Martin burglarized a storage garage on East Summer Street that was owned by the Town of Southington. The burglary involved a large quantity of miscellaneous electrical items and equipment that the town uses for various festivals and events throughout the year.

Martin was found to have “scrapped” the items that were reported missing at a local scrap dealer. The scrapped items were valued at $13,686.

The second warrant stemmed from a domestic violence investigation at Martin’s residence on June 10, 2016. The warrant alleges that, during the incident, Martin followed the victim through the residence yelling and screaming for money. In fear, the victim locked themselves in a room. Martin began to bang on the door, and the Victim called 911. Martin fled the scene prior to Police arrival.

The third warrant alleges that Martin failed to appear in court on July 6, 2016 for charges of third degree burglary and violation of probation.

Police charged him with third degree burglary and second degree larceny for the first warrant with a $1,500 bond. He was charged with disorderly conduct for the second warrant with a $2,500 bond set. For the third warrant, he was charged with first degree failure to appear with a $25,000 bond.

Martin was held in lieu of an appearance date of Aug. 8, 2016 at Bristol Court G.A. 17.

Jason Brian Marek

State police arrested a Southington man for brandishing a fake gun at motorists on I-84 Westbound in Cheshire and Southington. Jason Brian Marek, 35, of 585 Pleasant St. in Southington, was arrested and charged with illegal use/possession of a facsimile handgun and breach of peace.

State police received reports around 7:05 p.m. that the operator of a westbound motor vehicle was displaying a handgun to other motorists. A description of the vehicle was obtained, and police began the search.

The vehicle was located exiting the highway at exit 18 in Waterbury. The vehicle was stopped, and Marek was apprehended. The facsimile handgun was located in the vehicle.

Marek was transported to the Southbury State Police barracks and processed. He was released on a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Aug. 22, 2016.

Dianna Stapleton-St. Germaine

Police arrested a Cheshire woman for drunk driving with her child in the car. Dianna Stapleton-St. Germaine, 49, was taken into custody after police received tips about an erratic vehicle on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike in Southington.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Aug. 5 after receiving reports about the vehicle on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike in the area of Meriden Avenue. The witness, in the area of Tridell Drive, reported that the vehicle was swerving with the lane, and it crossed the double yellow center line several times. The witness reported that Stapleton-St. Germain’s vehicle may have possibly sideswiped a vehicle traveling in the other direction. It was also reported that a child was possibly in the vehicle.

Police found the vehicle with a 5 year old child in a child safety seat in the rear of the vehicle. The driver’s side mirror of the vehicle was moved inward, which supported the report that her vehicle and another vehicle sideswiped. Police did not locate a second vehicle.

Based on the officer’s on-scene investigation, the standardized field sobriety tests were administered, and according to the report, Stapleton-St. Germaine did not perform the tests to the standard. She was taken into custody without incident.

Stapleton-St. Germaine was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and /or drugs and risk of injury/impairing the morals of a minor. She was processed and released on a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 15, 2016. The child was not injured and was picked up by a neighbor.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thursday, July 28 through Wednesday, Aug. 3:

• Angela Mikienis, 30, of 52 Woodruff St., Southington, was charged on Aug. 5 with disorderly conduct.
• Kevin R. Sisco, 27, of 50 Baldwin Circle, Southington, was charged on Aug. 5 with disorderly conduct.
• Dianna Stapleton-St. Germain, 49, of 999 East Johnson Ave., Cheshire, was charged on Aug. 5 with driving under the influence of alcohol or drug and risk of injury to a minor.
• Jared Martin, 36, of 17 East Summer St., Southington, was charged on Aug. 5 with disorderly conduct. In a second incident, he was charged with third degree burglary and second degree larceny. In a third incident, he was charged with first degree failure to appear.
• Shannon Boucher, 38, of 162 Berlin Ave., Southington, was charged on Aug. 6 with a cell phone violation, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and possession of more than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Loretta Casiano, 42, of 211 West Center St., Southington, was charged on Aug. 6 with disorderly conduct.
• Heidi L. Deming, 50, of 25 Broad St., Middletown, was charged on Aug. 7 with failure to respond to an infraction. In a second incident, she was charged with violation of probation.
• Haley Flagge, 19, of 92 Berlin Ave., Southington, was charged on Aug. 8 with third degree criminal mischief.
• Elijah Pink, 43, of 98 Crest Ave., East Haven, was charged on Aug. 8 with sixth degree larceny.
• Kevin L. Clements, 49, of 25 Zwicks Farm Rd., Southington, was charged on Aug. 9 with illegal firing of a firearm, second degree breach of peace, and first degree endangerment.
• Michael M. Mikienis, 39, of 52 Woodruff St., Southington, was charged on Aug. 9 with disorderly conduct.
• Justin F. Sheehan, 32, of 114 Whitlock Ave., Plantsville, was charged on Aug. 10 with reckless driving.
• Joan Maldonado, 31, of 5 Angelas Way, Burlington, was charged on Aug. 10 with first degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
• Lisa Pernal, 39, of 4 Queen Terr., Southington, was charged on Aug. 10 with disorderly conduct.
• Patricia Pernal, 64, of 4 Queen Terr., Southington, was charged on Aug. 10 with disorderly conduct.
• William Stapell Jr., 50, of 79 Bernard Rd, Kensington, was charged on Aug. 14 with second degree threatening and second degree breach of peace.

Police were called to Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at approximately 9 p.m., with reports of a three car accident with injuries in the area of Canal Street. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Traci Creem, 45, of Meriden for driving under the influence and closed the road for approximately an hour during the investigation.

According to the report, two vehicles were stopped at a traffic signal, facing eastbound traffic when Creem rear-ended the second vehicle, pushing it into front vehicle. Creem’s vehicle and the second vehicle sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. The front vehicle did not require towing.

Minor injuries were reported, but no one involved was transported to the hospital. The road was closed for approximately one hour during the investigation.

Creem stated she took her eyes off of the roadway to read a text message, at which time she struck the vehicle ahead of her. Further testing on scene showed that Creem was allegedly operating under the influence.

Creem was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drug, following too closely, use of a hand-held mobile device while driving, and distracted driving. She was released on a $500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bristol Superior Court on Aug. 29.

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

Southington police dispatchers received a report of a large party on the property of YMCA Camp Sloper on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at approximately 10:47 p.m., and investigating officers found a caravan of 10 to 15 vehicles driving through the property.

The people found within the vehicles claimed that they heard there was a party at the camp via social media. Due to the fact that all were found on private property after hours of operation the following people were issued infractions for simple trespassing:

Hedy Baez, 19; Lydia I. Baez, 19; Jessica Alers, 18; Brianna Alers, 24; Terri Carson, 18;  Evelina Zawadzki, 18; Elliana Cardona, 19; Abdullah H. Abdelgani, 19; Ahmed Abdelghani, 20; Connor Marcantonio, 19; Tyler Angiletta, 19; Belal Abdelghani, 19; Jacob Skalski, 20; Nathan Hunter, 21; Toledo Noel Sharp Jr, 20; Gage K. Forney, 20; Beatrice Maldonado, 21; Kendra Newkirk, 21; and Ashleigh Carlson, 21, of Meriden.

Desiree Brown, 19, and Kiana Manzie, 18, of New Britain.

Jasmine Ann Brown, 18, of Hamden.

Mia Houlihan, 18; Katrina Soucy, Katrina, 18; Drew Boisvert, 20; and Jack Russell, 18, of Bristol.

Enrico Rossetti, 21, of Plainville.

Emily Brown, 19, of Wolcott.

Dmitriy Annenkov, 22, and Richard Figlewski Jr., 23, of Wallingford.

Adam Phillips, 24; Taylor Leclaire, 23; and Brian Kehoe, 25, of Clinton.

Robert Wachtarz, 28, of Chester.

Jessie Martin, 24, of Farmington.

In addition, there were eight 16 and 17 year olds found on the property. Each was cited for simple trespassing.

In addition, Alejandro Ortiz, 18, of Meriden was issued a misdemeanor summons for misuse of marker plates, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating a motor vehicle without a license, and simple trespassing.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thursday, July 28 through Wednesday, Aug. 3:

• Besnik Fera, 27, of 52 Wheeler Vlg, Southington, was charged on June 28 with selling illegal drugs.
• Christopher Alston, 29, of 149 Chipper Rd., Waterbury, was charged on Aug. 15 with criminal attempt to commit first degree robbery, criminal attempt to commit sixth degree larceny, and second degree breach of peace.
• Christopher D. Mastrianni, 29, of 247 Flanders St., Southington, was charged on Aug. 15 with third degree burglary, third degree criminal mischief, and sixth degree larceny. He as also arrested for two incidents of second degree failure to appear.
• Brandon Boudreau, 21, of 18 Garden Gate Rd, Southington, was charged on Aug. 15 with first degree sexual assault.
• Nathaniel J. Gonzalez, 21, of 3 Woodridge Rd., Bristol, was charged on Aug. 15 with first degree reckless endangerment, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, unsafe passing, running from police, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic signal.
• Alejandro Ortiz, 18, of 235 Johnson Ave., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with misuse of marker plates, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating a motor vehicle without a license, and simple trespassing.
• Hedy Baez, 19, of 581 Crown St., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Lydia I. Baez, 19, of 300 Cook Ave., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Jessica Alers, 18, of 134 Foster St., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Brianna Alers, 24, of 134 Foster St., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Desiree A. Brown, 19, of 205 High St., New Britain, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Terri Carson, 18, of 25 Lori Ln., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Jasmine Ann Brown, 18, of 75 Washington Ave., Hamden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Mia Houlihan, 18, of 46 Bianca Rd., Bristol, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Katrina Soucy, 18, of 177 King St., Bristol, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Evelina Zawadzki, 18, of 53 Meeting House Vlg, Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Elliana Cardona, 19, of 108 North Pearl St., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Enrico Rossetti, 21, of 30 Kristin Ln, Plainville, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Emily Brown, 19, of 186 Andrews St., Wolcott, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Dmitriy Annenkov, 22, of 4 Hickory Ct., Wallingford, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Richard Figlewski Jr., 23, of 47 Fairlwan Dr., Wallingford, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Adam Phillips, 24, of 83 West Main St., Clinton, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Abdullah H. Abdelgani, 19, of 48 Beth Ann Circle, Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Ahmed Abdelghani, 20, of 60 Kim Ln, Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Connor Marcantonio, 19, of 111 David Dr., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Tyler Angiletta, 19, of 275 Kesteven Ct., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Belal Abdelghani, 19, of 165 Royal Oak Circle, Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Drew Boisvert, 20, of 113 East Rd., Bristol, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Taylor R. Leclaire, 23, of 103 Old Nod Rd., Clinton, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Robert Wachtarz, 18, of 69 Turkey Hill Rd., Chester, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Jessie Martin, 24, of 29 Waterville Rd., Farmington, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Brian C. Kehoe, 35, of 56 Founders Rd., Clinton, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Jacob Skalski, 20, of 132 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Nathan Hunter, 21, of 197 Allen Ave., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Toledo Noel Sharp Jr., 20, of 60 Spring Glen Dr., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Gage K. Forney, 20, of 93 Fairfax Ave., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Kiana Manzie, 18, of 95 Clinic Dr., New Britain, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Beatrice Maldonado, 21, of 71 Catlin St., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Kendra Newkirk, 21, of 170 Colony St., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Ashleigh Carlson, 21, of 882 North Colony Rd., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Jack Russell, 18, of 365 Main St., Bristol, was charged on Aug. 16 with simple trespassing.
• Barbara Calabro, 45, of 53 Fox Run Dr., Southington, was charged on Aug. 17 with second degree breach of peace.
• Traci A. Creem, 45, of 21 Bradley Ave., Meriden, was charged on Aug. 17 with driving under the influence of liquor or drug, following too closely, and cell phone violation.

Nolan Sorber

Police arrested one man and two minors for breaking into vehicles and sheds in the area of Park View Drive after receiving reports from area residents. On Aug. 21, at approximately 5:25 a.m., police received reports of three suspicious males looking into vehicles, and the witness directed police to the area.

Police found Nolan Sorber, 18, of Southington and two juveniles hiding in the area.

The subsequent investigation revealed that the three individuals went through several vehicles and sheds in the area and stole numerous items from inside the different sheds and vehicles they entered.  Items ranged from sunglasses to small power tools and equipment. Sorber was also found to be in possession of alcohol and different pipes and items commonly used to smoke marijuana.

Sorber was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor, along with five counts of third degree burglary, five counts of third degree larceny, five counts of conspiracy to possess drug parphernalia, conspiracy to commit third degree criminal trespassing, and interfering with an officer. He was released on a $25,000 bond with a court date set for Aug. 29, 2016.

The two juveniles will also be charged for their participation in the crimes.

Ashami Curry, 26, of Waterbury was arrested by police on Monday, Aug. 22 after a domestic violence investigation on Darling Street in Southington at approximately 3:45 a.m.

According to police, Curry went to the victim’s residence, grabbed the victim by the neck as the victim was laying in bed, and attempted to strangle the victim. Curry fled the scene prior to police arrival, but he was later located in Waterbury by the Waterbury Police Department. The Victim had visible injuries, but refused medical attention on scene from ambulance personnel.

Curry was arrested at his residence, taken into custody without incident, and was transported to Southington where he was charged with third degree assault, second degree strangulation, and second degree breach of peace. He was processed and held on a $10,000 bond.

Spencer McManus, a recent graduate from Xavier High School in Middletown, was recently awarded the inaugural Michael Shanley Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, named for the late Lt. Michael “Mike” Shanley, a 29-year veteran of the Southington Police Department who died after a 22-month battle with a brain tumor. The scholarship, which will be presented to a graduating Southington resident that plans to study criminal justice in college, was awarded by Shanley’s family. From left, Southington Chief of Police Jack Daly, Jim Shanley, Spencer McManus, Christine Shanley-Buck, Kathleen Shanley, and Lisa and John McManus.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thursday, Aug. 18 through Tuesday, Aug. 23:

• Anthony T. Orsini, 26, of 74 Masthay Cir, Southington, was charged on Aug. 18 with disorderly conduct, interfering with a 911 call, and second degree unlawful restraint.
• Anthony T. Orsini, 26, of 74 Masthay Cir, Southington, was charged on Aug. 19 with violation of a protective order.
• Michael E. Calvanese, 30, of 58 Harvest Ln., Plantsville, was charged on Aug. 20 with driving under the influence of liquor or drug, evading responsibility, and failure to drive in the proper lane.
• Nolan H. Sorber, 18, of 33 Zwicks Farms Rd., Plantsville, was charged on Aug. 21 with possession of alcohol by a minor, five counts of third degree burglary, five counts of sixth degree larceny, third degree criminal trespassing, interfering with officers, four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, five counts of conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, five counts of conspiracy to commit third degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third degree criminal trespassing, and four counts of conspiracy (drug/paraphernalia).
• Ashami Curry, 26, of 49 Lorrain St., Waterbury, was charged on Aug. 22 with third degree assault, second degree strangulation, and second degree breach of peace.
• Laurence E. Douyard, 63, of 220 West St, Southington, was charged on Aug. 22 with second degree breach of peace.
• Timothy Johnson, 50, of 320 Bristol St, Southington, was charged on Aug. 22 with second degree breach of peace.
• Ryan Ciafardoni, 33, of 62 Pleasant St, Bristol, was charged on Aug. 22 with sixth degree larceny.
• Joshua Botelho, 28, of 208 Main St, Apt. 69, Portland, was charged on Aug. 22 with second degree threatening, second degree breach of peace, and second degree harassment.
• Joseph Dobransky, 39, of 226 Redstone Hill Rd, B6, Bristol, was charged with breach of peace.
• Martin L. Musshorn, 47, of 140 Plum Orchard Rd., Southington, was charged on Aug. 23 with creating a public disturbance.

Neftali Bultes

Neftali Bultes, 40, of Waterbury, was arrested at his residence on Friday, Aug. 26, at approximately 5:30 p.m. and was transported to Southington police for processing.

The warrant stemmed from a domestic violence sexual assault incident that occurred in Southington on Aug. 7, 2016. Bultes and the victim were acquaintances prior to the incident.

Bultes was taken into custody without incident and charged with first degree sexual assault, third degree asssault, and second degree reckless endangerment. He was held on a $500,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 29.

The warrant was sealed, and no further information will be released by police.

Ashley Villafane

Ashley Villafane, 28, of Bristol was transported to Southington by the Connecticut State Police on Aug. 26 at approximately 11:15 a.m. She was arrested for an active warrant from the Southington police.

The warrant stems from a shoplifting investigation at the Queen Street Walmart on April 5, 2016. The warrant alleges that Villafane and an accomplice, Shawna Carrara, entered the pharmacy area of the store. As they walked around the pharmacy, they placed store merchandise into large pocketbooks and then left the store without attempting to pay for the merchandise that they had concealed.

It was reported that 18 boxes of Nicorette Gum products ($932.64 value) and 10 Sonicare Toothbrushes ($186.70) were taken during the incident. Total value of the thefts is $1119.34. Carrara was arrested for this incident on July 20, 2016 at the Bristol Court and had an appearance date of Aug. 1, 2016.

Villafane was charged with fourth degree larceny and held on a $2,500 bond. She was scheduled to appear in the Bristol Court on Aug. 29, 2016.

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

After multiple inspections from town inspectors, a Plantsville resident was issued an infraction on Aug. 25 for her unsightly property. Jode Cirillo, 52, was cited for violating the town’s blight ordinance.

Southington police received a letter from the Southington Zoning Enforcement officer which stated that the property located at 777 Old Turnpike Road is considered blighted after multiple inspections from May 6, 2015 to July 28, 2016 showed there were unsightly materials on the property. The letter stated that the property owner was delivered a notice of violation for blight by a Connecticut state marshal on May 28, 2015, and the issues have not been remedied. Cirillo owns the property.