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

Alissa Capaldo, 26, of 303 New Haven Ave. in Waterbury turned herself in at Southington Police Headquarters on Wednesday, July 26 after learning about an outstanding warrant for her arrest.

According to police, Capaldo and an accomplice claimed a lost wallet at a local grocery store and stated that they knew the owner and would get it back to him. Once the wallet was in their possession, they used the credit cards to purchase items for themselves at several stores in the area.

Capaldo was charged with sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny on a revoked credit card, criminal attempt to commit larceny on a revoked credit card, and conspiracy to commit credit card theft. She was released on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 7.

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

Police arrested a Bristol woman for stealing $100 from an unlocked vehicle at the Comfort Suites, 64 Knotter Dr. in Southington.

On Thursday, July 27 the Southington Police Department arrested Nerissa Watson-Brown, 42, of 86 Wolcott St. in Bristol, and charged her with third degree burglary and sixth degree larceny. She was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 7.

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

A road rage incident in Southington on Saturday, July 29 let to the arrest of two people. Joseph Maldonado, 25, of 71 Sandy Ln. in Meriden, and David Verchinski, 32, of 110 Wedgewood Rd. in Southington, were both arrested for their involvement in the incident.

According to police, both men threw objects at the other’s vehicle, and as a result Verchinski’s vehicle was damaged.

Maldonado was charged with throwing objects at a motor vehicle, third degree criminal mischief, and second degree breach of peace. Verchinski was charged with throwing objects at a motor vehicle and second degree breach of peace. Each was issued a misdemeanor summons and released on a $500 bond with court appearances scheduled for Aug. 7.

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, Aug. 2 to Thursday, Aug. 3:

• Robert Radke, 29, of 31 Marney Dr., Middlebury, was arrested on Aug. 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Kristina Gonzalez, 38, of 142 Liberty St., Southington, was given a summons on Aug. 3 for failure to insure a motor vehicle, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
• Erica Waller, 34, of 55 Burwell Ave., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Hector Santiago, 50, of 50 21 1/2 High St., Waterbury, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with possession of narcotics and misuse of a marker plate. In a second incident, Santiago was charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Bobbi B. Jakiela, 43, of 42 Manor Rd., Plantsville, was arrested on Aug. 3 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to maintain lane.

Christopher Descoteaux

Investigation of a parked truck at Panthorn Park led to the arrest of three people. Christopher Descoteaux, 18, along with Alexander Johnson-Barnes, 19, and an unnamed juvenile were charged with marijuana related charges.

The investigation began at approximately 8 p.m. on Aug. 4, when a Southington police officer was conducting a routine extra check of the park at 485 Burritt Street. In the uppermost parking lot, the officer found a truck occupied by two local men and a juvenile. The truck was parked alongside several tree service bucket trucks as if to hide from plain view, and the park was closed at the time of the check.

During the course of the investigation a small amount of marijuana and an 11.5 inch military knife was found within the truck.

Descoteaux was charged with having a weapon in a motor vehicle and being in a park after hours. He was released on a $5,000 bond with an Aug. 14 court appearance in Bristol.

Johnson-Barnes was issued an infraction ticket for possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana with an answer date of Aug. 18.

The juvenile was no charged with any violations.

Scott Tenney

Scott Tenney, 28, of 303 New Haven Ave., Waterbury, turned himself into Southington police on Aug. 7 after hearing about an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

The warrant was a result of an investigation where Tenney and an accomplice claimed a lost wallet at a local grocery store. The pair said that they knew the owner and would return the wallet to him. Once in their possession, they used the credit cards to purchase items for themselves at several stores in the area.

Tenney was charged with sixth degree larceny, two counts of conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, criminal attempt to commit sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit credit card theft, credit card theft, illegal use of a credit card, conspiracy to commit illegal use of a credit card, and second degree breach of peace. 

He was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 21.

On Wednesday, Aug. 9, at approximately 4:23 p.m., Southington police, fire fighters, and AMR ambulances were dispatched to Rex Forge Manufacturing located at 345 Atwater St. in Southington.

A 39 year old male suffered a head injury while at work, and the man was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury and later transferred to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford by Lifestar.  OSHA was contacted and will be investigating this incident.

Eight Southington Police Explorer Cadets attended and graduated from the 2017 Cadet Police Academy where they completed a week long training program held at the University of Hartford in West Hartford from July 23 to July 29. Basic Program: Patrick Jay, Jeremy Capobianco, Tyler Kuczynski, Nick Daddona. Practical Skills Program: Bryan Arsan, Yadira Espinoza, Josh Palmer and Brandon Apicella. Daddona earned first place in the physical agility competition.

On Thursday, Aut. 10, Dallas Bailey, 36, of Hartford, was served with an active warrant by Southington police at the Bristol Superior Court. The warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred in Southington at the Exxon gas station on 682 Queen St.

On April 23, Southington police were dispatched to the gas station at 1 a.m. after a black male suspect, identified as Bailey, entered the Exxon and attempted a robbery. He ordered gas and cigarettes. When the clerk placed the cigarettes on the counter, Bailey demanded money from the cash register. The clerk refused, and Bailey made a movement with his hand to emphasize that he had a gun (a silver handgun).

At this point, another vehicle pulled into the gas pump area, and Bailey fled. The clerk followed him out of the store and watched him get into a white Nissan Altima that was parked in front of the pumps. At the time, there was a black female attempting to put gas into the Nissan. The female got into the passenger side of the Nissan, and the pair fled south on Queen Street.

A short time later, the Connecticut State Police found the Nissan abandoned in Hartford. Southington detectives responded and took custody of the Nissan.

Bailey was charged with attempt to commit first degree robbery and first degree threatening. He was processed and detained on a $250,000 bond.

Police have yet to identify the female, described as a black woman, approximately 5’3″ to 5’5″, approximately 100 to 110 lbs. She was described as “petite” and in her early 20s. She was wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with light blue jeans, a dark blue or black hat, and she had short, dark colored hair.

Police are asking anyone that has any information to contact Det. J. Lopa at (860) 378-1644 or jlopa@southingtonpolice.org.

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

From Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13, Southington experienced numerous vehicle burglaries and stolen motor vehicles. These incidents were mainly in the southwest portion of town, and the Southington Police Department is actively investigating these incidents.

“We are compiling data from these investigations and other recent investigations, and we will provide a press release on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the morning, detailing these incidents and our investigative efforts,” police officials said in a press release. “We will also work on releasing video surveillance of possible suspects at that time.”

In the meantime police are reminded residents to lock their vehicles and be vigilant to anything or anyone suspicious in their neighborhood.

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, Aug. 2 to Thursday, Aug. 10:

• Courtland Robert Radke, 29, of 31 Marney Dr., Middlebury, was arrested on Aug. 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Jaylen Jones, 23, of 228 Chipper Rd, Waterbury, was arrested on Aug. 4 and charged with first degree failure to appear.
• John Hemhauser, 26, of 37 Briarwood Dr., Old Saybrook, was arrested on Aug. 4 and charged with second degree criminal trespassing and second degree breach of peace.
• Alexander Johnson-Barnes, 19, of 73 Oakland Rd., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 4 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Christopher Descoteaux, 18, of 50 Valley Forge Ct., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 4 and charged with being in a park after dark and having weapons in a motor vehicle.
• Steven Earley, 57, of 503 Emmett St., Bristol, was arrested on Aug. 5 and charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drug and failure to drive in the proper lane.
• Tammy Mancino, 49, of 131 W. Center St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 6 and charged with disorderly conduct.
• Evan O’Connor, 29, of 38 Hilltop Dr., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 6 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Jazmine Duran, 19, of 8 Atwood St., New Britain, was arrested on Aug. 5 and charged with failure to obey a stop sign and possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Raul J. Lima, 44, of 142 High St., Naugatuck, was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Jennifer Wallace, 39, of 8 Darling St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Ricky Nappi, 18, of 197 Edgewood Rd., Berlin, was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Scott Tenney, 28, of 303 New Haven Ave., Waterbury, was arrested on Aug. 7 and charged with sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, criminal attempt to commit sixth degree larceny, credit card theft, conspiracy to commit credit card theft, illegal use of a credit card, conspiracy to illegal use of a credit card, and second degree breach of peace.
• William Cavallaro, 51, of 68 Darling St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Catherine Rasmus, 33, of 951 Woodruff St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with disorderly conduct.
• David Schoendorf, 42, of 19 Leetes Island Rd., Branford, was arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with fourth degree larceny.
• Stacy Comeau, 47, of 27 Wilton Rd., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 8 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Steven Perretta, 23, of 19 Rahlene Dr., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 9 and charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drug.
• Dallas Bailey, 36, of 207 Vine St., Hartford, was arrested on Aug. 10 and charged with attempt to commit first degree robbery and first degree threatening.
• Jose Ramos, 43, of 230 Orange St., Waterbury, was arrested on Aug. 10 and charged with third degree burglary and sixth degree larceny.

On Wednesday, Aug. 16, a joint investigation among the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, the Southington Police Department, and the New Britain Police Department led to the arrest of Thomas Halleran, 36, of Cheshire, for his involvement in a heroin-related death in Southington.

The investigation began in July when a Southington resident was discovered unresponsive inside her apartment, along with drug paraphernalia consistent with heroin use. Detectives were able to identify the source of the heroin that is suspected to cause the death, and the investigation revealed that Halleran supplied the drug.

Southington Police Department’s special investigations unit worked collectively with the DEA during this investigation, which helped the DEA secure an arrest warrant for Halleran on federal drug charges. He was taken into custody without incident at a residence in New Britain.

Halleran was charged with distribution of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin. He was ordered detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for Aug. 23.

Schools across Connecticut will begin the 2017-18 year next week and state police advise locals to use caution. Bus and pedestrian traffic will pick up once the school year begins.

Connecticut State Troopers urge drivers, parents and children to prepare for back to school safety.

As over half-a-million Connecticut children head back to school over the next few weeks, Connecticut State Troopers urge all parents and guardians to discuss school, traffic, and personal safety with their children.

Troopers also caution all drivers to be aware of back to school bus, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.  Drivers are urged to use extra caution as they travel on Connecticut’s roadways, and to be alert to children who may be hurrying to and from school.

Under state law, it is mandatory that drivers stop for school buses that have their flashing red warning lights activated, whether they are approaching or following the school bus.

The yellow flashing lights are a warning to drivers that the bus will be stopping to pick up and/or drop-off students.  Drivers should anticipate that the red flashing lights will come on shortly after seeing the yellow flashing lights as the bus comes to a stop.  The red flashing lights on a school bus indicate that the bus is stopped and students are either getting on or off the bus.

Failure to obey this law not only puts our children at great risk, but it carries a hefty penalty for drivers. Fines for passing a school bus that has its flashing red warning lights activated starts at $465 for a first offense.

Parents should also remind their children to wait for their bus in a safe place, out of the travel portion of the roadway, and only cross the street after looking both ways, even if the red lights are activated.  Urge children to tell an adult and the police about anything that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable on the way to/from school and while they’re in school.

Children should be reminded not to speak to, or get into the vehicles of people they don’t know.

All Resident State Troopers and Troopers on patrol will periodically monitor school bus stops to help ensure the safety of all students as they travel back to school to begin the 2017-2018 school year.

Daniel Akinsyana

On Aug. 19, 2017, Daniel Akinsyana, age 27 of Naugatuck, CT turned himself in at the Southington Police Department after learning there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  The warrant, which charged Akinsyana with Assault in the 2nd degree, interfering with an officer, and making a false statement, stemmed from an incident that occurred on Aug. 7, 2017 at Motel 6 in Southington in which Akinsyana became involved in a dispute and allegedly struck the other party in the head with an ashtray causing injury.

Akinsyana was processed and released on a $50,000 court set surety bond. He was scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 21.

Ryan Delbuono

Ryan Delbuono, 33 of Southington was charged with two counts of Sale of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Narcotics, Sale of a Narcotic, Possession of Less Than Half Ounce of Cannabis, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Aug. 20, 2017. This was the result of officers receiving information that Delbuono was attempting to sell drugs in the downtown area.

Further investigation led to officers stopping Delbuono and finding him with possession of marijuana, narcotic pills, and drug paraphernalia.

Delbuono was processed and posted a $5,000.00 surety bond. He is scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 28.

The Southington Police Department received information late Friday night, Aug. 18, 2017 that Keith Dubin, age 31, of Southington contacted what he believed to be a 14 year old male via social media. During the course of their online interactions, Dubin requested photos of the youth and they agreed to meet up at a designated location in Southington.

As a result of the information received, an investigation was started into this incident.  SPD Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, and Information Technology Division worked together on the investigation and obtained an arrest warrant for Dubin. The warrant charged Dubin with Criminal Attempt to Commit Risk of Injury to a Minor and Criminal Attempt to Possess Child Pornography.

Dubin is listed on the Sexual Offender Registry.

He was held pending a $100,000 court set bond and was scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 22.

On August 23, 2017 Cerena Stimpson,23, of Waterbury, CT was arrested for Larceny 5^th Degree and Interfering with an Officer.  The charges stemmed from an incident at the Southington Target store where she exited without paying for two vacuum cleaners, assorted DVDs, and electronics.  During the initial stages of the investigation, Stimpson lied to police about her identity.

Stimpson was held on a $5,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 24.

Steven Aberg, 28, of New Haven, was arrested at Bristol Court on Aug. 21 for an outstanding warrant. He was charged with reckless endangerment of the second degree, reckless driving, and disobeying an officer’s signal.

The arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 18 at the T/A Travel Center in which a concerned citizen called police to report that a male was passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot. An officer arrived and started to make contact with the male, who then put his vehicle in drive and drove away at a high rate of speed, striking a curb before exiting the parking lot.

Information was sent out to other departments and through further investigation the male was identified as Steven Aberg.

Aberg was processed and appeared in Bristol Court on Aug. 22.

On Aug. 24, Southington Police were called for a report of a disturbance in the roadway on Lady Slipper Lane.  While responding, further information was received that a group of males fled the area in a dark red vehicle and a dump truck.

Officers located the red vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop on West St.  Further investigation revealed that the occupants of the vehicle were involved in the disturbance and during the disturbance they assaulted two males, knocked over a motorcycle belonging to one of the assaulted males, and stole a dump truck belonging to the other assault victim.  As a result of this incident both victims of the assault suffered minor injuries.  One was treated at an area hospital and the other was treated by paramedics on scene.  The dump truck was recovered in close proximity to the incident location.

As a result of this incident the following were arrested: Tremell Cole,19, of 46 Collins Rd. Bristol, CT; Devin Morales, 20, of 132 Wolcott St. Bristol, CT; Angel Valentin,18, of 112 Lasalle St. New Britain, CT; and Akeil Booker,19, of 817 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT.

They were each charged with Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, Assault 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Larceny 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Assault 3rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1st Degree.

All were held on a $10,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Bristol court on Aug. 25.

In addition to this arrest, Morales was found to have an extraditable outstanding arrest warrant out of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, FL.  The warrant was verified and Morales was charged with being a Fugitive From Justice. He was held on a separate $10,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Bristol court on Aug. 25.

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, Aug. 2 to Thursday, Aug. 10:

• Dianne Stapleton-St Germaine, 50, of 999 E. Johnson Ave., Cheshire, was arrested on Aug. 17 and charged with breach of peace.
• Tammy Mancino, 49, of 131 W. Center St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 17 and charged with disorderly conduct, interfering with an officer, and refusal to fingerprint.
• Shannon Carrier, 26, of 7 Canal St., Plainville, was arrested on Aug. 18 and charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with a 911 call.
• Christopher Estabrook, 28, of 36 Pinecrest Dr., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 18 and charged with two incidents of probation violation.
• Michael Flaherty, 46, of 500 Pleasant St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 18 and charged with violation of a protective order. In two separate incidents, he was charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Michael Vargas, 18, of 37 Stewart St., New Britain, was arrested on Aug. 18 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Daniel F. Keane, 33, of 61 Twin Lanes Rd., Fairfield, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drug.
• Krystiana Bouchard, 19, of 1 Royce Circle, Mansfield, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with third degree assault.
• Daniel Akinsyana, 17, of 38 Highland Ave., Naugatuck, was arrested on Aug. 19 and charged with second degree false statement, interfering with an officer, and second degree assault.
• Ryan DelBuono, 33, of 61 Skipper Lane, Southington, was arrested on Aug. 20 and charged with two counts of selling a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotics, and selling narcotics.
• Keith Dubin, 31, of 146 Delahunty Dr., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 21 and charged with risk of injury to a minor and third degree child pornography.
• Steven Aberg, 28, of 923 Elm St., New Haven, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with reckless driving, disobeying an officer’s signal, and second degree reckless endangerment.
• Maria Perreault, 73, of 422 Savage St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Concetta Perreault-Prado, 46, of 380 Mulberry St., Plantsville, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Cerena Stimpson, 23, of 69 Stiles St., Waterbury, was arrested on Aug. 23 and charged with fifth degree larceny and interfering with officers.
• Mark Cassella, 55, of 500 Pleasant St., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 23 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Devin Morales, 20, of 132 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested on Aug. 24 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, second degree criminal mischief, first degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second degree breach of peace, conspiracy to commit third degree assault, conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit first degree larceny. In a second incident, he was charged with being a fugitive from justice and extradition.
• Angel Valentin, 18, of 112 Lasalle St., New Britain, was arrested on Aug. 24 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, second degree criminal mischief, first degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second degree breach of peace, conspiracy to commit third degree assault, conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit first degree larceny.
• Tremell Cole, 19, of 46 Collins Rd., Bristol, was arrested on Aug. 24 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, second degree criminal mischief, first degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second degree breach of peace, conspiracy to commit third degree assault, conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit first degree larceny.
• Akeil Booker, 19, of 817 Ellington Rd., S. Windsor, was arrested on Aug. 24 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, second degree criminal mischief, first degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second degree breach of peace, conspiracy to commit third degree assault, conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit first degree larceny.