Scott Squire

On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Southington Police Department arrested Scott Squire, 40, of Bristol on two separate warrants stemming from domestic disputes. One was against a special needs child.

The first warrant stemmed from a domestic dispute with a special needs juvenile. During the incident, Squire allegedly knocked the child to the floor of the residence. The juvenile suffered minor injuries. For this warrant, Squire was charged with third degree assault, third degree assault on a disabled person, and risk of injury to a minor.

The second warrant stemmed from a domestic dispute where Squire allegedly kicked the victim and tried to physically force the victim from the home. The victim suffered minor injuries. For this warrant, Squire was charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.

Squire posted a $10,000 bond for each warrant, and he was scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Aug. 28 for both arrests.

Since this was a domestic violence incident, no further information will be released by police. 

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

Adam Rowe, 46, of Meriden was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Bristol courthouse for an outstanding warrant in Southington.

The warrant stemmed from the burglary of a vehicle in the parking lot of the Days Inn at 1845 Meriden Waterbury Tpk. on July 1, 2016. The investigation revealed that Rowe had been staying at the motel at the time of this incident. Through further investigation and work with other area departments a warrant was applied for and granted.

Rowe was charged with third degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, third degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.

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. 21 to Monday, Aug. 28:

• Joseph Farrell, 27, of 173 Buckingham St., Waterbury, was arrested on Aug. 21 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Adam Rowe, 46, of 104 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, was arrested on Aug. 24 and charged with third degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, third degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit third degree criminal mischief.
• Tomasz Daraz, 41, of 217 Grove St., New Britain, was arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Michael Schact, 22, of 104 Todd Hollow Rd., Plymouth, was arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with second degree breach of peace, second degree harassment, and second degree threatening.
• Scott Squires, 40, of 13 Ingraham St., Bristol, was arrested on Aug. 26 and charged with two counts of third degree assault and risk of injury to a minor. In a separate incident, he was charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
• Chauncey Moore, 36, of 111 View St., Meriden, was arrested on Aug. 28 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Javan Delvalle, 36, of 24 Conlon St., Bristol, was arrested on Aug. 28 and charged with sixth degree larceny, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, and failure to obey a traffic signal. In a separate incident, he was charged with second degree failure to appear.

Julio Bonilla

Julio Bonilla, 18, of Meriden, turned himself in to Southington police on Wednesday, Aug. 30 on an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The warrant stemmed from an incident in July 2017 in which Bonilla allegedly had sex with a minor.

Bonilla was charged with first degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor, first degree unlawful restraint, and second degree false statement. He posted a $350,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in Bristol court on Sept. 11.

Chauncey Ford

Chauncey Ford, 20, of New Britain, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 6 on an outstanding warrant held by the Southington Police Department. The warrant stemmed from an incident in July 2017 in which Ford allegedly had sexual contact with a minor.

Ford was charged with fourth degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor, and providing a false statement. He was held on a $150,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Sept. 7.

Southington police arrested Ethan Manyak, 22, of Southington on Wednesday, Sept. 6 for drug-related charges. The warrant stemmed from an investigation that began in July 2017 after police recovered a backpack owned by Manyak which contained drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Manyak was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held on a $20,000 bond.

During the investigation, police found a warrant for Manyak for violating probation. Police also found two active warrants for second degree failure to appear in court. He was held on a $25,000 bond for violating his probation and was held on $10,000 bonds for the failure to appear warrants.

Manyak was scheduled to appear in Bristol court for all four charges on Sept. 7.

A 9/11 memorial service has been scheduled for Sept. 11, at 8:46 a.m., at the 9/11 memorial site near Zingarella’s.

This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93 when terrorists hijacked four planes to deliberately crash them into national buildings.

In the years following the tragedy, Southington residents have gathered to remember the victims, first responders, and families that lost their loved ones. Keeping the tradition alive, a service is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11.

At precisely 8:46 a.m., townspeople will gather at the 9/11 memorial site of twin granite tablets located at the corner of Summer Street and West Main Street in Plantsville. The memorial’s materials and labor were donated by Mathieu Memorials in 2003 to monument first responders and citizens who lost their lives.

All town residents are invited to join members of the Southington Fire Department, the Southington Police Department, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Kiltonic Post 72, local veteran support groups, town and state officials, and other community leaders for a brief memorial service.

To insure available parking, attendees should arrive by 8:30 a.m.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Tuesday, Aug. 29 to Thursday, Sept. 7:

• Raymond Dejesus, 27, of 41 Cooks St., Waterbury, was charged on Aug. 29 with seat belt violation, operating a motor vehicle under suspension, failure to obey a traffic signal, and four counts of failure to restrain children in car seats.
• Holly Mclin, 46, of 15 Quaker Ln., Southington, was arrested on Aug. 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Kristine C. Calabro, 47, of 71 Russell Ave., Plainville, was arrested on Aug. 30 and charged with second degree forgery and sixth degree larceny.
• Julio E. Bonilla, 18, of 25 Prescott St., Meriden, was arrested on Aug. 30 and charged with risk of injury to a minor, second degree false statement, first degree sexual assault, and first degree unlawful restraint.
• Devin Alger, 26, of 244 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested on Aug. 29 and charged with third degree criminal mischief.
• John Anberg, 27, of 63 Bridge St., Middletown, was arrested on Aug. 31 and charged with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
• Haji S. Hassan, of 45 James P Casey Rd., Bristol, was charged on Sept. 1 with passing a standing school bus.
• Christina M. Forgione, 45, of 245 Berlin Ave., Southington, was charged on Sept. 2 with driving under the influence of liquor or drug.
• Julian Figueiroa, 19, of 405 Wedgewood Rd., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana.
• Jessie Daley, 23, of 28 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 4 and charged with third degree burglary, second degree criminal mischief, third degree criminal trespassing, sixth degree larceny, and credit card theft.
• Bobbi B. Jakiela, 43, of 42 Manor Rd., Plantsville, was arrested on Sept. 1 and charged with failure to obey a stop sign, driving under the influence of liquor or drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, and drinking while driving.
• Trishena Waters, 34, of 204 Citizens Ave., Waterbury, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, possession of half ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Dillon Lacasse, 18, of 95 Dunham Pl, Southington, was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with traveling too fast, failure to obey a stop sign, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Catherine Rasmus, 33, of 951 Woodruff St., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with violation of a protective order.
• Chauncey H. Ford, 20, of 168 Oak St., New Britain, was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with fourth degree sexual assault, risk of injury, and fourth degree false statement.
• Amanda Nogiec, 39, of 15 Bruce Dr., Shelton, was arrested on Sept. 7 and charged with issuing a bad check.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Sunday, Sept. 3 to Sunday, Sept. 10:

• Quy Mai, 27, of 229 Silo Rd., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 7 and charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drug, failure to drive in the proper lane, and interfering with an officer.
• Ethan Manyak, 22, of 225 Pondview Dr., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. In a separate incident, he was charged with violation of probation. In a third incident, he was charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Eryn Bland, 22, of 135 Shawn Dr., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 7 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Shane Ripley-Oneil, 20, of 12 Tidd Ave, Woburn, Mass., was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with possession of a weapon(s) in a motor vehicle.
• Barbara Steadman, 65, of 39 Robert St. Ext., Plainville, was charged on Sept. 8 for passing a standing school bus.
• Marc Schaufler, 51, of 164 Willow Springs Rd., New Milford, was arrested on Sept. 10 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Janice Riley, 61, of 10 Grand St., New Britain, was arrested on Sept. 10 and charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drug and failure to display headlights.

On Sept. 15, just after 5 p.m., Rafael Hernandez, 54, of Hartford was taken into custody at the Newington Police Department on an active warrant from an incident in Southington.

The warrant stems from an investigation of a fraudulent prescription purchased at the Walgreen’s Pharmacy at 359 Main St. that was reported on May 19, 2017. The warrant alleges that on March 29, 2017, Hernandez presented two fraudulent prescriptions that were filled at the pharmacy. One was for oxycodone, and the other was for Ativan  (lorazepam).

Walgreen’s workers discovered the fraudulent prescriptions after checking their in house records when Hernandez was arrested in Wethersfield after a similar incident at a Wethersfield Walgree’s. During the investigation, contact was made with the physician whose name appeared on the prescription, and the doctor’s office confirmed that the prescriptions were not prescribed to Hernandez.

Hernandez was transported to the Southington Police Department where he was processed and charged with two counts of second degree forgery and two counts of obtaining drugs illegally. He was released on $5,000 bond with a Sept. 25 court appearance set for Bristol Superior Court.

The Giving Back Girls and the Southington Police Department joined forces in a recent “Fill that Cruiser” event, which raised donations of non-perishable items for the Southington Community Services food pantry.

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

On Monday, Sept. 18, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Jeffery Jimenez, 20, of Bristol, turned himself in to Southington police after learning he had an active arrest warrant for an incident that happened on Aug. 24 on Lady Slipper Lane in Southington. Jimenez is the fifth person arrested for this incident.

The incident happened on Aug. 24, at approximately 1:51 a.m. Police were called to a disturbance in the roadway. While responding, further information was received that a group of males fled the area in dark red vehicle and a dump truck. Officers located the red vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Street.  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.

Jimenez was processed and charged with third degree assault, second degree criminal mischief, first degree larceny, and second degree breach of peace. He was released on a $10,000 bond and was given a court date of Oct. 2 for the Bristol Superior Court.

Police arrest 4 men after assault

The Southington Police Department announced the following parking restrictions for the 2017 Apple Harvest Festival:

From Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1 and  Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8 the following streets will be posted as “No Parking” on either side of the street: Academy Lane, Academy Street, Berlin Avenue (Main Street to Highwood Avenue), Center Court, Center Place, Center Street, Chestnut Street, Columbus Avenue, Eden Avenue, High Street, Hobart Street, Liberty Street, Merrell Avenue, Mill Street (N. Main Street to Water Street), North Liberty Street, N. Main Street (Center Street to Mill Street), Oak Street, Vermont Avenue, Vermont Terrace, West Center Street (Summer Street to Howard Avenue), Woodruff Street (Berlin Avenue to Pleasant Street).

Parade Parking

There will be special parking restrictions along the parade route from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the day of the parade, Sunday, Oct. 1. All violators will be subject to a $35 fine and/or towing of the vehicle.

There will be no parking on the following streets due to the Apple Harvest Festival parade: Beecher Street, Bristol Street, Chestnut Street, Church Street, Cowles Avenue, Eden Place, Elm Street, Knowles Avenue, Main Street, Matthews Street, Prospect Street (West Street to Summer Street), S. Center Street, Speechley Avenue, Summer Street, Water Street, W. Main Street.

At 11 a.m., the following streets will have  no access to traffic as a result of the parade: Cowles Avenue, Prospect Street, Summer Street, and Elm Street.

Fireworks

The fireworks display will be set off from the dog park, located on Mill Street, on Saturday, Sept. 30 (with a rain date of Saturday, Oct. 7). The section of Mill Street between N. Main Street (Rte. 10) and Water Street will be blocked off starting at noon. The roads will reopen at 11 p.m.

This will create a safety zone, and traffic will be detoured around the Mill Street closure. The dog park will be closed to the public at noon on Saturday, Sept. 30. The park will reopen at noon on Sunday, Oct. 1.

During this time, the rails to trails will also be closed between High Street (YMCA) and the Weichsel Municipal Center.

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle buses back and forth from the festival will be available from Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St. Shuttles will run on Saturdays and Sundays with no service on Friday nights.

Here is the schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For current information regarding the 2017 Apple Harvest Festival, including festival hours, parking restrictions and detour information please call the Southington Police Department Apple Harvest Information Line at (860) 378-1677. The Information Line will be active beginning Monday, Sept. 25.

Battalion Chief Glenn Dube
Southington Fire Dept. News and Notes

Saturday, July 29 was a typical midsummer night for the Anderson family. With a warm, dry evening Chris Anderson decided to mow the lawn. The youngest of his three boys, four year old Nathan, asked if he could ride along with his dad. With Chris’ work schedule time with his boys is all the more precious and off they went together mowing the lawn, father and son in a scene almost out of a Rockwell painting. And then it wasn’t.

The tractor hit a bump, lurched unexpectedly, and threw both Andersons off. Nathan’s shirt was grabbed by the blades, pulling him under the operating mowing deck. Chris reacted instantly, pushing the mower off his boy within a second or two, an action doctors later credited with saving Nathan’s life.

The boy’s injuries were extensive. In two seconds under the mowing deck he suffered a fractured skull, compound fracture to his left elbow, broken left shoulder blade, and long, deep lacerations to his head, stomach, groin, left thigh and left foot. Christina Anderson described her son’s injuries as “overwhelming.”

Things began to happen quickly. The Andersons, along with their neighbors, rushed Nathan inside and wrapped him in blankets to attempt to stop the severe blood loss. Christina immediately called 911, crediting 911 dispatcher Lester Bouchard with keeping her calm. Southington Fire and Police departments responded along with AMR ambulance. Crews treated Nathan’s life threatening injuries aggressively, and he was transported to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center by AMR with assistance from firefighter Ben Kiessling.

Christina rode in the back of the ambulance with Paramedic Rick Bergen and EMT Jackie Stowe, helping to reassure Nathan as Rick and Jackie worked feverishly to stabilize him, efforts Christina describes as “amazing.” The Anderson family is one of great faith, and near the end of the transport as Nathan began to fade Christina reached for that faith and began to recite the Lord’s Prayer to her youngest son. Rick joined in.

It’s no ordinary school bus. The Anderson boys, above, get ready to board Ladder 1 for a ride to their first day of school.

When Nathan arrived at CCMC the trauma team was waiting for him, and a room full of doctors, nurses, and techs went to work on the little boy fighting for his life. CCMC also specializes in caring for the parents, and a staff member called a “child life specialist” was assigned to stay with Chris and Christina, answering their questions and explaining the procedures that were being done. Christina said that it seemed like every time they examined a different part of Nathan’s body they found another injury. By 11 p.m., Nathan was stable enough to go to the operating room, where he had the first of what will be multiple surgeries. It took nearly 200 stitches to close all of his wounds.

Nathan spent two weeks at CCMC, and his recovery has progressed faster than anyone expected. His fractures are healing and his lacerations were “stitched beautifully” according to his parents. He is back to his independent, athletic self, playing with brothers Brian, 8, and Drew, 6, well on his way to a full recovery.

Shortly after his return home the Anderson’s invited the first responders from that evening over for a welcome home celebration. Many of those that responded came to see Nathan. They were overwhelmed by a greeting from nearly 40 family members and neighbors as well as Nathan who, other than his cast, looked like any other healthy 4 year old. Nathan’s call had been difficult to process for many of the responders and being invited to see him home and doing so well was a deeply appreciated gift. A few weeks later firefighters again saw Nathan, giving him and his brothers a ride to their first day of school in Ladder 1.

The Anderson family welcomed Southington’s emergency workers to a welcome home celebration.

The Andersons have received tremendous support from their family, friends, neighbors, and their church and Nathan’s story has a happy ending, and the family wanted to tell their story, getting the message out that what happened to them could happen to anyone.

In fact, a study done by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio found that nearly 4,800 children, an average of 13 per day, are injured annually in our nation by lawnmowers. More than 8 percent of those children’s injuries are serious enough for them to be admitted to the hospital. Doctors at CCMC told the Andersons that Nathan was the sixth lawn mower injury they had seen this summer.

This can, and does, happen to anyone. The study recommends children under 16 not operate a riding lawnmower and those under 12 not operate a push mower. Children under 6 should remain inside when these machines are being used.

Glenn Dube is a battalion chief for the Southington Fire Department.

Lamar McCarthy

On Monday, Sept. 25, the Southington Police Department Detective Division arrested the second suspect in a bank robbery and subsequent carjacking on June 18, 2017. Lamar McCarthy, 35, of Hartford, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 25 for his involvement in the robbery of the People’s United Bank at 505 N. Main St. in Southington.

Police were dispatched to the robbery at approximately 1:15 p.m. on June 18 after receiving a call for a hold up alarm at the People’s Bank located inside Stop and Shop. A male suspect, later identified as Norman Renaldi, 43, of Meriden, entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding the money.  Renaldi exited the store and got into a red minivan operated by a second suspect, later identified as McCarthy.

The suspects’ vehicle left the area, heading north on Route 10. An officer saw the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it in the area of Walmart on Queen Street. The suspect vehicle did a u-turn, striking another vehicle, before fleeing southbound on Queen Street. In the area of the intersection of N. Main Street and Curtiss Street, the suspect vehicle had a tire go flat. The suspect vehicle continued to drive until it reached the area of the Shell Gas station, located at 212 Main St., where it pulled to the side of the road.

There the two suspects fled the vehicle. Renaldi was taken into custody by police on the date of the incident, but McCarthy got into a white Jeep Cherokee that was at one of the gas pumps at the Shell Station and drove away leaving the male who had been pumping gas at that location.  The male’s wife and grandchildren (ages 6 and 3) were still inside the vehicle at the time McCarthy fled the area with the car.

A short time later the female and the two children were released from the vehicle at a commuter lot off of Exit 26 of I-84 near the Cheshire-Waterbury line. Further investigation led to information allowing police to identify McCarthy and apply for warrants.

McCarthy was charged with three counts of first degree kidnapping, second degree robbery, conspiracy to commit second degree robbery, robbery involving an occupied vehicle, and engaging police in pursuit. The warrant had a $750,000 court-set bond.

McCarthy was charged on a second warrant for the charges associated with the motor vehicle violations while police were attempting to stop the vehicle. He is being held on a $15,000 bond for evading responsibility, unsafe passing, failure to drive right, failure to obey traffic controls, improper turns, and engaging police in pursuit.

He was scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Sept. 26.

Previous coverage:

Warrant issued for second suspect in robbery, kidnapping

Man arrested for bank robbery and kidnapping

Letter: Father’s Day carjacking victims thankful for community support

Michael Foley

Michael Foley, 25, of Southington, was arrested after for stealing a bottle of vodka from Wineland Discount Liquors on 1543 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk. and threatening a male clerk that he had a knife.

The clerk tripped a panic alarm at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 after the incident. The cashier said that Foley did not display the knife but fled the area, heading westbound on Meriden Waterbury Tpke. on a bicycle. After activating the panic button the clerk called a family member that lived nearby and told them what happened. Responding to the call, the family member saw Foley, stopped him, took away the bottle of vodka, and grabbed the bicycle. Foley fled on foot.

The on scene officer reviewed the video and recognized the suspect from a previous arrest. A short time later, another officer located Foley walking in the area of Burritt Street and Clark Street. A foot pursuit ensued and an officer arrived with a K-9 to start a track. Foley ran out from behind a home and and gave himself up to police without further incident. He was found to be in possession of a knife.

Foley was charged with first degree robbery, second degree threatening, second degree breach of pece, sixth degree larceny, and interfering with or resisting an officer. He was held on a $50,000 bond and scheduled to appear in Bristol Court on Sept. 27.

Cheryl Lindsay

Cheryl Lindsay, 55, of Southington was apprehended by police at a motor vehicle stop on Monday, Sept. 25, at approximately 3:45 p.m., and arrested for her involvement in a road rage incident on Sept. 2.

The warrant alleges that on Lindsay was operating her vehicle on N. Main Street on Sept. 2 when she observed the victim drive past her in the opposite direction. Lindsay turned her vehicle around and chased the victim’s vehicle as it turned onto Lazy Lane in Southington. During the chase, Lindsay allegedly crossed the double yellow lines on Lazy Lane and narrowly escaped a head-on collision while passing the victim’s car.

The victim pulled into the Southington Police Department headquarters to report the incident, and approximately six minutes later, Lindsay called 911 to report the incident. In Lindsay’s report, she stated that the victim was actually following her, was harassing her, and almost hit her vehicle while illegally passing her. Lindsay volunteered two voluntary false sworn and signed statement detailing the incident.

The investigator was able to pull video from different businesses along the route to disprove Lindsay’s claims.

Lindsay was charged with second degree stalking, unsafe passing, reckless driving, misuse of emergency 911, second degree false reporting of an incident, and second degree false statement. She posted a $10,000 bond with a Sept. 26 court date in Bristol.

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

The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Friday, Sept. 15 to Tuesday, Sept. 26:

• Renee L. Kight, 28, of 438 East St., Plainville, was arrested on Sept. 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Leia White Parham, 25, of 3856 Mount Vernon St., Philadelphia, Pa., was arrested on Sept. 20 and charged with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
• Nahsiir Pugh, 24, of 2714 Dothan Pl, Philadelphia, Pa., was arrested on Sept. 20 and charged with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
• Aishwarya Upadhyaya, 41, of 163 Partridge Dr., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 21 and charged with disorderly conduct.
• Nitin Upadhyaya, 57, of 163 Partridge Dr., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 21 and charged with disorderly conduct.
• David Petroka, 53, of 150 Mountain Rd., Farmington, was arrested on Sept. 15 and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle and illegal possession of narcotics.
• Kenneth Adamo, 29, of 67 West St., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 18 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Maria A. Perreault, 74, of 422 Savage St., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 22 and charged with three counts of violating a protective order.
• Matthew Cooper, 42, of 54 Rustic Oak Dr., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 23 and charged with failure to maintain lane and driving under the influence of liquor or drug.
• Nicholas Marin, 33, of 38 Coach Dr., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 24 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Cheryl Lindsay, 55, of 408 Main St., Southington, was arrested on Sept. 25 and charged with second degree stalking, unsafe passing, reckless driving, misuse of the 911 system, second degree false statement, and two counts of second degree falsely reporting.
• David Plourde Jr., 33, of 401 Old Post Rd., Erwin, N.C., was arrested on Sept. 26 and charged with second degree threatening and violation of a protective order.
• Lamar McCarthy, 35, of 56 Vine St., Hartford, was arrested on Sept. 25 and charged with second degree larceny, second degree robbery, conspiracy to commit second degree robbery, robbery involving an occupied motor vehicle, engaging police in pursuit, and three counts of first degree kidnapping. In a second incident, he was charged with reckless driving, evading responsibility, unsafe passing, failure to drive right, failure to obey a traffic signal, improper turns, engaging in police pursuit, disobeying officers’ signals, and first degree reckless endangerment.
• Matthew Horn, 33, of 36 McMullen Ave., Wethersfield, was arrested on Sept. 22 and charged with violation of a protective order.
• Michael B. Foley, 25, of 250 Summer St., Plantsville, was arrested on Sept. 26 and charged with second degree criminal mischief and second degree criminal trespassing. In a separate incident, he was charged with first degree robbery, second degree threatening, second degree breach of peace, sixth degree larceny, and interfering/ resisting with an officer.
• Scott Wentworth, 48, of 20 Broad St., Plainville, was arrested on Sept. 26 and charged with violation of a protective order.

Donald Donaghy

Donald Donaghy, 52, of Bristol was arrested by Southington police on Sept. 29, at approximately 5:11 p.m., for his involvement in a road rage/reckless driving earlier in the day.

The investigation began when Southington police received a report about the incident, which began on I-84 Eastbound. At the time of the report, the vehicles were traveling north on West Street in Southington.

A Southington officer located the vehicles and initiated the investigation at the intersection of West Queen Street and West Street. During the investigation, Donaghy allegedly told the officer that he had a hunting knife, approximately 7.5 inches long, under the seat of his vehicle. Also during the investigation, the officer located two baggies of suspected marijuana, one on the ground next to Donaghy’s vehicle and the other inside the vehicle. One of the baggies weighed approximately .28 oz. and the second baggie weighed approximately .54 oz.

A Southington K-9 Unit (Kira) assisted in this investigation.

Donaghy was charged with illegal possession of marijuana and weapons in a motor vehicle. He was processed and released on a $5,000 bond with a court appearance scheduled for Oct. 10 at the Bristol Superior Court.

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, Sept. 27 to Monday, Oct. 2:

• Tina Mason, 48, of 41 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Jennifer Puyarena, 44, of 345 Zion St., Hartford, was arrested on Sept. 27 and charged with risk of injury, second degree breach of peace, and third degree assault.
• Amirah Flynn, 28, of 905 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, was arrested on Sept. 29 and charged with second degree breach of peace, second degree harassment, and second degree threatening.
• Donald Donaghy, 52, of 81 Andrews St., Bristol, was arrested on Sept. 29 for possession of marijuana and a weapon in the motor vehicle.
• Sarah Chambers, 18, of 182 Miller Farm Rd, Plantsville, was arrested on Sept. 30 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
• Michael Piercey, 18, of 19 Eldred Dr., E. Haven, was arrested on Oct. 2 and charged with possession of less than one half ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.