police pg 8 6-29-23
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
June 22
Letitia Curtis, 35, Mill Bridge Road, Pomfret; operating under suspension.
June 26
Meagan Sullivan, 40, Chapman Street, Putnam; third-degree assault, interference with emergency call, disorderly conduct.
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pedestrian pg 8 6-29-23
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Pedestrian injured
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PUTNAM — A pedestrian was insured after being hit by a motorcycle June 22 in Union Square, according to Putnam Police Chief Christopher Ferace.
Ferace said an inexperienced motorcycle operator was traveling east on Union Street when he lost control of the motorcycle and hit a pedestrian in the parking lot of Union Square. The motorcycle hit two unoccupied parked vehicles in the lot. The pedestrian was treated at the scene and taken to Day Kimball Hospital by Putnam EMS for a leg injury.
The operator of the motorcycle, Aboyowa S. Rone, 23, of 20 Athol St. Danielson, sustained very minor injuries and was not transported for medical attention. Rone was issued an infraction for unsafe movement from a stopped position and operating without a motorcycle license endorsement. The motorcycle was towed from the scene. Putnam Police and Putnam EMS both responded to the scene.
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pft hi honor pg 8 6-29-23
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Pomfret School High Honors list
POMFRET — The Pomfret School Spring High Honors list includes:
Meredith Bergendahl of Pomfret Center (2023); Olivia Crawford of Pomfret Center (2026); Robert Ellsworth of Eastford (2026); Jack Heroux of Pomfret Center (2023); Luke Litowitz of Pomfret (2023); Matthew McClure of Woodstock (2025); Gabriella Nsubuga of United States (2026); Adam Tillinghast of Danielson (2024); Mary-Aliya Turay of Rogers (2023); Brody Zahansky of Pomfret Center (2025).
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shed pg 8 6-29-23
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PUTNAM — The fire that destroyed a shed and caused heat damage to two Dufault Street homes has been ruled accidental, according to Putnam Fire Marshal Scott Belleville.
The fire originated in a metal bucket where rags for cleaning painting tools were stored.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 14,000 fires occur annually from spontaneous combustion. To prevent self-heating, it is important to soak rags in water or dry them in a well-ventilated area after use with certain solvents, paints, or oils before storing or disposing them. Please read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use and methods of safe disposal, said Belleville.
An origin and cause investigation conducted by the Putnam Fire Marshal’s Office determined that the fire originated on the exterior of the 10’X10’ shed at 23 Dufault St. Through interviews and fire pattern analysis it was concluded that the fire originated in a metal bucket used for the storage of rags which were used to clean painting tools. The bucket was then placed against the rear portion of the shed in an area of reduced ventilation. The solvent used by the homeowner to clean the paint has been documented to have the ability to self-heat to the temperature of autoignition.
Firefighters were called to Putnam’s “North End” June 22 for a shed fire at 31 Dufault St. Fire personnel encountered a well involved shed that had spread to a nearby fence, multiple pieces of gas-powered equipment, and a group of large cedar trees between 23 and 31 Dufault streets.
Both of the homes sustained damage from the intense heat. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within minutes of arrival and no injuries were reported. If anyone has any further information concerning this incident, they’re asked to contact Putnam Fire Marshal Scott Belleville at (860) 963-6800 X112.
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