lock p 8 10-31-24
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Putnam Police: Lock your car!
PUTNAM — Last week the Putnam Police Department responded to multiple reports of auto burglaries which occurred during the previous overnight hours in the north end of Putnam. A motor vehicle was also reported stolen from Woodstock Avenue. Nearly all the vehicles entered were the result of being left unlocked.
In one case a car window was smashed out and a purse left in view was stolen. The stolen vehicle was the result of the keys being left in the vehicle and unlocked. That vehicle was later recovered in East Hartford.
The Putnam Police Department is urging residents to always lock their vehicles and remove the keys. It is also strongly recommended that you hide your valuables from view inside of your vehicle or just take them into your home. Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace said, “I cannot stress enough, these were crimes of opportunity, if you eliminate the opportunity by locking your vehicles, removing your keys and other valuables, you significantly reduce the chance of being victimized.”
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in their neighborhood overnight last Wednesday into Thursday or may have video camera footage is encouraged to contact the Putnam Police Department at 860-928-6565, use the anonymous tip line 860-963-0000 or email: www.putnampolice.com
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gould pg 8 10-31-24
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Gould served with 2 warrants
PUTNAM — Oct 25, Kayla P. Gould (aka Kayla P. Link), 24, was served with two valid arrest warrants while at GA 11 Danielson Superior Court during a scheduled court appearance for other criminal cases.
The two warrants stem from separate attempts by the Putnam Police to conduct a motor vehicle stop on her while she was driving. In both cases she fled from police to avoid apprehension on other outstanding arrest warrants.
On Aug. 27 officers Nick Ustin and Roy Hicks of the Putnam Police Department observed Gould driving on Providence Street at the intersection of Powhattan Street. Officer Ustin attempted to initiate at traffic stop at which point Gould allegedly drove into the police cruiser, striking it, and then fled. Officers pursued the vehicle onto I-395 northbound and the pursuit was later terminated for the safety of the motoring public. No Putnam officers were injured, and the cruiser sustained non-disabling damage.
On Sept. 18 Putnam Police observed Gould operating a motor vehicle on Church Street. Sergeant Louis Cinque initiated a traffic stop in an effort to arrest her on the outstanding warrants. Again, she accelerated away from police in an erratic manner to avoid apprehension. The pursuit was immediately terminated for the safety of the public.
Arrest Warrant 1: Criminal Attempted Assault on Public Safety Personnel; interfering with police personnel; Criminal Mischief 1st Degree; Engaging Officer in Pursuit; Reckless Driving; Misuse of Plates; Failure to Drive Right; Speeding.
Arrest Warrant 2: Engaging Officer in Pursuit; Reckless Driving; Failure to Obey Stop Sign; Failure to Obey Traffic Light.
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