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Drug arrest
BROOKLYN — A Brooklyn man was arrested on drug charges after the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force conducted surveillance at the Ocean State Job Lot on Rt. 6.
Christopher Calkins, 25, of Fortin Drive, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, interfering with police and possession of drug parahaphelia.
May 28 personnel assigned to the Troop-D Quality of Life Task Force were conducting surveillance of the Ocean State Job Lot after complaints of drug activity were reported by concerned citizens. While there they observed a known heroin dealer, Christopher Calkins, walking and hanging in and around the parking lot. When task force members approached Calkins him, he fled. He was observed trying to discard an amount of heroin from his person and actively began to resist task force member’s efforts to handcuff him. Twenty folds of heroin were found in the wooded area were Calkins was located. As a result of the struggle a task force member sustained a fracture to his right hand.
Members of the Connecticut State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics and /or synthetic marijuana are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.
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Inducted
WILLIMANTIC — Matthew Witkowski, ’15, of N. Grosvenordale, was one of the inductees at the Eastern Connecticut State University Delta Omega chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society that recognizes outstanding students in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Information Systems. He is majoring in business information systems.
Recognized
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Julia Eddy of N. Grosvenordale was recognized for excellence in the Champlain College Core Division.
Gets degree
DURHAM, N.H. — Jeremy Wildgoose of Woodstock graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony May 16, 2015. He earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management Cum Laude.
Police pg 12 6-4-15
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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 963-0000.
May 22
Zhanna Kilgore, 47, Laconia Avenue, Putnam; breach of peace.
May 23
Lyssa Vandal, 39, Thompson Pike, Dayville; breach of peace, third-degree assault.
May 24
Albert Palmer Jr., 48, Church Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, possession of narcotics, possession of marijuana.
Anthony Falzone, 22, no certain address; disorderly conduct, two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia.
May 25
Julie Lang, 35, Smith Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
May 26
Thomas Niles Jr., 29, King Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Ernest Bardier, 40, Battey Street, Putnam; violation of protective order.
May 29
Daniel Duquette, 50, Everett Avenue, Webster; failure to wear seatbelt.
May 31
Phyllis James, 63, Powhattan Street, Putnam; creating a public disturbance.
Jeremy Lance, 35, North Road, Dayville; violation of a protective order.
Samantha Frisoli, 18, Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan; reckless driving, driving unreasonably fast, engaging officer in pursuit, failure to carry license.
June 1
Brian Pehowdy, 33, Plains Road, Windham; violation of protective order.
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Honored
The Putnam High School 2015 Male and Female Athletes of the Year Jacob Guertin and Lynsay Dashnaw. Courtesy photo.
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athletic year
with awards
banquet
By Ron P. Coderre
Putnam High School closed out the 2014-2015 sports year with the 61st Athletic Banquet put on by the PHS Alumni Athletic Association, which is chaired by President Peter Vitale. A capacity crowd of school administrators, faculty, parents, friends and athletes gathered at the Putnam Lodge of Elks to honor the senior athletes and award winners.
Michael Byrnes, the men’s’ basketball coach at Rhode Island College, was the guest speaker. Byrnes is a 1990 graduate of the University of Massachusetts where he played basketball for the Minutemen. He’s had extensive coaching experience on the Division I level as an assistant coach and most recently served as the head coach at The Winchendon School, where he compiled an impressive 401-131 record, prior to assuming the coaching position for the Anchormen.
“Whatever career you pursue in life do it with passion. Individuals who are passionate have a positive attitude and never give up. These individuals are leaders,” Byrnes told those in attendance.
He explained, “Passionate people have purpose, and are energetic and enthusiastic. These individuals are gamblers who are willing to take risks as they pursue their dreams.”
The highlight of the program was the naming of the Male and Female Athletes of the Year and the winner of the Steve Bousquet Scholarship Award.
Lynsay Dashnaw, a three-sport athlete, was named the Female Athlete of the Year. She played soccer, basketball and softball, serving as the captain of the soccer and basketball teams.
The Male Athlete of the Year was Jacob Guertin, also a three-sport athlete. He starred in soccer, basketball and baseball, serving as captain of all three teams. Guertin was also awarded the $500 Steve Bousquet Scholarship Award for his performance as an athlete and his outstanding record in the classroom.
In addition to Byrnes, the gathering was addressed by retiring Principal Joseph Ptaszynski who thanked the athletes and parents for their cooperation and support during his tenure at the school. Also on the speaking program were Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano and Superintendent of Schools William Hull. Father David Choquette, pastor of St. Mary and Most Holy Trinity churches, delivered the invocation and benediction. The National Anthem was sung by Putnam High School alumnus Maurice “Moe” Coderre a 1962 graduate. John Wilbur, sports director at WINY Radio, served as Master of Ceremonies.
Award Winners: Football – Jacob Phaneuf, The Omer Valade Unsung Hero Award; Ryan Renshaw, The Frank Wallen Outstanding Lineman Award; Jeremee Perez, The Peter Caplette Outstanding Back Award; Cody LaScola, Outstanding Performer. Boys Soccer – Nathan Tozzi, Unsung Hero; Jacob Guertin, Outstanding Performer. Girls Soccer – Saige Morin, Unsung Hero; Morgan Foucault, Outstanding Performer.
Cross Country – Vladimir Krivosheev, Most Valuable Performer. Volleyball – Elyse Bergeron, Unsung Hero; Gabrielle Simpson, Outstanding Performer. Fall Cheerleading – Angelica Desrosiers, Unsung Hero; Ashley Lafortune, Outstanding Performer.
Boys Basketball – Dan Porcic, Unsung Hero; Jeremee Perez, The William Simonzi Outstanding Performer Award. Girls Basketball – Maria Fredette, Unsung Hero; Alyssa Espinosa, Outstanding Performer. Winter Cheerleading – Tara Auger, Unsung Hero; Lizz Partlow, Outstanding Performer.
Baseball – Ryan Whitehouse, Unsung Hero; Nick Foucault, The Paul Fall Outstanding Performer Award. Softball – Lindsay Roberts, Unsung Hero; Mackenzie Livingston, Outstanding Performer. Boys Track – Nick Lavoie, Unsung Hero; Kristian Burke, The George St. Marie Outstanding Performer Award; Mitchell Cristofori,The Paul Bourgeois Outstanding Performer Award. Girls Track – Dakota Anderson, Unsung Hero; Elyse Bergeron and Alexis Macha, Outstanding Performer. Golf – Nathan Tozzi, The Jeffrey Jankot Outstanding Performer Award.