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Driver cited in accident
PUTNAM — A 17-year-old was cited for failure to obey a traffic control after a crash at the intersection of Rt. 171 and West Thompson Rd.
Putnam Police Captain Justin Lussier said the accident around 4:30 p.m. Dec 26 happened when a 2007 Toyota Tundra operated by Rolland Lafond, 46, of Woodstock was traveling south on Rt. . 171 through the intersection at West Thompson Rd. when a 2001 Subaru Forester operated by a 17-year-old female entered the intersection traveling westbound and collided with the Tundra. Then the Subaru Forester hit a DOT electric box.
Police said the 17-year-old failed to stop for a red light at the intersection. Putnam EMS took two passengers in the Tundra to Day Kimball Hospital for suspected minor injuries. The Putnam Fire Department also responded to assist with the scene.
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POMFRET — Four local students were named to the Pomfret School honor list for the spring 2020 term: Kellen Horst of Pomfret, ’22; Angelo Rovero of N. Grosvenordale, ’23; Zachary Stolarek of Pomfret Center, ’21; Brooke Zahansky of Pomfret Center, ’22.
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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.
Dec. 20
Donna Lee Harmon, 61, Ballouville Road, Dayville; assault of public safety/emergency medical personnel, disorderly conduct.
Dec. 21
William Peabody, 45, Chapman Street, Putnam; fifth-degree larceny.
Dec. 24
Jeremy Chowanec, 38, Green Hollow Road, Danielson; OUI/failure to maintain lane.
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Info sought in Pomfret bank robbery
POMFRET — Detectives are seeking information in Pomfret bank robbery that happened about 3:46 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Centreville Bank on Averill Road. State Police Troop D troopers and Killingly constables responded.
Bank employees said a lone subject approached a teller station while holding a gun and demanded money and employees complied.
The subject is described as possibly male, approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall with a medium build. He/she was wearing a bright orange flat brim hat with possible lettering of “Knicks”, possibly sunglasses, a blue surgical mask, a dark- colored hooded sweatshirt or jacket, dark blue jeans, dark-colored shoes, winter gloves and a tan backpack. The amount stolen was not available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the State Police at 860-779-4900.
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