Drug pg 12 11-12-15
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Drug arrest
KILLINGLY — A Killingly man was arrested on drug charges Nov. 3 after an investigation by troopers assigned to the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force, troopers from Troop D and the Killingly Resident Troopers Office as well as the Statewide Narcotics Task Force East Office.
Francisco “Cisco” Fraustro, 39, of 10B Prospect Ave., was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
The Troop D Quality of Life Task Force’s investigation was prompted after numerous concerned citizens and business owners expressed concern over the increased narcotic dealing in the downtown Danielson area particularly on the street corners and bars.
Troopers located Fraustro walking on Commerce Avenue near Sunnyside Farms and seized heroin pre-packaged for sale and a large sum of cash.
Members of the CT 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 Anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or directly message this Facebook account.
Education briefs pg 12 11-12-15
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In play
WILLIMANTIC — Home-grown terrorism, the effects of a consumerist culture, and the alienation and objectification of individuals were only a few of the themes portrayed in Eastern Connecticut State University’s recent production of the award-winning contemporary play, “Pornography” by Simon Stephens. Three local students performed: Derek Bleau ’16 of Quinebaug, Ty Collige ’16 of Woodstock Valley, and Ali Jack Kayan ’18 of Putnam.
Selected
WILLIMANTIC — The Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE) promotes energy efficiency and sustainability. The ISE’s main goal is to promote the use of less energy while providing performance through technologies that promote sustainable energy. The ISE educates individuals through education, research and technology support. Ashley Houle ’15 of Danielson is currently working as an ISE intern for the 2015-16 academic year. Houle’s major is Environmental Earth Science.
On dean’s list
E. HARTFORD — Goodwin College announces that 492 students achieved Dean’s List status for the Summer 2015 session including two local students: Amanda Coderre of Putnam and Tanya Burnham of Woodstock.
Pedestrian pg 12 11-12-15
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Pedestrian injured
PUTNAM — Nov. 3 a North Grosvenordale resident was injured when she was hit by a car in the Riverfront Commons Shopping Center on Kennedy Drive.
Putnam Police said a 2003 Lexus RX300 driven by Elliot Sloan, 59, of Dudley, was northbound in the parking lot and struck Victoria Cleveland, 40, of N. Grosvenordale. She had stepped off the sidewalk in front of Subway and was crossing the travel lane towards her parked vehicle.
Putnam EMS took her to Day Kimball Hospital for her injuries. A child walking with Cleveland was not injured in the incident.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Sgt. Sezenias of the Putnam Police Department at 860-928-6565.
Police pg 12 11-12-15
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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.
Nov. 3
Christopher Laprey, 38, High View Drive, Dayville; evading responsibility, operating under suspension, following too close.
Kimberly Murray, 26, no certain address; second-degree breach of peace.
Nov. 4
Andrey Sazhin, 18, Wheatley Street, Danielson; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.
Nov. 6
Edward Chrabaszcz, 42, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; operating under the influence, failure to drive right.
Russell Barbour, 44, Church Street, Thompson; operating under suspension, failure to grant right of way.
Herbert Long III, 34, Vandale Street, Putnam; third-degree assault, three counts of interfering with police, interfering with an emergency call, disorderly conduct, three counts of assault on a police officer.