Past Issues of the Putnam Town Crier
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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. 7
Felicia Sprague, 23, Rogers Road, Hampton; operating under suspension.
David Doiron, 33, Van den Noort Street, Putnam; second-degree failure to appear.
Nov. 8
Eric Starr, 31, Underwood Road, Putnam; fourth-degree criminal attempt at larceny, third-degree burglary, criminal mischief.
Nov. 9
Christine Gareau, 28, Church Street, Thompson; creating a public disturbance.
Nov. 10
Carl Plassmann, 61, Meehan Road, Woodstock; operating under the influence.
Nicholas Liccardi, 22, Woodward Street, Danielson; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, third-degree robbery, second-degree larceny, home invasion.
John Zamoider, 49, Church Street, Putnam; operating under the influence, failure to have lights lit.
Jason Kennett, 32, Sabin Street, Putnam; third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct.
Nov. 11
Hailey Petricola, 32, Shore Drive, Holland, Mass.; operating under the influence, failure to have lights lit, failure to drive right.
Nov. 12
Patrick Callahan, 35, Hilltop Road, Woodstock; disorderly conduct.
Jessica Callahan, 34, Green Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Nov. 14
Heidi Barriere, 33, Providence Pike, Putnam; breach of peace.
Scott Wilson, 23, Bosworth Road, Pomfret; failure to respond.
Nov. 16
Ashley Crandall, 22, Kivela Road, Plainfield; speeding
Georgias Bobotsis, 63, Farrow Street, Putnam; speeding.
Nov. 17
David Doiron, 33, Van den Noort Street, Putnam; operating under the influence, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating under suspension.
Melissa Messier, 23, Powhattan Street, Putnam; first-degree failure to appear, breach of peace.
Nov. 18
John Rogers, 43, Palm Bay, Fla., first-degree failure to appear, criminal violation of a protective order, second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault.
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Join class of '17
NEW LONDON, N.H. --- This fall, Colby-Sawyer College welcomed approximately first-year students to its 2017 graduating class, including: Noah Aubin of N. Grosvenordale, Victoria Palacios of Woodstock, and Anna Werge of N. Grosvenordale.
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
Inland Wetlands
and Watercourses
Commission
At the November 6, 2013, the following application was acted upon:
1. Ellsworth Chase, 21 Covell Road. Farm pond reclamation; approved with conditions.
Town of Pomfret
Inland Wetlands and
Watercourses Commission
Dated this 12th day
of November 2013
Lynn L. Krajewski,
Clerk
Nov. 20, 2013
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Drug arrest
PUTNAM — A Putnam man was arrested Nov. 13 on drug charges after a Statewide Narcotics Task Force and Troop D Quality of Life Task Force (QLTF) surveillance and drug bust.
Edward Melendez, 21, of Chasse Street was charged with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with intent to sell.
QLTF members said they have been receiving complaints that drug deals have been occurring in Dayville. QLTF members set up surveillance and observed a vehicle pull into a nearby residence and make two “hand to hand” drug transactions in the driveway. A member of the QLTF in a marked K9 cruiser followed the suspect vehicle onto Interstate 395 and stopped it near exit 94 in Killingly.
Troopers from Troop D and a Detective from the Statewide Narcotics Task Force arrived on scene to assist the QLTF. After a search including two State Police K-9s, 170 bags of heroin pre-packaged for sale were found on the suspect. The estimated street value of the heroin is approximately $2,000.
Members of the CT State Police said they 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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By Ron P. Coderre
The prep school basketball season is just beginning for 2014 and one of Putnam Science Academy’s post graduate players has accepted a scholarship offer to play on the Division I level next season.
Daniel Upchurch, a 6-foot, 2-inch guard from Bridgeport who played for Notre Dame-Fairfield last season, has made a verbal commitment to play at Charleston Southern University of the Big South Conference. The Bucs were the first Division I school to offer Upchurch a scholarship earlier this fall. They landed a verbal commitment from the hard working scrappy guard on Nov. 11 following his official visit to the campus over the previous weekend.
“I’m very excited for Dan because he’s a hard worker who has overcome some personal family difficulties. If there is anyone who deserves an opportunity like this it’s Dan. I’m very proud and pleased for him and his family,” said Putnam Science Academy basketball coach Tom Espinosa.
An honor roll student in the class room, he’s also improved his credentials on the hardwood by becoming a solid defender. In recent years, Upchurch has also made consistent strides in his offensive game, not only becoming a more consistent shooter from the perimeter but also advancing his understanding of how to take advantage of the pick and roll.
“Although our season is just getting underway, Dan’s work ethic has impressed the Charleston Southern coaching staff. The improvements in his game have paved the way to Division I where he’ll be a solid two-way player and leader,” said Espinosa.
In his junior year at Notre Dame Fairfield Upchurch scored his 1000th point and helped lead his team to the highly competitive South West Conference championship. In high school he was a perennial All State and All Conference selection.
Prior to enrolling at Putnam Science Academy, Upchurch had been highly recruited by a number of Division II schools.