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.
March 15
Gary James Lalumiere, 42, Maple Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault.
March 18
Christin Smith, 41, Central Street, N. Grosvenordale; operating/parks unregistered motor vehicle, illegal operation of motor vehicle without minimum insurance, evading responsibility-injury/property damage, failure to drive in proper lane.
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Some hitching posts left on Pleasant Street and Fremont Street in Putnam. The area will be getting its sidewalks replaced, probably next year. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Car-bike accident
PUTNAM — March 17 Putnam Police investigated a car versus pedestrian incident at the corner of Pomfret and Canal streets.
Police said Kerry Ponte of Mapleville, R.I., was operating a Kia Sorento traveling westbound on Pomfret Street. As Ponte initiated a right turn to proceed northbound onto Canal Street, a juvenile riding a bicycle westbound on the sidewalk along Pomfret Street collided with the side of the vehicle. The juvenile sustained minor injuries and there were no medical transports.
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Written word/visual exhibit until March 31 at the Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road. More Wed. night on our FB page. Linda Lemmon photos.
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