Putnam Police Dept.hires a new officer
PUTNAM — Bringing the Putnam Police Department to its fully authorized strength of 17, the department announced the hiring of its newest officer, Zachary C. Capron. He was sworn in Feb. 10.
Police Chief Chris Ferace said Officer Capron is a POSTC-certified officer from the Mashantucket Tribal Police Department with two years’ experience. He is a graduate of the Eastern Region Police Academy Session #1 and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Eastern CT State University. He is a Dayville, resident and formerly worked at Day Kimball Hospital as a Public Safety Officer. Officer Capron is engaged to marry in June to his fiancée, Mariah.
Officer Capron will undergo several weeks of Operational and Field Orientation training at the Police Department. Then he will be assigned to the department’s patrol division.
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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.
Jan. 30
Laquan N. Matthews, 32, Green Street, Putnam; possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating under suspension.
Feb. 4
Leia Brown, 18, School Street, Putnam; third-degree assault, disorderly conduct.
Feb. 8
Cheryl Piligian, 59, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Duncan Souza, 26, Bibeault Street, Putnam; 10 counts of third-degree criminal mischief, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace.
Feb. 9
Hunter J. Stadig, 26, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; disorderly conduct, second-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, possession of a dangerous weapon.
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Charged after burglary
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department last week referred five juveniles on charges connected with a commercial burglary last July.
After an alarm at (Sumo Distributors) Rent-A-Center in Riverfront Commons plaza July 7 the Putnam Police Department found the front door to the business had been smashed out by blunt force. The business had been burglarized and approximately $11,000 in merchandise was stolen.
Putnam Police Chief Chris Ferace said a lengthy follow-up investigation conducted by Detective Hailey Griffin lead to the arrest of the five juvenile suspects, three whom were Putnam residents, one a Woodstock resident, and one a Willimantic resident.
All five were referred to the Court of Juvenile Matters in Willimantic. Charges are: third-degree burglary, second-degree larceny and second-degree criminal mischief.
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#1 Putnam Science Academy is still hot
BRAINTREE, Mass. — #1 Putnam Science Academy (PSA) continues to play well as they knocked off Brewster Academy for the second time this season 92-74. Parrish Edmond led PSA with 17 points and Jaeden Roberts had 13 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds. Warren Keel added 11 points and 3 assists and Brayson Green had 10 points and 7 rebounds for the Mustangs. Tony Williams (3 assists), Jamias Ferere (4 rebounds) and Abdou Yadd (4 rebounds) all scored 9 points apiece to help PSA improve to 25-2 on the season.
SOUTH KENT — Parrish Edmond scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the #1 ranked Mustangs to a 72-66 hard fought road win over South Kent Wednesday night. Ben Ahmed had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks and Brayson Green had 10 points and 11 rebounds for PSA. Tony Williams added 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals and Jamell Hatchett chipped in 8 points and 4 rebounds. Abdou Yadd also helped Putnam Science to move to 26-2 on the season by scoring 7 points and grabbing 3 rebounds.
PROVIDENCE — #1 ranked Putnam Science improved to 28-2 on the season after beating Fort Erie (Canada) Thursday 78-67 at the National Prep School Invitational. Parrish Edmond had another great game with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals and Ben Ahmed had 12 points and 5 rebounds in the win. Adama Tambedou added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. Abdou Yadd (3 rebounds) and Tony Williams (4 rebounds) each chipped in with 8 points apiece.
Elite boys
PUTNAM — The Elite boys won their 20th game of the season 108-83 knocking off visiting Hoosac School. Dominick LaDuca led the Mustangs with 25 points (seven 3’s) and 4 assists and Javelle Epps had 20 points and 3 rebounds. Jude Gonzalez added 14 points and Lazarus Mason had 12 points and 5 assists for PSA. David Djan chipped in 6 points and 6 rebounds.
PUTNAM — The Elite boys’ team won big Monday night over Moses Brown (RI) 87-68 to improve to 21-5 on the season. Octavius Wheeler led the Mustangs with 23 points and 5 steals and Javelle Epps had 20 points and 3 rebounds. Lazarus Mason added 18 points and 4 assists and David Djan had 7 points and 7 rebounds in the win.
SOUTH KENT — Octavius Wheeler had 27 points and 6 assists to lead the PSA Elite boys to a 100-71 road win over South Kent on Wednesday. Dominick LaDuca had 18 points and 4 assists and Jude Gonzalez had 12 points and 3 assists for PSA in the win. Chris Young added 12 points and Jacob Wang chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds to help the Mustangs move to 22-5 on the season.
Varsity boys have great week, 3-0
OAKDALE — TJ Espinosa sparked the PSA Varsity boys Monday with a big road win over St. Thomas More 51-50. Espinosa had 22 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists and Jacob Wang had 11 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Zuko Ntshikila added 7 points and 5 rebounds and Gabe Vicente chipped in 8 rebounds. Putnam Science Varsity Boys moves to 10-8 on the season.
WILBRAHAM, Mass. — Javier De Castro had a huge second half and finished the game with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 4 steals to lead PSA Varsity boys to a 52-48 win Wednesday over Wilbraham & Monson. TJ Espinosa added 16 points and 8 rebounds and Drake Alvarez added 10 points in the win to help the Mustangs move to 11-8 on the season. Craig Jonhera added 8 rebounds and 4 steals and Jason Wang had 4 points and 4 rebounds.
PUTNAM — TJ Espinosa had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Varsity boys to an 86-43 home win over Mount St. Charles. Drake Alvarez added 15 points and 2 steals and Jason Wang had 10 points and 8 rebounds for PSA. Gabriel Vicente added 9 points and 8 rebounds and Angle Sienturer chipped in 7 points and 7 rebounds as the Mustangs move to 12-8 on the season.
Varsity girls have 2-0 week
PUTNAM — The Varsity girls lost a tough game at home 51-32 to Scituate High to drop to 9-5 on the season. Altinai Touchteau led the Lady Mustangs with 12 points and Defne Mumcu added 10 points and 6 rebounds. The Varsity Girls play again Monday vs Hoosac starting at 3:30.
PUTNAM — The Varsity girls won Monday at home over the Hoosac School 52-38. Lehelie Joseph-Lockel led the Lady Mustangs with 14 points and 4 steals to help PSA improve to 10-5 on the season. Adut Tour (8 rebounds) and Vega Larru (2 assists) each scored 12 points apiece for Putnam Science. Defne Mumcu added 10 rebounds and Ayca Kazak chipped in 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the win.
Prep girls have tough road trip
HUDSON, Ohio — The Lady Mustangs traveled to Ohio for the NERR national showcase for the weekend and lost Friday to Orangeville Prep 60-49. Isil Koksal led PSA with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals and Rachel Lynch added 10 points and 4 rebounds. Tatiana Bell chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds as the Lady Mustangs fall to 13-4 on the season.
HUDSON, Ohio — Spire Academy gave the PSA Mustangs their second loss of the trip 60-49 to fall to 13-5 on the season. Valentina Vrcan led the Prep girls with 11 points and Kate Lipatova had 10 points and 7 rebounds in the loss. Janaya Prince added 8 points, 3 assists and 3 steals.
HUDSON, Ohio — The Lady Mustangs lost on Sunday 52-41 to Kings Christian to finish the trip 0-3. Janaya Prince had a big game with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals and Kate Lipatova had 6 points and 8 rebounds for PSA. Tacko Sy added 6 points and Valentina Vrcan chipped in 6 points and 2 rebounds. Key players were missing for PSA due to injuries over the weekend as they fell to 13-6.
PUTNAM — The Prep girls ended their three-game losing streak with a big home win over the Hoosac School 51-38. Valentina Vrcan led the Lady Mustangs with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and Kate Lipatova had 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Janaya Prince added 8 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds and Tatiana Bell chipped in 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists as PSA moved to 14-6.
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