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.
April 8
Ethan Zinski, 22, Ring Street, Putnam; sixth-degree larceny.
April 9
Stacy Smith, 30, Underwood Road, Putnam; breach of peace.
Timothy Smith, 26, Underwood Road, Putnam; breach of peace.
April 10
Theodore Cyr-Patridge, 20, Powhattan Street, Putnam; four counts of second-degree failure to appear, three counts of first-degree failure to appear.
April 14
Brent Camhi, 50, Providence Pike, Putnam; violation of probation.
PUTNAM — A Putnam man was charged with animal cruelty after Putnam police officers responded to a report of someone assaulting a dog.
April 13, just after midnight, Putnam Police Officers responded to 3B Roosevelt St. after neighbors called to report that someone was assaulting a dog. Calling parties claimed hearing the dog repeatedly yelping and screeching. Officers confronted Michael Allen Jenkins, 29, Police said Jenkins had blood on his shirt and blood was spattered on the wall. They later recovered a hammer which is believed to be the weapon used.
Jenkins was arrested and charged with: Cruelty to animals, interfering with police, and disorderly conduct. Putnam Animal Control has taken possession of a Pit Bull Terrier which bleeding and in need medical attention.
Graduates
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Army Pfc. Joshua W. Key has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning. Key is the son of Amy and Carlo Key of Putnam. He is a 2008 graduate of Putnam High School.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
Finishes
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Army National Guard Pvt. Scott E. Mutchler has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning. Mutchler is the son of Paulette Blagburn of Putnam, and Karl Mutchler of Deerfield, Mass.
He is a 2011 graduate of Woodstock Academy.
Graduates
RINDGE, N.H. --- Samantha Deiter of Grosvenor Dale (06246) graduated from Franklin Pierce University in the fall of 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
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Tech Update
Left to right: QVCC Interim President Dr. Carmen Cid; State Representative Danny Rovero; Training and Human Resources Manager, Putnam Plastics, Ken Long; Tracy Ariel, CSCU Director of Advanced Manufacturing Centers; Steve LaPointe, QVCC AMTC Director; Betty Hale; Tom Harney, QVCC Foundation President; State Representative Mae Flexer; Gail Coppage, CSCU Director of Innovation and Outreach. Courtesy photo.
DANIELSON — March 27, Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) hosted more than 40 local manufacturers, members of the Connecticut legislature, donors and representatives from the Connecticut State Colleges and University (CSCU) system for an update on the QVCC Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC).
The agenda included an update on the success of the basic and advanced manufacturing certificate programs from QVCC AMTC Director Steve LaPointe. Current student Donna Franco provided a moving testimonial about her journey and how this program has impacted her life. A Dean’s List student, Franco had a paid internship at Kocheck Co., Inc., Putnam, CT during the fall semester and continued this spring in their apprenticeship program. Franco stated, “Everybody has wanted to help me succeed. It feels like home every time I step into the college.” Franco will graduate this May with the basic and advanced manufacturing certificates.
The QVCC Foundation recognized the generosity of two new donors: Betty Hale, Pomfret, and Foster Corporation, Putnam, / Putnam Plastics, Dayville, for their recent donation. The Advanced Manufacturing Center Endowment Fund was created in August 2012. Interest earned from this permanently restricted fund will be used to support both student and program needs. As of March 27, 2014, the fund balance (pledges and/or payments received) totals $348,000. The QVCC Foundation also thanked the following Manufacturing Partners who have previously been recognized for their support of this fund: Linemaster Switch Corporation, Woodstock; Quinebaug Manufacturing Institute; Spirol International Charitable Foundation, Dayville; Westminster Tool, Plainfield and Whitcraft LLC, Eastford.