Information
sought after high-
speed chase
PUTNAM — Aug. 27 the Putnam Police Department was called to a local business for a reported shoplifting attempt.
The officer recognized the suspect as Kayla Link, aka Kayla Gould, 35. She was the subject of numerous arrest warrants including felonies from Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to Putnam Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace.
Officers then saw a gray Hyundai Sonata operated by Link on Providence Street and attempted to initiate a traffic stop at which point Link drove into the police cruiser, striking it, and then fled. Officers pursued the vehicle onto I-395 northbound and notified Connecticut State Police, Massachusetts State Police, and surround police agencies for assistance.
The pursuit was later terminated for the safety of the motoring public. State Police in Connecticut and Massachusetts continued to search the area for the suspect vehicle.
Investigating officers also recognized the male passenger Eric Pariseau, 31, who also has numerous active arrest warrants in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
No injuries to Putnam police officers were sustained as a result of the incident and non-disabling damage was done to the cruiser.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts Link or Pariseau is asked to contact Putnam Police at 860-928-6565 or through the website at www.putnampolice.com.
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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.
Aug. 30
Leonard Krasinski, 75, Center Street, Putnam; violation of civil protection order.
Sept. 1
Sonny Barber, 34, Battey Street, Putnam; creating a public disturbance.
Deirdre Hey, 57, Quaddick Road, Thompson; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with the intent to sell, interfering with police.
Denizia Flores, 31, Baker slip, Milford, Mass.; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of narcotics.
Sonny Barber, 34, Battey Street, Putnam; second-degree breach of peace.
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Registration
for Tackle the
Trail closes
on Oct. 1
DANIELSON — Since 2014, Tackle the Trail™ has been northeastern Connecticut’s premier trail race. Always the third Saturday in October, the race offers various distances: a marathon, a marathon relay (up to 5 runners per team), a ½ marathon, a 10K, and TackleJR. The scenic course traverses 26.2 miles of the northern portion of the CT Airline Trail from Windham through downtown Putnam during the peak fall foliage season. Interested runners are encouraged to sign up now; registration closes on Oct. 1.
With just over two months until race day, there is still time to train. Race Director Monique Wolanin, a lifelong runner and former cross-country coach said: “As of mid-August, runners have approximately 8 weeks to train. I promise that you will be very proud of yourself for completing this beautiful, challenging trail run. There are many great parts to the race, but most important is that ALL proceeds allow local students to pursue their higher education goals at CT State Quinebaug Valley.”
Many runners from near and far return year-after-year to Tackle the Trail™. To date, the race has welcomed runners from 32 states and three countries and has quickly grown to become a nationally recognized event.
Each year, over 125 volunteers support Tackle the Trail, assisting with relay stations, water tables and more, while enthusiastically cheering-on runners throughout the course. All race information, including registration and volunteer sign-ups, is available at https://tacklethetrail.org/.
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Finnegan Thomas, a runner from Utah, was the first-place runner in the 2023 Tackle the Trail Half Marathon and is the current record holder.
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Promotions
Master Kristin Duethorn announces the promotion of the following students to new Black Belt Ranks at Quest Martial Arts. From left to right: Vincenzo DiMeglio -2nd Degree, Gannon Siddall-2nd Degree, Olivia Bedard-2nd Degree, Zachary Willard -2nd Degree, Cole Hopkins-1st Degree, (Master Kristin Duethorn) Alisa Libby-1st Degree, Lee Wesler -2nd Degree, Melissa McGovern-1st Degree, C.J. Orthmann- 2nd Degree, Anthony Mills-2nd Degree. All students currently train at Quest Martial Arts in Thompson.
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