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.
Oct. 30
Steven J. Riendeau, 37, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass.
Nov. 1
Kurt Shedrick, 39, Bingham Road, Canterbury; violation of conditions of release.
Nov. 2
Devin J. Mongeau, 32, Vandale Street, Putnam; DUI, failure to drive right, operating without a license.
Kevin Audette, 35, Jason Heights, Thompson; breach of peace, third-degree criminal mischief.
Nov. 3
Cody M. Piche, 30, Jezierski Road, Putnam; operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, operating motor vehicle while under suspension, operating a motor vehicle without an operator’s license, operating a motor vehicle with misuse registration plates, operating a motor vehicle without minimal insurance, possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a dangerous weapon, failure to obey state traffic control signal.
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Leaves crash scene
PUTNAM — A juvenile was issued a summons after leaving the scene of an accident Oct. 31 at the intersection of Church and Providence streets.
Putnam Police Department Chief Christopher D. Ferace said a 2017 Toyota Camry operated by Vera Kustov of Putnam was traveling southbound on Church Street and while going through the intersection of Providence Street, a vehicle made a left turn in front of her, colliding with her; then fled.
The evading vehicle was located a short time later on Vandale Street in Putnam and identified as 2011 Ford Escape, operated by a 17-year-old juvenile.
The juvenile was issued a juvenile summons.
Putnam EMS responded to the scene; however no medical transports were done. The Putnam Fire Department also responded to the scene to assist with traffic and fluids in the roadway.
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FUNdraiser
Aspinock Historical Society President John Miller said he would make a donation to the historical society if the board dressed up at the monthly meeting. Thank you John for your $200 donation! The society is currently running its capital campaign. If you would like to make a donation go to: https://putnamaspinockhistsoc.com/donate_membership.html. The society is now taking electronic payments to make it easy.
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Driver cited for DUI
PUTNAM — A Putnam was charged with DUI, among other charges after a crash on Grove Street Nov. 3.
Numerous 911 calls for a car vs pole motor vehicle crash came in to dispatch around 5 p.m. Putnam Police said an off-duty Putnam Fire Department member was first on scene and requested EMS for an evaluation of the driver and for the Putnam Fire Department for debris and fluids in the roadway.
Putnam Police closed the section of Grove Street from Perry Street to King Street with the assistance of the fire department. The driver was evaluated by Putnam EMS and refused transport.
Police said a 2016 Audi A3, operated by Christopher Whitfield, 24, of Putnam, was traveling west on Grove Street at a high rate of speed, went off the roadway striking a utility pole.
Whitfield was charged with: Operating under the influence, Traveling unreasonably fast, and failure to Drive Right, according to police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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