PUTNAM — Three from Willimantic were arrested on drug charges after being stopped by state troopers for speeding on I395.
Kyle Carrero, 21, of Willimantic and Keontae Samuel, 22, of Willimantic and a 17-year-old juvenile from Worcester were charged with possession of marijuana over a kilogram, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance and narcotics outside the original container. Carrero was also charged with reckless driving.
April 13 a state trooper stopped a 2014 Mercedes C300 for driving 91 mph in a posted 65 mph zone. The troopers became suspicious and found $13,000, 2.65 pounds of marijuana, 39 Xanax pills, an amount of “DABS” and 10 Alprazolam pills. Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.
Takes part
WILLIMANTIC — The directing work of advanced theatre students at Eastern Connecticut State University was on display recently for “Short Stuff.” an annual showcase of student-produced short plays. Emily John ’17 of Woodstock Valley directed “The Man Who Couldn’t Dance,” originally written by Jason Katims. John majors in theatre with concentrations in acting and directing and minors in music and English.
Written by established playwrights such as David Ives and Jon Jory, the plays featured in the showcase ran the gamut of genres and themes, with all acting and behind-the-scenes functions performed by students.
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 2
Michael Witter, 24, Brickyard road, Woodstock; speeding.
April 3
William Robinson, 43, Walnut Street, Putnam; second-degree failure to appear.
April 5
Stephanie Credit, 25, Marie Street, Plainfield; disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree assault, third-degree assault.
Pedro Prieto Jr., 19, Ravine Street, Putnam; traveling fast.
April 6
Erin Marie Simmons, 37, Center Street, Putnam; sixth-degree larceny.
April 7
Matthew Vonflatern, 22, Rt. 198, Woodstock; operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
April 13
Brianna Mayo, 21, Ledge Road, Dayville; failure to drive a reasonable distance apart.
April 14
Emily Bliven, 26, Providence Road, Sterling; operating under suspension.
April 15
Jacob Fullerton, 34, S. Shore Road, Killingly; operating under the influence, failure to drive right, traveling fast.
Chelsea Green, 32, Hartford Pike, Dayville; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, interfering with an emergency call.
Performs
WORCESTER — Assumption College’s Department of Art, Music and Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Music Man, the College’s ninth annual spring production. Mitchell Hudon, of Danielson, Class of 2020, has been cast to play Harold Hill in the production. Mitchell Hudon is a prospective psychology major with a concentration in brain, behavior, and cognition. Mitchell is a class senator in the Student Government Association and works for Laska Communications.
He has been involved in theatre since he was 8, and his previous productions include Annie, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Oliver!, The Wizard of Oz, and played the role of Harold Hill in his high school’s production of The Music Man.