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. 12
Kyle Joseph Loomis, 27, Front Street, Brooklyn; two counts risk of injury to a child, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, interfering with an emergency call, second-degree unlawful restraint.
Oct. 13
Francheska Rodriguez, 33, Hall Sturbridge Road, Sturbridge; interfering with officer/resisting, second-degree breach of peace – assault/striking.
Oct. 14
Cassandra Payeur, 29, Echo Road, Chepachet; disorderly conduct.
Oct. 16
Dalton James Davis, 26, Worcester Road, Sterling, Mass.; third-degree criminal mischief, criminal violation of restraining order – contact person, risk of injury to child, sixth-degree larceny, disorderly conduct, second-degree unlawful restraint, third-degree criminal mischief, larceny of motor vehicle – 1st offense, disorderly conduct, criminal violation of restraining order – contact person, third-degree assault, first-degree unlawful restraint.
Oct. 17
Alexandria Gina-Marie Grenier, 23, Ames Street, Providence; interfering with officer/resisting arrest, disorderly conduct.
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Film makers coming to Putnam
PUTNAM — Police Chief Christopher Ferace announced that a small portion of Rt. 44 (Front Street) will be closed and detoured from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to facilitate the filming of a movie at the Bradley Playhouse.
Traffic will be detoured at the following locations and there will be extra police presence at these locations to assist with traffic control.
* School Street (Rt 44, westbound) at Providence Street will be closed to thru traffic. Only local residential traffic will be allowed westbound. Commercial traffic will be diverted onto Providence Street, to Kennedy Drive, back onto Rt 44 west.
* Front Street (Rt 44) at South Main Street (Rt 12) will be closed completely and all traffic diverted onto Rt 44 eastbound.
* Pomfret Street (Rt 44 eastbound) at Kennedy Drive, all traffic will be detoured either north or south bound onto Kennedy Drive.
* Kennedy Drive at Front Street (Rt 44, east bound) will be closed to thru traffic. Local traffic will have access to Canal Street. Commercial traffic will be diverted up to Providence Street from Kennedy Drive and back on to School Street (Rt 44) eastbound.
* Main Street will be open at both ends for downtown business traffic.
* Livery Street from Front Street to Cargill Chevrolet will be closed; the north end of Livery Street will allow access to local business.
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All Sparkles
Caroline Rhodes, 8, of Killingly just had her face painted by Face Painting by Emily at the Great Pumpkin Festival. More photos on page 4 and even more photos Wed. night on our FB page: Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Roundup
PSA national champs win season opener
ATLANTA — 2025 National Prep Basketball champions Putnam Science Academy won its season opener Thursday 79-69 over Overtime Elite program the Cold Hearts. Jordan Skyers led the Mustangs with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Adama Tambedou added 16 points and 7 rebounds and Favour Egbuna had 15 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Kamai Samuels chipped in 15 points, 6 assists and 3 steals and David had 12 points, 6 steals and 4 rebounds. PSA has won 34 straight games and moves to 1-0 this season.
Football
PRINCETON, N.J. — Quarterback Demarcus Williams threw for 240 yards but unfortunately, it was not enough, as The Hun School came away with the victory, 51-14. Williams also threw for two touchdowns. Ronald Florian caught those two touchdown passes, continuing his incredible season. He caught four passes for 90 yards. The defense had a strong showing as Aeden Gonzalez had nine tackles along with two tackles for losses. Victor Flores picked off the Hun quarterback and returned 65 yards. The Mustangs drop to 0-4 on the season. They play next at American International College this Saturday.
Women’s Soccer
The Putnam Science Academy women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 tie at Green Field Academy. Lais Felipe scored the only goal for the Mustangs. The women’s record now sits at 8-2-2 on the season.
Prep Basketball
ATLANTA — Putnam Science Prep basketball team knocked off Overtime Elite’s most storied team, the City Reapers 89-86. The Mustangs were up as much as 25 points in the third quarter but the City Reapers wouldn’t quit. Jordan Skyers led the Mustangs with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Jalen Taggart came off the bench and hit 5 three pointers and finished with 15 points and 2 assists. Kamai Samuels added 13 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds. David Gaymon added 8 points, 4 steals and 3 assists in the win. Favour Egbuna chipped in 7 points and 7 rebounds as PSA improves to 2-0 on the season.
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