Arrested after tires slashed
PUTNAM — A Putnam man was charged after he allegedly threw rocks at cars and slashed the tires of parked vehicles.
According to Putnam Police Chief Chris Ferace, Feb.8, the Putnam Emergency Dispatch received a 911 call describing a male throwing rocks at passing vehicles and slashing the tires of parked vehicles as he was walking in the north end.
Officers arrested Duncan M. Souza, 26, of 144 Bibeault St., on Breault Street with a box cutter. Officers said the accused had slashed the tires of multiple parked vehicles while walking through the neighborhood.
He was charged with second-degree breach of peace, third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal mischief. All accused are innocent until proven guilty.
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Putnam Police Dept.hires a new officer
PUTNAM — Bringing the Putnam Police Department to its fully authorized strength of 17, the department announced the hiring of its newest officer, Zachary C. Capron. He was sworn in Feb. 10.
Police Chief Chris Ferace said Officer Capron is a POSTC-certified officer from the Mashantucket Tribal Police Department with two years’ experience. He is a graduate of the Eastern Region Police Academy Session #1 and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Eastern CT State University. He is a Dayville, resident and formerly worked at Day Kimball Hospital as a Public Safety Officer. Officer Capron is engaged to marry in June to his fiancée, Mariah.
Officer Capron will undergo several weeks of Operational and Field Orientation training at the Police Department. Then he will be assigned to the department’s patrol division.
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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.
Jan. 30
Laquan N. Matthews, 32, Green Street, Putnam; possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating under suspension.
Feb. 4
Leia Brown, 18, School Street, Putnam; third-degree assault, disorderly conduct.
Feb. 8
Cheryl Piligian, 59, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Duncan Souza, 26, Bibeault Street, Putnam; 10 counts of third-degree criminal mischief, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace.
Feb. 9
Hunter J. Stadig, 26, Woodstock Avenue, Putnam; disorderly conduct, second-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, possession of a dangerous weapon.
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Charged after burglary
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department last week referred five juveniles on charges connected with a commercial burglary last July.
After an alarm at (Sumo Distributors) Rent-A-Center in Riverfront Commons plaza July 7 the Putnam Police Department found the front door to the business had been smashed out by blunt force. The business had been burglarized and approximately $11,000 in merchandise was stolen.
Putnam Police Chief Chris Ferace said a lengthy follow-up investigation conducted by Detective Hailey Griffin lead to the arrest of the five juvenile suspects, three whom were Putnam residents, one a Woodstock resident, and one a Willimantic resident.
All five were referred to the Court of Juvenile Matters in Willimantic. Charges are: third-degree burglary, second-degree larceny and second-degree criminal mischief.
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