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.
Feb. 15
Albert Richard Bruso, 30, homeless, Putnam; sixth-degree larceny.
Feb. 16
Crystal Marie Diaz, 29, Mechanics Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct-violent/threat; second-degree assault with weapon, WO discharge firearm.
Erick Diaz, 23, Crescent Street, Southbridge; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation/suffocate, third-degree strangulation/suffocate, first-degree unlawful restraint.
David R. Hetu, 34, Lyon Street, Putnam; operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, improper use marker/license/registration, illegal operation of motor vehicle without minimum insurance, illegal operation motor vehicle under influence alcohol/drug.
Feb. 17
Anayah Cecil, 21, Church Street, Thompson; assault public safety/EMS-physical injury; disorderly conduct. 
Melissa Ann Jacobson, 47, Woodstock Avenue, W Woodstock; second-degree failure to appear – pending charges, second-degree failure to appear – on probation (SBS).
Feb. 21
Alan Michael Privee, 53, Rt. 171, Woodstock; illegal operation of motor vehicle under influence alcohol/drug, failure to drive in proper lane, illegal possession of weapon in motor vehicle, carrying a dangerous weapon.
Daniel Allen Brochu, 50, Rickie Drive, New Hartford; risk of injury to a child, second-degree harassment – written/electronic communication.

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PSA game recaps
 Women’s Prep 
NEW CANAAN — The Putnam Science Academy women’s prep team got its 10th win of the season behind Fatima Diouf’s 26 points, 74-58 against St. Luke’s. Diouf went 4 for 6 from three-point range with 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Paola Kanoute had a strong showing with 20 points, 15 rebounds to go with 5 assists and three steals. Ryanna Roman went for 10 points in the win. Adut Tour was exceptional on the glass with 10 rebounds. 
NORTHFIELD, Mass. — The Putnam Science Academy women’s prep team (10-11) fell on the road against Northfield Mount Hermon, 54-37. Lehelie Leyde-Joseph-Lockel led the Mustangs in scoring with 9 points to go along with 3 rebounds. Adut Tour scored 6 points and was fantastic on the glass with 15 rebounds. Paola Kanoute went for 6 points and 7 rebounds. 
Men’s Elite
HOOSAC, N.Y. — In Game 1 of a double header against Hoosac, the Putnam Science Academy Men’s elite team fell, 76-73. Ethan Mvundura scored a team-high 16 points to go along with 4 rebounds. Max Pires went for 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Ethan Graham scored 13 points while grabbing 3 rebounds with 3 assists. In Game 2, PSA came away with the win, 92-78. Noel Inalegwu led the Mustangs in scoring with 25 points, along with 5 assists. Ethan Graham scored 24 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 3 assists. Vadim Brezillion scored 7 points with 2 assists. Aleska Dzimric scored 9 points and Michael Thuerrien scored 7 points while collecting 5 rebounds. The Mustangs split the double header, with their record standing at 10-12 on the season. 
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Bryon Stevens was the spark that ignited the 82-76 win on the road against Commonwealth Academy. Stevens was stout on the defensive end and the offensive end finishing with 11 points and 3 assists. Vadim Brezillion led the Mustangs in points with 22 along with 10 rebounds. Ethan Graham scored 16 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Noel Inalegwu scored 8 points while dishing out 4 assists. Sedar Sene contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds in the win. The Elite team will be on the road again today against Darrow. The Mustang Elite are now 11-12 on the season.
NEW LEBANON — The Putnam Science Academy Men’s Elite team suffered a 71-47 loss on the road against the Darrow School. Ethan Graham scored a team-high 14 points along with 3 assists and 4 rebounds. Byron Stevens went for 8 points and dished out 2 assists.  Michael Therrien scored 8 points along with 6 rebounds. Sterling Manigault contributed 6 points. The Mustangs are 11-13 on the season.
PUTNAM — The PSA Men’s Elite team lost a hard fought home game against Brewster Academy 92-86. Ethan Graham led the way for the Mustangs with a season-high 29 points while hitting 5 threes in the second half. Vadim Brezillion scored 15 points, while Ethan Mvundura scored 9 points. Noel Inalegwu went for 9 points as did Michael Therrien (13 rebounds). Sedar Sene scored 8 points and Max Pires contributed 2 points. B
PUTNAM — Ethan Graham led the PSA Elite team with an impressive showing of 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 assists in the 94-77 home win over MacDuffie. Ethan Mvundura impressed as well with an 18-point, 10 rebound double-double. Vadim Brezillion scored 12 points, as did Sterling Manigault. Byron Stevens scored 7 points along with 4 assists and 3 steals. Max Pires scored 7 points as well. Michael Therrien scored 6 points and grabbed 6 boards. They are 12-14 on the season.
#2 PSA Team
PUTNAM — Jalen Taggart led the Mustangs in scoring in the 121-68 win over Mount St. Charles to secure its 30th win of the season. Taggart also went for 2 rebounds and 5 assists, along with 3 steals. #2 Putnam Science jumped out big early and never looked back. PSA went into the half up 68-25. Samuels had 20 points, hauling in 7 boards with 6 assists and a steal. Parrish Edmond seems to be 100 percent, impressing with three highlight reel dunks going for a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. Jordan Skyers scored 16 points, grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. Adama Tambedou secured a double-double as well with 12 points and 16 rebounds, also having 2 assists and 2 steals for PSA. Jah Hatchett scored 13 points and led the team with 7 steals. Marc Etienne scored 6 points and hauled in 4 rebounds. Joseph Adebayo scored 4 and had 8 rebounds, while Chiaka Sanogo scored 4 points. The second-ranked team in the country is now 30-3 on the season.
By Ben Heacox

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Devlin leads Clippers in Win
Senior Nick Devlin led the Clippers with a 17 point and 13 rebound double-double Tuesday night to knock off the Tourtellotte Tigers 84-49.  Freshman TJ Espinosa added 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and sophomore Camden Kell had 20 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks to help Putnam improve to 11-7 on the season.  Jackel goes up for a layup; Mbye shoots a floater; Kell shoots a jumper; Devlin makes a pass. Courtesy photos.

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