Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The third person involved in a Naugatuck woman's scheme to defraud Webster Bank nearly $6.2 million was sentenced Tuesday, and was also ordered to pay back millions of dollars in restitution.
The ex-husband of convicted Naugatuck woman, who defrauded Webster Bank over $6 million, was sentenced on May 1 in federal court to 12 months in prison for partaking in his ex-wife’s financial scam. Apart from serving the one-year jail sentence, Kevin W. Caffrey, 47, of Wolcott, will also be subjected to three years of supervised release for his role in Susan Curtis’ scheme of stealing funds from the bank and funneling them into fake LLCs. Judge Janet C. Hall also ordered that Caffrey pay roughly $4.3 million in restitution to Webster Bank, as well as $110,256 in back taxes to the federal government. Curtis, formerly of East Hampton, worked in the property division of Webster Bank as a high-level administrator responsible for the …
From May 21 to June 3, police will be promoting seat belt safety
Better buckle up--Connecticut State Police will be promoting seat belt safety next week, according to WTNH. The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign will be enforced beginning May 21 and running through Memorial Day weekend to June 3. According to HamletHub.com, car accidents cause one death every 14 minutes and an injury every 13 seconds in the U.S. HamletHub.com has put together a list of seat belt regulations to be aware of, including child car saftey rules, age requirements, fines and more. According to the article, Connecticut drivers wear seatbelts more frequently than the national average, so keep buckling up and stay safe!
The following arrest information was supplied by local police departments. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Tuesday, May 15
East Hampton May 2 John A. Cosgrove, 27, of 85 N. Main St., East Hampton, was arrested for driving under the influence and failure to drive right. May 3 Melysa D’Amato, 40, of 332 Mile Lane, Middletown, was arrested for violating a protective order, disorderly conduct, risk of injury to a minor, possession of a narcotic and possession of drug paraphernalia. May 5 John Russell Forbes IV, 25, of no certain address, East Hampton, was arrested for violating a restraining order, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Kendrick B. Jackson, 43, of 155 Cobalt Road, Portland, was arrested for possession of burglary tools, third-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, sixth-degree larceny and operating a motor …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
In critical condition after being trapped under equipment.
A maintenance worker at Portland Golf Course is in critical condition Thursday afternoon after becoming trapped under an overturned piece of equipment. The man, whose identity was not released, was freed under a Cushman Turf-Truckster, a powered industrial truck that was being used to spray crabgrass control chemicals, after the early-morning accident, police said. The worker was treated at the scene by Portland fire personnel, Hunter's Ambulance and Middletown Hospital paramedics. According to police, the worker sustained serious injuries and was first taken to Middlesex Hospital before being transferred to Hartford Hospital wher he is listed in critical condition. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to …
Monday, May 7, 2012
East Hampton Middle School teacher to be sentenced on July 31.
The sentencing of Richard D. Hendricks, formerly employed as a computer teacher at East Hampton Middle School, has been rescheduled for July 31 at 9 a.m. at the United States Court House, 141 Church St., in New Haven. Sentencing had originally been scheduled for Tuesday. Hendricks, who also was the Yearbook Advisor at the school, pleaded guilty on Jan. 19 before Senior United States District Judge Ellen Breen Burns in New Haven to one count of receipt of child pornography stemming from his arrest on June 8, 2011. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone every day with our free newsletter. Simple, fast sign-up here. Hendricks, 31, faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment …
The following arrest information was supplied by local police departments. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Monday, May 7
East Hampton April 22 Shelby Lynn Galvin, 18, of 6 Starr Place, East Hampton, was arrested for sixth-degree larceny. April 25 Maureen M. Kriksciun, 52, of 50 Stage Harbor Road, Marlborough, was arrested for driving under the influence and failure to drive right. Jason P. Lindland, 33, of 43 Daniel St., East Hampton, was involved in a one-car motor vehicle accident in the area of 19 Daniel St. Lindland was arrested for evading responsibility and failure to drive right. Thomas F. Boucher, 41, of 20 East High St., East Hampton, was arrested for second-degree failure to appear. April 28 Ronald J. Deschane, 35, of 23 Main St., East Hampton, was issued a summons for sixth-degree larceny. April 29 Michael Curtis Sentell, 27, of 7 Starr Place, …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
East Hampton Police Officer has discipline reduced.
East Hampton Police Officer Hardie Burgin has been cleared of conduct unbecoming during an internal affairs investigation and has had his discipline reduced as a result. Burgin was suspended 20 days for neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming of an officer in a disciplinary report administered by Police Chief Matt Reimondo dated Nov. 22. The charges stemmed from a burglary investigation that was determined to have taken too long to close and Burgin allegedly lying during the internal affairs investigation that followed. During mediation on April 11, the town agreed there was no evidence to show Burgin, 25, was ever untruthful. “The employer heard the employee’s explanation as to the charge of Conduct Unbecoming at a Loudermill hearing and…
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by local police departments. It does not indicate a conviction.
East Hampton April 15 John Russell Forbes, IV, 25, of no certain address, was arrested for third-degree larceny. April 20 Kevin Pallos, 52, of 52 Tarragon Drive, East Hampton, was arrested for reckless endangerment, three counts of risk of injury to a minor and breach of peace. Michael Poe, 37, of 88 Main St., Apt. 1, East Hampton, was arrested for sixth-degree larceny. April 21 Dorothy Montoni, 57, of 445 N. Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, was arrested for fifth-degree larceny. Ralph Boreman Stone, Jr., 55, of 15 Barbara Ave., East Hampton, was arrested for first-degree threatening, cultivating marijuana, operating a drug factory and possession of less than 4 ounces. Stone, Jr. was issued a summons for disorderly conduct in a separate …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off in Somers this weekend is expected to draw quite a crowd.
The annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday and Sunday — rain or shine — from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Pleasant View Golf Center grounds. The cost of admission is $6 and two canned goods, or $7 without the canned goods. Admission is free for “kids” over 70 and under five. More than 10,000 visitors are expected each day. The proceeds will benefit the Somers Fire Department and the Patriot Guard Riders of Connecticut. “It’s an opportunity for my wife and I to help our community, the town that we live in that we love, and help our fire department,” said organizer Michael Freedman. “We also help the larger community by helping the Patriot Guard Riders.” The chili cook off began in the late 1980s, but then …
Monday, April 23, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by local police departments. It does not indicate a conviction.
East Hampton April 9 Anthony T. Palazzo, 56, of 102 Comstock Trail, East Hampton, Michael Foley, 24, of 8 Grist Mill Lane, Cobalt, and Keith Estep, 63, of 38 Falls Road, Moodus, were all involved in a three-car motor vehicle accident on Route 66 near Oakum Dock Road. Palazzo was issued a ticket for failure to travel at a reasonable distance apart. April 11 Bryan T. Fox, 26, of 45 White Birch Road, East Hampton, was arrested for sixth-degree larceny. A 17-year-old juvenile of East Hampton was involved in one-car motor vehicle accident in the area of Clark Hill Road and was issued a written warning for traveling too fast for conditions. April 12 John Russell Forbes IV, 25, of no certain address, was arrested for fifth-degree larceny. April…
kelly
6:41 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012
It seems that the Mattorexia group can't control their hate. And because of it they continue to destroy the town and the people living here. How sad; but I guess it is true. It is a sickness! more ›