Juvenile Drug Charge

On October 10, police reported they arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile offender at Newtown High School who was alleged to be in possession of less than four ounces of marijuana. After booking, the individual was released on a written promise to appear in Danbury Superior Court on October 24.

Criminal Mischief

Newtown Police are seeking information regarding a vandalism complaint lodged on October 15. According to the report, some time between 8:30 pm on October 11 and 8:20 am the following day, some person or persons painted or marked a garage door at 12 Jeremiah Road. Anyone with any details on the matter can contact the investigating officer, Officer John McCluskey, at 426-5841.

Jewelry Box Stolen

Sometime between 8 and 11 pm on September 30, police say a jewelry box containing jewelry was stolen from a vehicle parked near Super Stop & Shop store at 228 South Main Street. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 426-5841.

Misuse Of Plate

Police on routine patrol on Sugar Street around 3:27 pm on October 14 took notice of a 1994 Saturn sedan operating without a front marker plate and pulled the vehicle over to investigate. The operator, Neneh Tumba, 31, of Soundview Avenue in Stratford, was subsequently arrested for failure to display a front marker plate, misuse of registration, and operating without insurance. He was processed and released on a $100 bond pending an October 28 court date.

Two Drivers Charged

Police say that at 7:33 am on October 15, April Vignone, 41, of Briarwood Lane was attempting to merge onto Main Street from a parked position when the 2008 Ford Explorer she was operating made contact with a southbound 2005 Chevrolet Equinox being operated by Christian Dahl, 42, of Silver Hill Drive in New Fairfield. During the investigation it was discovered that Dahl was carrying an expired driver’s license and he was cited for the violation. Vignone was given a written warning for failure to grant the right of way.

Rear End Bump

On October 10 at about 1:39 pm, Hilary Cayer, 47, of Elton Drive in Newington, was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Impala westbound on Wasserman Way, reportedly following behind Frank Sgammato, 22, of Settlers Lane, Sandy Hook. When the front vehicle slowed for traffic, police say Cayer hit the rear of the 2008 Honda Accord Sgammato was operating. No injuries were reported. Cayer was issued a written warning for failure to drive a reasonable distance apart.

Rolling Vehicle

Newtown Police responded at 4:06 pm on October 4 to 32 Walnut Tree Hill Road on the report of a traffic collision. Upon arrival it was determined that a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt being operated by Marianne Zeifman, 76, of that address had rolled backward from the driveway into the roadway after the driver had parked. The vehicle hit the side of a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am being operated by Phyllis Estella Hogan, 79, of Edgewater, Fla. Damage to both vehicles was minor and no injuries were sustained. Zeifman was issued a written warning for unsafe movement of her vehicle.

Honda Towed

Megan Matthews Ohare, of Megans Circle, Newtown, was traveling north on South Main Street in a 2005 Honda Civic at about 9:53 am on October 11, when police say she failed to stop for slowing traffic. According to the report, the Honda hit the rear of a 2007 Toyota Sequoia being operated by Maureen Bowler, 45, of Red Barn Road in Monroe. The Honda sustained front end damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported; Ohare was issued a written warning for failure to drive a safe distance apart.

Ford Vs Saturn

Police say that at about 8:42 pm on October 11, Jason A. Rivera, 31 of Narragansett Trail, Sandy Hook, was attempting to enter Route 34 from a driveway at 206 Berkshire Road, when the 2007 Ford pickup he was driving was hit broadside by Steve Karolczuk, 26, of Berkshire Road in Brookfield. Both the 2007 Saturn Ion Karolczuk was operating and the pickup truck sustained damage to the extent both were towed from the scene. Karolczuk and a passenger, Cherrine Short, 18, of Elm Street, New Milford, were transported to the hospital by ambulance crews after complaining of injuries. A third passenger in the Saturn was uninjured. Rivera was subsequently cited for failure to grant the right of way.