Juvenile Arrested

Police report that they arrested a youth under age 16 on a charge of second-degree breach of peace on December 1. Police provided no details on the nature of the incident that led to the youth’s arrest. The names of people under age 18 who are accused of crimes are shielded from public disclosure by state law. The youth is scheduled for arraignment before a judge on December 18 in Danbury Juvenile Court.

South Main Collision

About 9 am November 22, motorist Lorraine Politano, 43, of Monroe, who was driving a 2002 Toyota Highlander sport-utility vehicle northward on South Main Street, stopped suddenly to avoid colliding with a noncontact, southbound motorist who was making a left turn onto Ethan Allen Road, police said.

Northbound motorist Anna Tas-Padin, 32, of Monroe, who was driving a 1998 Honda Accord sedan, then struck the Toyota from behind, police said.

Police reported no injuries. Tas-Padin received an infraction ticket for following too closely.

SUV Vs SUV

Police report that two sport-utility vehicles collided near 31 Berkshire Road on November 27.

Eastbound motorist Georgios Hasiotis, 47, of Monroe, who was driving a 1997 Kia Sportage, stopped due to traffic conditions, police said.

Eastbound motorist Orlando Lopez, 29, of Danbury, who was driving a 1996 GMC Jimmy, then drove into the rear end of the Kia, police said.

There were no injuries. Lopez received an infraction ticket for following too closely and for driving without a license.

Hybrid Vs Pickup

A hybrid-powered sedan collided with a pickup truck at the hazardous intersection of Country Club Road and South Main Street about 8:46 am November 17.

Police report that motorist Traci Bumgarner, 30, of New Milford, who was driving a 2007 Toyota Prius eastward on Country Club Road, was attempting to make a left turn onto northbound South Main Street, when the Prius collided with motorist Marc Vibbert, 42, of Torrington, who was driving a 2000 Ford F-150 southward on South Main Street.

A noncontact vehicle obscured the view before the collision occurred. Police reported no injuries. Bumgarner received a written warning for failure to grant the right of way.

Wallet Stolen

At about 10 am December 4, a person’s wallet was stolen at The Gym at Newtown at 23 Commerce Road, police report. The theft constitutes sixth-degree larceny. Police are investigating the theft and ask anyone with information on the matter to contact them at 426-5841.

Great Hill Road

Motorist Mark Hazel, 22, of 40 Engleside Terrace, told police that he was driving a 1997 Dodge Dakota pickup truck eastward on Great Hill Road about 5:45 am November 22, when he lost control of the truck, went off the eastbound road shoulder and struck a utility pole, after which the truck crossed the road, went off the westbound road shoulder and struck a stone wall. The truck then came to rest against a tree.

Police said Hazel declined ambulance assistance, but indicated that he would seek medical treatment privately. Police issued Hazel an infraction for making a restricted turn.

Mirror-To-Mirror

About 6:48 pm December 5, motorist John Karlson, 62, of Great Quarter Road, who was driving a 2000 Ford sedan, was traveling southward on Great Quarter Road, as motorist Elisa Headford, 35, of Great Quarter Road, who was driving a 1999 Ford sedan, was traveling northward there, police said.

The two vehicles collided, damaging their respective exterior, left rear-view mirrors, police said. Police reported no injuries.

Berkshire Crash

About 2:10 pm December 2, motorist R.A. Tigua-Gomez, 27, of New York City, who was driving a 1995 Ford van southward on Berkshire Road, leaned over to pick up an item from the passenger’s seat, but in doing so, crossed over the road’s center line and collided with northbound motorist Julia Dee Truchsess, 50, of 123 Edgelake Drive, who was driving a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, police report.

There were no injuries. Tigua-Gomez was verbally warned for failure to drive to the right.

Keys Found

On December 6, a set of keys attached to a key chain was found lying in the southern parking for the town offices at 31 Peck’s Lane. The owner may claim the keys at the police station at 3 Main Street, telephone 426-5841.

Jermiah Collision

About 2:55 pm December 2, motorist Sarah Packer, 17, of 12 Cobblers Mill Road, who was driving a 1999 Honda Accord sedan westward on Jeremiah Road, went over some loose soil on the right side of the road and then crossed the road, entering the eastbound lane, colliding with eastbound motorist Laura Roche, 40, of 41 Cobblers Mill Road, who was driving a 2001 Honda Odyssey minivan, police said.

Both vehicles received heavy front-end damage. There were no injuries. Police verbally warned Packer for making a restricted turn.