Cutline for MV crash

Extrication Required

At approximately 7:22 am on October 12, Christopher Schneider, 38, of Carriage Drive, Milford was operating a 2010 Nissan northbound on South Main Street in the area of Appleblossom Road, when police say he drifted into the southbound lane and was sideswiped by a partially loaded Mack dump truck being owned by Associated Refuse of Sandy Hook and operated by Robert Hespelt, 57, of Monroe. According to the report, Schneider had to be extricated from his vehicle by Botsford Fire Rescue volunteers, after which he was transported to Danbury Hospital suffering from facial lacerations and neck pain. Police say the truck driver was also transported after complaining of knee pain. The crash is still under investigation. Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Outstanding Warrant

On October 11 at about 8 pm, Mary Lake, 55, of Country Club Road turned herself in to local police after she was notified of an active warrant for her arrest. The warrant was issued by Danbury Superior Court, according to the report, and Lake was subsequently charged and released on a written promise to appear in court on October 12. The arrest stemmed from incidents that police say occurred on or about September 4 and 5 of this year. The charge involves the alleged assault of an elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant, or mentally retarded person in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

Multiple Violations

Following a motor vehicle stop in the area of 1 Vining Road at about 4:29 pm on October 8, Police arrested Heather Marsh, 32, of Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield. After processing, Marsh was issued a misdemeanor summons for operating with a suspended license, failure to carry minimum insurance, operating an unregistered vehicle, and failure to display a front marker plate. She was then released on a promise to appear in court on October 28.

Suspended License

Police were dispatched to 17 Borough Lane at about 7:16 pm October 11 after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. An investigation led to the arrest of Angel Lalvay, 22, of Spring Street in Danbury, who was subsequently issued a summons for operating with a suspended license. He was subsequently released on a $1,000 cash bond pending an October 26 court appearance.

Registration Suspended

Following a motor vehicle stop at about 4:44 pm on October 7, Ryan Sweeney, 22, of Hillendale Drive, New Milford, was arrested and charged with improperly displaying a front marker plate, having one operational headlight, and operating with a suspended license. He was subsequently released on a written promise to appear in court on October 21 to answer to the offenses.

Assault Arrest

Police responded to a report of an assault at an Old Bethel Road location at about 9:47 pm on October 12. Upon investigation, police arrested Joseph Cennamo III, 45, of Newtown and charged him with assault in the second degree, interference with an emergency call, and strangulation in the second degree. He was held on a $100,000 appearance bond and was arraigned in Danbury Court the following day. According to the report, the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Shoplifting Arrest

Newtown Police responded to the Big Y market on Queen Street at about 7:36 pm on October 7 after a reported larceny. Upon arrival they arrested James Freeman, 47 of Walnut Tree Hill Road, who was being held by store security guards, who reportedly witnessed Freeman shoplifting. He was charged with larceny in the sixth degree and subsequently released on a written promise to appear in court on October 21.

Three Car Collision

Following a call about a multi-vehicle crash in the area of 69 Berkshire Road, Police responded and after an investigation charged Simon Norbert, 83, of Cricket Trail, Sandy Hook with following too closely, and Mario Valenzuela, 29, of Mill Ridge Road, Danbury with operating without a license. According to police, Valenzuela, who was operating a 1997 Honda and Karen Carter Mills, 55, of Pole Bridge Road, who was operating a 2007 Ford convertible, were both southbound when they stopped to permit another unidentified vehicle to make a left turn. Norbert, who was operating a 1996 Ford SUV approached the other two vehicles from behind, but failed to stop. His vehicle hit Valenzuela in the rear and pushed it into the rear of Mills’ vehicle. No injuries were reported, but the Honda and Ford SUV had to be towed from the scene. The Ford convertible also sustained rear end damage.

Highway DUI Arrest

State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on I-84 eastbound in the area of Exit 11 in Newtown at 4:13 am October 12, and after an investigation arrested Mark Cersoli, 48, of Smith Street, Torrington, on charges of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. According to police, Cersoli was operating a 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup in the left lane when he drifted over the left shoulder, connecting with the wire rope guardrail. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

Minor Rear-Ender

State police issued David Price, 44, of Great Ring Road, Monroe, a verbal warning for following too close following a minor collision on I-84 west in the area of Tunnel Road at 9:18 am on October 12. Price was operating a 2004 Jeep Cherokee in stop and go commuter traffic on the rain-slicked roadway, police said, when he made minor contact with a 2004 Pontiac being operated by Chris Butterfield, 56, of Deerwood Drive, Bethel. No injuries were reported.

Following Too Close

State Police responded to a report of a minor rear end collision on I-84 eastbound near Exit 9 at 5:14 pm on October 11. Following a brief investigation, Evan Rose, 37, of Gilbert Avenue, Hamden, was issued a verbal warning for following too closely. According to the report, Rose was operating 2005 Mercury SUV when he failed to stop as Leon Rotunda, 25, of Terrace Avenue, Naugatuck, slowed the 2008 Chevrolet Express as he was operating for stopped traffic. Both vehicles sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported.

Pickup Vs Pickup

On October 7 at about 4:52 pm, State Police reported Joseph Zmuda, 45, of Bethany Road in Beacon Falls was operating a 2008 Dodge Ram pickup eastbound on I-84 eastbound between the off and on ramp at Exit 9 when he stopped for traffic and was hit from behind by Alexander McWilliams, 62, of Waxhaw, N.C., who was operating a 2008 Toyota Tundra pickup. McWilliams was issued a verbal warning for following too closely, and his vehicle was towed from the scene due to reported heavy front end damage. No injuries were reported.