Inmate Threats

Two employees of the Garner Correctional facility reported to state police that they were allegedly threatened by inmate William Turner, 29. No injuries were sustained according to the report. The accused was charged with two counts of threatening in the second degree. He was held on a $10,000 bond pending an October 17 arraignment.

Converter Thefts

The state police is investigating the thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles parked in commuter lots along Interstate 84. The thefts are happening between 7:30 am and 3 pm. Anyone with information regarding these thefts is asked to contact Troop A in Southbury at 203-267-2240. The suspects are operating some type of repair or wrecker vehicle, according to the report.

Mailbox Vandals

Police are seeking residents’ help in identifying the person or persons who vandalized a number of mailboxes overnight on October 12 and 13 in the area of Lone Oak Meadows Road. Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the vandalism, is asked to call 203-426-5841 and speak with Officer Chapman.

Flying Debris

State police report that on October 14 at about 7 pm, a two-vehicle collision east of Exit 11 on westbound I-84 caused debris to fly into a third vehicle. According to the report, Samary Razzaq, 21 was operating a 2013 Mazda 6, when he struck a commercial 2013 Mack CXU tractor-trailer being operated by commercial driver Christopher Buchanan, 54, of Falmouth, Maine. Debris then struck a 2011 Volvo XC90 being driven by Suzanne Charette, 45, of Flanders Road, Woodbury. No injuries were reported, and no vehicular information or enforcement was posted; however, Razzaq’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

Hawleyville DUI

State police reported that troopers arrested James M. Marron, 27, of Farrell Road after he was observed operating a green Jeep SUV erratically on westbound Interstate 84 at about 1:15 am on October 16. Marron was charged with operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol as well as failure to drive in the proper lane. He was then released on a $500 nonsurety bond pending a court appearance on November 5.

Rear End Crash

On October 16 at about 9:12 am, state police report that a commercial vehicle owned by H&H Linen Service of new Britain struck the rear of a 2006 Nissan Quest being operated by Michelle Mays, 44, of Oxford who was westbound on I-84 east of Exit 10. The commercial Ford E150 was being operated by Jose R Martinez, 19, of Corbin Avenue, New Britain. No enforcement action was noted, and no injuries were reported.

Evading

On October 16 at about 5:37 pm, Newtown police report they arrested Robert A Capozziello, 26, of Turkey Roost Road in Monroe on charges of evading responsibility of a motor vehicle accident, and making a restricted turn. Capozziello was released on a $500 cash bond pending an October 30 court appearance. No information about the original incident was available.

Protective Order

At about 1:16 am on October 17, police on patrol noticed a vehicle belonging to Joseph Scarpelli, 21, of Abbey Lane in the driveway of a residence where he was barred due to a protective order. Upon further investigation, officers located Scarpelli inside the vehicle, and arrested him for the violation, as well as criminal trespass in the first degree. He was released on a $500 surety bond pending a court appearance later that day.

Larceny Charge

Newtown police were called to a private home after a complaint that an employee who worked at the home was suspected of larceny. Following an investigation, police arrested Sally A. Repasi on a charge of larceny in the sixth degree, and after processing, released her on a $100 cash bond pending a court appearance on October 25.