The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Irvin S. Berrios, 30, of 25 Wooding St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to have headlamps, disobeying order of officer, and driving wrong way on a one-way street.
•John P. Gohsler, 32, of 80 Royal Dr., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with illegal operation under suspension and following too close.
•Jadwiga Wesolowska, 48, of 14 Judson Ave., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, and criminal violation of restraining order.
•Marcus A. Solis, 24, of 124 North St., Fl. 1, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics.
•Jason Jeffers, 23, of 44 French St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with sale of certain illegal drugs, illegal possession of narcotics, interfering with an officer, and tampering with or fabricating.
•Lamare K. Brooks, 29, of 190 Moody St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to have lights lit/ devices illuminated, and failure to drive in proper lane.
•Damase Caron, 47, of 956 Farmington Ave., Bristol, was arrested Jan .24 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Jacob Koczur, 35, of 27 Concord St., Brisotl, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with third degree strangulation, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.
•Maeghan L. McDonald, 27, of 119 Tuttle St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with failure to respond to infraction.
•Robert A. Fenwick, 42, of 19 Woodland St., Apt: 3, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with operation while registered license suspended and operation of a motor vehicle while using a hand held mobile telephone.
•Gaylynn J. Womack, 27, of 166 Queen St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle and no insurance.
•Shawna L. Brooks, 22, of 116 High St., Apt: 6, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with second degree criminal mischief, second degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, failure to comply with fingerprint requests, and assault on a peace officer.
•Brian A. Lazauskas, 41, of 92 Rambler St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with second degree threatening and disorderly conduct.
•James W. Driscoll, 22, of 19 Knob Hill Rd., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with disorderly conduct, first degree criminal trespass, and illegal possession of narcotics.
•Noraleen Michaud, 47, of 18 Jude Rd., Plainville, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Lexis D. Boling, 19, of 343 King St., Apt: 203, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Leanette J. Rosario, 20, of 343 King St., Apt: 203, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Jose Cordova, 45, of 267 Main St., Apt: 12, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 26 and charged with fifth degree larceny.
•Axel Marcano de Jesus, 19, of 42 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Larry Callands, 48, of 92 Longhill Rd., Waterbury, was arrested Jan. 28 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree threatening.
•Joshua A. Margelot, 27, of 194 Martin Rd., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with second degree breach of peace, failure to comply with fingerprint requests and interfering with an officer.
•Stephanie Jones, 25, of 46 Banks St., Apt: C, Plainville, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with interfering with an officer.
•Leslie A. McCormick, 45, of 397 Park St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and third degree strangulation.
•Rochelle Ayala, 24, of 30 Roosevelt St., Plainville, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Jamal R. Redding, 24, of 150 Hartland St., Hartford, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with two counts of violation of probation.
•Stephen A. Bartek, 25, of 152 Nashville Rd., Bethel, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with interfering with an officer.
•Elizabeth J. Pitt, 38, of 16 Wildwood St., New Britain, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with fourth degree larceny.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Scott J. Allen, 41, of 16 Oak St., Terryville, was arrested Jan. 30 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to have lights lit/devices illuminated.
•Jason Root, 41, of 30 Mead St., New Britain, was arrested Jan. 30 and charged with second degree threatening and disorderly conduct.
•Cord Moore, 18, of 82 Lexington St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 30 and charged with second degree threatening, violation of protective order, disorderly conduct, and first degree criminal trespass.
•Lenny Lewis, 53, of 267 Main St., Apt. 10, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 30 and charged with failure to respond to fingerprint requests.
•Jose Figueroa, 25, of 9 West St., Apt. 2E, New Britain, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with operation while registered license suspended/revoked and creating a public disturbance.
•Ernest J. Elliot, 26, of 21 Webster St., New Britain, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with operation while under the influence, improper number of headlights, and operating a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle without a license.
•Alex Freedman, 23, of 300 Colt Highway, Apt. 15, Farmington, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with operation while under the influence and restricted turns fail signal.
•Grzegorz Chelstowski, 43, of 357 Washington St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Angel Hernandez, 22, of 116 High St., Apt. 5, Bristol, was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with second degree assault and injury, risk, impairing morals.
•Grzegorz Kozirog, 50, of 16 Weathervane Rd., Bristol was arrested Jan. 31 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Karen Ledesma, 48, of 155 East Chippens Hill Rd., Burlington, was arrested Feb. 1 and charged with operation while under the influence, operation while registered license suspended/revoked, driving in right hand lane, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and no insurance.
•Chad Caron, 32, of 25 Ward St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 1 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Juan Gonzalez, 54, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 1 and charged with criminal attempt of third degree burglary, interfering with an officer, manufacture/possession of burglar’s tools, third degree criminal trespass, and second degree criminal mischief.
•Krystal L. Bard, 24, of 44 Summer St., Apt. 5, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Sheselle Galarza, 30, of 29 Catheran St., Waterbury, was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Jacek Zawadzki, 83 Robin St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Mark H. Lavoie, 40, of 48 Oakland St., Apt. B, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with weapons in a motor vehicle.
•Angela L. Hofmann, 28, of 9 Perron Rd., Plainville, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Jessica L. Waldren, 23, of 140 Sheffield Lane, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Lisa Pernal, 38, of 4A Queen Terrace, Southington, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with second degree breach of peace, second degree assault, and injury, risk, impairing morals.
•Jeffrey B. Grabowski, 40, of 121 Sherbrooke St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, second degree unlawful restraint, second degree threatening and injury, risk, impairing morals.
•Kenneth F. Bauman, 47, of no certain address, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to keep drug in original container, and interfering with an officer. He also was charged with second degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Jahquan Tutein, 20, of 69 Winchester St., Hartford, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with first degree assault, criminal use of firearm or electronic, first degree reckless endangerment, carrying a gun without a permit, unlawful discharge of firearms, and third degree criminal mischief.
•Neysha M. Detrez, 20, of 31 Landry St., Apt. 2, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and third degree criminal mischief.
•Dennis Nadeau, 59, of 5 Upson St., Apt.7, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with criminal possession of firearm or electronic, possession of less than 0.5 ounce of cannabis-type substance, possession of drug paraphernalia for less than 0.5 ounce of marijuana, and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Mark J. Paparello, 28, of 58 Lincoln St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with sex offender address verification.
•Jason Willard, 36, of 403 West St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree threatening.
•Arlene Soucy, 44, of 132 South St. Extension, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with misuse of plate, operation of an unregistered motor vehicle, interfering with an officer and no insurance.

The investigation into a bank robbery scheme continues, as police officers of Bristol and New Britain are still searching for the two suspects involved.

To date, both the New Britain Police Department and the Bristol Police Department have formed a task force, which will receive assistance from the FBI and state police for the investigation, according to a press release from the task force.

On Monday, the Bristol Police Department received a call from an official of the Achieve Credit Financial Union who reported one of their employees, 46-year-old Matthew Yussman, was currently being forced to wear an explosive device as a way to obtain money from the credit union, the release said.

Officers discovered that the event began in the early morning hours Monday when two men confronted Yussman when he arrived at his home, located at 133 Lufkin Lane in Bristol, said the release. The victim and his mother were bound and held in the home overnight, according to the release. Yussman was then sent out to the credit union with a device strapped to his body, the release said.

That same day, the mayor’s Facebook page reported a lockdown at both Northeast Middle School and Ivy Drive School (which are located near Lufkin Road) for a precautionary measure. The lockdown was later lifted as it was reported that all students and staff were safe in the building.

Based on statements from the suspects and the appearance of the device, Yussman believed it to be an explosive device, the release said. When Yussman arrived at the New Britain branch of the Achieve Financial Credit Union, he contacted the credit union official who eventually contacted police, according to the release.

That device was eventually rendered safe by the Connecticut State Police Bomb Squad and was turned over to the FBI for laboratory analysis, the release said. While the device was removed, Yussman received treatment for exposure after being in the unheated car, but did not have any other injuries, the release said. His mother was not hurt.

New Britain Police seized the car Yussman drove to New Britain, and the car will be processed for evidence by detectives pursuant to the search warrant, the release said. Late Monday night the Bristol Police Department issued a search warrant at Lufkin Lane to identify and collect any relevant evidence of the incident, according to the release.

Anyone with information relating to these events is asked to contact

New Britain Police Department at (860) 826-3131, or the Tip Line at (860) 826-3199, or online at newbritainpolice.org, and the Bristol Police Department at (860) 314-4570.

Two men are facing charges after taking a cash register from the D&D Package Store on Pine Street overnight.

Juan Gonzalez, of no certain address and his brother, Jesus Gonzalez, of 54 Center Street, stole a cash register and another cash register drawer from the package store before fleeing in an easterly direction while in a dark colored vehicle, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. When officers were alerted to an active burglar alarm, they found that the front window of the store was smashed out in order to gain entrance, said the release.

After a bulletin was submitted to surrounding towns, the Plainville Police Department found a discarded register that was taken from the burglary, the release said. While checking the area, officers found the vehicle the two suspects drove away in, according to the release.

Juan Gonzalez was charged with third degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny and second degree criminal mischief. Jesus Gonzalez was charged with conspiracy to commit third degree burglary and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Patrick J. Wegner, 37, of 371 Emmett St., Apt: 62, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 13 and charged with failure to register offense against minor/sexual violence outside Connecticut.
•Richard Carello, 60, of 71 Mountain View Ave., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 14 and charged with interfering with a 911 call and disorderly conduct.
•Israel Guzman, 42, of 39 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 14 and charged with second degree breach of peace, second degree violation condition of release and first degree criminal trespass.
•Jan R. Willicka, 57, of 29 October Lane, Plantsville, was arrested Feb. 14 and charged with operation while under the influence, interfering with an officer and first degree criminal mischief.
•Michael Z. Glazier, 26, of 109 Strawberry Hill Rd., was arrested Feb. 14 and charged with operation while under the influence, traveling too fast for conditions and restricted turns fail signal.
•Jesse Sarrano, 36, of 29 Ingraham St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with operation while under the influence and no insurance.
•Nicole A. Norton, 39, of 101 Sixth St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Jean McCoy, 66, of 101 Sixth St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Kayle Saulnier, 22, of 81 Eugene Ave., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 15 and charged with operation while under the influence, possession of less than 0.5 ounce of cannabis-type substance and illegal possession of narcotics.
•Keith D. Bidwell, 38, of 30 Burlington Ave., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with operation while under the influence, interfering with an officer, and operation while registered license suspended/revoked.
•Justin Hebert, 31, of 99 Parsons Rd., Enfield, was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kevin C. Thomas, 24, of 56 Pheasant Run, Southington, was arrested Feb. 17 and charged with operation while under the influence, restricted turns fail signal, and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Allyson J. Recchia, 34, of 30 Greystone Ext. Rd., Plymouth, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, conspiracy to commit fourth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first degree criminal mischief.
•Ashley Colon, 24, of 218 Middlesex Ave., Chester, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Amanda D. Avallone, 23, of 58 Mills St., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Walter Clark, 60 of 28 Irving St., Apt. 8, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree harassment and second degree breach of peace.
•David M. Quinn, 72, of 284 North Main St., Apt: 201, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree violation condition of release and second degree breach of peace.
•Jayson E. Bruno, 31, of 90 Boardman St., Apt. L1, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Katiria Hernandez, 27, of 4 Bretton Rd., West Hartford, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Richard A. Belliveau, 57, of 67 Arbor Ct., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with operation while under the influence, unsafe movements/stopped car and restricted turns fail signal.
•Rebecca Aviles, 33, of 14 Center St., Apt: A1, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to have lights lit/devices illuminated.
•Matthew J. Markeveys, 38, of 428 South Main St., Torrington, was arrested Feb. 19 and charged with third degree burglary, first degree criminal mischief and fourth degree larceny.
•Christopher Myers, 29, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 19 and charged with second degree falsely reporting an incident, interfering with an officer, second degree false statement and fourth degree larceny.
•Sean R. Santone, 26, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny.

The Bristol Police Department made several arrests for revenue violations related to tobacco sales, tax stamps and the sale of individual cigarettes.

On Thursday, officers made an arrest at La Familia Duper Deli on Farmington Avenue for untaxed cigarette/tobacco and loose cigarette sales, said the Bristol Police Department in a press release. Police also made an arrest at Tropical Market on School Street after discovering untaxed tobacco, and another arrest at Shop & Save on Divinity Street for untaxed tobacco, the release said.

The Bristol Police Department promotes community policing as one of its main tenets in fighting crime in the city, the release said. This serves as a full-time, year-round commitment that stays fluid in addressing all types of crime, according to the release. The department made spot checks at a total of five convenience stores in Bristol, and only one store, Discount Tobacco, had no violations, the release said.

During those spot checks, revenue agents also seized various tobacco products, according to the release. Police also found loose cigarette sales at Bristol Brothers, but no arrest has been made at this time, the release said.

The Bristol Police Department is investigating an incident involving a suicidal man who armed himself with a knife.

On Saturday officers were alerted to 6 Woodbine Street to check on a well being call, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. Police discovered a suicidal man who was armed with a knife at the home, the release said.

At that home, police found a female who locked herself in a bedroom in response to the man’s behavior, said the release. She then was quickly removed from the home for safety, and the Central Region Emergency Response Team (CERT) responded to the incident, according to the release. The unidentified man was then apprehended without incident, said the release.

Autopsy results are still being determined for a woman who died in a car fire on Monday

Late Monday morning police and fire officials arrived to Farrell Avenue after a large amount of smoke in the area was reported, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. Upon their arrival, officials found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames, the release said. After putting out the fire, officials found the body of a woman in the car, the release said.

Police report that the victim is believed to be a 45-year-old resident of Bristol. The cause of death is currently being determined, and a positive identification is pending a comparison of dental records, the release said. It is unclear whether the cause of death is suspicious.

The State and Bristol fire marshals, along with the Bristol’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the incident.

Three local tobacco product stores were recently required to remain closed until they become compliant and pay all their fines after a wage and workforce standards violation was found.

On Thursday, the Bristol Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team assisted the CT Department of Revenue Services, the CT Department of Labor and CT Department of Consumer Protection with routine inspections of six local stores that sell tobacco products, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. The inspections led to the closer of three stores, Edgewood Market, 568 Jerome Ave., Gala News, 533 Farmington Ave. and Sam’s Food Mart, 140 Park St., by the labor department for wage and workplace standards violation, the release said. These stores will be required to remain closed until they become compliant and all fines are paid, the release said.

The owner of Wasteland Gift Shop located at 320 Terryville Rd. was issued a misdemeanor summons for the sale of illegal untaxed tobacco products, the release said. The owner of Big Cats Smoke Shop, located at 270 Riverside Ave, also was issued a misdemeanor summons for operating without a valid tax license, the release said. They are required to appear in Bristol court on Monday, March 30, according to the release.

Marty’s Mart, located at 198 Burlington Ave. was found to be in compliance with all related regulations, the release said.

With the annual Shamrock Run & Walk scheduled to kick off tomorrow, the city has indicated parking restrictions in the area starting at 6 a.m. that morning, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department.

The event will take place at Chippens Hill Middle School on James P. Casey Road and the surrounding area. Race officials, Bristol CERT, and Bristol police officers will be on hand to help drivers in the area, the release said.  Here are the following parking restrictions that will be in effect:

• No parking on both sides of Perkins Street between the Perkins Street ‘S’ curves and Pine Hurst Road.
• No parking on both sides of Old Peacedale Street between Perkins St. and the eastern most entrance of Chippens Hill Middle School.
• No parking along the north curb of Old Peacedale St. between the eastern most entrance of Chippens Hill Middle School and Eastwood Road.
• No parking along the north side curb of James P. Casey between Perkins St. and Battle St.

Drivers traveling through the area should use caution as walkers and runners will be in the roadway, the release said. The run will begin at 9:30 a.m. The race participants will use the following roads: Old Peacedale St., Perkins, James P. Casey Rd., Pinehurst Rd., Lawrence Lane, Hill St., Matthews St., Clark Ave., Hill St., and Battle St.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests over the last two weeks.
•Deondre M. Jenkins, 31, of 238 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 6 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of narcotics.
•Eric J. Paradis, 30, of 69 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 7 and charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct.
•Heather A. Lewis, 23, of 36 Whiting St., Plainville, was arrested March 7 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Franco Avallone, 30, of 60 Mills St., Bristol, was arrested March 8 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of prescriptions and illegal possession of hallucigen.
•Nathaniel Daniel, 29, of 55 Market St., Apt: 4S, New Britain, was arrested March 8 and charged with restricted turns fail signal, evading responsibility and operation while under the influence.
•Audrey Nasinnyk, 31, of 173 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 9 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Brenda Wilkins, 52, of 236 Aldbourne Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 10 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Bryan A. Dade, 21, of no certain address, was arrested March 10 and charged with third degree burglary, third degree larceny, first and second degree criminal mischief, sixth degree larceny.
•Janet Stoltz, 66, of 212 Crown St., Bristol, was arrested March 10 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•John Shea, 67, of 305 Terryville Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with failure to register a sexually violent offense.
•Jacob Wilson, 19, of 77 Lochaven Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with illegal possession near a school, illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of prescription, illegal possession of marijuana less than 4 ounces, and restricted turns fail signal.
•Lucas D. Anderson, 38, of 67 Irving St., Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with interfering with an officer and criminal attempt/ assault on a peace official.
•Frederick Calderon, 19, of 135 Shawn Dr., Apt: 14, Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of prescription, illegal possession of marijuana less than 4 ounces, and illegal possession near a school.
•Kerry Andrade, 28, of 183 Tuttle Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 12 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Joseph Gardner, 41, of 183 Tuttle Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 12 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Letisia Lopez, 37, of 119 Meadow St., Bristol, was arrested March 12 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Shawn Wiosna, 39, of 100 Jerome Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 12 and charged with third degree assault, third degree criminal mischief, and second degree breach of peace.
•Anthony Elia, 23, of 81 Cornerstone Dr., South Windsor, was arrested March 13 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to drive right.
•Luis D. Cantre, 29, of 50 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with third degree larceny, first degree burglary and sixth degree larceny.
•Sheena Schmidt, 29, of 76 Bartholomew St., Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Ralph L. Gezelman, 39, of 1475 Farmington Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with third degree burglary, third degree larceny, and theft of a firearm.
•Juan Garcia, of 76 Bartholomew St., Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with third degree assault of physical injury and second degree breach of peace.
•Evan Monico, 32, of 21 Cricket Lane, Burlington, was arrested March 13 and charged with fifth degree larceny, third degree burglary and third degree criminal mischief.
•James T. Gaffney, 36, of 422 Emmett St., Apt: F, Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with operation while under the influence, following too close, failure to change address and no insurance.
•Annmarie Shand, 49, of 31B Harold St., Farmington, was arrested March 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy.
•Samantha Carroll, 27, of 10 Agney Ave., Apt: 2A, Terryville, was arrested March 13 and charged with conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
•James Novak, 52, of 69 Lancaster Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Amanda Arroyo, 22, of 90 Ledgecrest Ave., New Britain, was arrested March 14 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace and criminal violation of protective order.
•Raol Lopez, 22, of 135 Shawn Dr., Apt: E5, Bristol, was arrested March 14 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, second degree breach of peace and illegal possession of marijuana less than 4 ounces.
•Robert Anderson, 54, of 562 Farmington Ave., was arrested March 14 and charged with second degree breach of peace and assault on a peace officer.
•Jan R. Willicka, 57, of 29 October Lane, Plantsville, was arrested March 14 and charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence (2nd offense).
•Christopher A. Savard, 31, of 7 Mark Lane, Waterbury, was arrested March 14 and charged with traveling unreasonably fast, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance, operation while registered license suspended/revoked and possession of less than .5 ounce of cannabis-type substance.
•Richard Davis, 54, of 21 Addison St., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Samantha L. LaFountain, 32, of 21 Addison St., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Shawn M. Borysewicz, 37, of 32 Melrose St., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with third degree assault, disorderly conduct, second degree strangulation, and second degree threatening.
•Karine Vandermark, 38, of 32 Melrose St., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with disorderly conduct, third degree assault and violation of protective order.
•Vickymar Sotomayer, 42, of 48 Beths Ave., Apt: 24, Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Stanley K. White, 39, of 48 Beths Ave., Apt: 24, Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mark Seiler, 49, of 518 Jerome Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with operation while under the influence and drinking while operating a motor vehicle.
•Catherine Batista, 34, of 154 Emmett St., Apt: 311, Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Julian Libby, 29, of 154 Emmett St., Apt: 311, Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Ernesto Tevenal, 22, of 486 Wilson St., Waterbury, was arrested March 16 and charged with third degree larceny, violation of probation, possession of less than .5 ounce of cannabis-type substance and illegal possession of hallucigen.
•Linwood Hazelwood, 36, of 69 Gaylord St., Bristol, was arrested March 16 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, and interfering with a 911 call.
•Jennifer R. Cote, 34, of 168 Stonecrest Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 16 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Samuel S. Zoccoli, 51, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested March 17 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order, second degree threatening and second degree breach of peace.
•Jeremy O. Torruellas, 22, of 437 Bonnie Acres, Bristol, was arrested March 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, third degree criminal mischief, first degree criminal trespass and criminal violation of protective order.
•Nicholas F. Faniola, 23, of 489 Wolcott St., Apt: 6, Bristol, was arrested March 18 and charged with operation while under the influence and restricted turns fail signal.
•Konrad A. Polanski, 24, of 410 Emmett St., Apt: 103, Bristol, was arrested March 18 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Douglas Barnett, 48, of 99 Jerome Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 18 and charged with operation while under the influence, evading responsibility, operation while registered license suspended/revoked, unsafe backing and no insurance.
•Matthew R. Sadecki, 23, of 51 Hull St., Bristol, was arrested March 18 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right and no insurance.

Tonight, the Bristol Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 6 (Farmington Avenue). According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the checkpoint is part of a federal grant to “help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community.”

Throughout the month of April, the Bristol Police Department and law enforcement officers statewide will use a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text and drive.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the effort is part of a larger campaign by the CT Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to crack down on motorists who text, talk, or distract themselves from driving.

The campaign, called “U Drive. U Text. U Pay,” consists of 50 law enforcement agencies statewide and is national in scope, the release said. Officers will be out in force looking for identify, stop, and cite motorists who choose to ignore the state’s handheld mobile phone ban and distracted driving laws, the release said. Fines range from $150 for the first offense to $300 for the second violation to $500 for each subsequent violation, the release said.

According to the release, distracted driving includes any activity that shifts a person’s attention away from the main task of driving. As texting requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is considered to be one of the most alarming distractions, the release said.

According to latest data from the NHTSA, in 2013 nationwide, 3,154 people lost their lives and an estimated 424,000 were hurt in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers, the release said.

“Our goal is simple. We want to save lives by enforcing Connecticut’s tough penalties for distracted driving, namely texting while driving,” said the police department in the release.

Although the focused enforcement mobilization will end April 30, the Bristol Police Department said in the release it will continue enforcing the handheld phone ban throughout the year.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•William C. Yell, 21, of 127 Debbie Dr., Southington, was arrested March 19 and charged with operation while under suspension of operation of an unregistered motor vehicle.
•Robert Anderson, 54, of 582 Farmington Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 19 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Joseph Moore, 30, of 286 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 19 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, second degree breach of peace, second degree criminal mischief and possession of less than 0.5 ounce of cannabis-type substance.
•Linda Sardelli, 51, of 90 Burton St., Apt: 2, Watertown, was arrested March 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kristina A. Marchese, 27, of 23 Fox Run Rd., Farmington, was arrested March 19 and charged with assault on a peace officer.
•Quentin Thompson, 22, of 353 Knollwood Circle, Waterbury, was arrested March 19 and charged with possession with intent to sell and possession of less than 0.5 ounce of cannabis-type substance.
•Kenneth M. Kilduff, 34, of 31 Stone Rd., Burlington, was arrested March 19 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•David J. Depallo, 47, of 109 Fairlawn St., Bristol, was arrested March 20 and charged with criminal attempt of first degree assault, third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•William J. Henry, 51, of 32 Root Ave., Ansonia, was arrested March 20 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•William J. Henry, 51, of 32 Root Ave., Ansonia, was arrested March 21 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Miguel A. Oquendo, 31, of 128 Shawn Dr., Apt: C11, Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Alcide G. Markie, 77, of 50 Terryville Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with first degree criminal trespass.
•Stephen D. Wells, 70, of 55 Brookside Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Debra L. Jankowski, 33, of 54 Jennings Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 22 and charged with injury, risk of impairing morals and fifth degree larceny.
•Matthew Day, 33, of 18 Munchausen Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 22 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Solimar Santiago, 28, of 13 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested March 23 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of narcotics and distribution of controlled substances less than 1500’ from a school/ high school.
•Dante Westerlund, 18, of 88 Prospect St., Bristol, was arrested March 23 and charged with second degree breach of peace, second degree criminal mischief and first degree criminal trespass. He also was charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and interfering with an officer.
•John Tacinelli Jr., 39, of 53 Carter Rd., Plymouth, was arrested March 23 and charged with disorderly conduct and third degree assault.
•Hector E. Torres, 39, of 98 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and second degree breach of peace.
•Kathleen M. Beliveau, 53, of 96 Glenwood Dr., Plainville, was arrested March 24 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Shannon M. Mera, 36, of 106 Woodruff St., Southington, was arrested March 24 and charged with operation while under the influence and restricted turns failure to signal.
•Lucette M. Petosa, 38, of 90 View St., Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, third degree strangulation, second degree threatening, injury, risk, impairing morals and second degree burglary.
•Sarah Petosa, 29, of 90 View St., Apt. 1, Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Eric A. Thibeault, 36, of 120 Minnesota Lane, Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with interfering with an officer.
•Ryan R. Irribarra, 26, of 59 Burlington Ave., Apt. 32, Bristol, was arrested March 25 and charged with operation while under the influence, traveling unreasonably fast, and failure to keep right on a curve/hill.
•Stacy L. Gagnier, 37, of 19 Jacobs St., Bristol, was arrested March 25 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mark Brague, 29, of 44 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with sixth degree larceny, illegal possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Kenneth D. Slaughter, 24, of 206 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of prescription and sales/possession within 1,500 feet of prohibited place.
•Bruce J. Chamberland, 48, of 68 Ingraham St., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, second degree reckless endangerment and operation while registered license suspended/revoked.
•Richard P. Walker, 27, of 137 School St., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Jay T. Dick, 25, of 369 Jerome Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree forgery, sixth degree larceny and criminal attempt of sixth degree larceny.
•William A. Kaminski, 45, of 1054 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree assault and second degree breach of peace.

Bristol police are investigating after shots were fired at 155 Pine Street on Saturday.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, there was some minor damage to a vehicle, but no injuries were reported. The investigation was supplemented by the Identification Division of the Bristol Police Department, the release said.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (860) 584-3011.

Bristol police found the suspect connected to the Pine Street shooting that took place last Saturday.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers arrested Bristol resident Hector Santana and charged him with first degree criminal attempt at assault, first degree reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, weapons in a vehicle, unlawful discharge of a firearm, second degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.

Police said in the release that Santana is found connected to an incident that took place Saturday at Mr. Suddzzy’s Car Wash, 155 Pine Street, where he is accused of discharging a firearm at an individual there. No injuries were reported during the incident, the release said.

At the time of his arrest, Santana was held on several unrelated charges, the release said.

Bristol police arrested and charged two men connected with a robbery at Bristol Liquor Store Outlet this evening.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 25-year-old Joel McCall and 22-year-old Jemeil White entered the store on Memorial Boulevard and each stole a bottle of liquor. The clerk detained one suspect while the other suspect ran off, the release said. The suspect who was detained told the clerk he had a gun, and a facsimile firearm was found, the release said. Meanwhile the other suspect was located a short distance away, the release said.

McCall was charged with first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first degree robbery, sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny and illegal use of a facsimile firearm.

White was charged with first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first degree robbery, sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.

Both men were held on a $75,000 bond, the release said.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Joseph Moore, 30, of 266 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with criminal violation of protective order, first degree criminal trespass and second degree breach of peace.
•Michael A. Feltt, 42, of 470 King St., Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Adam Osak, 27, of 27 Nicholas Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with second degree threatening and disorderly conduct.
•Kevy Hernandez-Gomez, 21, of 54 Center St., Apt. 4, Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with first degree criminal trespass.
•Carla Roche, 45, of 11 Lewis St., Bristol, was arrested March 28 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Louise E. Getchell, 43, of 505 Emmett St., Apt. 21, Bristol, was arrested March 28 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Maria Wise, 45, of 41 Medford St., Bristol, was arrested March 28 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to drive right.
•Ricardo Cruz, 45, of 62 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kai A. Snair-Cantor, 36, of 147 Bristol St., Wethersfield, was arrested March 29 and charged with assault on a peace officer and second degree breach of peace.
•Jenna K. Connelly, 34, of 695 Pine St., Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and second degree failure to appear.
•Antonio L. Montesdeoca, 21, of 50 Bingham St., Apt. 20, Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with distribution of controlled substances less than 1,500’ from a school/high school, and illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of narcotics.
•Antoinette Negron, 25, of 33 Artisan St., Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with second degree breach of peace, criminal violation of protective order and third degree assault.
•Yasmin L. Arnold, 34, of 50 Bingham St., Apt. 20, Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with distribution of controlled substances less than 1,500’ from a school/ high school, and illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of narcotics.
•Juan G. Conde, 35, of 6 South St., Bristol, was arrested March 31 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of narcotics, illegal possession near a school, possession of narcotics, interfering with an officer, operation while registered license suspended/revoked, and failure to obey control signal.
•Gregory Lucenay, 21, of 79 Meadow St., second floor, Bristol, was arrested April 1 and charged with second degree assault, disorderly conduct, second degree strangulation, and second degree threatening.
•Paula J. Dimauro, 47, of 533 Emmett St., Bristol, was arrested April 1 and charged with assault on a victim over the age of 60, second degree breach of peace, and interfering with a 911 call.

The Bristol Police Department is investigating three separate heroin overdose deaths that took place in the city within a four-day span.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, it is possible that the heroin being sold could be from a “bad batch.” But at this time, no correlation has been determined regarding these deaths, the release said.

At one of the scenes police found heroin packaging stamped with the likeness of President Ronald Reagan as well as the name Reagan stamped below it in red ink, the release said. Although this stamp can be connected to this overdose, it is not unusual for a batch to be distributed with multiple stamps, the release said.

In an effort to reduce fatalities from opioid overdoses this month, the Bristol Police Department deployed a Naloxone (Narcan) program, the release said. Officers with First Responder responsibilities have been trained in the use of Naloxone, which is now part of an officer’s medical equipment, the release said.

The police department’s Narcotic Division is working with regional drug enforcement agencies on the investigation into the deaths. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bristol Police Department at (860) 584-3051.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Angel L. Gonzalez, 37, of 74 Wooding St., Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with first degree failure to appear, illegal possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, and interfering with an officer.
•Raymond Gonzalez, 29, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny, interfering with an officer, second degree breach of peace, illegal possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Maria A. Rodriguez, 43, of 125 Shawn Dr., Apt: A8, Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of narcotics.
•Robert Boucher, 41, of 962 South Main St., Apt: 14, Southington, was arrested April 2 and charged with operation while registered license suspended/revoked, use of hand-held or hands-free mobile telephone or other electronic vehicles while operating a school bus carrying passengers and second degree failure to appear.
•Paul Oleszczuk, 57, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Michelle L. Routhier, 44, of 28 Kelly St., Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under suspension and operation of a motor vehicle while using a handheld telephone.
•Rachel C. Libbey, 28, of 34 Kimball Dr., New Britain, was arrested April 3 and charged with operation while registered license suspended/revoked, speeding, reckless driving, failure to obey stop sign, turn signals, and sixth degree larceny.
•Kasan D. Shaw, 23, of 185 Frederick St., Apt: A9, Bristol, was arrested April 3 and charged with illegal possession of marijuana less than four ounces and illegal manufacture, distribution and sale.
•Adam Cote, 21, of 91 Foxwood Rd., Bristol, was arrested April 4 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right and restricted turns fail signal.
•Leonard Tolbert, 47, of 192 Park St., Apt: 1, Bristol, was arrested April 4 and charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with a 911 call.
•Melissa Rothkugel, 30, of 51 Pleasant St., Apt: 2, Bristol, was arrested April 5 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Derek Vail, 35, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested April 5 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Marcus A. Champagne, 19, of 84 Caesar Dr., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with interfering with an officer, criminal attempt and criminal attempt of sixth degree larceny.
•Hector Santana, 28, of 9 Irving St., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of narcotics.
•Lisa Derosier, 39, of 21 Hadden St., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny and sixth degree larceny.
•Kenneth Tulloch, 34, of 21 Hadden St., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, sixth degree larceny and fourth degree larceny.
•Jamie Perchiano, 41, of 443 Burlington Ave., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with criminal violation of protection order threatening.
•Kris P. Green, 36, of 88 Kearney St., Apt: 3, Terryville, was arrested April 7 and charged with operation while under the influence.
•Hector Santana, 28, of 9 Irving St., Bristol, was arrested April 7 and charged with first degree criminal attempt at assault, first degree reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a permit, weapons in a vehicle, unlawful discharge of a firearm, second degree criminal mischief, and second degree breach of peace.
•Grant E. Moore, 36, of 241 Mines Rd., Bristol, was arrested April 7 and charged with credit card theft, third degree larceny, illegal use of credit card and received goods/services obtained illegally.
•Deborah J. Cekauskas, 46, of 287 Maple St., Bristol, was arrested April 7 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Mercedes M. Theriault, 21, of 29 Gridley St., Bristol, was arrested April 7 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•James K. White, 33, of 89 Andrews St., Bristol, was arrested April 8 and charged with no insurance, operation while under the influence, operation while registered license suspended/revoked, and failure to drive in proper lane.
•Salvador Cabrera, 36, of 143 Park St., Bristol, was arrested April 8 and charged with operation of a motor vehicle while using a hand held mobile telephone and operation of a motor vehicle without a license.
•Shantel Santinga, 23, of 106 Greene St., Bristol, was arrested April 8 and charged with conspiracy to commit fifth degree larceny.
•Joel C. McCall, 25, of 183 West St., Bristol, was arrested April 8 and charged with sixth degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first degree robbery, and illegal use of facsimile firearm.
•Kimberly Grenier, 39, of 225 Bishop St., Waterbury, was arrested April 8 and charged with second degree false statement and interfering with an officer.
•Lisa Fitzpatrick, 46, of 84 Bartholomew Court, Bristol, was arrested April 8 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right, and traveling too fast for conditions.
•Antoinetta Power, 54, of 127 West Washington St., Bristol, was arrested April 9 and charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under suspension and operation of a motor vehicle while using a handheld telephone.
•John Andrews, 22, of 26 Murray Rd., Bristol, was arrested April 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Dan A. D’Agostino, 27, of 315 Peck Lane, Bristol, was arrested April 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Robert J. Caron, 52, of 24 Holt St., Bristol, was arrested April 9 and charged with operation while under the influence, following too close, operation while registered license suspended/ revoked and distracted driving behavior while committing a moving violation.
•Maryanne Zadrowski, 47, of 17 Old Waterbury Rd., was arrested April 9 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree reckless endangerment.
•Amber L. Bright, 22, of no certain address, was arrested April 9 and charged with criminal violation of protection order threatening and criminal impersonation.