By LISA CAPOBIANCO
STAFF WRITER
Former Bristol Eastern High School physical education teacher Michael Archangelo pleaded not guilty last week to charges of risk of injury to a minor and second degree harassment.
Archangelo, who left Bristol Public Schools last December, appeared in Bristol Superior Court last Monday. In February, Archangelo surrendered to police on an arrest warrant, which was obtained as a result of an investigation of an incident involving him and a Bristol Eastern female student.
After Archangelo’s hearing, the court released six search warrants, which were used to search the cellphones of the 44-year-old former teacher and the student.
The search warrants include details of the student’s side of the case. According to the warrant, the student received several text messages from Archangelo via Facebook Messenger and iMessage between Friday, Dec. 11 and Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. Three screenshots of the girl’s cellphone were provided to police.
The search warrant stated that in these messages Archangelo asked the girl to send him pictures of her “butt.”
On Dec. 16, the student reported receiving those inappropriate messages to the school resource officer and the principal, the warrant said. That same day, the girl gave a sworn statement to police, explaining that Archangelo started calling her “trouble” earlier in the school year, but she did not know why. The former football coach also told the girl that she should come see him everyday at school to get advice from him, and she should stay away from older men, the warrant stated. He also told the student that if he didn’t have a wife and kids, she would be his type of girl, the warrant said. When Archangelo asked the girl to help paint a house he was fixing up, she never went to the house, the warrant said.
On Dec. 11, the girl received a message from Archangelo via Facebook Messenger that said “trouble, according to the warrant. When she responded “what,” Archangelo said he didn’t mean to send her the message, and that she should erase it, the warrant said. The student then deleted the conversation, but woke up the next morning receiving multiple Facebook messages from Archangelo. In one message, Archangelo asked the girl if the initials of any of the guys she liked were “M.A.” (Michael Archangelo’s initials), the warrant said. The other messages said the girl was going to get Archangelo into trouble, that Archangelo liked her “butt,” and that it was “hot” that they were both “doing this,” the warrant stated.
After Archangelo asked the girl to send him a picture of her “butt” via Facebook Messenger, he texted that he would not bother her anymore if she sent a picture. The student replied that she was at the mall with her friends, and Archangelo told her through a text to stop making excuses, and to send the picture, the warrant said. Through a Facebook message, the girl sent Archangelo a picture of her butt covered by underwear, the warrant said. Although Archangelo responded by asking the girl to send more pictures, she refused to, the warrant said. Then he texted the girl that he knew he put her in a bad situation, and was sorry.
But on Dec. 14, Archangelo sent the girl an iMessage asking her to see him at some point during the day. She replied “for what,” and Archangelo replied, “to apologize.” The girl responded, “Okay, I’ll see you before practice.” The former coach then said, “Not going to bug you anymore but if you need to talk about anything I’m here.” Later in the day, the girl met with Archangelo in his office at Bristol Eastern. Archangelo told her he was sorry and asked her not to tell anyone.
On Dec. 16, the girl’s parents declined to turn over their daughter’s cellphone to police or to give written consent authorizing police to conduct a forensic examination of the phone, the warrant said. The goal of the forensic exam was to recover the text messages exchanged between the student and Archangelo as well as the photo sent to him and any other digital evidence related to the investigation. But the girl’s father brought the cellphone to police the next day, giving written consent for the forensic exam. The data recovered from the phone is in the process of being reviewed, the warrant said.
On Dec. 18, Archangelo’s cellphone was seized through a search and seizure warrant. During the processing of his phone, information recovered showed that the phone was activated that same day, the warrant stated. Archangelo told police that the cellphone was brand new, and bought it some time that afternoon because the previous phone he used between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14 was stolen from his vehicle when he was visiting his lawyer in New Haven, the warrant said. Archangelo said he didn’t report the incident to police, and could not remember exactly where his vehicle was parked when his phone was stolen, the warrant said. He bought the iPhone 6S from the AT&T store in Southington. When he asked his lawyer if he should tell police that the phone seized from him on Dec. 18 was brand new, Archangelo said his lawyer told him not to bother because police would figure it out anyway.
Archangelo, who is free on a $10,000 bond, is due back in court on Apr. 15.

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) _ A Bristol woman authorities say hanged her two dogs and buried them in her backyard has pleaded guilty.

Twenty-three-year-old Veronica Reyes is expected to be sentenced in May to five years in prison, suspended after six months.

She pleaded guilty Wednesday in Bristol to maliciously killing an animal under the Alford doctrine, meaning she doesn’t agree with the state’s case, but concedes there’s enough evidence to secure her conviction.

Police say they responded to Reyes’ home in November after a neighbor reported that one of the dogs was hanging from a tree in the front yard. Police say they found both dogs buried in the backyard.

Her attorney says Reye entered an Alford plea because she told officers she had been hallucinating that night and doesn’t remember exactly what happened.

Bristol police are investigating an armed robbery that took place last night the Valero store on West Street.
According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the cashier was getting ready to close when a man robbed him at knife-point. The cashier told police that the man demanded money and threatened to kill him, the release said. The cashier, who was not injured during the robbery, did not resist, and the suspect ran off with an undetermined amount of money from the register, the release said.
The suspect is described as a stocky white or light-skinned wearing a mask and dark clothing, the release said. A police search of the area, as well as a K-9-unit was not able to find the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call Bristol police at (860) 584-3011.

Bristol police detectives Garrie Dorman and Peter Dauphinais were both named Police of the Year for the Bristol Police Department for their combined work in the Aaron Hernandez investigation.
Dorman and Dauphinais were honored during a ceremony held at Nuchie’s Restaurant on Monday where family, city officials, and fellow officers were in attendance. During the ceremony, Police Explorer of the Year Francis Flood IV and Matthew Faggaini also were honored. Flood and Faggaini received an award for their exceptional service to the explorer program.
According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Dorman and Dauphinais took the lead in helping the North Attleboro Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) identify possible accomplices of Odin Lloyd’s murder.
On June 17, 2013, Lloyd was murdered in an industrial park in North Attleboro, Mass. When North Attleboro police and MSP identified NFL football star and Bristol native Aaron Hernandez as a suspect, the release said, they reached out to the Bristol Police Department for assistance. Within hours of the first phone call, Dorman and Dauphinais helped identify two suspects who were later arrested and charged in connection with the murder, the release said.
For nearly two years, Dorman and Dauphinais dedicated themselves to the investigation, spending hours to conduct interviews and surveillance as well as typing and issuing multiple search warrants, the release said. They coordinated efforts between various law enforcement agencies in Connecticut with those in Massachusetts, the release said.
Dorman and Dauphinais were recognized for their combined knowledge of the various Bristol residents involved in the case and the relationships between them, which they did with great sacrifice, the release said.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Brett W. Kummer, 27, of 144 Main St., Newington, was arrested March 3 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension.
•Christopher Solis, 27, of 124 North St., Bristol, was arrested March 3 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, third degree criminal mischief, and possession of marijuana.
•David J. Kirychuk, 29, of 192 Main St., Apt. 10, Bristol, was arrested March 3 and charged with fourth degree larceny.
•Rafael J. Alsina-Jimenez, 32, of no certain address, New Britain, was arrested March 3 and charged with violation of protective order, criminal violation of restraining order, first degree criminal trespass, and third degree assault.
•Joseph Sandino, 51, of 93 Lawndale Ave., 2nd floor, Bristol, was arrested March 3 and charged with criminal violation of protective order-nonthreatening and first degree criminal trespass.
•Rodney Lockhart, 21, of 54 Locust St., New Britain, was arrested March 3 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, third degree criminal mischief, illegal possession of marijuana less than four ounces, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, illegal possession of narcotics and sale/possession with intent to sell within 1,500’ of a school.
•Brandon A. Medina, 21, of 132 Dorothy Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 3 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and third degree criminal mischief.
•Michel Mitchell, 46, of 240 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested March 3 and charged with illegal possession of marijuana less than four ounces, illegal possession of hallucigen, possession of drug paraphernalia, and speeding.
•Victor Negron, 33, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested March 3 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, third degree criminal mischief, second degree violating condition of release, illegal possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, and sale/possession within 1,500’ of a prohibited place.
•Bruce Chamberland, 49, of 245 Putnam St., Hartford, was arrested March 4 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and second degree failure to appear.
•William Moore, 21, of 208 Hamilton St., Apt. B2, Hartford, was arrested March 4 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Joseph P. Petruzzi, 58, of 7 Elko St., Terryville, was arrested March 4 and charged with speeding and operation while under the influence.
•Marques P. Hill, 20, of 98 Masthay Circle, Southington, was arrested March 5 and charged with possession of marijuana less than five ounces, operation while under the influence, and possession of alcohol by a minor on a public street/ highway.
•Brittany M. Acevedo, 27, of 24 Salladin Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 5 and charged with leaving a child unsupervised in a public place or motor vehicle.
•Robert W. Frenette, 38, of 13 Holt St., Apt. 51, Terryville, was arrested March 5 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension and traveling unreasonably fast.
•Matthew Lund, 28, of 159 Union St., Apt. F1, Bristol, was arrested March 5 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to drive right.
•Anthony J. Cruz, 18, of 30 Pierce St., Bristol, was arrested March 5 and charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, and carry and sale of a dangerous weapon.
•Nicholas T. Pugh-Williams, 25, of 405 West St., Bristol, was arrested March 5 and charged with possession of marijuana less than five ounces, possession of controlled substance, failure to keep drug in original container and illegal possession of narcotics.
•Richard J. Grundwalski, 41, of 365 Main St., Bristol, was arrested March 6 and charged with first degree burglary, third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, second degree violating condition of release, second degree unlawful restraint, interfering with a 911 call, and third degree strangulation. He also was charged with home invasion, second degree assault, third degree assault, second degree violating condition of release, and second degree threatening.
•Christopher L. Williams, 25, of 70 Nelson Farm Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 6 and charged with unlawful discharge of firearms, carry and sale of a dangerous weapon, first degree reckless endangerment, second degree assault with a firearm, and risk of injury to a minor.
•Dawn M. Pearson, 26, of 47 East View Rd., Terryville, was arrested March 7 and charged with first degree failure to appear and second degree failure to appear.
•David E. Carle, 42, of 35 Westchester Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 7 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Justin Levesque, 32, of 24 Atkins Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 7 and charged with sixth degree larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Xavier Marzan, 24, of 158 School St., Apt. 1, Bristol, was arrested March 8 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Roger C. Wing, 37, of 341 Brook St., Bristol, was arrested March 8 and charged with operation while under the influence and restricted turns fail signal.
•Thaddeus E. Lahaye, 53, of 205 Broad St., Meriden, was arrested March 8 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Gary Schaffrick, 52, of 515 Emmett St., Apt. 14, Bristol, was arrested March 8 and charged with risk of injury to a minor.
•Sharon M. Theriault, 49, of 82 Lexington St., Bristol, was arrested March 9 and charged with third degree criminal mischief.
•Jamie L. Dibenedetto, 24, of 342 Park St., Apt. B, Bristol, was arrested March 9 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension and traveling unreasonably fast.
•Christopher Power, 30, of 42 Matilda Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 9 and charged with credit card theft, illegal use of credit card, and sixth degree larceny.
•James Mulhern, 40, of 148 North Riverside Ave., Terryville, was arrested March 10 and charged with failure to register a sexually violent offense.
•Jessica Johnson, 25, of 100 Ledgecrest Ave., New Britain, was arrested March 10 and charged with second degree harassment.
•William E. Prims, 19, of 99 Gridley St., Bristol, was arrested March 10 and charged with theft of a firearm, criminal possession of firearm or electronic defense weapon, and carrying a gun without a permit.
•Daniel J. Leclair, 38, of 431 North Main St., Apt. 21, Bristol, was arrested March 10 and charged with fourth degree larceny.
•Jose A. Serrano, 47, of 431 North Main St., Apt. 23, Bristol, was arrested March 10 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Andrew Taillon, 58, of 45 Willoughby St., Bristol, was arrested March 10 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree criminal mischief.

Race officials, Bristol CERT, and Bristol police officers will be on hand to help drivers in the area during the Shamrock Road Race on Saturday.
The race will take place at Chippens Hill Middle School on James P. Casey Road and the surrounding area, and starting at 6 a.m., the following parking restrictions will be in effect, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department.
• 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 Street and the eastern most entrance of Chippens Hill Middle School.
• No parking along the north curb of Old Peacedale Street between the eastern most entrance of Chippens Hill Middle School and Eastwood Road.
• No parking on both sides of James P. Casey Road between Perkins Street and Battle Street.

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

A delivery driver for a local restaurant was robbed at gunpoint by two men in the area of 427 North Main Street last Friday.
According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the driver, who was not harmed, was making a delivery when two men approached him in an alleyway. A handgun was pointed at the driver, and he was ordered to turn over his money, the release said. The driver complied and the suspects took off with an undetermined amount of cash and the victim’s cell phone, which was later recovered, the release said.
The Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions continue are investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Bristol police at (860) 584-3011.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.

• Jose Serrano, 47, of 431 North Main St., Apt. 23, Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with second degree violating condition of release.
• Brandon M. Lopez, 19, of 2 Edgewood St., Apt. 2, Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with disorderly conduct, risk of injury to a minor and second degree criminal mischief.
• Jonathon W. Hine, 49, of 132 High St., Terryville, was arrested March 11 and charged with third degree larceny.
• Kendra Morales, 39, of 554 Fern Hill Rd., Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with permitting a minor to possess alcohol.
• Derrick P. Schultz, 35, of 118 Mark Rd., Middlefield, was arrested March 11 and charged with unlawful discharge of firearms, first degree reckless endangerment, third degree criminal mischief, second degree breach of peace, and illegal carrying a firearm under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
• Rachelle M. Collin, 31, of 41 Margerie St., Bristol, was arrested March 12 and charged with sixth degree larceny and third degree criminal mischief.
• James G. Pavelchak, 52, of 1021 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 13 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• William Menegus, 27, of 14 Kierney St., Terryville, was arrested March 13 and charged with criminal attempt of sixth degree larceny.
• Travis Thibeault, 23, of 24 Atkins Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 14 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Jason Lombardi, 18, of 211 West Morningside Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace and possession of a weapon on school grounds.
• Tervary A. Elmore, 24, of 170 Earl St., Hartford, was arrested March 15 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Gloria Walker, 59, of 93 Lawndale Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree assault and risk of injury to a minor.
• David Serrambana, 37, of 5 Sunrise Terrace, Bristol, was arrested March 15 and charged with third degree burglary, criminal violation of restraining order, first degree criminal trespass, and second degree breach of peace.
• Nicholas Wentland, 27, of 147 Lexington St., Bristol, was arrested March 16 and charged with second degree harassment, second degree stalking, and second degree threatening.
• Justin Weber, 35, of 2 Dogwood Terrace, Newtown, was arrested March 16 and charged with second degree reckless endangerment and second degree breach of peace.
• Joshua P. Cleaveland, 26, of 52 Amidon Ave., Newington, was arrested March 16 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to drive right.
• Tania Anderson, 29, of 688 Garden St., first floor, Hartford, was arrested March 16 and charged with third degree larceny and conspiracy to commit third degree larceny.
• Jason Canto, 38, of 118 Sixth St., Bristol, was arrested March 17 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
• Maria A. Rodriguez, 44, of 297 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested March 17 and charged with second degree criminal trespass.
• Crystal M. Watson, 33, of no certain address, was arrested March 17 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of narcotics and second degree criminal trespass.
• Diane Soderlund, 40, of 40 Stacy Ct., Cheshire, was arrested March 17 and charged with criminal violation of protective order non-threatening.

A Bristol man was arrested and charged last yesterday after attempting to assault a police officer.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 34-year-old Michael Lowery of 1299 Stafford Avenue was charged with criminal attempt at assault on a police officer, criminal attempt at second degree assault, reckless driving and disobeying order of a police officer.

Lowry’s arrest stemmed from an earlier incident that day when a Bristol officer responded to 26 Birchwood Drive to investigate a suspicious person/vehicle complaint, the release said. After observing the suspect vehicle, a 2014 Hyundai with New York marker plates, the officer made contact with the driver, Lowry, the release said. Lowry then placed his hand on the console shifter, put the vehicle in drive, and turned the steering wheel to the left while accelerating rapidly, which forced the officer to jump out of the way to avoid being seriously hurt, the release said.

The officer applied for an arrest warrant, which was approved by Bristol Superior Court with a bond set at $50,000, the release said.

Although the vehicle was last seen traveling into Farmington at a high speed, Lowry was found later that evening in the area of 1299 Stafford Avenue, the release said. When officers tried to stop Lowry, the suspect was able to elude them again by driving the vehicle at a high speed and in a reckless manner, the release said. Lowry then parked the vehicle and tried to escape on foot, but was found walking on Farmington Avenue in the area of Collins Road, the release said. Officers took Lowry into custody without a struggle, the release said.

No officers were hurt during both arrests, the release said.

Lowry also faced numerous motor vehicle charges, including reckless driving and engaging police in pursuit—which were separate from the arrest warrant, the release said. A bond was set at $15,000 for those charges.

A Waterbury man was arrested and charged this past Saturday after a reported stabbing at 115 Stearns Street.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Bristol police and Bristol Hospital emergency personnel found 80-year-old Gary McCarthy with multiple stab wounds on the front lawn of his Stearns Street home. He suffered wounds to his leg and upper torso, and received first aid from officers and emergency personnel, the release said. McCarthy was then sent to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford where he underwent surgery for treatment of his injuries, the release said. His current condition is uncertain at this time.

McCarthy and his family members identified the attacker as 20-year-old Eric Bowden of Waterbury, the release said. Bowden was near his parents’ Bristol home and was taken into custody without incident, the release said. Bowden was an acquaintance of a family member at 115 Stearns Street, but the motive for the attack is not clear at this time, the release said. Bowden was charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, first degree assault of an elderly person and home invasion. He was held on a $750,000 surety bond, with a court date scheduled on March 28.

Bristol police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 72 this Thursday evening. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, this is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the community.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Nori Jankowski, 43, of 24 Conlon St., Apt. 1, Bristol, was arrested March 18 and charged with two counts of second degree failure to appear.
•Ralph N. Hawes, 47, of 118 Woodland St., Bristol, was arrested March 18 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and sixth degree larceny.
•Nelson Perez, 26, of 112 Greathill Rd., East Hartford, was arrested March 18 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Michael W. Hubbell, 19, of 156 Potuccos Ring Rd., Wolcott, was arrested March 19 and charged with driving with intent to harass, reckless driving, second degree breach of peace, second degree reckless endangerment and second degree criminal mischief.
•Joseph Brown Jr., 40, of 81 Oakland St., Bristol, was arrested March 19 and charged with three counts of second degree failure to appear and operation while registered license suspended/revoked.
•Walesca M. Salgado, 37, of 44 Woodard Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 20 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to obey stop sign, operation while registered license suspended/ revoked, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance, misuse of plate and risk of injury to a minor.
•Kimberly Prescott, 26, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested March 20 and charged with two counts of second degree failure to appear.
•Richard Blethen, 51, of 33 Christopher St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Tina Teardo, 39, of 49 Gorman St., Apt. 1, Naugatuck, was arrested March 21 and charged with violation of protective order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Mark E. Taillon, 55, of 47 Willoughby St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with first degree criminal trespass, second degree criminal mischief, second degree breach of peace and violation of protective order.
•Jillian M. Ray, 22, of 320 Queen St., Apt. D14, Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with disorderly conduct and criminal violation of protective order non-threatening.
•Dylan N. Martin, 23, of 509 Emmett St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Nelson Rivera, 25, of 369 Park St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
•Eric J. Paradis, 31, of 69 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with second degree reckless endangerment, second degree breach of peace, criminal violation of protective order threatening, risk of injury to a minor and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Gina M. Davenport, 31, of 69 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with risk of injury to a minor.
•Pamela Sands, 24, of 465 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Jason M. Sherrange, 42, of 63 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 21 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kayla L. Hamlet, 20, of 54 Chestnut St., Hartford, was arrested March 22 and charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit weapons in a motor vehicle, second degree criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief.
•Roller M. McFarland, 39, of 54 Chestnut St., Hartford, was arrested March 22 and charged with misuse of plate, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance, weapons in a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit weapons in a motor vehicle, second degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief.
•Joey A. Roldan, 34, of 54 Chestnut St., Hartford, was arrested March 22 and charged with weapons in a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit weapons in a motor vehicle, second degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit second degree criminal mischief, and two counts of illegal use of a facsimile firearm.
•Markus Salinas, 18, of 51 Hull St., Bristol, was arrested March 22 and charged with second degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
•Nicholas Markure, 18, of 138 Haviland St., Bristol, was arrested March 22 and charged with fourth degree larceny.
•Jeffrey Granger, 49, of 31 Kenney St., Bristol, was arrested March 22 and charged with first degree failure to appear and two counts of second degree failure to appear.
•Amanda L. Dery, 28, of 102 Hull St., Apt. B, Bristol, was arrested March 23 and charged with operation while under the influence and driving in a right hand lane.
•Ashley D. Bardell, 29, of 37 Kearney St., Apt. 2, Terryville, was arrested March 23 and charged with two counts of illegal manufacture, distribution and sale of narcotics, obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, illegal possession of narcotics, illegally obtaining supply of drugs by fraud or false statement, second degree forgery, and insurance fraud.
•Matthew P. Mirow, 35, of 37 Kearney St., Apt. 2, Terryville, was arrested March 23 and charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, illegal possession of narcotics, illegally obtaining supply of drugs by fraud or false statement, and second degree forgery.
•Jesse D. Doty, 29, of 18 Woodcrest Dr., Unit 17, Burlington, was arrested March 23 and charged with second degree failure to appear.

The intersection of South Street, Union Street and Church Street is closed due to an incident involving a FedEx delivery truck that struck a power line late this morning.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the truck driver was southbound on Church Street and turned left onto South Street. As he passed through the intersection, the top of the truck struck a low power line across the roadway, the release said. But as the truck continued eastbound on South Street, the power line and all adjoining utility wires were pulled down, the utility pole snapped, and the wires wrapped around the truck as it came to a stop, the release said. The driver could not leave the truck, as it was wrapped in a charged power line, the release said.

As the wires were pulled down by the truck, said the release, another driver passed by, heading westbound on South Street. The female driver reported she was shocked as she passed by the FedEx truck, but was conscious and alert at the scene, the release said. She was sent to Bristol Hospital for evaluation, the release said.

Police said in the release that crews will be repairing the damage for eight hours, and drivers traveling through the area are urged to find an alternate route. Residents and businesses in the area may experience a power loss.

A Watertown man faces an infraction for not granting the right of way to a pedestrian on North Main Street today.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 69-year-old Frederick Fasano was heading northbound on North Main Street when he did not see 81-year-old Mary Dutcher of Bristol crossing on the crosswalk, and struck her. Dutcher was walking across North Main Street by City Hall when she was struck by Fasano’s vehicle, the release said. She had been crossing westbound on North Main Street in a legally marked crosswalk, and was treated for minor injuries at a Hartford area hospital, the release said.

Fasano, who was not injured, was issued an infraction with an answer date of April 15, the release said. He was charged with two violations, including failure to yield to a pedestrian within a crosswalk and failure to exercise due care to avoid a pedestrian.

No further law enforcement action is expected.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.

Annamarie Shand, 50, of 31 B. Harold Rd., Farmington, was arrested March 24 and charged with second degree failure to appear.

Keana M. Maurice, 18, of 66 Case St., Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with sixth degree larceny.

Michael F. Lowry, 34, of 1299 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with failure to obey control signal, restricted turns fail signal, no passing zone, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, and traveling unreasonably fast. He also was charged with criminal attempt of second degree assault, criminal attempt of assault on a peace officer, reckless driving and disobeying order of officer.

Sthalron E. Freeman, 22, of 135 Shawn Dr., Apt: 24, Bristol, was arrested March 24 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics.

Leonard Vanpatten, 54, of 66 Emmett St., Apt: 25, Bristol, was arrested March 25 and charged with operation while under the influence and improper signal for turn.

Tina L. Brault, 36, of 96 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 25 and charged with second degree failure to appear.

William H. Nuerakis, 23, of 76 Sharon Rd., Apt: 7, Waterbury, was arrested March 25 and charged with possession of controlled substance.

Meagan Thompson, 29, of 244 High St., Bristol, was arrested March 25 and charged with sixth degree larceny.

Justin Mankus, 34, of 132 Rossi Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 25 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right and operation while registered license suspended/revoked.

Ashley N. Brown, 19, of 82 Concord St., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Kristen Poland, 25, of 9 Irving St., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Mike Rivera, of 9 Irving St., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.

Gerika Atchison, 29, of 88 Shawn Dr., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Mark Tyson, 52, of 88 Shawn Dr., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Robert L. LaPointe, 49, of 102 South St., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, second degree breach of peace, third degree assault, and interfering with an officer.

John Vance, 53, of 102 South St., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with interfering with an officer.

Devon Crussana, 29, of 820 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with second degree failure to appear and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.

Eric J. Bowden, 23, of 21 Earl St., Waterbury, was arrested March 26 and charged with criminal attempt of murder, assault on a victim over the age of 60, and home invasion.

Jason Malinowski, 28, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with criminal violation of protection order non-threatening and first degree criminal trespass.

Wesley Slaughter, 47, of 102 South St., Apt. 4, Bristol, was arrested March 26 and charged with criminal violation of protection order non-threatening.

Joseph Brown, 22, of 48 Nutmeg Ave., Enfield, was arrested March 27 and charged with criminal violation of protection order non-threatening.

Nathaniel Gonzalez, 21, of 29 Driscoll Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with second degree failure to appear.

Rachel M. Collin, 31, of 41 Margerie St., Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, simple trespass, and allowing dog to roam.

Cleyver Aguilar-Vasquez, 19, of 34 Hobson Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 27 and charged with failure to obey control signal, misuse of plate, operating a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle without a license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance, and interfering with an officer.

Matthew Y. Frost, 20, of 30 Brookwood Dr., Newtown, was arrested March 28 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of narcotics.

Victor Wilson, 31, of 73 Woodard Dr., Bristol, was arrested March 28 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Jeremy M. Kosko, 27, of 460 Emmett St., Apt. A17, Bristol, was arrested March 28 and charged with second degree failure to appear.

Kristen Cummings, 27, of 218 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested March 28 and charged with criminal violation of protection order-nonthreatening.

Natacha Millen, 25, of 44 Adna Rd., Apt. 4, Bristol, was arrested March 29 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Cordelia Millen, 24, of 44 Adna Rd., Apt. 4, Bristol, was arrested March 29 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Russell Billings, 46, of 212 Lake Ave., Bristol, was arrested March 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.

Robert Cerutti, 30, of 106 Clover St., Waterbury, was arrested March 29 and charged with third degree burglary and fifth degree larceny.

Norman J. Aubin, 44, of 46 Highland St., Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with second degree failure to appear.

Diane Nauss, 47, of 218 West St., Apt. A3, Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with disorderly conduct.

David Nolan, 43 of 218 West St., Apt. A3, Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with disorderly conduct and third degree assault.

Sabrina Lebby, 46, of 110 High St., Bristol, was arrested March 30 and charged with second degree unlawful restraint and disorderly conduct.

Tyrell Milner, 26, of 179 Surrey Dr., Apt. 59, Bristol, was arrested March 31 and charged with operation while under the influence, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of plate, possession of less than five ounces of marijuana, no insurance, and failure to obey stop sign.

Jonathon A. Baez, 24, of 224 Windy Dr., Apt: 1, Waterbury, was arrested March 31 and charged with risk of injury to a minor/ impairing morals of children, first degree criminal mischief, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.

Christina Duval, 27, of 103 Tulip St., Bristol, was arrested March 31 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Mandee M. Duval, 29, of 93 Tulip St., Bristol, was arrested March 31 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Sharon C. Chamberland, 61, of 90 Wolcott St., Apt. 2, Bristol, was arrested March 31 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Nicole L. Tardif, 38, of 79 Zuello Dr., Waterbury, was arrested March 31 and charged with assault on a victim over the age of 60 and second degree breach of peace.

Nicole L. Ventresca, 37, of 93 Locust St., Waterbury, was arrested March 31 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension.

Nathan D’Angelo, 20, of 330 Townline Rd., Southington, was arrested March 31 and charged with third degree criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia for less than .5 ounces of marijuana and all-terrain motor vehicle violation.

Stephen J. Labonte, 36, of 5 Bay Ave., New Britain, was arrested March 31 and charged with criminal violation of protection order-non-threatening.

Bristol police are looking for the suspect involved in a BB gun shooting that took place last night at Huntington Woods Condominiums.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, several officers, including a sergeant and a K-9 officer responded to the condo complex at 200 Blakeslee St. after a report of a man with several gun shot wounds. The investigation revealed that the 42-year-old victim was outside his residence smoking a cigarette when he was approached by a man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants, the release said. Although he suffered multiple wounds to his head and upper torso, the release said, the victim ran back to his residence. He sought medical treatment shortly after this and the wounds were found to be non-penetrating and most likely from a BB gun, the release said.

Officers did not find the suspect, and the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Bristol police at (860) 584-3011.

Bristol police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 72 this Friday evening. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, this is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community.

Bristol police reported the following arrests:

• Denis J. Dallaire, 50, of 34 Dewey Ave., Bristol, was arrested April 1 and charged with evading responsibility through physical injury and/or property damage and no insurance.
• Dean Vinci, 29, of 6 Rockledge Dr., West Hartford, was arrested April 1 and charged with obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, illegal possession of narcotics, illegally obtaining a supply of drugs via fraud/false statement, second degree forgery and insurance fraud.
• Justin R. Spielvogel, 34, of 35 Bonnie Ct., Bristol, was arrested April 1 and charged with fugitive from justice warrant.
• Eric R. Stone, 27, of 300 Stevens St., Bristol, was arrested April 1 and charged with violation of protective order, third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
• Jonathon Tieman, 45, of 60 West St., Litchfield, was arrested April 2 and charged with first degree larceny.
• Chad W. Reinhard, 34, of 172 Indian Trail, Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with fifth degree larceny.
• Rosalynn Toucet, 38, of 118 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested April 3 and charged with second degree breach of peace and first degree criminal trespass.
• Zachary Madore, 19, of 30 Fair St., Bristol, was arrested April 3 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree criminal mischief.
• Nicole Teardo, 20, of 153 Gridley St., Bristol, was arrested April 3 and charged with second degree failure to appear.
• Darius Powell, 21, of 85 Gridley St., Bristol, was arrested April 4 and charged with second degree larceny and disorderly conduct.
• Shannon E. Kobles, 30, of 21 Hunters Ridge, Unionville, was arrested April 4 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
• Jasmine Gagne, 19, of 70 Boardman St., Apt. C6, Bristol, was arrested April 5 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Derrick Ward, 18, of 3 Blue Bird Rd., Middletown, was arrested April 5 and charged with criminal violation of protective order.
• Katherine Kunda, 45, of 36 Willis St., Bristol, was arrested April 5 and charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct.
• Christopher J. McMullan, 23, of 36 Willis St., Bristol, Apt. 6A, was arrested April 5 and charged with disorderly conduct.
• Christine Bilbraut, 27, of 29 Lillian Rd., Bristol, was arrested April 5 and charged with operation of a motor vehicle while using a hand-held mobile telephone to engage in a call or while using a mobile electronic device and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
• Jason M. Pilon, 35, of 420 King St., Apt. C6, Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with operation while registered license suspended/revoked, failure to grant right if way on a left turn, failure to carry insurance ID and operation while under the influence.
• Mark A. McBride, 36, of 322 Washington St., Apt. 1, New Britain, was arrested April 6 and charged with disorderly conduct, third degree assault and interfering with a 911 call.
• Mark Crooks, 27, of 72 Park St., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Giselle Rivera Otiz, 31, of 150 School St., Bristol, was arrested April 6 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
• Scott Cabrera, 44, of 30 Howard Ave., Bristol, was arrested April 7 and charged with fifth degree larceny.
• Lukasz M. Saturski, 33, of 365 Woodford Ave., Apt. G37, Plainville, was arrested April 7 and charged with interfering with an officer, operation while under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

A serious motor vehicle crash just east of Tower Road has left three teenagers injured today.

According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the driver of a 2010 Toyota Scion heading west on Tower Road crossed the centerline, left the roadway and struck a cement retaining wall. Three occupants of the vehicle were all injured, including 17-year-old Alex Gordon of Bristol, who was seriously hurt, the release said. He was sent to a Waterbury area hospital with a head and chest injury, the release said.

The driver, 17-year-old Paris Testa of Southington, suffered a minor head and shoulder injury, the release said. Another passenger, 19-year-old Benjamin Edgerly of Bristol suffered a minor arm injury, the release said. They both were sent to Bristol Hospital for treatment, the release said.

At this time, no law enforcement action has been taken, and START (Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team) officers from the Traffic Division are investigating the accident. The road way was closed during the investigation, but is open now.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call the Traffic Division at (860) 584-3033.

The Bristol Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30.

Anyone who wishes to get rid of potentially dangerous, expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs may do so by bringing the drugs to the front lobby of the Bristol Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps—only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day event, visit www.dea.gov or the Bristol Police Department’s Facebook page or website, www.ci.bristol.ct.us.