Three Bristol police officers—Brian Jones, Vincenzo Infante, and Daniel Perkins– received awards at the Aug. 19 Board of Police Commissioners regular meeting for their actions in responding to an incident involving a firearm on July 10.

Each officer received a Letter of Commendation and Officer of the Month Award for their “outstanding work performance above the normal course of duty that is an example to all other employees, placing the Bristol Police Department in a positive light,” according to a press release from the police department.

On July 10, a press release from the department explained, Bristol police dispatch received a 911 call that was disconnected by the caller. Dispatchers were unable to make contact with the source of the 911 call and per department policy dispatched officers to check on the caller, said the release.

Officers Jones and Infante responded to the address and knocked on the apartment door, police said. A male opened the door and displayed a handgun –the handgun was not aimed at the officers, said police. The male ignored verbal commands given by the officers to drop the weapon, release said. “The officers, at great risk to their own safety, then attempted to physically subdue the male and gain control of the handgun.”

“As the two officers attempted to control this male, a female walked into the room – also carrying a handgun. She did comply with officers instructions to put the handgun down,” said the department’s release.

Officer Perkins arrived on scene to assist and the three officers were able to disarm the male, secure the firearm, and take the male into custody.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week:
•Robert L. Wilson, 36, of 2070 Corbin Ave., New Britain, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with second degree threatening and second degree breach of peace.
•Samuel L. Johnson, 31, of 239 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•James Aubin, 36, of 20 Center St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with first degree criminal mischief, third degree burglary, and first degree criminal mischief.
•Melissa Thornton, 24, of 489 West St., Apt. 2, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with second degree strangulation, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.
•Jesse D. Caves, 24, of 13304 Belle Grove Manor L, Matthews, N.C., was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of narcotics, and failure to obey stop sign.
•Heidi E. Donaldson, 29, of 260 Burlington Ave., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with injury, risk, impairing morals and operation while under the influence.
•Timothy Steiner, 44, of 61 Kensington Ave., New Britain, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Shane R. Cote, 22, of 24 Conlon St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 9 and charged with criminal violation of protective order.
•Martha A. Jacquemin, 51, of 28 Hull St., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Nancy Frye, 48, of 21 Grove St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Christopher L. Smith, 36, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 9 and charged with sixth degree larceny, interfering with an officer, illegal possession of narcotics, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Alex J. Tsiongas, 19, of 135 Village St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 9 and charged with second degree falsely reporting an incident, interfering with an officer, and second degree false statement.
•Kirk P. Kowalski, 42, of 93 Rosemary Lane, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Lisa Derosier, 38, of 21 Hadden St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Cassandra E. Hoyt, 25, of 105 Cushman Rd., Apt: A5, Ashford, was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with evading physical injury and/or property damage and unsafe backing.
•Timothy F. Hunt, 45, of 1132 Hartford R., Waterford, was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order and second degree harassment.
•Pawel Lotkowksi, 24, of 41 Pardee St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with third degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third degree larceny, and third degree criminal trespass.
•Anthony Romano, 24, of 178 Maple St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with third degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third degree larceny, and third degree criminal trespass.
•Juan Conde, 35, of 56 Dart St., Hartford, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with operation while under the influence, operations without carrying a license, and failure to obey stop sign.
•Courtney L. Jones, 18, of 28 Lincoln Place, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Amy Perri, 34, of 10 Dudley St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of narcotics, illegal possession of narcotics, failure to keep drug in original container, and illegal possession of narcotics.
•Josue Vazquez, 31, of 174 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension.
•Scott H. Powell, 27, of 10 Aetna St., Naugatuck, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with second degree threatening, second degree breach of peace, and failure to respond to infraction.
•Arnold Levine, 41, of 441 Clark Ave., Apt: 10, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with failure to register sexually violent offense.
•Eric R. Painter, 29, of 149 Town Farm Rd., Farmington, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension and failure to grant right of way on a left turn.
•Nicholas Scacco, 46, of 177 King St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Jospeh Biernacki, 60, of 78 Eagle St., Terryville, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Erling Velazquez, 44, of 14 Ward St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with no insurance, misuse of plate, theft of no. plate/insert, ad operating an unregistered vehicle.
•Steve Drouin, 20, of 177 Tiffany Lane, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with permitting minor to possess alcohol and possession of alcohol by minor-other public or private location.
•Ronald Acluche, 39, of 325 South Main St., Apt: 2, New Britain, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with second degree assault, second degree threatening, and second degree breach of peace.
•Luis A. Maldonado, 31, of 21 Wooding St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Keith J. Meadows, 49, of 218 West St., Apt. D3, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with criminal attempt of fourth degree larceny, interfering with an officer, and second degree false statement.
•Nicolle J. Dube-Levesque, 40, of 69 Sigourney St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Gregory Levesque, 41, of 149 Gridley St., Apt: 2, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Darin York, 45, of 96 Wolcott St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with failure to comply with fingerprint requests and second degree breach of peace. He also was charged with third degree arson, third degree criminal mischief, and second degree reckless endangerment.
•Steven Cutler, 34, of 12 Regency St., Southington, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order.
•Aaron Mangiafico, 21, of 88 Lawndale Ave., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with operation while under the influence, operating while registered license suspended/ revoked, and restricted turns fail signal.
•Anthony Johnese, 23, of 17 Brookside Blvd., West Hartford, was arrested Aug. 14and charged with second degree assault, second degree reckless endangerment, and first degree hindering prosecution.
•William A. Forrest, of 147 Park St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 14 and charged with sixth degree larceny, third degree criminal mischief, and third degree burglary.
•Kirk D. Marshall, 60, of 37 New St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 14 and charged with conspiracy to commit third degree larceny, third degree larceny, and first degree criminal trespass.
•Thomas Foss, 41, of 34 Eastview St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 14 and charged with operating while registered license suspended/revolked and illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension.

A woman was arrested after police said she left her 2-year-old in her motor vehicle while she was in a bar, where she  was intoxicated to the point of sleeping at the bar.

Police said the woman, Kelsey James, 22, of 38 Skyview Terrace, Bristol, was taken into custody and charged with risk of injury to a minor, and leaving an unsupervised child in a motor vehicle. 

Police said that on Aug. 22, around 11:56 p.m., officers were sent to City Sports, 177 Farmington Ave., Farmington after receiving a complaint about an intoxicated and incapacitated female sleeping at the bar. The officers assisted EMS and the woman was taken to the Bristol Hospital for treatment and evaluation.

Around 5:20 a.m. Saturday, police received a call from the hospital. Police were told James was now lucid and was asking about the whereabouts of her 2-year-old daughter.

Upon receiving a description of the suspect’s vehicle, officers returned to the parking lot of City Sports where they found the child sleeping in a car seat in the back of the car.

Police said the 2-year-old was taken to Bristol Hospital for evaluation and is being held there for representatives of the state Department of Children and Families.

Police said James was released on a $50,000 surety bond for appearance in Bristol Superior Court on Sept. 2.

Police had an arrest in connection with a July assault on Park Street.

Nikolas Avallone,23, of 60 Mills Street was arrested Tuesday at approximately 9:21 p.m. as he exited a School Street apartment. He was charged with assault in the first degree. His bond was set at $200,000.

Bristol police said the arrest was made on a warrant approved by Bristol Superior Court regarding a violent attack July 22. Police accused Avallone of assaulting a 50-year-old male in front of K & S Liquors, 191 Park St., at approximately 8:06 p.m. The victim had been both punched in the face and then kicked in the face as he lay on the ground, rendering him unconscious.

The victim was taken to BristolHospital for treatment of multiple facial fractures, a broken upper jaw, and a broken nose.

Police said Avallone could not meet the bond requirement and was scheduled to be presented at Bristol Superior Court on Aug. 27.

Police said assault in the first degree is a class “B” felony. The charges, if convicted, carry a sentence of not less than five years but no more than 20 years.

A man and a woman were arrested on Thursday morning after police say they were spotted trying to break into vehicles on Burlington Avenue

Officers charged Jared J. Garand, 25, of 79 Birch St. in Unionville, with burglary in the third degree, criminal attempt at larceny sixth degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the sixth degree. Police also arrested Nicole Raboin, 22, of 172 North St.,  A-1, Bristol with criminal attempt at burglary in the third degree, criminal attempt at larceny sixth degree, and conspiracy to commit larceny in the sixth degree.

Police said that at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, officers responded to apartments at 59 Burlington Ave. Police had received a complaint about two suspicious individuals in the parking lot. The complainant provided the dispatcher with a description of the individuals, the vehicle they drove off in, and their direction of travel, said police.

Shortly after the call, police said an officer located the occupied suspect vehicle at the Snow-White Car Wash of 12 Farmington Ave.  Subsequent investigation by officers revealed that the male found in this vehicle had illegally entered a parked vehicle at the apartment complex while the female in this vehicle was pulling on door handles of other vehicles attempting to enter.

Garand and Raboin were each held on $10,000 and $5,000 bonds, respectively.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week:
•Najee Russell, 23, of 360 Oakland St., was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with first degree forgery and fifth degree larceny.
•Charles H. Dennett, 32, of 159 Lawncrest Dr., Southington, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with operation while under the influence and improper signal for turn.
•Erling Velzquez, 44, of 14 Ward St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order, first degree trespass, and disorderly conduct.
•Edward Ramcke, 25, of 89 Surrey Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with first degree reckless endangerment, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.
•Heather Martell, 26, of 89 Surrey Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•David Wilkinson, 60, of 441 Clark Ave, Apt: 12, Bristol, was arrested Aug.16 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•John L. Stevenson, 58, of 74 Park St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating while registered license suspended/revoked, misuse of plate, and no insurance.
•Clarence E. Thompson, 52, of 32 Akron St., Meriden, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to bring motor vehicle to a stop.
•Kassandra Paris, 18, of 101 Jacobs St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and third degree assault.
•Johnan Leon, 20, of 86 Governor St., East Hartford, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and third degree assault.
•Willard A. Screen, 64, of 28 John Ave, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with second degree violate condition of release and first degree criminal trespass.
•Muhammamd Aamir, 42, of 22 Lois St, Apt: H, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Arthur Hapgood, 35, of 141 Draher St., Waterbury, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with murdering victim less than 16 years old, injury, risk, impairing morals, and first degree reckless endangerment.
•Ramon Delgado, 19, of 200 Blakeslee St., Apt: 97, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with injury, risk, and impairing morals.
•Joshua Gallman, 21, of 200 Blakeslee St., Apt: 146, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with injury, risk, impairing morals.
•David Concepcion, 20, of 15 Ohio Ave., Waterbury, was arrested Aug. 19 and charged with second degree breach of peace, criminal attempt of second degree assault, second degree threatening, and second degree criminal mischief.
•Randy Braddock, 43, of 27 Rosemont St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 19 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Kevin P. Vontell, 51, of 11 Burnham St., Terryville, was arrested Aug. 19 and charged with operation while under the influence and following too closely.
•Jessica L. McKinley, 28, of 15 Prospect St., New Britain, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with second degree failure to appear, interfering with an officer, failure to obey stop sign, operating with registered license suspended/revoked, and improper signal for turn.
•Dovin Crooks, 22, of 72 Park St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with violation of probation.
•Carey Allen, 32, of 1081 New Haven Rd, Naugatuck, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Eileen Pierce, 56, of 46 Munchausen Ave., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•James P. Klimanoski, 60, of 13 Laird Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to wear seat belt, first offense 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 following too close.
•Stacie M. Johnson, 42, of 37 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Roy Roussel, 42, of 37 Chestnut St., Bristol,was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week:
•Najee Russell, 23, of 360 Oakland St., was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with first degree forgery and fifth degree larceny.
•Charles H. Dennett, 32, of 159 Lawncrest Dr., Southington, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with operation while under the influence and improper signal for turn.
•Erling Velzquez, 44, of 14 Ward St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order, first degree trespass, and disorderly conduct.
•Edward Ramcke, 25, of 89 Surrey Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with first degree reckless endangerment, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.
•Heather Martell, 26, of 89 Surrey Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 16 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•David Wilkinson, 60, of 441 Clark Ave, Apt: 12, Bristol, was arrested Aug.16 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•John L. Stevenson, 58, of 74 Park St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive right, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating while registered license suspended/revoked, misuse of plate, and no insurance.
•Clarence E. Thompson, 52, of 32 Akron St., Meriden, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with operation while under the influence and failure to bring motor vehicle to a stop.
•Kassandra Paris, 18, of 101 Jacobs St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and third degree assault.
•Johnan Leon, 20, of 86 Governor St., East Hartford, was arrested Aug. 17 and charged with second degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and third degree assault.
•Willard A. Screen, 64, of 28 John Ave, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with second degree violate condition of release and first degree criminal trespass.
•Muhammamd Aamir, 42, of 22 Lois St, Apt: H, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Arthur Hapgood, 35, of 141 Draher St., Waterbury, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with murdering victim less than 16 years old, injury, risk, impairing morals, and first degree reckless endangerment.
•Ramon Delgado, 19, of 200 Blakeslee St., Apt: 97, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with injury, risk, and impairing morals.
•Joshua Gallman, 21, of 200 Blakeslee St., Apt: 146, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with injury, risk, impairing morals.
•David Concepcion, 20, of 15 Ohio Ave., Waterbury, was arrested Aug. 19 and charged with second degree breach of peace, criminal attempt of second degree assault, second degree threatening, and second degree criminal mischief.
•Randy Braddock, 43, of 27 Rosemont St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 19 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Kevin P. Vontell, 51, of 11 Burnham St., Terryville, was arrested Aug. 19 and charged with operation while under the influence and following too closely.
•Jessica L. McKinley, 28, of 15 Prospect St., New Britain, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with second degree failure to appear, interfering with an officer, failure to obey stop sign, operating with registered license suspended/revoked, and improper signal for turn.
•Dovin Crooks, 22, of 72 Park St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with violation of probation.
•Carey Allen, 32, of 1081 New Haven Rd, Naugatuck, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Eileen Pierce, 56, of 46 Munchausen Ave., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•James P. Klimanoski, 60, of 13 Laird Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to wear seat belt, first offense 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 following too close.
•Stacie M. Johnson, 42, of 37 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Roy Roussel, 42, of 37 Chestnut St., Bristol,was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with second degree breach of peace.

Bristol police have announced that they will be cracking down on districted driving starting tomorrow until Sept. 24.

Bristol police said the local department and law enforcement agencies across the state are joining with the state Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office to kick-off an Anti-Texting Enforcement Project. The project “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” will strictly enforce Connecticut’s law that prohibits motorist from texting and/or using hand-held cell phones while driving, said a press release from the police.

The crackdown will run from Wednesday, Sept. 3, through Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Connecticut has received federal funds that are being utilized to curb this unsafe driving behavior, explained the press release from the Bristol police. Law enforcement patrols in Bristol will target motorists who chose to ignore Connecticut’s hand held mobile phone ban, said the news release. The fines range from $150 for the first offense, $300 for the second violation, and $500 for each subsequent violation.

“Our goal is simple. We want to save lives by enforcing Connecticut’s tough penalties for distracted driving, namely texting while driving. During 2011, more than 3,300 people were killed across the nation in crashes involving distracted drivers,” said the Bristol police press release.

While the focused enforcement mobilization will end on Sept. 24, the news release said Bristol officers will continue to enforce Connecticut’s hand held mobile phone ban throughout the year.

“Law enforcement’s goal, with your help is to make Connecticut a safe place to live and travel,” said the press release.

Bristol police responded to an armed robber on Broad Street Saturday afternoon.

Police said that at 12:04 p.m., they responded to TD Bank North, 414 Broad St., Bristol for a call about an armed robbery. When police arrived, they learned the suspect had fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Police said bank personnel stated that a lone white male stood on line in the bank and upon approaching the bank teller he handed that person a note demanding money and stating that he a gun. The suspect was given an undetermined amount of cash and fled the scene, said a news release from the police department.

Police said the suspect is described as a white male, in his early 20s, wearing a baseball cap, long dark shorts, and a long sleeve shirt. At this time, police said it is unknown whether a vehicle was involved in the incident. No weapon was ever shown, and no one was injured in the robbery, said the police.

At this time the incident is still under investigation.

A Springfield, Mass. man was arrested on Saturday afternoon after police said he dragged a police officer along a moving car when he was stopped for a violation of a protective order.

Police arrested Mussa Mwanilelo, 24, of Springfield, Mass. He was charged with assault on an officer, interfering with an officer, reckless endangerment first degree, criminal violation of a restraining order, criminal trespass first degree, weapons in a motor vehicle, and breach of peace second degree. Police said he was held on a $250,000.00 bond. 

Police said on Saturday, Aug. 30 at about 12:28 p.m., officers were called to 200 Blakeslee St., the Hunting Woods apartment complex, for a violation of a protective order complaint. The suspect was found in a vehicle within the complex. During the investigation, Mwanilelo attempted to flee in his vehicle, said police. An officer attempted to stop Mwanilelo, which resulted in Mwanilelo grabbing ahold of the arm of the officer, pulling the officer into the vehicle and driving off dragging the officer for a short distance. The officer was able to get free and suffered only minor injuries.  

Police said Mwanilelo fled the area and was later located with assistance from the Farmington Police Department and Connecticut State Police in Hartford on I-84.

Mwanilelo was subsequently arrested and returned to the Bristol Police Department, said Bristol police.

Mussa Mwanilelo

One man was arrested and another suspect is on the loose following a reported burglary on Union Street on Saturday, where suspects were stealing copper plumbing.

Police arrested Carlos Rivera, 39, of 78 Collins Rd., Bristol. He was charged with burglary in the third degree, conspiracy to commit burglary in the third degree, criminal attempt to commit larceny in the first degree, conspiracy to commit larceny in the first degree, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief in the first degree and conspiracy to commit criminal mischief in the first degree. Police said Rivera was being held on a $50,000 surety bond for arraignment in Bristol Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Police said that at 8:44 a.m. on Aug. 30, officers were called to a burglary in progress at 38 Union Street. Police said a neighbor called the police after witnessing two men breaking into the unoccupied home. Upon arrival of the police, a news release from the department said, the two male suspects ran from the home.

One of the two males, Rivera, was apprehended by police after a short foot pursuit. The second suspect has not been located at this time.

The owner of the building arrived with a plumbing contractor and upon investigating the damage found that approximately $20,000 to $25,000 dollars damage was done to the plumbing system. All the copper piping was cut and stacked in a room on the first floor, said police. All the radiators were also removed and stacked in a room for removal by the suspects.

The Bristol mayor’s office posted on its Facebook page that there was another bomb threat, this time at Greene-Hill Schools.

However, the posting said there was no perceived threat and the only impact will be that buses are delayed this afternoon.

The posting from the mayor stated: “This afternoon at 1:30 p.m., school officials were notified of a bomb threat left in the seventh grade bathroom at Greene-HillsSchool. The school is being evacuated. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.”

Police have arrested and charged a student at Green Hills School in connection with a suspected bomb threat left in the seventh grade bathroom yesterday, the Bristol Police Department stated in a news release.

The Bristol mayor’s office posted Wednesday on its Facebook page that there was another bomb threat at Green Hills. The posting from the mayor indicated that school officials were notified Wednesday afternoon of a bomb threat left in the seventh grade bathroom at the school, which was evacuated at that time. Although the posting indicated there was no perceived threat, buses were delayed.

Police said in the release that “there was no actual threat and no bomb team response was requested.” By the end of the school day, students left in an “orderly fashion,” the release stated. Police also said in the release that a student was found as a suspect, and was charged as a juvenile with second degree breach of peace and first degree threatening.

Police added that patrol units will have increased presence and will perform additional checks of the schools over the next several days, according to the release.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week.
•Dianne Hebert, 61, of 113 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Enellie Jones, 18, of 111 Shawn Dr., Apt:5, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Rebakh Robinson, 30, of 664 Main St. Apt: C, Plymouth, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Erica Perry, 25, of 99 Alexander St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Kelsey K. James, 22, of 38 Skyview Terrace, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 23 and charged with leaving a child younger than age 12 unsupervised in a public place or motor vehicle and injury, risk, impairing morals.
•Brenda Oshea, 51, of 45 Concord St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 23 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Benjamin D. Macaskill, 28, of 87 Harvard Place, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 23 and charged with operation while under the influence, no face protection on motorcycle, operating while registered license suspended/revoked, and driving in right hand lane.
•Jonathon W. Whistnant, 28, of 16 Earl St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 24 and charged with operation while under the influence, restricted turns fail signal and driving in right hand lane.
•Alexander Bourquin, 21, of 21 Cherryfield Dr., West Hartford, was arrested Aug. 24 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Peter Lavery, 21, of 1175 Farmington Ave., Apt: 412, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 23 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics, and possession of drug paraphernalia and littering.
•Gary E. McCabe, 36, of 11 Roosevelt Ave., Terryville, was arrested Aug. 24 and charged with engaging police in pursuit, failure to drive right, and first offense operating with a motor vehicle other than motorcycle without license.
•Raul Rodriguez, 32, of 1175 Farmington Ave., Apt. 310, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 25 and charged with second degree falsely reporting an incident and second degree false statement.
•Jeremy M. Gibbs, 20, of 1220 Main St., Watertown, was arrested Aug. 25 and charged with second degree criminal damage of landlord’s property.
•Jill A. Hein, 49, of 23 Munchausen Ave., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 25 and charged with illegal possession, operating an unregistered vehicle, and operating while registered license suspended/revolked.
•Keith Gainey, 25, of 149 School St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 25 and charged with third degree criminal mischief, second degree breach of peace, and third degree assault.
•Kenneth P. Syntlo, 42, of 313 Main St., Norwich, was arrested Aug. 26 and charged with interfering with an officer, first degree criminal mischief, failure to comply with finger print requests, and second degree breach of peace.
•Shane R. Caminiti, 23, of 100 Norton Rd, Plainville, was arrested Aug. 26 and charged with first degree robbery, second degree larceny, second degree breach of peace, conspiracy to commit first degree robbery, third degree assault, and conspiracy to commit third degree assault.
•Nikolas Avallone, 23, of 60 Mills St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 26 and charged with first degree assault.
•Joshua A. Margelot, 26, of 194 Martin Rd., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with second degree breach of peace and second degree threatening.
•Maxwell M. Fenn, 24, of 187 Maple St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with third degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, third degree criminal mischief, manufacturing/ possession of burglar’s tools, and carry and sale of dangerous weapon.
•Ryan Skonieczny, 24, of 354 Farmington Ave., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with third degree burglary and conspiracy to commit third degree burglary.
•Leslee M. Anderson, 68, of 895 Matthews St., Apt: 20, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with operation while under the influence, evading responsibility, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
•Debra I. Dunican, 45, of 60 Peck Lane, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Michael Costello, 21, of 251 Stevens St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.

Bristol police have announced that tonight, Sept. 5, officers will be conducting a driving while intoxicated checkpoint on Route 229. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community.

A man was shot early Sunday morning at a Riverside Avenue bar. Although shot in the abdomen, police said his injuries were not life-threatening. Another man also was assaulted and was left unconscious, said police.

Police reported that Sunday, Sept. 7 at about 12:58 a.m., officers were dispatched for a reported disturbance at the Gate Way Café, 211 Riverside Ave. Police said several callers reported someone had been shot.

Upon arrival at Gate Way, police said officers “encountered a chaotic scene as a large number of patrons were trying to leave the cafe.”

Police said officers found a male victim who had been assaulted. He was unconscious and had obvious wounds to his face. While officers were providing medical assistance to the victim they were told that a second victim had been shot and was transported to Bristol Hospital by other patrons of the café.

Police said the assault victim was transported by Bristol EMS to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was treated for his injuries and released.

The victim, who had been shot in the abdomen, underwent surgery, at Bristol Hospital, said police. His injury was non-Life-threatening.

Police said it is unclear if the two victims know each other or if the assault and shooting are related.

The shooting suspect, who had been in the establishment earlier in the evening, returned, said police. He entered through a rear door, and fired multiple shots into the crowd of people. He fled the scene prior to police arrival and has not been identified at this time.  

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call Detective Hayden at (860)314-4568.

Police are on the lookout for the person who robbed a Lake Avenue convenience store at gunpoint on Tuesday night.

Police said that at 8:52 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, officers were dispatched to the Time Saver Convenience Store, 350 Lake Ave. Police said the lone sclerk at Time Saver reported he had closed for the evening and was getting into his vehicle when he was threatened by a male with a handgun. Police said the clerk told officers, the male demanded the bag he was carrying, and once he received it he fled on foot.

The clerk was not injured.

Police said the suspect has been described as wearing gray baggy clothing and a ski mask. Police said the clerk was unable to provide any further description.

Police said the thief managed to steal some personal belongings and an undetermined amount of cash.

Stolen in the robbery were some personal belongings and an undetermined amount of cash.

Anyone having any information about the robbery is asked to call the Bristol Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (860)314-4561.

State Senator Jason Welch (R-31) released a statement Wednesday after Republican Senators called for a change to the Connecticut’s flawed Risk Reduction Earned Credit program.

On Tuesday, a press release from Welch explained, a judge in New Britain arraigned Arthur Hapgood, a beneficiary of the RREC, for murdering his infant niece. Hapgood was released 233 days early after he failed multiple drug tests and continued to demonstrate disturbing behavior while incarcerated.

“Justice is underway for a little girl from Bristol whose life was senselessly cut short,” said Welch in his news release. “No policy change can retrieve a life that has already been destroyed. However, the state has an obligation to change a system which released a dangerous felon, who obviously had not been rehabilitated, before he served his full term. Criminals are taken off our streets for a reason. They should stay off our streets, and the State of Connecticut should keep its promise to the victims and their families.”

The RREC is the state’s latest attempt to reduce recidivism, said the news release from Welch’s office. The program launched in 2011. Many risk reduction credit recipients have gone on to commit heinous crimes shortly after release, according to Welch’s news release. Republican Senators are looking to address this public safety concern.

The 31st Senatorial District includes Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, and Harwinton.

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests:
•Lawrence Arnold, 29, of 114 Corena Ave., Maysville, N.C., was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with second degree threatening.
•Jared J. Garand, 25, of 79 Birch St., Unionville, was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with third degree burglary, criminal attempt of sixth degree larceny, and conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny.
•Nicole Raboin, 22, of 172 North St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with conspiracy to commit sixth degree larceny, criminal attempt of sixth degree larceny and criminal attempt of third degree burglary.
•Catalina Martinez, 35, of 59 Mix St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with injury, risk, impairing morals.
•Jose Bonaparte, 37, of 86 Summer St., Apt: 2B, was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Sheryl Gagne, 30, of 86 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Joshua Foote, 29, of 32 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Carleton Plummer, 46, of 135 Shawn Dr., Apt:21, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Jason A. Cabiya, 34, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order, assault on a victim age 60 or older, second degree unlawful restraint, and second degree breach of peace.
•Dillon Levesque, 21, of 21 Sigourney St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with operating with registered license suspended/revoked and no face protection on motorcycle.
•Carlos Rivera, 39, of 78 Collins Rd, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with third degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third degree burglary, criminal attempt of first degree larceny, first degree criminal mischief, conspiracy to commit first degree criminal mischief, and manufacture/possession of burglar’s tools.
•Mussa A. Mwanilelo, 24, of 126 Penrose St., Springfield, Mass., was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with assault on a peace official, second degree threatening, criminal violation of restraining order, second degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, first degree criminal trespass, and weapons in a motor vehicle.
•Dawn N. Roy, 22, of 7 Shaw Dr., North Haven, was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with interfering with an officer and sixth degree larceny.
•Kyle Hamera, 29, of no certain address, Hartford, was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with second degree breach of peace, criminal attempt of second degree burglary, and second degree criminal mischief.
•Donald Ouellette, 48, of 79 Judd St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 30 and charged with interfering with an officer, third degree assault, second degree breach of peace, and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Lakisha I. Singleton, 30, of 50 South Ave., Meriden, was arrested Aug. 31 and charged with operation while under the influence, failure to drive in proper lane, and failure to drive right.
•Porche L. Michaud, 24, of 39 Cross Rd., Terryville, was arrested Aug. 31 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Juan Conde, 35, of 175 Prospect St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with operation while under the influence, restricted turns fail signal, evading responsibility—damage/injury, operation without carrying license, and failure to comply with fingerprint requests.
•Thomas J. Turrell, 43, of 125 Oxbow Dr., Torrington, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under suspension.
•Jennifer Shaw, 28, of 140 Sheffield Lane, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with assault on a peace officer.
•Brian Oparowski, 25, of 19 Landry St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with interfering with an officer.
•Amber Rose, 21, of 28 Landry St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Karen A. Gauvin, 46, of 11 Leon Rd., Bristol, was arrested Sept.1 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Hubert Singleton, 43, of 11 Leon Rd., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree assault.
•Brandon Tuscano, 18, of 95 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny and possession of alcohol by a minor on public or private property.
•David T. Germaine, 51, of 19 Lincoln Place, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with second degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Mussa A. Mwanilelo, 24, of 126 Penrose St., Springfield, Mass., was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with criminal violation of restraining order and first degree criminal trespass.
•Thomas J. Kaplinski, 32, of 656 North Main St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with injury, risk, impairing morals, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.
•Melissa Plourde, 32, of 36 Jewel St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with injury, risk, impairing morals, third degree assault, and second degree breach of peace.
•Royd Stephenson, 28, of 33 Hiltbrand Rd., Apt:1-4, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct.
•Charisma M. McCarthy, 27, of 33 Hiltbrand Rd., Apt:1-4, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 2 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Elijah L. Encarnacion, 18, of no certain address, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny, and criminal attempt of sixth degree larceny.
•Luisa M. Perez, 36, of 65 Jacobs St., Apt: 1, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Melissa Braun-Cross, 39, of 571 Center St. Apt:3, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with operation while under the influence, operating while registered license suspended/revoked, and failure to keep drug in original container.
•Carmelo Santana, 30, of 187 Surrey Dr., Apt: 63, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach of peace.
•Lynn M. Michaud, 46, of 28 Ann St., Meriden, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Ashley Kittrell, 31, of 3 Cypress Terrace, Farmington, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with sixth degree larceny.
•Brandon M. Beaulieu, 28, of 108 Hamilton St., Meriden, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with operating while registered license suspended/revoked and operation while under the influence.
•Nicholas Laferriere, 24, of 116 Beths Ave., Apt: B, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with disorderly conduct.
•Carlos A. Caraballo, 39, of 65 Jacobs St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with second degree breach of peace.
•Fortunato Indomenico, 72, of 225 John St., Newington, was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with fifth degree larceny.
•Shelley L. Langevin, 42, of 136 Curtiss St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with third degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace.
•Jillian B. Searle, 29, of 14 Hendrickson Lane, Unionville, was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with operation while under the influence, operation of motor vehicle while using a hand held mobile telephone, and possession of less than one-half of cannabis-type substance.
•Melissa A. Oullette, 43, of 136 Curtiss St., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 4 and charged with assault on a peace officer, interfering with an officer, and second degree breach of peace.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said in a court filing released Tuesday that he felt helpless and concerned about his fiancee and their baby when police investigating a 2013 killing questioned him during a warranted search at his home.

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the June 2013 shooting of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd of Boston. The body of Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee, was found near Hernandez’s North Attleboro home.

The affidavit contains Hernandez’s first public statement on the case. It supports a motion to suppress evidence related to his cellphone, which he told police how to access.

“I felt helpless in the face of the occupation of my house by the police,” he said. “I was also very concerned about what would happen to my fiance and our baby if I refused to answer their questions.”

Hernandez said police stayed with him during the two-hour search on June 18, which involved about 10 officers. He said police asked him for his cellphone and its password. He said he gave them the password and told them his lawyers had the phone.

Hernandez’s lawyers say he should have been given a Miranda warning about his right to remain silent.

Hernandez said he and his attorneys had told police the night before they should direct questions to the attorneys.     

Last week, the attorneys filed a motion saying police didn’t have a proper warrant to take Hernandez’s phone from them at their office.

The attorneys filed a separate motion Tuesday challenging the warrant used for a search at Hernandez’s rented apartment in Franklin.

Hernandez, originally from Bristol, Connecticut, also has pleaded not guilty in a separate Boston case charging him with killing two men after a brief nightclub encounter in 2012