In Southington: Man in military jacket prompts school lockdown
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ A Southington middle school has been locked down when a staff member reported seeing a man in a military jacket in the building. The man wearing the suspect jacket in the John...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Sept. 19
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Donna M. Wynne, 31, of 21 Irving St., Apt: 5, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with sixth degree larceny. •Leean M....
View ArticleBomb threat at Greene-Hills; no danger seen; buses delayed
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...
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Police blotter for Sept. 26
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Dawn M. Corliss, 47, of 35 Beths Ave., Apt: 64, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 12 and charged with sixth degree larceny. •Patrick...
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Southington police investigating late night motorcyle crash that killed two
The Southington Police Department is investigating a late night motorcycle crash on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike that left two dead. At about 10 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, police were dispatched to a...
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Police blotter for Oct. 3
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Kevy G. Hernandez, 21, of 54 Center St., Apt: 4, Bristol, was arrested Sept. 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny. Michael...
View ArticleMotorcyclist serious injured in crash Monday night
A Simsbury man was left unconscious Monday night after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Stevens street. Police said they received a call about 7:07 p.m....
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Police blotter for Oct. 10
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Leonard Cifone, 72, of 57 Brentwood Rd., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 26 and charged with criminal violation of protection...
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Robbery suspect caught following foot chase
A robbery suspect on Farmington Avenue was arrested Wednesday evening after police gave chase on foot. Police said that at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to Price Chopper, 121...
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Disturbance at Double Tree leads to Southington man’s arrest
A disturbance at the Double Tree Hotel on Century Drive resulted in a Southington man being arrested on breach of peace charges. The suspect made things worse for himself when he verbally attacked...
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Burlington Ave. man accused of attempting break-in at neighborhood biz
Police arrested a local man on burglary charges for an attempted break-in at a convenience store about a tenth of a mile from where he lives. Jesse R. Doak, 22, of 268 Burlington Ave. in Bristol was...
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Police blotter for Oct. 17
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Kirk D. Marshall, 27, of 11 Ledgewood Rd, Groton, was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and...
View ArticleCorrection: Incorrect charges published
In last week’s Bristol Observer, dated Oct. 17, it was inadvertently reported in the weekly police blotter that James M. Dunn of 371 Emmett St., Bristol had been charged with second degree larceny. The...
View ArticleJuvenile charged in BCHS bomb threat on Oct. 9
A juvenile has been arrested for the Oct. 9 bomb threat that led to the evacuation of Bristol Central High School on Oct. 9. Police said the juvenile was referred to Juvenile Court on the charges of...
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Police blotter for Oct. 24
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Robert A. Waldron, 41, of 89 Nonnewaug Rd., Bethlehem, was arrested Oct. 9 and charged with second offense possession of...
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New recruits welcomed to Bristol PD
On Thursday, Oct. 2, the Bristol Police Department welcomed four new recruit officers to its ranks during a ceremony at the department. The are: Jeffrey LaRoche; Carmelo Tarascio; Chris Cote, and...
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Police officers receive honors, commendations
Several Bristol police officers received awards and accommodations at the Oct. 21 Board of Police Commissioners regular meeting. Officer Suzanne Howard received an Exceptional Service Accommodation and...
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Police blotter for Oct. 31
The Bristol Police Department reported the following incidents last week. •Juan A. Gonzalez, 53, of 24 Wolcott Hill Rd., Wethersfield, was arrested Oct. 17 and charged with third degree burglary, first...
View ArticleBackpack sets off bomb scare near post office
An unattended backpack near the North Main Street post office caused a scare this afternoon in Bristol, resulting in the bomb squad being called in. However, the backpack was found not to be a threat....
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