The East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police report the following incidents:
BREACH OF PEACE - On Nov. 27, Sean Visintainer, 26, of 106 Parker Hill Road, Killingworth, turned himself in to the Connecticut State Police, Troop F in Westbrook, was arrested based on an active warrant and charged with the above violation. Visintainer was released on a $1,000 bond, and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 12/11/12.
ASSAULT AND BREACH OF PEACE - On Dec. 12, Christopher Gerth, 22, of 3 Heritage Brook Drive, East Haddam, turned himself in to the Connecticut State Police, Troop F in Westbrook, was arrested based on an active warrant and charged with 2nd-degree assault, conspiracy to commit 2nd-degree assault, breach of peace and conspiracy to commit breach of peace. Gerth was released on a $5,000 bond and given a court date of 12/19/12 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.
ASSAULT AND BREACH OF PEACE - On Dec. 19, Corey Cassell, 22, of West Road, East Haddam turned himself in to the Connecticut State Police, Troop F in Westbrook, was arrested based on an active warrant and charged with 2nd-degree assault, conspiracy to commit 2nd-degree assault , breach of peace and conspiracy to commit breach of peace. Cassell was released on a $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 12/27/12.
Visintainer, Gerth, and Cassell were all arrested as a result of an incident that had originally occurred around midnight on 4/21/12. According to the investigating officer, TFC Enrico Milardo, a physical altercation had started between the three men in the bar area at Haddam Pizza on Saybrook Road in Haddam, and eventually spilled over into the parking lot. Cassell reportedly sustained a minor injury from allegedly being struck by Visintainer with a shovel. Visintainer sustained severe injuries and was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment.
BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Dec. 10, state police were called to a Mott Lane, Moodus address to investigate the complaint of a burglary that had occurred during the daytime hours. Several undisclosed items were stolen, and anyone who may have information or might have seen anything suspicious is asked to contact Trooper Joshua McElroy at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7555, ext.#4066.
BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Dec. 10, state police received a complaint of a burglary and larceny from a Sillimanville Road, Moodus residence. The incident had been reported as taking place sometime between Thursday, 11/22/12 and Friday, 12/7/12. If you have any possible information that may be related to this incident, please contact Trooper Joshua McElroy at the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7555, ext.#4066.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND VIOLATION OF PROBATION - On Dec. 13, Daniel Hill, 25, of 581 Town Street, Moodus was arrested and charged with the above violations. Hill was released on a $2,500 non-surety bond and given a court date of 12/13/12 at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS - On Dec. 13, Theodore Novak, 63, of 288 Norwich-Salem Road, East Haddam was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to obey a stop sign. Novak was released on a $500 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 1/2/13.
BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Dec. 14, Nicole Aldridge, 20, of 725 Old Colchester Road, Salem was arrested, pursuant to two separate active warrants, and charged with 5th-degree larceny, 4th-degree larceny and 3rd-degree burglary. Aldridge was released on two separate cash bonds of $10,000 and $25,000, and scheduled to appear at Middlesex Superior Court in Middletown on 12/14/12 for both cases.
BURGLARY AND LARCENY - On Dec. 16, police were called to a Lori Lane, East Haddam residence to investigate the theft of several guitars and an Xbox system. Entry was forced through a locked side door to gain access to the residence. There were five guitars stolen: A 1985 black Gibson Explorer; a tobacco sunburst Shecter Diamond bass, a Dave Mustain Dean Signature Series in a mural of album cover United Abomination, a black Yamaha acoustic guitar, a black Pevy bass guitar, four Boss special effects pedals, and an Xbox-360 with a Turtle Beach headset, with the game "Battlefield- 3" in it. This case is under investigation, and if you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Connecticut State Police, Troop K at 860-537-7500. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a message on the confidential Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.
