The following information was provided by the Connecticut State Police at Troop B. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Hits utility pole on Rt. 7
On Sunday, Dec. 10, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Michael Sullivan, 24, of Schenectedy, New York, was traveling southbound on Route 7 in Canaan in a 2006 Ford F150 and failed to maintain his lane, striking a utility pole. Sullivan declined medic attention and was issued a written warning for failure to maintain lane. The truck was towed from the scene.
Collision at intersection
On Monday, Dec. 11, at approximately 11:30 a.m, Tamara Newell, 33, of Canaan, was traveling eastbound on Route 44 at the intersection of Route 7 in North Canaan. Theodore Hicks, 18, of Kent, was traveling westbound and made a left turn in front of Newell’s car, striking it. Cynthia Newell, 61, of Canaan, a passenger in Newell’s car, was transported by ambulance to the Winsted Health Center for evaluation. Hicks was issued a written warning for failure to grant right of way at an intersection.
Bicyclist hit by mirror
On Wednesday, Dec. 13 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Margaret Chapman, 90, of Salisbury, was traveling south on Dugway Road in Salisbury and struck a bicyclist with the passenger side mirror while traveling straight. No one reported injuries. Chapman was issued a written warning for improper passing, unsafe distance.
The Lakeville Journal will publish the outcome of police charges. Contact us by mail at P.O. Box 1688, Lakeville, CT 06039, Attn: Police Blotter, or send an email, with “police blotter” in the subject line, to johnc@lakevillejournal.
Pay Bill for Robin Starr’s service in the Continental Army.Courtesy the Alex Breanne Corporation
John Mills speaking at Quinnipiac University.Courtesy the Alex Breanne Corporation
Stephanie Saetta,with her rescue dog George and Blue (left), a shepherd mix awaiting his forever home.Madi Long
