Police Blotter - CT State Police Troop B

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. 

 

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