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#1725164 - 09/07/17 04:39 PM July Highlights
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CT EnCon Police
East District Highlights
July 2017

Drowning Incident
Late on the afternoon of 07/29/17, Officers Landry, Wojcik and Sergeant Dwyer responded to Millers Pond State Park, Durham, for a male reported to have disappeared under the water after swimming. The 33 year old male from Queens, New York had been seen in the water with his wife and daughter, had been swimming ‘laps’, then was observed to have turned toward shore, raised his hands over his head, and went underwater. Haddam and Durham fire personnel responded along with State Police and Middletown South District Fire Department dive units, along with EnCon Police K9 officers Kiely and Logiodice. The victim was located by South District Fire dive personnel in about 12’ of water later that evening.

Parks and Forest Enforcement
East District EnCon Police officers were very busy, along with officers and park staff around the state, assisting with record numbers of park closures on the first three Sundays of July as well as the July 4th holiday. On Sunday, 7/2, ten parks closed statewide, 5 of them in the Eastern District; Sunday 7/9 saw 3 parks statewide closed (2 in the East); and 7/16 six (6) parks closed, 4 in the district. July Fourth had a near-record nineteen parks closed statewide, seven of them in the East. Despite very hot, sunny weather, officers and the minimal park staff were able to handle most issues arising from the closures and minimize public safety concerns.
On 7/3/17, Officer Reilly was on patrol of Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area in Chester when she saw a pickup truck in the parking lot surrounded by several males, who fled upon her arrival. Two males in the vehicle then headed toward the exit, and Officer Reilly noted the vehicle was unregistered since 2016. As she began to follow the vehicle, it stopped quickly, a passenger exited, then the male operator backed up the vehicle into a handicapped space, nearly hitting a tree and forcing her to take evasive action to avoid being hit. Upon blocking in the vehicle, Officer Reilly approached the operator, who was generally uncooperative, smelled of alcoholic beverages, had two beer bottles in the console, and had other evidence of alcohol impairment. Other males from the beach area attempted to interfere with Officer Reilly’s investigation until the arrival of Sergeant Stanko, Captain Williams and State Police troopers. Eventually the 25 year old male operator from Clinton provided some identification and consented to field sobriety tests, which he failed. He was arrested and transported to State Police Westbrook Barracks, where he was processed and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a motor vehicle without registration and insurance. He was later released on a $1000 bond with a scheduled appearance in Middletown superior court.
On the July Fourth holiday, Officer Reilly responded two separate times to Gardner Lake State Park and boat launch, Salem. First for a reported assault and later for a large gathering setting up tents on the beach after dark. A male party received medical treatment after being punched in the face and hitting his head on pavement; all suspects had left the scene and no assailant could be identified. Later, while addressing the campers / fireworks after hours with State Police assistance, Officer Reilly was informed a 45 year old male was missing from the party – she soon found the victim unresponsive in another part of the park, and requested medical services. The victim was later found to have suffered a heart attack. Investigations continue.
On July 8th, Officer Landry received a report of a large “Closed at Sunset” sign that had been stolen from the base of Soapstone Mountain, Shenipsit State Forest, Somers. A Facebook post had been discovered with a male suspect holding the sign and indicating he had come to the poster’s home to hide it. Following some diligent investigation, Officer Landry identified the 19 year old male suspect from Tolland who confessed to going to the mountain well after dark on July 7th, taking the sign and damaging the remaining signboard. He was arrested and processed on larceny, criminal trespass and criminal mischief charges, he is scheduled to appear in Rockville superior court. His three friends also provided statements and were also cited individually for trespassing.
On 7/23/2017, Officers Landry and Ruggiero responded to Hopeville Pond State Park campgrounds in Griswold for a 34 year old male reportedly intoxicated and wishing to harm himself. The male told a companion he had suicidal thoughts and had twice previously attempted suicide. Officers ensured the campsite and surrounding area were clear of potential hazards and requested EMS for a voluntary emergency committal of the subject to Backus Hospital, Norwich.
Later the same day (July 23rd), Officers Bouthillier, Pettus and Sergeant Dwyer responded to Ross Pond State Park cliffs in Killingly for an 18 year old male who had been hiking with a companion and fell a substantial distance down a gravel area among the rocky cliffs. Local fire and ambulance personnel responded, the subject was found conscious and alert and refused further medical treatment.

Public Outreach Events/Training
Officers from the Eastern District participated in the CT Police Chiefs Association day at the Channel 3 Kids Camp on July 20th. Officer Scatena-Kurtzenacker and Captain Lundin interacted with the numerous campers, emphasizing outdoor, fire and boating safety, while Officer Logiodice and K9 Ruger demonstrated evidence detection and recovery procedures for the campers, staff and media.




CT EnCon Police
Marine District Highlights
July 2017

Boating Accidents / Enforcement
On 7/1/2017 EnCon Officers around the state participated in “Operation Dry Water”, an event sponsored by NASBLA (National Association of Boating Law Administrators) to enforce boating under the influence. Officer Blackwell, Sergeant Stanko and Captain Williams were working the lower CT River in Old Lyme and saw a vessel traveling at a high rate of speed through the posted “No Wake Zone” between the RT 95 (Baldwin Bridge) and the railroad bridge. The vessel was stopped and a safety compliance check was conducted. During the safety inspection, several bottles of alcohol were seen and it was determined that the operator had been drinking. It was also determined that the operator was twenty years old. The blood alcohol content (BAC) of a vessel operator under the influence is .02. The operator was brought to shore and put through the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests of which he failed. He was brought to Troop F for processing where it was determined that he was over the legal limit. He was issued a Misdemeanor Summons for boating under the influence.
On 7/20/2017 Officer Curran responded to a vessel collision off of Groton Long Point in Long Island Sound involving a 42’ sail boat and a 25’ regulator. The sail boat was not under sail at the time and was being operated under power. The operator of the regulator was fishing off his stern and drifting when he looked forward and saw the sail boat approaching his bow and then hit him. The operator of the sail boat did not stop and continued on without speaking to the fisherman. The fisherman contacted the USCG who responded and escorted both vessels to the dock at Fort Trumbull. After speaking with the operator of the sailboat, who initially stated he did not believe the vessels collided, he admitted, after seeing the damage to both his vessel and the regulator, that “it is possible” the vessels collided. He also admitted he did not see the Regulator until he heard yelling, indicating he was inattentive while at the helm. The operator of the sailboat was issued an infraction for failure to maintain proper lookout.
On 7/26/2017 Officer O’Brien responded to a single vessel accident off of Shippan Point Long Island Sound, Stamford. The vessel was occupied by four individuals. The operator of the vessel struck several rocks near Shippan Point Shoal of which then the vessel began taking on water. Stamford Police & Fire along with Darien Police assisted and rescued the four individuals. The operator was issued an infraction for failure to maintain proper lookout.

On 7/29/2017 EnCon Officers along with USCG and New Haven Fire responded to a distress call regarding a single vessel collision with a buoy in New Haven Harbor. The two male occupants onboard were ejected from the vessel. Both were transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital where the operated was pronounced deceased. The passenger survived with significant injuries. The incident is still under investigation by EnCon Police.
During the month of July numerous infractions were issued to violators of the “No Wake Zone” in the lower CT River between Harbor One and just north of the RT 95 (Baldwin) Bridge.

Park & Forest Enforcement
Over the Fourth of July Weekend EnCon Officers in the Marine District were committed to our three major state parks and beaches, Rocky Neck, Hammonasset and Sherwood Island as well as Silver Sands. Crowds were at historic levels and those that have been on for as long as 26 years have stated it was the busiest they have ever seen it. Numerous citations were issued for motor vehicle violations including speeding, illegal parking and evading as well as Hours of Operation, Quiet Hour violations and Illegal Camping.
On 7/21 2017 EnCon Officers along with Milford Fire, Milford PD, Stratford PD and USCG responded to Silver Sands State Park for a report of male who had been walking on the sand bar to Charles River and got swept into the water and went missing. An extensive search was conducted with negative results. On 7/23/2017 the deceased male individual was recovered from the water at Silver Sands.

Shellfish Enforcement
On 7/7/2017 Officer Bernier was patrolling Ash Creek in Bridgeport and saw an individual taking over the daily limit of clams. As Officer Bernier approached the suspect he began dumping some of the clams in the bushes to elude the Officer. Officer Bernier instructed the individual not to dump any more clams and determined he had almost twice the legal limit. The individual was issued a citation for possession of clams over the daily limit.
On 7/18/2017 Sergeant Stone saw an individual commercially taking oversized oysters in a prohibited area in the Farm River on the Branford/East Haven Line. The violator also failed to call in and report the relay and was cited for Violation of his shellfish license and failure to call in.
On 7/22/2017 Officer Logiodice received a complaint in Guilford of a couple taking over the daily limit of quahogs. Upon inspection of the harvest, the couple had taken 1 bushel of quahogs instead of the ½ bushel daily limit. The permit holder was cited for over the daily limit of clams.

Fishing Enforcement
On 7/10/2017 Officer Fergason saw a male fishing at the Birdseye Fishing Pier in Stratford keeping undersized striped bass and putting them in his car. The male was issued a Misdemeanor Summons for illegal possession. Officer Bruno issued two infractions for Possession of Undersized Tautog on the Thames River, and three infractions for Possession of Undersized Fluke at the Barn Island Boat Launch in Stonington. Officer Nivolo also issued and infraction for undersized Fluke in Stratford. Numerous infractions were also issued in the Marine District for Possession of Undersized Scup and Fishing w/o a License.



CT EnCon Police
West District Highlights
July 2017

MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT

On 7/2/17 Officer Defelice responded to Mohawk State Forest for a report of an intoxicated motorcycle operator. Upon arrival a male was located attempting to pick up his motorcycle after dropping it several times. The male motorcycle operator had the odor of alcoholic beverage on him, and at one point fell completely to the ground. The operator failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence. He was transported to CSP Troop L where he was booked, processed and released on a $500 non-surety bond.

On 07/15/17 Officer Hage was on proactive patrol at Lake Zoar Boat Launch due to recent complaints of disorderly conduct and vandalism. As Officer Hage was exiting the boat launch he saw a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction at a high rate of speed, crossing over the solid yellow line and into his driving lane. Officer Hage followed the vehicle into Lake Zoar Boat Launch to initiate a vehicle stop. Upon stopping the vehicle, the operator could not provide a valid operator's license or registration and was found to be in the possession of marijuana. Throughout the contact, the juvenile operator was highly emotional, often crying and shouting throughout the duration of the contact and continually lying to officers. Southbury PD responded to the scene after it was revealed that the operator had been arrested by their agency the previous night for disorderly conduct during a violent altercation. The vehicle was towed and the operator was issued an infraction for violations for Operating a Motor Vehicle w/o a License and Failure to drive right. The operator was also issued a Juvenile Summons for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Tobacco Product. The accused is scheduled to appear in Waterbury Juvenile Court on 07/15/17.

BOATING ACCIDENTS

On 07/11/17 at approximately 2130 hours ENCON Officers, Newtown Police Department, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Company, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Lake Zoar Marine Patrol responded to Lake Zoar in the area of Mohawk Trail, Newtown on the report of a boating accident. Upon arrival, it was discovered that two vessels, one pontoon boat and one ski boat collided. As a result from the collision an occupant from the pontoon boat was ejected into the water and was pronounced deceased as a result of their injuries at Danbury Hospital ER. Southwest Officers and the Boat Accident Reconstruction Unit continue the investigation.
On 7/11/17 Off. Defelice responded to East Twin Lake for a report of a boating accident with unknown injuries. A vessel operator reported striking a swimmer by a swim platform at the northern section of the lake. The vessel was loaded with seven passengers onboard as part of a school sanctioned recreational event. The female swimmer was transported to a hospital in Great Barrington, Massachusetts where she was treated for a head injury and lacerations to her head and foot. The operator of the vessel was cited for Failure to Maintain Proper Lookout and Reckless Operation of a Vessel in the 2nd Degree.

WARRANT SERVICE
On 07/25/2017 Officer Kiely was dispatched to Cheshire Police Department for the report an individual in custody on an active DEEP Encon Police Arrest Warrant. The arrest warrant was applied for by Marine Zone Officers regarding an incident that occurred on/or about 06/18/17 at Sherwood Island State Park where the accused fled from a traffic stop. The accused was processed at Cheshire Police Department for the following violations; Operating Vehicle Under Suspension, Failure to Display Registration Plate, Interfering/Resisting Police Officer, Traveling Unreasonably Fast, and Failure to Surrender License/ Registration. The accused was released on a $5000.00 Court Ordered Surety Bond with a court date of 08/08/2017 at G.A. 20 Norwalk.

On 7/28/17 Officer Defelice was dispatched to Bristol Police Department, where the local PD had a male detained on an outstanding DEEP EnCon Police warrant, along with a warrant issued by DOC Parole Officers for felony violation of Parole. In an almost similar situation as the prior case, Marine Zone Officers applied for a warrant after the subject fled on a motorcycle during a traffic stop at Hammonasett State Park earlier in the summer. Officer Defelice served the subject with both warrants. The subject was unable to post the required $102,500 bond and was transferred to the Department of Correction’s Hartford Correctional Center for the weekend. The subject was ultimately arraigned at Bristol Superior court and remains in DOC custody.

PUBLIC SAFETY:
On 07/16/2017 Officer Heath was dispatched to the area of Ramp Road in the Nepaug State Forest, New Hartford for a report of an intoxicated individual leaving the park. Upon arrival, Officer Heath found that Canton PD had also responded and located the intoxicated subject, not in a vehicle, but actively fighting and threatening a family picnicking by the river. Canton PD detained the subject to end his violent behavior. Officer Heath took the lead on the case and investigated the disturbance by interviewing multiple witnesses to the incident. The subject was transported to Canton PD for processing, but shortly after arrival became ill and was transported, via ambulance, to a Hospital in Torrington. Officer Heath completed his arrest by issuing the subject a summons for Breach of Peace.

On the afternoon of 07/04/17 Southwest EnCon Officers were dispatched to a report of a man overboard and missing on the Housatonic River in the area of the Bleachery Dam in New Milford. Upon arrival the Officers discovered that it was not a boating accident but a male picnicking with family who left from the western shore of Lake Lillinonah south of the Bleachery Dam to go for a swim and was witnessed struggling / going under the surface. Southwest EnCon Officers assisted New Milford Police Department in the search for the missing swimmer. An EnCon Police patrol vessel was brought from Candlewood Lake to aid in the on water search. Divers were unable to immediately locate the body of the drowning victim. State EnCon Police deployed side-scan sonar which is installed on the Zodiac patrol vessel. Within several minutes of deployment officers had side-scan imagery of a target of interest in a specific location. The target of interest identified by EnCon Officers was unfortunately confirmed by New Milford Police Divers leading to the recovery of the swimmer's body at that location. The investigation is led by New Milford Police with on-scene assistance from State EnCon Police, Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue, Waterwitch Hose Company, a Sikorsky helicopter equipped with Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR), and New Milford Ambulance. The side-scan sonar was purchased last year with grant money from Firstlight Power Resources who own several of the hydroelectric dams along the Housatonic River.

On the morning of 7/9/17 officers were dispatched to Kent Falls for a report of a suspicious item. A park patron reported a suspicious package left on the covered bridge in the park. When examined by the park manager it appeared to be a metal container, like a portable grill, with wires visible in and out of it. The area was immediately cordoned off. A photo of the device was sent to a member of the State Police bomb squad, who determined it was also suspicious. The park was then evacuated and closed. The bomb squad arrived on scene and X-rayed the device and determined it was not a threat. Upon further examination it was discovered that it was a portable gas grill, partially covered with an item of clothing, and the igniter systems wires were protruding from the side. All told the device and its location looked suspicious. This case came to a benign conclusion due to the coordinated efforts of Parks, EnCon and CSP cooperation. The park was then reopened.


PUBLIC OUTREACH:
On 7/7/17 the CT State EnCon Police was recognized by Project Child Safe with a 'Partner Profile' based on our firearms safety initiative conducted this past spring. Project ChildSafe is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation to promote firearm safety and education. Project ChildSafe is committed to promoting genuine firearm safety through the distribution of safety education messages and free firearm safety kits to communities across the U.S.
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#1725181 - 09/07/17 11:09 PM Re: July Highlights [Re: EnCon Police]
Murph Offline

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Loc: CT. Got a problem with that?
what a bunch of retards they have to deal with

If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one.

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#1725207 - 09/08/17 12:34 PM Re: July Highlights [Re: EnCon Police]
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Thanks for the report.

Still makes me shake my head in disbelief sometimes.

Save a tree eat a Deer!!!!!!
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#1725300 - 09/11/17 07:58 AM Re: July Highlights [Re: Sweetchuck]
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Originally Posted By: Sweetchuck
Thanks for the report.

Still makes me shake my head in disbelief sometimes.


Hunting season starts this Friday....wait till then lol....hunting over bait...hunting without permission, etc....

As always good job DEEP!!!

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#1726204 - 09/23/17 08:16 PM Re: July Highlights [Re: EnCon Police]
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Thanks for all you do.
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