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Report details complaint that led to suspension, restrictions for officer By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A report released Jan. 4 details the investigation that resulted in discipline and workplace restrictions for a police sergeant who also sits on the Town Council.

a 2007 complaint lodged against Jeff Falk, then a patrol officer with the Cheshire Police Department, by a civilian employee. It was released Friday after a nearly yearlong Freedom of Information complaint by the RecordJournal.

The internal affairs report details

Accounts differ as to what tran-

spired between Falk and a female civilian department employee when the two were alone in her apartment in March 2007 following Falk’s 30th birthday party, a night that also saw Falk, the woman, and several other department members go to a local bar.

The female employee said Falk touched her breast and also blocked her path and grabbed her arm. Falk said she made advances, which he declined, and that there was no physical contact. The report quoted witnesses saying that both had been

Skiing into the new year

By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — Skiing at Mount Southington got off to a comfortable start in the new year as temperatures rose to the 50s Tuesday morning, Jan. 1.

“It’s kind of nice that it’s a warm day. You don’t have to battle the cold temperatures,” he added. Duane Bass, general manager and president of Mount Southington, said the balmy weather makes it ideal for younger children excited to race downhill, but not so See Skiing, A4

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Lawmakers urge GOP to return to ‘principles’

By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

“It’s a great mountain to ski … The kids really enjoy it, the atmosphere is phenomenal,” said Ian Dann, who was on the slopes for the seventh time this winter teaching his sons Liam, 4, and Conner, 6. “For us, it’s really about getting out and being together.

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River Kelley, 4, of Southington, gets a lesson from Caleb Richert Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville. Those hitting the slopes enjoyed temperatures in the 50s. Photos by Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal Michael Zokas, 6, of Southbury takes a solo run at Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

After the GOP lost ground in the November election, two area lawmakers are urging fellow Republicans to reSampson think their priorities. Senator-elect Rob Sampson and state Representativeelect Gale Mastrofrancesco, both from Wolcott, feel Republicans need to spend more time Mastroemphasizing smaller government and the protection of civil liberties. The two lawmakers made the remarks during recent interviews for the See Lawmakers, A2

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gained sole control of the Senate — it had been tied — and stretched their majority in the House.

“Morning Record” podcast – which is looking ahead to the Jan. 9 legislative session with a series of conversations with area lawmakers. The interviews will air daily through Jan. 4.

“I don’t know what the dynamic is going to be, to be honest with you,” he said. It’s a very interesting situation. I think the Republican party is divided, very much so.”

Sampson, who is moving from his seat in the House to replace Sen. Joe Markley in the 16th Senate District, said he’s not sure how the legislature will operate under its new makeup. Democrats re-

His district includes Southington, Wolcott and Prospect, and parts of Cheshire and Waterbury.

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Sampson, outgoing chair of the legislature’s Conservative Caucus, expressed concern that some Republicans “only focus on fiscal matters and stay away from every other issue altogether.” He said the party needs to push for less government and more individual freedoms. He’s also “fearful that we’re going to get pushed aside” by Democrats, especially a Progressive Caucus that is hoping to increase the minimum wage and implement a paid family medical leave program. Sampson’s district includes Southington, Wolcott and Prospect, and parts of Cheshire and Waterbury. Mastrofrancesco, a freshman

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Police Department leaders after claiming she was sexually assaulted.

into a verbal altercation with another patron of the bar.

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drinking and appeared intoxicated. As part of Falk’s discipline, then-Chief Michael Cruess ordered him to “refrain from contact … other than routine” communications, a restriction that remained in place until his promotion to sergeant two years ago. Current Chief Neil Dryfe amended the order and instructed Falk to avoid unnecessary contact with the employee and keep his body camera on when interacting with her in the police station. Falk did not return a call for comment Jan. 4. Portions of the report relating to medical conditions, the name of the civilian employee and attorney-client emails, were redacted.

cilor Liz Linehan’s seat in 2017 when she was elected to the General Assembly. He won re-election that November. Peter Talbot, a Democratic council member, said he hasn’t read the police report but was aware of Falk’s workplace restrictions. He praised Falk’s work on the council and the budget subcommittee. “Jeff has done an excellent job and been a very active one of nine that has served on the council now for three years,” Talbot said. “He’s a valued member.” jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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The woman told other members of the department throughout the following days that Falk touched her breast, ultimately resulting in the investigation. She initially didn’t name Falk in the incident but was pressed by

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According to both Falk and the woman, the party wound down at the Victorian House and the civilian employee invited people to her apartment. Falk was the only one who arrived. She later drove him home.

Dryfe changed Falk’s workplace restrictions after his The report said Falk gave in- promotion. In a letter to the The woman said she was consistent statements, at first female employee, Dryfe referenced her concern that walking from the living room telling another officer he to the kitchen when Falk, didn’t recall the incident but Falk's role as a sergeant would result in more contact who was in the kitchen, later stating to investigators stood in the doorway and that he had a clear recollec- between the two of them. blocked her path. She said tion. He said he felt the With Falk's promotion, Dryfe she became concerned woman was making adsaid there may be times based on his demeanor and vances, including getting when Falk and the other emthat he grabbed her right close as if she wanted to kiss, ployee would be on the arm as if trying to pull her but he declined the adsame shift, making the precloser. vances and asked her to take vious order "not practical." him home. After she got free, Falk "In the seven years I've been grabbed her left arm and State Police investigated the here, no one has come to me breast, she told investigators, incident and applied for a with any complaints about but she verbally declined his warrant charging Falk with either employee's conduct advances and said she fourth-degree sexual assault related to that incident," he would bring him home. Oth- and second-degree unlawful said last year. "It has not er officers told investigators restraint. The New Haven been an issue." that the woman gave similar District State’s Attorney deFalk, a Democrat, was apaccounts about where he nied the warrant and adtouched her, but would devised police that the case “is pointed to fill former Counscribe the incident happennot prosecutable,” according ing in different rooms of the to the report. apartment. Falk received a month of unInvestigators also said that paid leave in 2007. Cruess the woman claimed not to also required him to particibe intoxicated, but that witpate in an alcohol counselnesses said she appeared to ing program. be drunk and that she got

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Police investigators found both the civilian employee and Falk had violated the town’s personnel rules for their conduct at the Victorian House following Falk’s party. Investigators also found that Falk had violated Police Department rules and regulations relating to excessive drinking and acting in a disorderly, lewd or unbecoming manner.

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Senior Calendar

Widow & Widowers, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 14

Isabella Marino, of Berlin, guides Rohan Tiyyagura down the hill during a lesson at Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Boomers & Beyond Body Camp, 9:30 a.m.; 9 to 5 Cards, 9:30 a.m.; Tech Monday, 10 a.m.; Travel Club Office, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; Winter Safety Driving Program, 10:30 a.m.; Get Fit With Brenda, 11:30 a.m.; Knitting & Crocheting, 12:30 p.m.; Canasta, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – advanced, 1 p.m.; Travel Opportunities Presentation, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – beginner, 2:15 p.m.

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thrilled with the cold.

The other side of the coin is that mild temperatures make “Cold weather is always our some forget about winter friend,” Bass added. sports. This month, bands will play “They’re outside playing live at Mount Southington football,” Bass said. on Fridays and Saturdays and skiing from 5 to 10 p.m. Because of the temperatures, Sundays is $20. snowmaking crews had to climb into their trucks to “The next few weeks should groom the snow later into be busy,” McCloskey said. the night than usual to make dleithyessian@record-joursure it was clear of bumps nal.com

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Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold I, 9:30 a.m.; Veterans Coffee Hour, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; Cheshire Readers Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; YoLarates, 10:30 a.m.; Pinochle, 12:30 p.m.; Blood Pressure, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Chair Yoga, 1 p.m.; Senior Club Bridge, 1 p.m.

Walking Group, 9 a.m. (weather permitting); Line Dance – intermediate, 10 a.m.; Travel Club Office, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; The Joy of Coloring, 10:30 a.m.; Line Dance – beginner, 11 a.m.; Gentle Therapeutic Exercise, 12:15 p.m.; Scrabble, 12:30 p.m.; Whist Card Game, 1 p.m.; The Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – Intermediate, 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Pilates, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling League, 10 a.m.; Balance & Coordination Class, 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; Nickel, Nickel, 12:45 p.m.; Busy Bees Crafts, 1 p.m.

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and divets. “Would we like colder temperatures? Yes, but we still have good coverage,” said Office and Marketing Manager Brian McCloskey.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-272-8286. Programs

Tech Monday – Monday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in. First come, first serve. Winter safety driving – Monday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. How to drive on snow and ice, presented by AAA. Registration is

required. Travel opportunity presentation – Monday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. Informational meeting on planned trips offered by the Senior Travel Club. Veterans Coffee Hour – Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cheshire Readers Book Club – Tuesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m. “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain. See Seniors, A6

Friday, Jan. 18 Art Class 101, 9 a.m.; ZumSee Calendar, A6

Health Briefs Eating Healthy For Weight Loss A free program, “Eating Healthy for Weight Loss,” is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m., at Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple St. Presenter Tracey Luciani, registered dietician from Southington Care Center, plans to discuss insights on how weight impacts health and ways to eat healthier. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP, call 203272-8286.

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Calendar From A4 ba Gold, 9:30 a.m., Cheshire Key-Note Singers, 10 a.m.; Golf Cards, 10 a.m.; Art & Painting Class, 10:30 a.m.; Tech Support, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Cheshire Cuisine Club, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Set-Back, 12:45 p.m.; Current Events and More Discussion Group, 1 p.m.

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Preschool Fair at Cheshire Public Library: Jan. 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire. aallen@ cheshirelibrary.org.

Finding Spiritual Fulfillment Using the Wisdom of the Yoga Sutras: Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m. Mountain View Wellness LLC, 4193 Whitney Ave., Hamden.

The Voice of Art Winter Member Show: Jan. 12, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Voice of Art Gallery & Studio, 2 Town Center Plaza, Cheshire. 203-3790015. TheVoiceofArt.org.

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Whist – Thursday, Jan. 17, 1 to 3 p.m. A fee is charged. Call Cindy at 203-494-1676 to reserve a seat.

Blood pressure screening – Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Through the Magnifying Glass: The Cheshire Sherlock Holmes Society –Thursday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. “The Adventures of the Six Napoleons.” Registration is requested. For more infor-

Cheshire Cuisine Club – Friday, Jan. 18, noon. Lunch at Watch Factory Restaurant. Transportation available on request. Registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 10. Blood pressure screening – Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1 to 2:30

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p.m. Town Meeting at Cheshire Senior Center – Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m. Town staff, including Town Manager Seam Kimball, will address questions and concerns. Registration is required by Monday, Jan. 21. Eating Healthy for Weight Loss – Thursday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. Registration is required by Friday, Jan. 18. AARP Safe Driving Course – Monday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration and pre-payment is required. Cognitive screening – Monday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. Registration is required. Call 203272-8286. Photo ID – Monday, Jan. 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Ask the Probate Judge – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. Informal roundtable with Judge Jalowiec. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. Trip presentation – Sunny Portugal – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1 p.m. Registration is requested. Movie Matinee – Thursday, Jan. 31, 12:30 p.m. “Chappaquiddick.” Rated PG-13. Registration required by Tuesday, Jan. 29.

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FIRST HIKE OF THE YEAR Cheshire Land Trust hosted an early-morning First Day Winter Walk at the Ives Farm woodlands, Cheshire Street, Jan. 1. CLT's Jim Mertz helped lead the walk with talking points on the Ives Farm history, while Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society's Melissa Baston sighted birds for the group, which included spying a juvenile bald eagle flying over the east-side farm fields. From left: Ann McNulty, CLT's Margie and Jim Mertz.

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Thursday 2019 Mayor’s State of the Town Address Luncheon: Jan. 17, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Maribel@quinncham.com.

Friday Bingo is back: Jan. 18, Holy Trinity, 84 N. Colony Road, Wallingford.

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COMMENTARY

New CEO of Community YMCAs offers his vision By Mark Pooler

continued success of our YMCA. My vision is to help As the incoming chief execu- strengthen the foundation of tive officer of the Southingthese communities through ton-Cheshire Community our efforts as a community YMCAs, I would like to take partner in both Southington this opportunity to share my and Cheshire and expand thoughts and plans for the our work in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

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The Preaching Hour “The Preaching Hour” with Brother Tobin Hitt airs Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., on Cox Cable PATV Channel 15 in Cheshire, Meriden and Southington. Visit zionpentecostmission.com or call 203-200-9177.

pool, the gymnasium, the women’s center, gymnastics center, sports performance center, 200-plus free fitness classes, access to YMCA Camp Sloper, feeling of community and more we will put new emphasis on ensuring that everyone knows all of the benefits you get when you join our Y, because we To fulfill that vision, we will are way more than just anneed the support of our staff, other gym. volunteers and community members as we work togeth- Child Care: Continuing to er to do the following. fulfill this critical need in the Southington and Cheshire Continue growing and imcommunities for working proving these vital program families and doing it better areas for our YMCA: and safer than any other child care agency in the Membership: Focusing on area. Continuing to hire and welcoming more families train caring and compasand adults to join our Y sionate staff to provide the while continuing our great best care possible. efforts with the youth and senior members. Expanding Day Camp: Communicate to our work with chronic disthe community all of the eases like cancer, diabetes benefits of a day camp expeand others. From the health rience such as lifelong and wellness center, to the friendships, self-confidence,

new skills, leadership, exercise, appreciation for the outdoors and more. Once again, continuing our work in hiring and training the best camp staff possible to provide great care and high level service in a safe and secure outdoor environment. In addition, we will also work on the following areas: Continue to develop, recruit, train, manage, motivate and appreciate our staff members at all levels so that they will produce high-end results. Fostering a healthy culture amongst the staff and members, making sure they know how appreciated they are. Setting high expectations for all areas with an overall goal to be the bestin-class. Implementing coaching and training programs to further develop our professionals. Developing evaluations-based improvements for all departments

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The basics of child support and divorce

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tion or custody rights, or lack of them, or whether or not the parent utilizes their rights.

(Part 1 of a two part series.) It is important that each of the divorcing spouses understand their obligations for child support under Connecticut law. If not understood and considered, those obligations may result in unexpected financial responsibilities and frustrated expectations.

Divorcing parents are often surprised to learn that their child support obligations may be greater than those of parents who remain married. For example, outside of divorce, parents are required to financially support their child until the child’s 18th birthday. But in a divorce, a child is entitled to be supBoth spouses have an obligation to support a biological child of the hus- ported past the age of 18 for as long band and wife born during the mar- as he is a full time high school student but not past age 19. Certain riage – obviously. They are also redisabled children are entitled to sponsible for the of support of a support by their divorced parents child adopted by the husband and wife or the same-sex spouses during through age 21. Unlike parents who remain married, the court has the the marriage. Typically, traditional and same sex-spouses must support power to require divorced parents to pay for private elementary or high a child born during the marriage as school or religious instruction, cona result of assisted reproductive tribute to college expenses, provide technology. medical and dental insurance, pay A divorcing spouse does not have an for elective medical treatment, or obligation to support a stepchild, maintain, life insurance on their life even if the stepparent was the fami- for the benefit of a child. ly’s primary breadwinner during the Determining how much a divorcing marriage. A parent’s support responsibility is not reduced or elimi- parent must pay to or will receive from the other parent isn’t always nated based on the parent’s visita-

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tion of volunteers at all levels. Developing a comprehensive volunteer recruitment plan that screens, trains and appreciates our volunteers. Sustain and expand our

fundraising plans with a focus on communicating our charitable work. Continuing to offer top-notch special events that raise the needed funds to help ensure everyone has access to healthy living and youth development opportunities. Strengthen our annual giving campaign by expanding the pool of donors while

easy. The State of Connecticut has issued the “Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines” which are designed to provide a relatively simple mechanical method for determining child support. In most cases, the Guidelines work as intended. But frequently they don’t. The assumptions on which the Guidelines are based may not be true for a particular couple. So figuring out the correct inputs is sometimes more art than science. Strong legal advocacy can have a significant impact on the final child support order that will be fair to the child and the parents. See next month’s column “Child Support and Divorce – Part II, The Child Support Guidelines” for more about the Guidelines and how they work.

decisions about how a child’s financial needs will be met going forward, and whether or not the parent’s agreement is acceptable, belong to a Superior Court Judge. Working with a divorce lawyer can help prevent divorcing parents from experiencing the emotional and financial distress that occurs when a Judge rejects their agreement, refuses to divorce them and sends the still married couple back to the drawing board to address child support issues.

Finally, bear in mind that child support obligations are both an obligation of the parents and a right of the child. In a divorce case, judges look out for the child’s financial needs rather than simply relying on the parents. So, divorcing parents can’t ignore the law even when they both agree how or when to ignore it or believe that doing so is fair to them both and to the child. The ultimate

This column should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion by RJ Media Group, Lisa J. Cappalli or Freed Marcroft, LLC on any specific facts or circumstances. The content is intended for general information only and you are urged to consult an attorney to advise you personally concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.

making planned giving opportunities a priority and expanding our Blakeslee Society, leadership level of giving. Doing so will allow us to give more back to those in need in our communities. The YMCA gives over $350,000 annually to families in need thanks to the generous support of our donors.

Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisa@freedmarcroft.com or 203-2713888.

Our YMCA is a leader locally and nationally because of our proud past, relevant work in the present and vibrant plans for the future. My vision is to remain a mission driven organization, focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility with the intent of strengthening the foundations of our commu-

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event for graduating senior class. The celebration occurs the night of graduation. Typically, parents of senior students plan the party, but do rely on parents of underclassmen. Many help with decorations, fundraisers and more. Help is needed with food pick-up and delivery, as well as a large space where volunteers can paint and store materials.

The Cheshire High School PTO annually sponsors a substance-free, safe and fun

Any parent who would like to help should email Maura Esposito and Laura Lombar-

Mark Pooler is CEO for the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs.

School Notes Practice SAT exam The Cheshire High School PTO, with the Princeton Review, has scheduled a full length practice SAT exam for Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 to 11:15 a.m., at CHS, 525 S. Main St. (Snow date is Saturday, Feb. 2). A fee is charged. A detailed Scores Back Session for students and parents is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The flyer, with registration form, can be found at

sites.google.com/a/ cheshire.k12.ct.us/chs/. For more information, call Susan Marino at 203-671-2438.

Dean’s list Bentley University, Massachusetts – Dennis Ryley of Cheshire.

Scholarship The Daughters of the American Revolution is accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarship (renewable at $500 for three addi-

tional years). Applicant must pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study in pre-law, criminal justice or American government, history or civics. For more information, email scholarship@ladyfenwickdar.org or contact the high school guidance department.

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Cheshire Police Blotter CHESHIRE — Arrests reported by Cheshire Police: Dec. 11 Christopher Civitelli, 31, 140 Mill St., East Haven, failure to respond, 3:23 p.m. Stephen Lorusso, 36, 100 Platt St., Waterbury, criminal violation of a protective order, interfering with a police, criminal impersonation, 12 p.m. Stephen Lorusso, 36, 100 Platt St., Waterbury, four counts violation of probation, 11:41 a.m Stefan McCaskie, 22, 165 S. Main St., Waterbury, speeding, 1:32 a.m. Noah Hollman, 20, 3 Pond, failure to have insurance, operating unregistered motor vehicle, 12:37 a.m. Dec. 12 Matthew Roscoe, 32, 43-1 Stonefield Drive, Waterbury, failure to have insurance, operating unregistered motor vehicle, 10:03 a.m. Shariece Parker, 31, 159 Greenwood Ave., Waterbury, speeding, 12:16 a.m.

Stephen Lorusso, 36, 106 Platt St., Waterbury, violation of probation, 11:41 a.m. Stephen Lorusso, 36, 106 Platt St., Waterbury, criminal violation of protective order, interfering with police, criminal impersonation, 12 p.m. Dec. 13 Kevin Pasquale, 24, 1213 Avon Blvd., operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 9:50 p.m. Dec. 15 Franco Footmon, 42, 126 Hotchkiss St., Waterbury, second-degree breach of peace, 5:48 p.m. Dec. 17 Robert Wheeler, 54, 155 Hitchcock Court, disorderly conduct, 8:11 p.m. Frank Burgio, 59, 591 Cook Hill Road, disorderly conduct, 9:40 p.m. Mary Rinaldi, 55, 591 Cook Hill Road, disorderly conduct, 9:40 p.m. Peter Parducci, 61, 204 Academy Road, disorderly con-

duct, 9:58 p.m. Jeong Lee, 56, 470 Lewis Ave., Meriden, failure to obey stop sign, operating unregistered motor vehicle, 6:32 p.m. Dec. 18 Elvira DeLeon-Morales, 37, 89 Spring St., operating without license, 6:44 a.m. Edward Anderson, 34, 34 Grove St., criminal violation of protective, 7:08 a.m. Dec. 21 Christian Velez, 21, 40 Dean Drive New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, theft of possession of a number plate or expiration sticker, sixth-degree larceny, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 22 Andrew Antoniani, 20, 111 Elmwood Drive, criminal violation of protective order, 9:12 p.m. Crystal McLellan, 17, 218 Macauley Ave., Waterbury, speeding, operating without license, 12:17 a.m. Dec. 24 Joshua Policastro, 22, 380 Sandbank Road, operating under

the influence of drugs or alcohol, operating under suspension, 2:40 p.m. Laura Ghiroli, 51, 140 Mill St., East Haven, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 26 Grace Horwedel, 17, 39 Jane St., Shelton, operating unregistered motor vehicle, 3:57 p.m. Dec. 28 Justin Nash, 41, 125 Old Farms Road, third-degree strangulation, disorderly conduct, 6:06 p.m. Dec. 29 Tara Drummond, 41, 450 Mixville, operating unregistered motor vehicle, 6:52 a.m. Dec. 30 Tajee Fuller, 24, 1129 Wolcott St., Waterbury, speeding, 3:03 a.m. Robert Meister, 62, 490 Riverside Drive, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 6:43 p.m. Stephanie Carlson, 33, 8 Marks Place, second-degree

threatening, disorderly conduct, injury or risk of injury to minor, 7:09 p.m. Dec. 31 Rubin Mckinney, 42, 200 Stonefield Drive, Waterbury, operating under suspension, 2:27 p.m. Phillip Lin, 19, 7 Edith Court, disorderly conduct, 8 p.m. Jan. 1 Gregory Uren, 51, 1750 Waterbury Road, second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault, interfering with emergency call, disorderly conduct, 2:12 a.m.

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CHESHIRE — A local man faces charges after police said he assaulted a woman on New Year’s Eve.

Gregory Uren, 51, of 1750 Waterbury Road, was charged with third-degree assault, second-degree strangulation, interfering with an emergency call and disorderly conduct. The incident began when police responded to Uren’s residence about 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, for a 911 call with an open line.

threatened a friend on the phone, according to a police report.

The woman they spoke with earlier reported that Uren had assaulted her during an argument, including punching her in the face and choking her. She also told police she didn’t report the incident earlier because Uren threatened to have her daughter taken away by the state, the report said.

Uren was arraigned in MeriA woman told police everyden Superior Court Jan. 2. thing was all right and police The judge set bond at $5,000 left. and entered a protective orPolice returned to the home der barring Uren from any around 2:10 a.m. Jan. 1 after contact with the woman. receiving a report that Uren — Lauren Sellew

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CHESHIRE — A Waterbury woman faces charges after police said she fraudulently withdrew more than $4,000 from a local couple’s bank account last summer.

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Roberta Leach, 58, of 116 Buckridge Road., Waterbury was charged with third-degree larceny, third-degree identity theft and third-degree forgery.

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In June, a Cheshire couple noticed their bank balance was low and was told by Key Bank there was a withdrawal on June 4 for $4,250, according to Leach’s arrest warrant. Police obtained bank records and surveillance photographs of the transaction. The identification used for the transaction had a man’s name, but the video showed a woman making the withdrawal.

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database, the warrant said. A probation officer identified the woman as Leach, and told police she has a history of arrests for charges including larceny, identity theft and fraud. Leach was arraigned in Meriden Superior Court on Friday. Bond was set at $25,000 and she is due back in court on Feb. 21. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ

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KAYLEE CLARK

MALCOLM ANDREWS

Sophomore Kaylee Clark launched her second season of varsity basketball with the Cheshire Rams with 14 points against West Haven. The sharp-shooting guard was back in double digits last week, putting up 10 points in Wednesday’s 49-39 loss at Conard and 10 more in Friday’s 45-36 win at home over Sacred Heart Academy. Clark was averaging 7.9 points a game and had hit for seven 3-pointers heading into Monday’s game at Hand.

Off to a 6-2 start, the Platt boys basketball team has left the memory of last year’s 2-18 record in the rearview mirror. One driving catalyst for the Panthers has been Malcolm Andrews. The senior had 24 points in Friday’s 77-72 win over Berlin and 19 more in Monday’s 79-67 win at Middletown. Prior to that, in the North Haven Holiday Tournament, Andrew had a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) vs. Morgan and 22 points vs. North Haven.

KATE KEMNITZ

MATT PETTIT

There’s been no let up in the long-distance stride of Kate Kemnitz. Coming off an All-Record-Journal fall campaign in cross country, the Southington senior opened the indoor track season breaking her own school record in the 1000 meters. She did it in fine company at the Boston Holiday Challenge at the Reggie Lewis Center, home of the New England championship meet. Kemnitz lowered her standard by one second with a time of 3:07.95.

Matt Pettit has been coming up big for the Lyman Hall Co-op. The junior forward registered two hat tricks in three games as the Trojans won three straight and shuttled up to No. 4 in the state Division III playoff rankings. Pettit had “hattys” against Daniel Hand on Dec. 26 and again on Saturday against Westhill-Stamford. He also scored in the 4-1 win over Staples on Jan. 2. Through the first six games for the 4-2 Trojans, Pettit has 9 goals.

JULIA MANSFIELD

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Senior sprinter Julia Mansfield put her name in the Sheehan indoor track record book twice while competing in two meets over the holiday break at the Floyd Little Athletic Center. Mansfield’s marks both came in the 200 meters: individually, with a time of 28:05, at the Jack Long Invitational on Dec. 27, and then in the 4x200 relay, at 1:52.07, with Patrice Mansfield, Clarisse Aminawaug and Avery Winters at the Hillhouse Relays on Dec. 29.

Vincent Martinez is the leading scorer for the 5-5 Spartans, but as the sophomore said after Friday’s 64-52 win over Middletown, “Divine can score; he’s made some big shots for us.” Martinez was referring to senior Divine Ransom, who scored 8 of his 11 points Friday to start the fourth quarter and blow open a game tied 43-43. Ransom also had the winning shot against Plainville on Dec. 17 and 15 points in the Jan. 2 win over Lyman Hall.

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