The following is an excerpted version of the Cheshire Police Departments’ monthly reports for October.
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: On Oct. 13, 2007 at 9:13 p.m., the Cheshire Police Department responded to a one vehicle crash on North Brooksvale Road, north of Chamberlain Court.
It was determined that a 25 year old Cheshire resident was operating a 2000 Jaguar southbound on North Brooksvale Road (Rt. 42), when he began to slide, rolled anc collided with a utility pole. Upon impact the operator was partially ejected from the vehicle which caught fire. Neighbors and other motorists stopped and pulled the victim away from the burning vehicle. There were no other contact vehicles or other parties involved.
Campion Ambulance Service personnel pronounced the victim dead on upon their arrival. The roadway is posted 25 mph and at the time of the crash, there was no adverse road or weather conditions. The Jaguar was extensively damaged.
Death Investigation: Detectives are investigating the untimely death of a 20-year old male found deceased in his residence. The investigation is continuing and foul play is not suspected.
Detectives continue to investigate the triple homicide at 300 Sorghum Mill Drive. The investigation is in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Squad.
FRAUD: Detectives are investigating the use of counterfeit currency at local businesses. A possible suspect has been identified and the case continues.
LARCENIES: Detectives continue to investigate several larceny complaints from the local YMCA. Several lockers were entered with cash and credit cards being stolen.
Detectives are identifying several suspects and are working in conjunction with the Southington Police Department who are experiencing similar thefts.
Detectives are also investigating several vehicle break ins which have occurered while the victims park their respective vehicles at local businesses and have left personal items in their vehicles. Detectives are following up on several leads.
BURGLARIES: Police are investigating, two residential burglaries that took place in the south end of the Rt. 42 area. Cash and jewelry were taken.
NARCOTICS: Detectives have applied for an arrest warrant pertaining to the illegal possession of a controlled substance by a worker at a local pharmacy. More information will be released if the warrant is signed.
