Crime & Safety

Ellington-Somers Police Blotter: May 11-May 17

The following arrest reports, provided by Connecticut State Police, are accurate as of May 18, 2012. Items on this list reflect charges filed, not convictions.

May 12

Michael A. Urbanowski, 44, of 5 Bilton Rd. in Somers, was charged with use of drug paraphernalia, breach of peace, disorderly conduct, second-degree assault, threatening, and second-degree strangulation after Troop C received 911 calls reporting a possible disturbance in the area of 15 Bilton Rd. in Somers. The victim was located and treated at the scene for extensive injuries and then transported to Baystate Medical Center in Massachusetts for further treatment. The accused fled the scene and was later located by troopers at 133 Colorado Dr. in Somers and was placed under arrest. 

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May 15

Michael Palmer, 37, of 28 Nutmeg Dr. in Enfield, was transported from Corrigan Correctional Institution to so that an active arrest warrant could be served. The incident in question occurred on West Road in Ellington. Palmer was placed under arrest on an active arrest warrant issued by the court for third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, fifth-degree larceny, and operating under suspension. Palmer was processed and held on a $75,000 bond set by the court. He was then turned back over to the state marshals to be presented to the court.

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May 16

John R. Chartier, 30, of 53 Main St., Apt. A in Somers, was transported from to Rockville Superior Court so that an active arrest warrant could be served. He was placed under arrest on an active arrest warrant issued by the court for second-degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a child, and employing a minor of obscene material (obscenity to minors). Chartier was processed and held on a $200,000 bond set by the court. He was then turned back over to the state marshals to be presented to the court.

May 17

Brian Sweet, 32, of 45 Columbine Rd. in Tolland, was transported from to Rockville Superior Court so that an active arrest warrant could be served. The incident in question occurred on West Road in Ellington. Sweet was placed under arrest for second-degree criminal mischief and breach of peace. Sweet was processed and held on a $5,000 bond set by the court. He was then turned back over to the state marshals to be presented to the court. 


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