Farmington Arrest Roundup: Criminal Mischief, Larceny, and Other Local Hobbies You Didn’t Know Were Popular 🎉🚨
Here in Farmington, where crime doesn’t pay but apparently everyone’s still giving it a shot, the past week saw a colorful array of arrests that remind us why we should all probably lock our car doors. Presented to you, as always, by Farmington Storage, where your prized possessions can breathe in museum-quality air and your secrets stay as safe as the bonds our suspects didn’t post. Let’s dive into the chaos.
The Highlights (Or Lowlights): October 17-21, 2024
October 17, 2024: The week’s festivities kicked off with 49-year-old Zachary J. Martin, whose day at Hartford Superior Court took a turn for the dramatic with charges of third-degree burglary and first-degree larceny. With a bond set at $50,000, it’s safe to say Zachary might be sticking to Netflix binges instead of heists for a while. Meanwhile, over on New Britain Avenue, 24-year-old Jose R. Santiago got acquainted with Farmington’s finest for fourth-degree larceny. His $10,000 bond seemed like a fair price to pay for what was probably the worst impulse decision of his week.
October 18, 2024: Things heated up when Daniel J. Taylor, 26, found himself at 319 New Britain Avenue for—you guessed it—fourth-degree larceny. His $7,500 bond may have made his pockets lighter, but at least he can now say he’s met the entire Farmington Police Department. On the same day, Jeffrey A. Glaude added a bit of flair to the proceedings with charges including criminal mischief and first-degree larceny. At $20,000 bond, he’s probably wishing he’d mischiefed a little less and saved a little more.
October 20, 2024: It was a quiet night at 8 Hatters Lane, until Kyle Roque, 52, decided it was time to give disorderly conduct and third-degree assault a whirl. His $5,000 non-surety bond was more reasonable than his alleged antics. Let’s just say, if you’re going to have a midlife crisis, there are cheaper ways to do it than getting yourself arrested.
October 21, 2024: Shaquel Anthony Brooks, 31, made sure to cap off the week with a splash at 304 Main Street, earning himself a DUI and a ticket for failing to stay in his lane. At $1,500 bond, the price tag for this misadventure could have bought him a decent Uber ride—or at least a new pair of driving gloves. Meanwhile, over on Lafayette, 22-year-old Kevin Daniel Ortiz-Rivera gave the Farmington PD a full workout with charges ranging from third-degree burglary to larceny and criminal mischief. With a $100,000 bond, his attempts at planning a heist might need a little fine-tuning.
A Friendly Reminder from Farmington Storage
Planning to embark on a less-than-legal hobby? Don’t. But if you insist on using that third-degree burglary charge to inspire a screenplay, store your script drafts in style at Farmington Storage, where you’ll find 155 Scott Swamp Road equipped with air that’s so high quality, it’s probably more valuable than half the items being stolen around here. Call 860.777.4001 to experience the luxury of museum air—because your possessions deserve it, even if you don’t.
Farmington: Where Even the Quiet Weeks Are Arresting
In a town where the biggest zoning scandal is still unfolding at a glacial pace, these arrest logs offer a brief, chaotic escape. Stay tuned to the Farmington Mercury for all your news needs—from police blotters to why our local zoning committee can’t seem to agree on where to put the new stop sign.
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