Arrest Report: Farmington’s Crime Chronicles
Ah, Farmington, where the suburban calm occasionally cracks just enough to let us see life’s… colorful side. Over the weekend, the Farmington Police Department kept busy with two noteworthy arrests, reminding us all that crime doesn’t take a holiday—even in a town with more stoplights than scandals.
1. Paraphernalia and Suspended Licenses on Waterside Drive Michael J. Smith, a 30-year-old from East Hartford, learned the hard way that suspicious activity and a questionable address mix about as well as oil and water. On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:20 PM, Smith was arrested on Waterside Drive, facing multiple charges including:
- Use of Drug Paraphernalia
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
- Driving Under Suspension
- Possession with Intent to Sell/Dispense Controlled Substances
Smith posted a $5,000 non-surety bond (a specific number in a particular predicament) and will make his court appearance on December 3, 2024. We wish him luck and hope he remembers the age-old advice: you can’t drive suspended if you don’t drive at all.
2. Larceny: Ardmore Street’s Saturday Morning Surprise At approximately 10:29 AM on November 23, 2024, Lisa H. Brenner, a 50-year-old from West Hartford, was arrested at her home on Ardmore Street. Her charge? It is a classic case of 6th-degree larceny, proving that some people do wake up and choose theft. Brenner was released on a “Promise to Appear,” meaning she must explain herself in court on December 4, 2024.
Two arrests in one weekend? Not bad for a town where the annual highlight is the Historical Society’s Cornbread Cook-Off. Just a reminder, everyone: innocent until proven guilty—we’re not animals here.
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Jack Beckett
Drinker of coffee, scribbler of stories, and perpetual ponderer of why our coffee doesn’t have museum air too. Let’s overanalyze together at The Farmington Mercury, where every story is brewed slowly for maximum flavor. ☕
