Farmington Arrest Roundup: December’s Last Hurrah
Farmington, CT—While the holiday spirit may fill the air, some residents and visitors felt a little extra… rebellious this week. Here’s your official Farmington Mercury roundup of the week’s arrests because nothing says community like knowing who did what and when. And remember: all individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. (Yes, even that guy.)
Case #1: “Evading Responsibility, But Not for Long”
- Who: Patrick Jan Augustyn (DOB: 03/15/1994)
- What: Evading responsibility after injury or property damage (Connecticut General Statutes 14-224(b)(3))
- When: Arrested on 12/29/2024 at 2:33 PM
- Where: 28 Paper Chase Drive, Farmington
- Court Date: 01/08/2025
- Remarks: Warrant arrest. Posted a $1,500 non-surety bond.
Case #2: “Late-Night Shenanigans”
- Who: Joseph Ernest Lillo (DOB: 02/02/1982)
- What: Breach of peace (53a-181) and threatening physical harm (53a-62(a)(1))
- When: Arrested on 12/29/2024 at 1:01 AM
- Where: 2 Farm Glenn, Farmington
- Court Date: 12/30/2024
- Remarks: Connected to threatening allegations. Posted a $2,500 non-surety bond.
Case #3: “Shoplifting Season”
- Who: Janyah Arabia Bruins (DOB: 11/14/2006)
- What: Sixth-degree larceny (53a-125b) and interfering with an officer (53a-167a)
- When: Arrested on 12/28/2024 at 3:24 PM
- Where: 500 South Road, Farmington
- Court Date: 01/08/2025
- Remarks: Allegedly tied to shoplifting. Posted a $2,500 non-surety bond.
Case #4: “It’s Not Embezzlement; It’s… Just Borrowing?”
- Who: Francis William McLaughlin (DOB: 01/23/1959)
- What: Second-degree larceny, specifically embezzlement from a blind or disabled victim (53a-123(a)(4))
- When: Arrested on 12/28/2024 at 6:47 AM
- Where: 64 Lido Road, Unionville
- Court Date: 01/07/2025
- Remarks: Warrant arrest. Posted a $1,750 cash bond.
Case #5: “Holiday Spirit = Disorderly Conduct”
- Who: Leonel Balam Soto Nunez (DOB: 04/16/1970)
- What: Disorderly conduct (53a-182) and third-degree assault (53a-61)
- When: Arrested on 12/28/2024 at 12:32 AM
- Where: 3 Hemlock Notch Road, Farmington
- Court Date: 12/30/2024
- Remarks: In connection with breach of peace. Posted a $2,500 nonsurety bond.
Total Arrests: 5. Drama? Limitless.
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