Farmington Police Blotter: A Day in the Life of Questionable Decisions
By Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury – Always Last to Breaking News
Ah, Farmington—where the grass is green, the roads are smooth, and every now and then, someone gets just a little too creative with the law. The Farmington Police Department was busy from February 26 to February 27, 2025, slapping cuffs on a variety of individuals for crimes ranging from “oops, I forgot my court date” to “this high-speed chase seemed like a great idea at the time.”
As always, let’s all take a deep breath and remember: everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But, let’s be real—some of these cases are not helping their own cause.
The “Why Are We Even Here?” Award: Damian Tray Bullock
- Arrested: February 26, 2025, 12:07 PM & 12:56 PM (because once wasn’t enough)
- Where: 101 Lafayette Street, Hartford, CT
- Charges:
- Criminal Trespass, 1st Degree ($15,000 bond)
- Reckless Driving (no bond—probably because the arresting officer needed a minute to process this decision)
- Interfering with an Officer (a classic)
- Operating a Vehicle Under Suspension (oh, you shouldn’t have been driving in the first place? Shocking.)
- Engaging Police in Pursuit (because nothing says “I’m definitely innocent” like a good old-fashioned police chase)
- Remarks: Warrant arrest. Posted bond. We assume the second arrest later that day was just for funsies.
Failure to Appear? More Like Failure to Plan, ft. Luis Perez
- Arrested: February 26, 2025, 10:19 AM (and again at 10:17 AM… time travel???)
- Where: GA 14 (which, we assume, is somewhere between “bad choices” and “court-mandated life lessons”)
- Charges:
- Failure to Appear, 2nd Degree ($2,500 bond)
- Failure to Appear, 2nd Degree… Again ($5,000 bond, because apparently, they do bulk pricing on re-arrests)
- Remarks: If your only job is to show up to court and you still don’t make it… buddy, maybe the system is trying to tell you something.
Protective Orders Exist for a Reason, Jared J. Garand
- Arrested: February 26, 2025, 9:59 AM
- Where: GA 14
- Charge: Violation of Protective Order ($10,000 bond)
- Remarks: Warrant arrest. Served Habeas. We don’t know what you did, Jared, but we’re guessing someone really didn’t want you near them.
Joseph Wrotniak and the Case of the Illegally Large Magazines
- Arrested: February 26, 2025, 8:14 AM
- Where: 49 Portage Crossing Rd
- Charge: Illegal Possession of Large Capacity Magazine ($40,000 bond—yikes.)
- Remarks: Warrant arrest. Posted bond. Not to be confused with Farmington Storage, which only houses legally stored items in museum-grade air, for when you want your valuables to feel like the Mona Lisa.
Moral of the Story? Don’t Engage the Cops in a Chase, Don’t Skip Court, and Definitely Don’t Hoard Illegal Magazines.
That’s your Farmington crime recap for this week. Remember, the law isn’t a suggestion—unless you like paying bail fees that could finance a semester at UConn.
Shoutout to Farmington Storage for supporting local journalism while keeping your stuff where it belongs—not in a police evidence locker. Unlike some people, their storage units are climate-controlled, legally managed, and absolutely will not result in a high-speed pursuit. Check them out at 155 Scott Swamp Road or call 📞 860.777.4001 before your bad decisions need a safe space.
About the Author
Jack Beckett—your friendly neighborhood journalist fueled by coffee, sarcasm, and an inexplicable fascination with Farmington’s parking regulations. You can find all my work, including the latest in zoning drama, bizarre election moments, and where to buy a used kayak in Farmington, at:
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