🚨 Farmington’s Week in Handcuffs: Nine Arrests That Definitely Won’t Win Tourism Awards
Area Woman Achieves Rare “Double Feature” Trespassing Arrest on Same Day
FARMINGTON, CT — In what can only be described as an impressive commitment to property-line confusion, Suen Aleichev Fairclough, 37, of Hartford, managed to get arrested twice on January 30, 2026, at the same location (500 South Road) at the exact same time (2:46 PM).
The first arrest, courtesy of Officer Daniel M. Rodriguez, was for first-degree criminal trespassing. The second? A re-arrest warrant for failure to respond to a payable violation. Each came with a $500 surety bond, because apparently commitment to unlawful presence deserves a volume discount.
Ms. Fairclough’s achievement of simultaneous arrests represents the kind of multitasking efficiency normally reserved for corporate middle management. She remains held on bond, presumably contemplating the nuances of property law from behind bars with climate-controlled precision.
All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Domestic Violence Trio Arrested at Same Address, Bond Amounts Suggest Seriousness of Charges
The domestic violence industrial complex got busy on February 2, 2026, when Farmington PD rolled up to 512 Plainville Avenue at 6:01 PM to arrest Julieta Montalvo, 35, and Armando Zapotitlan, 35 (note: same age, same address, maximum dysfunction).
Ms. Montalvo’s charges included:
- Violation of protective order (x2)
- Disorderly conduct (x2)
- Risk of injury to child (x2)
- Assault 3rd degree (x2)
Her $50,000 surety bond suggests the court takes child endangerment seriously. She was held pending court on February 3.
Mr. Zapotitlan faced:
- Violation of protective order
- Risk of injury to child (x2)
His $10,000 non-surety bond proved more manageable—he posted and walked. Nothing says “successful co-parenting relationship” quite like matching arrest records.
All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sexual Assault Warrant Served on Plainville Man
Also on February 2, at 2:45 PM, Officer Rodriguez arrested Donald Thomas Waskowicz, 66, of Plainville, at 319 New Britain Avenue on a warrant charging fourth-degree sexual assault. Bond was set at $5,000; Mr. Waskowicz posted and was released. His court date is February 18, 2026.
All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
$250,000 Bond for Southington Man on Stalking, Multiple Protective Order Violations
In what can only be described as “aggressively ignoring court orders,” Toronjio Damall Hudson, 55, of Southington, was arrested February 4, 2026, at 4:22 AM at 319 New Britain Avenue by Officer Ryan A. DiFusco on an outstanding warrant.
The charges:
- Violation of protective order (x3)
- First-degree stalking with violation of court order (x3)
His $250,000 surety bond—the highest of the week by a country mile—reflects the seriousness Connecticut courts assign to persistent, court-order-violating behavior. Mr. Hudson was held on bond, presumably learning that “no contact” actually means no contact.
All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
DUI at Scott Swamp Road Intersection
On February 5, 2026, at 7:15 PM, Officer Jose R. Santiago arrested Madeline Jean Marie Sauvageau, 24, of Vernon, at the intersection of Scott Swamp Road and Brookshire Lane—a location that, coincidentally, happens to be extremely close to our generous sponsor, Farmington Storage.
Ms. Sauvageau’s charges:
- Failure to drive in proper lane
- Illegal operation of motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs
She posted her $1,500 non-surety bond and was released. Court date: February 19, 2026.
All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Double Larceny Warrants Served on Hartford Resident
Rounding out the week, Thanh Chi Pham, 39, of Hartford, was arrested twice on February 5, 2026—once at 10:10 AM and again at 10:19 AM at “GA 18 Torrington” (presumably a holding facility in Torrington). Officer Jeffrey A. Glaude served two separate sixth-degree larceny warrants, each carrying a $1,000 surety bond.
Both warrants note “Served Habeous” [sic], suggesting Mr. Pham was already in custody when Farmington PD came calling. Nothing like starting your morning with back-to-back larceny charges to really set the tone.
All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
📊 This Week’s Stats
Total Arrests: 9 (across 7 individuals—two achieved bonus arrests)
Highest Bond: $250,000 (stalking + protective order violations)
Most Common Charge: Violation of protective order
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☕ About the Author
Jack Beckett is the senior writer for The Farmington Mercury. He consumes a dangerous amount of coffee from the closest available source—usually gas station cappuccino machines at 3 AM when the arrest logs drop—and believes strongly that local journalism should be both factual and entertaining, which is harder than it sounds when your beat is municipal zoning meetings.
When he’s not writing acerbic commentary about protective order violations, Jack can be found arguing with the town clerk about FOIA requests or explaining to his therapist why he feels personally invested in the Inland Wetlands Commission.
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