New Britain Ave’s Got Drama
In the sleepy summer calm of Farmington, where even the breeze respects zoning regulations, the local police arrest log for August 5–7 reads like a greatest hits compilation with one man’s name in bold.
Arrested Development: The Matthew Belardo Saga
Matthew C. Belardo, a 32-year-old Hartford resident with a clear fondness for 155 Wethersfield Avenue and a persistent allergy to court appearances, was arrested or re-arrested no fewer than 12 times between August 5 and August 7. Farmington PD must be running out of handcuffs.
Belardo’s arrest buffet includes a mix of:
- Failure to Appear, 1st & 2nd Degree (CT Statute 53a-172 & 173)
- Criminal Trespass, 1st Degree (53a-107)
- Larceny, 6th Degree (53a-125b)
- Violation of Conditions of Release (53a-222a)
His bond tally stretches well into six figures. One might say he’s single-handedly funding court clerks’ morning Dunkin’ runs.
Meanwhile, Elsewhere in Crime
Jeremy Bryant West, 30, of Lake Garda Drive, was popped at 5:00 AM on August 7 for Failure to Appear (2nd Degree). He was held on a $15,000 surety bond. Location? The ever-charming 319 New Britain Ave—a favorite for Farmington’s morning arrests.
James Alan Stender, 32, of Rocky Hill, was booked for Conspiracy to Commit Larceny (5th Degree) and Larceny 5th Degree, with a $500 surety bond and a Warrant Arrest delivered via Habeas. Justice, but make it procedural.
Julien Michael Hickson, age 18, of Meriden, nabbed for:
- Burglary, 2nd Degree
- Larceny, 3rd Degree
- Larceny of Motor Vehicle (1st Offense)
All this, served on a $15,000 surety bond. At least he got to post bail and enjoy what remains of summer break.
David Antonio Crespo, 39, of Bristol, was arrested for… wait for it:
- Tinted windows
- Obstructed windshield
- Disobeying an officer
- Resisting arrest
- Engaging in pursuit
He may have just wanted to test his brakes. Bond? Posted. Justice? Shrugged at.
The Obligatory Legal Disclaimer
All individuals mentioned in this story are innocent until proven guilty. Even if they keep showing up in every other line of the arrest report.
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About the Author
Jack Beckett writes for The Farmington Mercury fueled exclusively by stale coffee, civic dread, and the mystery of how someone can have eight failure-to-appear warrants in one week.
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by Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury (CC BY-ND 4.0)
