By Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury
FARMINGTON, CT – If you felt a slight shift in the atmosphere Tuesday night, that was the weight of justice landing squarely on Nicholas G. Karangekis, a 20-year-old Hartford resident who found himself on the receiving end of Farmington’s full legal might.
At precisely 8:11 PM on March 4, 2025, Karangekis was arrested at the bustling crime mecca of 500 South Road—an address better known for impulse shopping than criminal masterminds. According to police, Karangekis was apprehended on three spine-tingling charges:
- Larceny 6th Degree – The state’s way of saying, “Sir, that does not belong to you.”
- Breach of Peace 2nd Degree – Likely the result of a particularly aggressive use of a self-checkout scanner.
- Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree – We can only assume this involved jaywalking with menacing intent.
Despite this terrifying rap sheet, Karangekis managed to post bond and walk free, presumably reflecting on whether a life of crime was worth the hassle of a court date scheduled for March 12, 2025.
Farmington Crime Rate Skyrockets (By One Arrest)
With this shocking turn of events, Farmington’s crime rate has officially increased by one whole incident, marking a dramatic departure from the town’s usual excitement levels, which typically peak around debates over wetlands conservation and zoning ordinances. Local authorities assure residents that Farmington remains one of Connecticut’s safest towns, provided you aren’t in a rush to check out at 500 South Road.
Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Even If It’s Hilarious)
While the details of this case may be objectively amusing, we at The Farmington Mercury remind our readers that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. That said, if you were at 500 South Road that night and witnessed any particularly daring acts of sixth-degree larceny, feel free to share your harrowing tale in the comments—unless your lawyer advises against it.
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If this arrest log isn’t enough adrenaline for you, you’re in luck—Farmington has all the high-stakes drama you could ask for. Dive into our latest investigations, zoning disputes, and tales of local bureaucracy gone wild:
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Until next time, I’ll be here—over-caffeinated, underpaid, and waiting for the next crime wave to hit Farmington (preferably something more exciting than larceny in the sixth degree). 🚀☕
🚀 Jack Beckett
Senior Caffeine Consumer & Last-to-Breaking-News Reporter
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