In Farmington, the “Always Last to Breaking News” Story on Edward Elmore’s Arrests
In our commitment to “slow news” that brings context rather than sensationalism, The Farmington Mercury delivers the scoop (albeit a day later) on the two recent arrests of one Edward J. Elmore of East Hartford—a 60-year-old who now has not one but two arrests to his name on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
What Went Down at 00319 New Britain Ave
On November 12, at 1:55 p.m., Officer Nicholas Marozzi of the Farmington Police Department arrested Mr. Elmore at the New Britain Avenue address for charges as varied as an extra Thanksgiving spread: Fifth-Degree Larceny, Illegally Taking a Payment Card, Using a Revoked Payment Card (multiple counts), and Identity Theft in the Third Degree. One might say Elmore’s crimes are eclectic, much like our news—tailored just for Farmington.
The bond for Mr. Elmore’s escapades with cards he didn’t own came to a robust $90,000. He is held on bond, and his court date is set for November 13. This gives him just a few hours to plan his defense and perhaps reflect on his many payment-card missteps.
Not quite an hour later, at 4:15 p.m., Officer Alex W. Jones swooped in and arrested Mr. Elmore again. This time, the charge was Extradition as a Fugitive from Justice, likely linked to outstanding issues that cross state lines. The bond for this charge was even higher at a hefty $250,000, bringing Elmore’s total bond to a jaw-dropping $340,000. And yes, despite being arrested by two officers in two different windows of his day, Mr. Elmore still holds the presumption of innocence.
The Takeaway: A Cautionary Tale of Law and Bond Amounts
Here at The Farmington Mercury, we report not just the what, but the “What in the world…?” We know it’s hard to keep track of bond totals and identity theft details, which is why we’ve broken it down for you. And thanks to the good folks at Farmington Storage, located at 155 Scott Swamp Road (860.777.4001), we can bring you this story without adding extra fees to your credit card. At Farmington Storage, they don’t just hold your stuff—they preserve it in museum-quality air. It’s the only storage in Connecticut where even your high school diploma will feel like it’s on exhibit.
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Written by Jack Beckett, journalist fueled by coffee (or at least something dark and potent).
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