Farmington’s Arrest Roundup: Everyone Is Innocent Until Proven Otherwise
In a town where nothing gets past us—eventually—the Farmington Mercury proudly presents the latest and greatest in local law enforcement news, painstakingly slow and in-depth, as promised. Here’s your recap of the arrests reported in Farmington, CT, from January 7, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. through January 8, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
The Highlights: Who, What, Where, and When
1. Crystal Dawn Bressette (Bloomfield, CT)
- Charges: Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs (14-227a).
- Arrested: January 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Munson Rd/Middle Rd intersection.
- Bond: Non-surety, $5,000.
- Remarks: A case of bad decisions meeting worse timing. Court date: January 15, 2025.
2. Brianne Grace Johanson (Rocky Hill, CT)
- Charges: Breach of peace, 2nd degree (53a-181).
- Arrested: January 7, 2025, at 6:56 p.m., 319 New Britain Avenue.
- Bond: Surety, $10,000.
- Remarks: Warrant arrest. A quiet evening turned not-so-quiet.
3. James Demetrios Sakellarios (Farmington, CT)
- Charges:
- Failure to appear (1st & 2nd degree, 53a-172/173).
- Larceny 6th degree (53a-125b).
- Fraudulent use of an auto teller (53a-127b).
- Possession of a controlled substance, 1st offense (21a-279(a)(1)).
- Arrested: January 7, 2025, at 11:48 a.m., 7 Railroad Avenue.
- Bond: Surety, $5,000.
- Remarks: Held on bond for a greatest hits compilation of charges. Court dates: January 8 & January 14, 2025.
We remind readers that these charges are merely allegations. Innocent until proven guilty remains the standard—unless, of course, you’re trying to explain away a re-arrest warrant at Thanksgiving dinner.
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