🚔 Farmington’s Finest (At Getting Arrested): A Week in Local Law Enforcement 🚦
By Jack Beckett, Senior Coffee Consumer & Slow News Enthusiast
Another week, another batch of regrettable decisions made public, courtesy of the Farmington Police Department. As always, The Farmington Mercury reminds you that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty—although some charges really test that presumption.
🚗 When Traffic Laws Are More of a Suggestion
Nicholas G. Karangekis, 44, of Bristol, is leading this week’s Farmington Street Derby after he was arrested on February 2nd at 1:12 PM at 94 Gaylord St. His alleged accomplishments include:
✅ Blowing through a red light
✅ Ignoring a stop sign like it owed him money
✅ Taking “reckless driving” to heart
✅ Engaging police in a thrilling but ill-advised pursuit
Karangekis posted bond faster than he apparently obeys traffic signals, and he’s due in court February 13th to explain his artistic interpretation of Connecticut’s road laws.
🍺 A DUI, an Improper Turn, and the Ol’ Hit-and-Run Combo
Next up, we have Marina Truiolo, 25, of Waterbury, who had a very eventful evening on January 31st at 8:43 PM on Farmington Avenue. The charges:
✅ Improper turns (perhaps attempting a figure-eight in traffic?)
✅ Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs
✅ Evading responsibility after causing property damage or injury
She posted a $2,500 bond, proving that while her driving skills may be questionable, her ability to cover bail is solid. Court date? February 13th.
🔫 If You’re Gonna Threaten, Maybe Don’t Have a Weapon?
The arrest log took a more intense turn on January 30th at 6:01 PM, when Mark Bradlee Hoxie, 48, of Torrington, was arrested near Farmington Avenue and Brickyard Road for:
✅ Breach of peace (always a great way to get noticed)
✅ Criminal use of a weapon (less great)
✅ Reckless endangerment (we see a pattern here)
✅ First-degree threatening, allegedly involving a firearm
Hoxie was released on a $25,000 surety bond and is expected in court February 6th. If he brings the same energy to his hearing as he did to his arrest, the courtroom should be interesting.
🏡 Trespassing and a Side of Resisting Arrest
On January 30th at 3:20 PM, Brian Keith Silbourne, 26, of Windsor, apparently felt entitled to enter a location at 500 South Road where he did not belong. The charges?
✅ First-degree criminal trespass
✅ Breach of peace
✅ Interfering with an officer (never a wise choice)
Despite the drama, Silbourne was released on a $10,000 nonsurety bond and has a court date set for February 5th.
⏳ Failure to Appear: A Classic Move
The week wouldn’t be complete without Nicholas Paul Dorsey, 25, of Rockfall, who managed to turn a bad situation worse by failing to appear in court. Arrested on January 30th at 11:30 AM, Dorsey was held on a $5,000 bond for this time-honored offense.
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Jack Beckett, signing off—fueled by an unholy amount of coffee and the slow realization that half this town drives like they’re in “Grand Theft Auto.”
