🧾 All Suspects Remain Innocent Until Proven Guilty. Which, statistically speaking, they may want to keep in mind.
FARMINGTON, CT — The Farmington Police Department made five arrests over a five-day span between July 25 and July 30. That’s one arrest per day, which is either evidence of solid pacing or an overzealous Fitbit worn by Officer John Finn.
Here’s the rundown of those accused of keeping the town’s misdemeanor count from dipping too low.
1. Michael Robert Barnett
Arrested: July 29, 11:57 p.m.
Where: Woewassa Lane, Farmington
Charge(s):
- Failure to Drive in Proper Lane (14-236)
- Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (14-227a)
Bond: $2,500 (Posted)
Age: 33
From: New Britain, CT
Notes: Allegedly caught turning Woewassa into a weaving masterclass. Officer Smith confirmed Barnett’s interpretation of “straight line” lacked enthusiasm.
2. Joshua Tyler Carr
Arrested: July 29, 11:46 a.m.
Where: 500 South Road
Charge: Larceny, 6th Degree (53a-125b)
Bond: $2,500 (Posted)
Age: 31
From: Hartford, CT
Notes: Accused of shoplifting. If convicted, Carr could be looking at a lifetime ban from aisle 6.
3. Nicole Marie Laporto
Arrested: July 27, 3:09 p.m.
Where: 195 Main Street, Unionville
Charge(s):
- Disorderly Conduct (53a-182)
- Assault, 3rd Degree (53a-61)
Bond: $5,000 (Posted)
Age: 35
From: Unionville, CT
Notes: Arrest followed what police describe as a domestic violence incident. Full details TBD, but we’re told it involved yelling, something thrown, and at least one plate now eligible for a GoFundMe.
4. Michael J. Sansone
Arrested: July 27, 3:08 p.m.
Where: Also 195 Main Street
Charge: Disorderly Conduct (53a-182)
Bond: $5,000 (Posted)
Age: 37
From: Farmington, CT
Notes: Booked within 60 seconds of Laporto. Same house, same charge. It appears Main Street saw a main event. Sansone’s lawyer is reportedly working on a mutual yelling clause.
5. Stephen M. Delpriore
Arrested: July 26, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Southeast Road at the New Britain Town Line
Charge: Breach of Peace, 2nd Degree (53a-181)
Bond: $2,500 (Posted)
Age: 65
From: East Hartford, CT
Notes: Allegedly disturbed the peace, possibly while attempting to leave it entirely behind. Arrest took place on the line between towns, proving once again that no one escapes jurisdiction—not even by crossing the street.
🫡 Innocent Until Proven Guilty
All parties mentioned above are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Their court dates are mostly set for August 5, except for the 195 Main Street duo and Mr. Delpriore, who had the pleasure of a July 28 judicial appearance. We’ll keep you posted, slowly, thoroughly, and only after everyone else does.
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About the Author
Jack Beckett
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They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but mine usually just leaks espresso on legal pads.
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“🚨 Five Arrests and a Breach of Peace Later, Farmington’s Misdemeanor Streak Is Unbroken”
by Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury (CC BY-ND 4.0)
