Breaking News (Slowly): A Weekend Arrest Report from Farmington, CT
This past weekend, as Farmington residents were enjoying the unseasonably warm January weather or hoarding the last holiday markdowns, the Farmington Police Department was busy keeping our town safe. Here’s the full scoop from the official arrest logs—because, at The Farmington Mercury, we’re not just slow to breaking news, we’re downright methodical.
Who Got Arrested? On January 11, 2025, at 1:25 PM, officers arrested 22-year-old Allison C. Vitkus of Hartford, CT. The arrest occurred at 500 South Road, where the term “retail therapy” reportedly took a criminal twist. According to the charges, Vitkus was nabbed for first-degree criminal trespass (53a-107) and sixth-degree larceny (53a-125b)—translation: alleged shoplifting.
Vitkus posted a non-surety bond of $5,000—presumably after a long, reflective pause in the holding cell. She’ll appear in court on January 22, 2025, where justice (or a compelling plea deal) awaits.
Key Details (Because You Love a Good Rundown):
- Incident Number: 2500000539 (sounds important, doesn’t it?).
- D.O.B. of the Accused: October 13, 2002.
- Address: 162 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
- Bond Details: One count of criminal trespass, one count of larceny, and a $5,000 bill that says, “Hey, let’s not do this again.”
A Gentle Reminder: While the details make for an entertaining read, everyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This is America, folks, not some kangaroo court.
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Jack Beckett, writer, coffee drinker, and frequent over-thinker, signing off. Fun fact: I can’t start a morning without two cups of coffee and a scroll through the We Are Farmington archives. For everything Farmington—be it zoning drama, high school sports, or a curated list of the town’s quirkiest for-sale items—bookmark us at wearefarmington.com. We might be “always last to breaking news,” but we’re always first to community spirit. ☕
