Crime & Safety

Two Arrests Made for Evading Responsibility

Two drivers are charged for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident. Meanwhile, police are investigating another hit-and-run.


Michelle Nardini, 39, was charged with evading responsibility at 4:26 p.m. on Nov. 20 in relation to a Nov. 20 hit-and-run in the parking lot at 6 Queen St., according to police.

A Chevy Silverado, which police said was being driven by Nardini, allegedly hit the rear bumper of a Toyota minivan. A witness reportedly provided police with a description of the vehicle and a license plate number.

Nardini was released on promise to appear in court on Dec. 4.

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Charge in Walnut Tree Hill Accident

David Edward Farrell, 55, of Bethel, turned himself in at police headquarters at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 and was arrested on charges of evading responsibility and failure to drive right. Farrell turned himself in after learning of an outstanding warrant for his arrest, police said.

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The accident reportedly took place on Walnut Tree Hill Road on Aug. 19, police said. Farrell was released on $2,500 bond and is due in court on Dec. 4.

Police Investigating Mohawk Trail Accident

Sometime between Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 a Chrysler of an unknown model and color reportedly hit a parked car on Mohawk Trail and caused damage to the rear passenger side tail lamp of a vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Smith at 203-426-5841.

Accident at the Flag Pole

According to a police report, a driver was issued a verbal warning for unsafe backing at 7:51 p.m. on Nov. 20 after backing up into a car at the intersection of Church Hill Road and Main Street.

The driver pulled into Main Street from Church Hill to make a turn, and backed up when it became clear that it was not safe to go, police said. The car then reportedly struck the vehicle behind it. There were no injuries, police said.


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