Alcohol Charge

By ANDY GOROSKO

Published: Mar 26, 2004 12:00 am

Alcohol Charge

Police said they arrested Scott Pharo, 32, of 59 Algonquin Trail on March 24, charging him with disorderly conduct and with walking in the road while under the influence. Police said they made the arrest on Bennetts Bridge Road, near Jeremiah Road. Pharo was unable to post bail, so he was arraigned court that day, police said.

Hawleyville MVA

Motorist Glenn Atkinson, 42, of 5 Pocono Road, who was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and motorist Ramesh Jhawar, 53, of Brookfield, who was driving a 2001 Honda Accord, were involved in a motor vehicle accident about 11:30 am March 20 at the intersection of Pocono Road and Old Hawleyville Road, police said.

Ramesh Jhawar and Uma Jhawar, 47, of Brookfield, who was a passenger in the Honda, were transported to Danbury Hospital for treatment of injuries, police said.

Police issued Atkinson an infraction ticket for failure to grant the right of way and for operating a vehicle with ineffective brakes.

Philo Curtis Crash

Motorist Keith Hay, 54, of 75 Cedar Hill Road was backing a 2000 Nissan Altima out of a driveway at 40 Philo Curtis Road about 8 am March 17, when a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban driven by David Kulp, 47, of 64 Jeremiah Road was approaching, police said. The vehicles collided. There were no injuries. Police issued Hay an infraction ticket for failure to grant the right of way.

Volvo Vs Mitsubishi

Police report a two-car accident at the intersection of Berkshire Road and Wasserman Way about 6 pm March 23.

Motorist James King, 56, of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., who was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant westward on Berkshire Road, slowed for a red traffic signal, and was then struck from behind by Matthew Lynch, 21, of 267 Berkshire Road, who was driving a 1997 Volvo 850 sedan, police said. There were no injuries. Police issued Lynch an infraction ticket for failure to drive a reasonable distance apart.

Two-Vehicle Collision

Motorist Kathleen Hayes, 57, of Danbury, who was driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla westward on Berkshire Road, slowed for another vehicle near 91 Berkshire Road at about 6:45 pm March 23, and was struck from behind by motorist Janis Solheim, 47, of 11 Harvest Common Road, who was driving a 1998 Ford Windstar, police said.

There were no injuries. Police issued Solheim a written warning for failure to drive a reasonable distance apart.

Wasserman Way

At about 1 pm March 20, Laura Warren, 46, of 5 Sutherland Drive, who was driving a 1998 Honda CRV, was stopped for a red traffic signal on westbound Wasserman Way, police said. Motorist Jeffrey Peters, 20, of 9 Arrowhead Lane, who was driving a 1992 Ford Escort, was stopped behind the Honda, police said.

The Ford then accidentally struck the rear end of the Honda, police said. There were no injuries. Newtown Hook and Ladder firemen cleaned up an automotive fluids spill at the accident. Police issued Peters a written warning for following too closely.

Warrant

On March 24, police arrested Robert Pixley, 22, of 48 Bear Hills Road on a warrant, charging him with second degree failure to appear in court and with driving under suspension. The motor vehicle charge stems from a 2003 incident. After posting a $750 bond, police released Pixley for an April 7 court appearance.

Drug Charges

Police report that on March 24, they charged Richard Lee Pulver, 18, of 89 Poverty Hollow Road with possession of narcotics, possession of less than four ounces of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest involves two investigations. Other details were not available.Â

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It seems a lot of the discussion around the flagpole focuses on vilifying drivers who pass on the right, but the real issue is being overlooked. If Chapter 248 Section 14-251 were enforced, we wouldn’t see this problem to begin with. That statute prohibits stopping in the middle of a roadway to yield to cross traffic—as so often happens with cars waiting to turn from Church Hill. When vehicles stop illegally in the travel lane, they effectively create a blockage. Other drivers then either sit through unnecessary delays or carefully pass around them on the right, which is fully permitted when the vehicle ahead is “illegally parked” in the roadway. Instead of punishing drivers reacting to the obstruction, enforcement should focus on the cause: vehicles unlawfully stopping and backing up traffic in the first place. If that behavior were addressed, the need to “go around” would largely disappear.

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John, you raise an important point — these situations are tragic, complicated, and often far less clear-cut than the headlines make them seem. In the Fredericksburg case, the full facts still aren’t publicly known, and like so many of these stories, there’s conflicting information. It was apparently the back door at 3 a.m. — was it justified to use deadly force? We don’t know yet. What we do know is that the homeowner has been charged, and as you rightly noted, that is very serious. But this is also where perspective matters. These cases are quickly sensationalized in the news and on social media, yet when the dust settles, the outcomes are rarely publicized. People forget that in our system, you are innocent until proven guilty. Try to find much coverage of the convication in the case of the Fairfield Realtor vehicle homicide, or updates on the woman who shot her husband a couple of Christmases ago, or even the pedestrian death in Sandy Hook a year or so back. The follow-through simply isn’t there, and public opinion is often shaped only by the first round of headlines. At the end of the day, these situations remind us how split-second decisions in the middle of the night can change lives forever — which is exactly why the right to protect one’s property, home and family is so fiercely debated, and lucky constitutionally protected.

Late Night Prank Gone Wrong

First the low hanging fruit. Dave; it was a joke, please get over it. You are the only person in Newtown that thought I really wanted to build a stadium on 6 Commence Rd. Now on to Alex. You might not appreciate my writing style or my selection of words, but let's not loose sight of the fact that by responding to my letter in the manner that you did, you have removed any doubt whatsoever that you have no idea of the quantifiable benefits you are dismissing not only for the town, but also for protesters. Either you stopped listening at the word "ordinance" or you never started.. Your constitutional rights to assemble were never in question and would actually be strengthened and there would be literally no impediments. We could even title it "The Alex Villamil Ordinance" if you want. It could be your legacy and actually show Newtown your willingness to work in a bipartisan way for the betterment of the town. Businesses would be protected. Traffic wouldn't be interrupted. The town would save hundreds of thousands of dollars in police overtime. And maybe most importantly, the town could prevent another tragedy while mitigating legal risk in the event something terrible happens at a protest. Nothing bad could never happen in Newtown right? All that could be accomplished by a simple, non-intrusive ordinance unless all the detriments to our town are intentional in order to bring more attention to your cause. Alex, this was not me throwing a temper tantrum. Believe me, you will know it if that happens. I am just putting Newtown first. From that perspective, if you think critically, the regulation is necessary. It makes sense logically, rationally, and is reasonable. There is absolutely no down side. None. I would be willing to sit down with you to see if we could come to some type of compromise if you want. Let me know. You would be amazed how much you can accomplish when there is dialogue amongst neighbors.

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A popular prank circulating on TikTok is “ding-dong-ditch” where a group of young people violently bang or kick someone’s door late at night and then “ditch” or run. On May 3 three high schoolers here in Fredericksburg Va. were participating in such a prank. One homeowner assumed, as in this case, an attempted break in and also took measures to defend his family and property. As the youths were running away he fired, striking an 18 year old graduating senior in the back killing him and seriously injuring a second youth. A wasted life, a family shattered, and the homeowner charged with murder.

You’re absolutely right — no one should ever feel unsafe in their own home. Being startled awake by violent banging at your door late at night is no joke, and it’s a stark reminder that danger can come without warning. That’s why I’m thankful for the right to protect ourselves, our families, and our property. In a moment like that, you don’t get a second chance to call for help before you act — you have to be prepared. Our homes should be a place of peace, not fear, and the ability to defend them is a right worth safeguarding.

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