Crime & Safety

Woodbury Police Blotter: Car Break-Ins and Theft From Curtis House

Break-ins, reported thefts and car accidents rounded up this week's police news.

 

Vehicle Break-Ins

Between 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, and 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, an unknown person or persons entered several vehicles in the northern part of Woodbury, according to the Woodbury Police Department.

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Police reported that vehicles were ransacked and GPS units were stolen from two vehicles and remind residents to lock their cars at all times.

The incidents are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Department at 203-263-3400. All calls will be kept confidential. Officer George Romano investigated.

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Two-Car Accident Results in Injuries

On Monday, Feb. 6, at approximately 9:54 a.m., Diego Loja, 41, of 101 Harper Ferry Rd., Waterbury, was westbound on Route 64.

Robert Rende, 27, of 3 Upper Commons, Woodbury, was southbound, attempting to cross Route 64 from Old Sherman Hill Rd. Rende's car struck the passenger side of Loja's car.

Loja's car sustained heavy damage to its side and Rende's car sustained heavy damage to its entire front end. Both cars were towed from the scene.

Rende was found to be at fault for failure to obey a stop sign, according to police.

Loja and his two passengers were transported to the hospital. Officer Stephen Tokarz investigated.

Theft From The Curtis House

Christopher Patrick Doyle, 23, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 9, via a warrant issued by Waterbury Superior Court for larceny in the firth degree. No address was listed in the police blotter. The Curtis House was listed as the victim of the larceny.

At approximately 10:45 a.m. February 9, Officer George Romano stated that he booked Doyle at Waterbury Superior Court without incident. After the arrest was processed, Doyle was turned over to the judicial marshal for arraignment.

No Injury Accident

Serena Pitt, 17, of 240 Arch Bridge Rd., Bethlehem, sustained no injuries after a 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, one-car accident on Middle Road Turnpike.

According to police, Pitt was driving on Middle Road Turnpike when her car drifted into the westbound shoulder and struck a wire rope guardrail. There was moderate damage to the front end of the car but no reported injuries.

Officer Tim Wright investigated.


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