Thanksgiving Incident At Mansfield Building Lands 2 With Charges

MANSFIELD, CT — State police have arrested two on several charges each after an incident at an abandoned building in Mansfield.

The incident took place at 4:40 p.m. on Thanksgiving at 661 Middle Turnpike, which state police described as an "abandoned" property.

Police were called to the parcel to investigate a suspicious vehicle and discovered two Putnam residents at the rear of the building. Both were arrested, state police said.

Travis Steele, 33, was charged with:

• The use of drug paraphernalia
• Third-degree burglary
• Possession of burglar tools
• Third-degree criminal mischief
• Criminal impersonation
• Interfering with police
• Assault on a public safety officer

Melissa Hatchey, 30, was charged with:

• The use of drug paraphernalia
• Third-degree burglary
• Possession of burglar tools
• Third-degree criminal mischief
• Interfering with police
• Assault on a public safety officer