Crime & Safety

Man Cited for Cow Violation Also Facing Blight Ticket

The ticket was issued last week.

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A local man who was ticketed for a wayward cow in July has now been issued a blight infraction, according to police records.

Samuel Manzo's name appeared in the latest police blotter for a blight ordinance violation issued on Sept. 18.

Manzo, 56, of Southington, was issued an infraction in July for “intentionally or recklessly releasing an animal that causes property damage.” One of his cows was wandering around a neighborhood, police said.

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See the tale of the wayward cow here.

Police did not elaborate on the extent of the blight.

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