Close Call for Troopers & K-9 Partner, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Vandalism, Criminal Mischief and DUI through 8-30-15

The East Haddam Police and the Connecticut State Police, Troop K in Colchester report the following incidents:

FAILURE TO DRIVE A REASONABLE DISTANCE APART - On August 18 at approximately 3:59 p.m., John Howard, 52, of Haddam View Heights, Haddam was traveling eastbound on Route 82 (Norwich Road) in East Haddam, operating a 1998 Toyota Camry. Police said that as Howard was stopping his vehicle, attempting to make a left turn onto Boardman Road, he was struck from behind by William Ganley, 61, of Foxtown Cemetery Road, Colchester, who was driving a 2011 Ford F-250. Howard reportedly sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Middlesex Clinic by East Haddam Ambulance for evaluation and treatment. Police issued Ganley an infraction for the above violation.

VANDALISM AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - On August 20 at approximately 11:53 a.m., East Haddam Police received a complaint from a Wickham Road, East Haddam resident, stating that someone had thrown eggs at (and inside) of their mailbox on the evening of Wednesday, August 19. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or might have information that could help police with this investigation is asked to contact Corporal Karl Karabienikoff at the East Haddam Resident Troopers’ Office at 860-873-8201. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may leave a voice-mail on the (confidential) Crime Tip Line at 860-873-5013.

BREACH OF PEACE - On August 20 at approximately 8:51 p.m., David Seaquist, 23, of North Moodus Road, Moodus was located by police at his residence and charged with the above violation, based on an active warrant for his arrest. Seaquist was held on a $1,500 bond and scheduled to appear at Norwich Superior Court on 8/21/15.

To read additional reports, please visit The (East Haddam) Neighborhood Watch Report at:

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Please be advised that an arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction, and all individuals listed in these reports are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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