Vernon Man Arrested for 5th Time in 2018

VERNON, CT — Friday's arrest of a Vernon resident marked the fifth time he has been charged with a crime in 2018, police records show.

The latest incident involving 53-year-old William Doucette took place at 2:19 p.m. Friday at his Robert Road home. He and a roommate were drunk and had already been warned to behave by police, according to a report.

Apparently, Doucette didn't listen, because, according to a report, he was mad that police were called initially and broke into a bedroom the roommate and one other had locked themselves into and took a television. In trying to carry it, he bumped into a bookshelf and sent items flying, according to a report.

He was "yelling and screaming" inside the home, according to a police report.

As he was being hauled away by police, Doucette allegedly yelled, "I'm taking them all out," according to a report.

For the Friday incident, Doucette was charged with third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct and was held over the weekend on a $7,500 bond before heading to court Monday, according to a report.

He was out of jail on bonds totaling $14,500 for four other 2018 incidents outlined by judicial system records:

• Jan. 23 — Driving under the influence
• Feb. 13 — Second-degree beach of peace
• April 20 — Second-degree breach of peace
• July 7 — Unsafe backing and DUI

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel

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