Police Blotter: Troop B

Police Blotter: Troop B
Police Blotter: Troop B
John Coston

The following information was provided by the Connecticut State Police at Troop B. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


Deer dodging collision

On Dec. 7, Virginia Gray-Clarke, 60, of Cornwall Bridge was driving east on Route 4 in Sharon in a Subaru Outback when she veered to the side to avoid a deer, striking a rock on the shoulder. The accident disabled the vehicle, though Gray-Clarke suffered no apparent injury. She was ultimately issued a written warning for failure to maintain lane.

Incident at Sharon Market leads to arrest

On the afternoon of Dec. 8, troopers responded to reports of a suspicious incident at Sharon Market. After investigating, troopers arrested Christian Nirschel, 45, who holds a Salisbury P.O. Box, for three charges: first degree breach of peace, second degree harassment and soliciting sexual acts. He is scheduled to appear at Torrington Superior Court on Dec. 22.

Naugatuck neighbors rear-end accident

On the morning of Dec. 10, Bradley Hayslett, 25, of Naugatuck, Connecticut was driving west on Barnes Road in Falls Village in a Chevrolet Express G2500 when he stopped at a stop sign. Cole Trisko, 24, also of Naugatuck, was following closely behind in a Ford Mustang and rear ended Hayseltt’s vehicle. No injuries were reported, and both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. Trisko was issued an infraction for following too closely resulting in an accident.


The Lakeville Journal will publish the outcome of police charges. Send mail to P.O. Box 1688, Lakeville, CT 06039, Attn: Police Blotter, or email editor@lakevillejournal.com

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