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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.

Larceny in Sharon

Troopers were dispatched on Saturday, Oct. 3 at approximately 2:45 p.m. on a report of a larceny that allegedly occurred at an address on White Hollow Road in Sharon. An investigation led to the arrest of Elizabeth Young, 55, of New Preston on a charge of larceny in the sixth degree. Young was issued a misdemeanor summons and was scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court for arraignment.

Sideswipe on Rt. 44

Scott Bush, 61, of Kansas City, Mo., was traveling eastbound on Route 44 in North Canaan at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 and was attempting to make a left turn into Locust Tree Bed and Breakfast when his 2025 Mazda was sideswiped. Fiona Richards, 23, of Hillsdale, N.Y., driving a 2003 Pontiac Vibe, attempted to pass the Mazda on the left side, sideswiping the vehicle. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were operable. Richards was issued a written warning for unsafe passing.

Leaving the scene

Jeanna Chamberlin, 47, of Millerton, N.Y., was traveling north on Route 361 in Sharon on Sharon Valley Road at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9 in a 2005 Mercedes when the vehicle veered off the road, crashing into a ditch. Chamberlin fled the scene, and was later arrested and charged with evading responsibility, failure to drive in a proper lane, possession of a controlled substance, use of drug paraphernalia and interfering with officers. She was released on a $2,000 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court.

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

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