Winsted Police

WINSTED— The following information was provided by the Winchester Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

Burglary
Jesse Harms, 22, 100 Lake St., Winsted, was arrested Dec. 15 and charged with third degree burglary and fourth degree conspiracy to commit larceny. A $5,000 surety bond was set, and he was scheduled to appear in court later that day.

DWI
Jennifer Pilbin, 41, 119 Winchester Rd., Norfolk, was arrested Dec. 1 and charged with driving while intoxicated, evading responsibility and turns restricted. She was released on a $500 non-surety bond and scheduled to appear Dec. 12.

Disorderly
Ned St. Jean, 24, 143 Wetmore Ave., Winsted, was arrested Dec. 10 and charged with disorderly conduct, two counts of third degree assault, second degree unlawful restraint, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with a 911 call and reckless endangerment. He was released on a $2,000 surety bond, and he was scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 12.

Larceny warrant
Casey E. Grenier, 28, 16 Loomis St., Winsted, turned herself in Dec. 6 after learning a warrant for her arrest had been issued. She was arrested and charged with sixth degree larceny. She was released on a $1,500 surety bond. She is scheduled to appear Dec. 19.

Burglary and failure to appear
Michael D’Amato, 19, of no known address, was arrested Dec. 9 and charged with third degree burglary, third degree larceny and third degree criminal mischief. A $15,000 surety bond was set and he was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 19.

D’Amato was also charged on a PRAWN warrant for second degree failure to appear. A $500 surety bond was set.

The Winsted Journal will publish the outcome of police charges upon request. Send information to winstedjournal@sbcglobal.net or by mail to 396 Main St., Winsted, CT 06098.

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