Behind the lines in Sturbridge

By Jonathan Cook
Turley Publications Reporter

Friday, Feb. 12

Motel resident arrested with stolen TV

At 1:10 p.m., police were contacted by Dudley Police who had obtained a search warrant. The departments cooperated in searching a room at the Sturbridge Heritage Motel. Police were on the trail of possessions allegedly stolen from a Dudley residence.
Inside the room, which is the residence of 31-year-old William White, they discovered a 32-inch flat screen television hooked up and in use. However, the television did not belong to Mr. White, nor was it the motel’s. The serial numbers had been rubbed off, according to the report and police believe it had been stolen. White was arrested on charges of receiving stolen property worth more than $250 and removing machinery identification number. (3538)

Saturday, Feb. 13

Scrum in parking lot leads to arrest

At 9:28 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting a disturbance at Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s on Main Street. Upon arrival, police were told that there had been an altercation in the parking lot involving several parties, but it had broken up by the time police arrived. The problem started between a male and a female who was taken to the station to fill out an emergency restraining order against 43-year-old Brian Partridge of 188 Podunk Road.
Police located Mr. Partridge at home later that night and placed him under arrest for assault and battery and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. (3655)

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Co-worker allegedly steals wallet

At 6:48 p.m., police received a walk-in report from a female who claimed her wallet had been stolen. She said she suspected a co-worker at Pizzeria Uno. Without her permission, her credit card was used at ATMs several times for a total of more than $300, the report states.
After several attempts, police made contact with 28-year-old Corey R. Chauvin of 7 Clark St. Webster.
Chauvin reportedly admitted he’d taken the wallet and used the card. He also gave a written statement admitting his guilt, police said. Chauvin was summonsed on charges of larceny over $250 by a single scheme and larceny under $250. (3861)

Thursday, Feb. 18

Worker allegedly takes copper, gets summons

At 1:15 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting theft. Officer Hillary Dadalt responded to the parking lot of Playa Del Carmen to speak to the reporting party about the allegation. According to the report, 56-year-old Roger E. Demers Jr. of 233 Dresser Hill Road was given $50 to do some work for the reporting party. However, Demers did not show up to do the work. Also, it was noted that a pile of scrap copper piping was missing from the site. D & D Salvage in Southbridge was called, according to the report, to see if Demers had recently been there. He had, according to the report, and while he was there he cashed in $60 worth of scrap copper and brass.
As a result, Demers was summonsed to appear in court on a charge of larceny under $250. (4026)