Behind the Lines

By Jonathan Cook
Turley Publications Reporter

STURBRIDGE -

Thursday, Dec. 17

Stolen blanket results in arrest

At 12:36 p.m., the owner of Quality Inn called police to report stolen bed sheets and comforter claimed to have been taken by a couple who spent the previous night.
Officer Joseph Lombardi responded. While on the way, he noticed two men outside Dunkin Donuts engaged in an argument. Stopping to enquire, he found the motel owner confronting the man he accused of stealing motel property. The man was identified as 38-year-old Gerald J. Roy of 99 South Spencer Road, Spencer. The woman with him was identified as 23-year-old Sherrie Peterson of 124 Main St. 2, Spencer.
When asked about the bedding, Peterson retrieved the comforter from her trunk, according to the report. She was issued a summons charging larceny under $250. Roy was arrested for disorderly conduct and larceny under $250. (30203)

Friday, Dec. 18

Suspect goes missing along with four cans of beer

At 12:36 a.m., police received a call from Village Mobil on Route 20 reporting a 30-pack of Coors Light stolen by a pair of men who drove off in a Honda with Massachusetts plates. Police were given the plate number, according to the report, and were able to locate 26-year-old Edwin William Santiago at an apartment located at 124 Pine St., Southbridge.
All but four of the beers were reportedly recovered, but the second suspect has not been located or identified.
Santiago, whose given address is 620 Main St. Apt. 1, Southbridge was arrested for shoplifting by asportation, according to the report. (30253)

Saturday, Dec. 19

Hit and run lands victim in hospital

At 4:57 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting an accident with injury in front of the Piccadilly Pub on Main Street.
According to the report, it was a two-car accident in which one driver plowed into the back of a car, then left the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing a dark colored Toyota SUV, but could not locate the vehicle after a search. Meanwhile the driver of the vehicle that was hit was taken to Harrington Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Later, an attorney for 49-year-old Grace K. Carmark of 17 Long Island, Webster called the station to report that his client would take responsibility for the accident.
They came in together and Carmark was issued a criminal complaint for negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of personal injury. (30417)

Sunday, Dec. 20

Officer injured while making arrest

At 2:16 a.m., police received a call from an off duty Southbridge police sergeant reporting suspicious activity at the Route 15 Mobil station.
Officer Ronald Obuchowski responded to find 26-year-old Ron Joseph Varrichione of 96 Maybrook Road, Holland intoxicated, according to the report.
Officer Obuchowski advised Varrichione to call a sober person to come take responsibility for him, but he refused, according to the report. Varrichione continued to be uncooperative, the report states and Obuchowski strained to get the man cuffed and into the cruiser.
As a result, Obuchowski went to the hospital for evaluation of injuries sustained during the arrest. Varrichione was charged with disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. (30449, 30520)

Homeless man arrested on multiple warrants
At 12:39 p.m., police acted on information that a man wanted on six warrants related to larceny was staying at the Passport Inn on Main Street.
Thirty-year-old Adam J. Trevino, with a given address as homeless, was arrested there without incident.(30476)