Crime & Safety

PD: Schizophrenic Man off Meds Insults Rest Home Worker

When an officer explained to the 32-year-old resident his mental illness was not a free pass to act inappropriately, the suspect propositioned him, according to Middletown Police.

 

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OPERATION MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN LICENSE SUSPENDED — On June 13, Clifford E. Lawrence, 56, of Rapallo Avenue, was driving a Chevrolet Impala on Dingwall and deKoven Drive.

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SECOND-DEGREE FAILURE TO APPEAR — On June 13 at 8 a.m., John K. Wilson, 47, of Omo Street turned himself into police for an outstanding warrant.

BREACH OF PEACE — On June 13, police were called to the Newfield Rest Home for a patient out of control. Jonathan D. Suleski, 32, of Newfield Street, allegedly yelled and swore at an employee. The report says Suleski called police for three nights with false police reports and was frightening residents. The worker told officers he won't take his schizophrenia medication and is making complaints to get employees fired, the report says. Police found him walking on Newfield Street and an officer explained Suleski's mental illness "was not a free pass to commit crimes without any accountability." The report says Suleski responded by saying, "you are attractive … I'm just throwing that out there in case you are into guys or anything." He was sent for an emergency hospital exam, the report says.

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OPERATION MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN LICENSE SUSPENDED, IMPROPER PASSING, RECKLESS DRIVING — On June 11 at 8:56 p.m., Frank A. Clegg Jr., 37, of Overlook Avenue was driving a Toyota Corolla on Saybrook Road when an officer saw him pass cars ahead of him on the left at a high rate of speed, then quickly cut to the right, nearly causing an accident, then stopping at the Irving Gas Station, the report says. Clegg told police his brakes failed him and was found with a suspended license. The passenger told officers he had done heroin earlier that afternoon, the report says, and a search revealed eight unused hypodermic needles he alleged came from a family member. A records check showed Clegg has multiple arrests and convictions for weapon in institution, third-degree assault probation violation, assaulting a police officer, possession of narcotics, second-degree kidnapping, unlawful restraint, breach of peace, risk of injury and interfering with an officer. He also has a number of motor vehicle violation arrests.


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