East Hampton Police Department

06/01/2026

📢 PRESS RELEASE — June 1, 2026

Incidents & Arrests

May 18, 2026
• Shaun Gaskins, 22, of Middletown
— Speeding

May 22, 2026
• Jason Schimanskey, 42, of East Hampton
— Driving Under the Influence
— Following Too Closely
Schimanskey was released on a $500 non‑surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on June 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to answer to the aforementioned charges.

May 27, 2026
• Shane Ous, 29, of Portland
— Driving Under the Influence
— Carrying a Firearm While Under the Influence
Ous was released on a $5,000 non‑surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on June 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to answer to the aforementioned charges.

May 30, 2026
• Jayden West, 22, of Griswold
— Speeding

🚓 Department Activity (May 17–31, 2026)
Officers responded to:
• 36 medical calls
• 9 motor vehicle accidents
• 14 alarms
• 56 traffic stops

⚖️ Please Note:
An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/18/2026

📅 PRESS RELEASE — May 18, 2026
Incidents & Arrests

May 11, 2026
• John Dewart, 33, of Marlborough was issued a ticket for:
– Misuse of Registration Plates
– Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle

May 13, 2026
• John Grimshaw, 60, of East Hampton was issued a summons for:
– Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
– Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
– Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance
Grimshaw is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

May 15, 2026
• Kristina Janssen, 38, of Litchfield was arrested for:
– Interfering with an Officer
– Possession of Narcotics
– Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Janssen was released on a $10,000 non‑surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

May 17, 2026
• Genesis Infantas, 26, of Hebron was arrested for:
– Driving Under the Influence
– Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device
– Failure to Drive Right
Infantas was released on a $1,500 non‑surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The East Hampton Police Department, in collaboration with East Central Narcotics (ECN), recently conducted an operation targeting a known drug dealer within the community. The following items were seized:

• 87.56 grams (3.08 oz) of co***ne
• 50 blue pills confirmed as extended‑release Adderall
• 5 orange pills identified as M**A
• 12.45 grams (0.44 oz) of methamphetamine
• 6.09 grams (0.21 oz) of crystalline methamphetamine
• 3 orange 30 mg Adderall pills
• 6 black cartridges containing DMT
• Additional narcotics and paraphernalia

As a result, Katrina Ceceri was arrested and charged with:
– Sale of more than 1/2 ounce of Cocaine/Free Base (CGS 21a‑278(a)(1)(A)(ii))
– Use of Drug Paraphernalia (CGS 21a‑267(a))
– Failure to Keep Narcotics in Original Container (CGS 21a‑257(a))
– Sale of a Narcotic Substance (CGS 21a‑277(a)(1)(A)) — Count 2
– Sale of a Controlled Substance – Not Narcotic/Hallucinogenic (CGS 21a‑277(b)(2)(A))
– Possession of a Controlled Substance (CGS 21a‑279(a)(1))

Department Activity
Between May 11–16, 2026, officers responded to:
• 24 medical calls
• 4 motor vehicle accidents
• 4 alarms
• 30 traffic stops

Please Note: An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/11/2026

📢 East Hampton Police Department – Incidents & Arrests
Press Release | May 11, 2026

Incidents & Arrests

April 21, 2026

• Jason Niro, 52, of Colchester was issued a ticket for:
• Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance.

May 8, 2026

• Kenneth Mitchell, 62, of Colchester was arrested for:
• Driving Under the Influence
• Failure to Drive Right
Mitchell is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to answer to the charges.

🚓 Department Activity

Between Monday, April 27, 2026 and Sunday, May 10, 2026, officers responded to:

• 25 medical calls
• 9 motor vehicle accidents
• 11 alarms
• 28 traffic stops

Please Note: An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/07/2026

May 7, 2026

In September of this year the Department started the East Hampton High School Public Safety Club, with the goal of interacting with students who have an interest in public safety or helping others. The club is not restricted to those seeking a career in law enforcement, but also includes those students interested in fire safety, EMS, or military service. The club is run by Officer Caleb Cavanaugh and meetings are held once a month in the T-Bell room of the high school. Officer Cavanaugh brings in guest speakers to talk to the group and conducts field trips to different public safety entities in town. On Saturday May 2nd the club visited the East Hampton Ambulance Association and learned about CPR, basic first aid, bleeding emergencies, and spoke with staff about more advanced levels of care provided by EMT’s and Paramedics.

05/04/2026

SCAM ALERT

This was the latest attemp. One of our citizens brought it to our attention this afternoon. He received this via text. If you receive the same message please DO NOT RESPOND and DO NOT SCAN THE BARCODE.

04/29/2026

April 29, 2026

SCAM ALERT

A resident contacted us today after receiving a text message claiming to be from the “State Police.” The message stated that she had an unpaid traffic infraction and demanded immediate payment, threatening suspension of her driver’s license or vehicle registration if she did not comply. It also instructed her to click on a link included in the text. Fortunately, she recognized the scam immediately.

If you receive a text like this, DO NOT REPLY AND DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS.

Scammers may claim to be from the “Connecticut State Police Court,” Connecticut Superior Court, the DMV, or other government agencies.

Government agencies do not send payment demands through unsolicited text messages.

Residents who receive a suspicious message should report it as spam and verify any claims directly through the official state website.

Please share this message to help others avoid falling victim.

04/27/2026

PRESS RELEASE
April 27, 2026

Incidents and Arrests

April 20, 2026

• After investigating a motor vehicle vs. rock incident in the area of Lakeview St. and E. High St., Steven Montoni, 32, of Cheshire was issued a ticket for:
– Failure to Drive Right

April 21, 2026

• A 15‑year‑old juvenile of East Hampton was issued a summons for:
– Animal Cruelty (kicking a medium‑sized dog)

April 22, 2026

• Tucker Kerner, 34, of East Hampton was taken into custody pursuant to a warrant held by this department and charged with:
– Criminal Possession of a Firearm
– Interfering with an Officer
Kerner was released after paying the $55,000 court‑set bond and agreed to appear at Middletown Superior Court on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

April 23, 2026

• Nicholas Ghosh, 19, of East Hampton was arrested for:
– Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
– Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine
Ghosh was unable to post the $50,000 cash or surety bond and was held in police custody until his arraignment on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Middletown Superior Court.

Department Activity
Between Monday, April 20, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, officers responded to:
• 17 medical calls
• 5 motor vehicle accidents
• 4 alarms
• 14 traffic stops

Please Note: An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

April 21, 2026

ONLINE SCAM

Yesterday the East Hampton Police Department was made aware of an online scam involving the Town’s Planning and Zoning Department. An individual sent out the fraudulent invoice to a business requesting a wire payment before a permit could be processed. The invoice used the Town’s logo and appeared to be legitimate. The return email address on the invoice was: [email protected] This is NOT the correct email address for the planning department. The email address appears to be correct but .com was added to the end of the email. The Department wishes to warn all residents and businesses in town to be aware of this fraudulent activity. When in doubt please contact the police department at 860-267-9544 or the Department you received the email from.

This fraudulent activity is occurring in several towns across the state.

04/20/2026

📅 East Hampton Police Department – Incidents & Arrests
Report Date: April 20, 2026

Incidents & Arrests

April 3, 2026

• Following an investigation into a two‑car motor vehicle accident in the area of 2 West High St., Ivelisse Frias Jimenez, 32, of Willimantic was issued a summons for:
– Following Too Close
– Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
Frias Jimenez is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on April 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

April 6, 2026

• Alivia Oruczadeh, 37, of East Hampton was issued a ticket for:
– Failure to Renew Registration

April 8, 2026

• Michael Doughty, 32, of Bozrah was arrested for:
– Driving Under the Influence
Doughty was released on a $500.00 non‑surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.April 10, 2026

• Jiquin Zheng, 45, of Newington was issued a ticket for:
– Improper Passing of a Standing School Bus

April 11, 2026

• Tucker Kerner, 34, of East Hampton was arrested for:
– Assault in the 3rd Degree
– Disorderly Conduct
Kerner was issued a $1,500.00 non‑surety bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on April 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

April 11, 2026

• Michael Souppa, 53, of East Hampton was issued a ticket for:
– Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle

📌 Department Activity

Between April 6, 2026 and April 19, 2026, officers responded to:
• 29 medical calls
• 6 motor vehicle accidents
• 12 alarms
• 41 traffic stops

Please Note: An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.