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Police Beat: Darien man accused of robbery, resisting arrest

By Howard B. Owens

Jay M. Blatchley, 36, of Colby Road, Darien, is charged with robbery 3rd, resisting arrest and aggravated unlicensed operation. At 3:23 p.m., Monday, the Sheriff's Dispatch Center reportedly received a 911 hang up call from a residence on Colby Road, Darien. When a deputy arrived, he was reportedly told that Blatchley had been to the residence to retrieve some property. A domestic dispute reportedly ensued. The resident tried to call 911, but Blatchley allegedly grabbed the phone and terminated the call. Deputy Kevin McCarthy along with Sgt. Thomas Sanfrattelo and State Police responded to Blatchley's location both on this complaint and a reported outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. Blatchley allegedly tried to flee and resisted arrest. Bail was set at $20,000.

Thomas T. Lapree, 26, of Galloway Road, Alabama, is charged with false reporting, moved from lane unsafely and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Deputy Kevin McCarthy responded at 10:03 p.m., June 4, to a report of a property damage hit-and-run accident on Galloway Road in Alabama. Upon further investigation, McCarthy determined that Lapree may have been involved in the accident. When contacted, Lapree reportedly said his car had been stolen. It was later found hidden behind a barn across from Lapree's property and Lapree allegedly admitted to driving the car and being involved in the accident.

Cecilia R. Conklin, 46, of Skuse Road, Geneva, is charged with harassment. Conklin is accused of showing up at her daughter's College Village room and refusing to leave after being asked to leave. Conklin then allegedly followed her daughter to the GCC campus, where she was asked to leave by college security. When she allegedly refused, she was arrested.

Brandon Scott

that conklin lady really made a ruckus at GCC, i was on my way out when i saw the young lady ( her daughter ) hiding behind a public safety officer with her (mom ended up being) screaming and yelling. The girly seemed really embarrassed and i don't blame her. but i did hear the officer say if she didn't leave she would get arrested....i was gone after that but it's nice to know he held up to his word.

Jun 9, 2010, 3:59pm Permalink
George Richardson

Brandon, do you know what a subpoena is? Let's hope it doesn't go to Court, there is too much backlog already, and a Mom has more rights than any kid thinks. They will drop those charges unless the City likes burning money, but you might be required to testify, on your own dime and time. This is just a little bit of dadly advice that you should take to heart, and it is totally free, take it or leave it. When I was your age I would have left it in a heartbeat, but I was still pretty stupid back then.
I doubt that is the case with you.

Jun 9, 2010, 5:07pm Permalink

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