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STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Public Safety 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, Connecticut 06457 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
08/21/08
UPDATE 2nd Arrest Made
ARRESTS MADE IN THEFT OF STEEL BRIDGE I-BEAMS FROM COLCHESTER DOT GARAGE
In 2005 the Connecticut State Police received a complaint from the Connecticut Department of Transportation regarding the theft of steel beams from the Colchester DOT Garage. State Police Detectives began a criminal investigation into the disappearance of the two 30 foot steel bridge I-beams from that DOT garage.
State Police Detectives conducted a lengthy and extensive investigation. As a result of the facts and circumstances determined by detectives arrest warrants were submitted to the local Superior Court. Subsequently these arrest warrants were authorized.
on 08/18/2008 one subject was taken into custody without incident-
arrested: Eric W. Tobey, Sr. age 47 d.o.b. 10/28/1960
10 Aspen Court, Norwich, CT
charge: Larceny 2nd degree
court and
bond: held on a $100,000 bond
with a court date of 08/19/2008 at G.A. 21 in Norwich
on 08/21/08 a second subject was arrested relevant to this investigation-
arrested: Jon J. Barass age 48 d.o.b. 2/29/60
15 Grosvenor Place, Norwich, CT
charges: Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 2 nd
court and
bond: processed and released on a $10,000 non-surety bond
with a court date of 09/04/2008 at G.A. 21 in Norwich
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