Post by WaTcHeR on Jan 12, 2007 15:30:40 GMT -5
Two women who are sisters-in-law were charged with engaging in an act of terrorism after reportedly dispensing salt in front of the state Department of Children and Families office Jan. 4.
Cari al Tayeb, 36, and Anaam al Tayeb, 45, both of 433 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, were charged with two counts of first-degree threatening, first-degree breach of peace and committing an act of terrorism. Bond for each was $1 million.
On the previous day, police received a report that a woman had been throwing a white powder on the sidewalk in front of the DCF building downtown, on the corner of Middle Street and Fairfield Avenue.
Police began an overtime detail to watch the building.
At about 11:40 a.m. an SUV dropped off Anaam al Tayeb near the office, who allegedly began taking a white powder out of a bag and tossing it on the ground.
Officers detained the two suspects when Cari al Tayeb, who was driving, returned to pick up her sister-in-law.
When questioned, Anaam al Tayeb reportedly ate some of the powder, which turned out to be salt, to prove it was not hazardous.
The incident might have been an attempt to frighten DCF workers because of a situation involving an ongoing case, according to reports.
DRUNKEN DRIVING and weapons charges were levied against a city man who led police on a chase down Capitol Avenue on Monday night.
Ivan Reyes, 26, of 84 Euerle St., was charged with drinking while driving a motor vehicle, failure to obey a red light, distracted driving, disobeying the signal of an officer, carrying a pistol without a permit and carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle. Bond $76,500.
Reyes allegedly sped up to beat a red light on Capitol Avenue, passing a police cruiser.
The officers reportedly saw Reyes drink from what appeared to be a beer bottle as he proceeded through the intersection.
They pursued him with lights and sirens activated, but Reyes reportedly kept driving at about 40 miles per hour.
Another patrol car assisted in bringing him to a stop at Park Avenue when he could not progress past several cars stopped at the red light, according to reports.
As police approached the car, they reportedly observed Reyes fumbling around near the center console.
During a search of the car, police reportedly found a loaded .40-caliber Sigarms semi-automatic pistol under the console and an open bottle of Corona beer.
POLICE ARRESTED a local man for allegedly assaulting a police officer Sunday evening.
Cliff Waiters, 37, of 42 Mill Hill Ave., was charged with assault on a police officer, interfering with police and third-degree assault. Bond was $75,000.
Waiters allegedly punched a man in the head at a Connecticut Avenue store, and he called police.
When police got there, Waiters, who was still on the scene, ran into the bathroom, according to reports.
When police told him to come out, Waiters allegedly pushed his way past the officers and ran from the store.
He ran from police until Sixth Street, where he allegedly turned and faced them in a fighting stance.
While officers attempted to handcuff him, Waiters allegedly struggles fiercely, elbowing an officer in the face.
THREE ARRESTS stemmed from an incident beginning with a double-parked car Jan. 4.
Vaun C. Coble, 32, of 273 Beardsley St., was charged with interfering with an officer, carrying weapons in a motor vehicle and several motor vehicle charges. Bond was $10,000.
Gerald Hawkins, 33, of 120 Whitney Ave., was charged with interfering with an officer, carrying weapons in a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana. Bond was $20,000.
Karen Kennedy, 47, of 40 Sanford Place, was charged with interfering with an officer. Bond was $500.
Coble double-parked his car on Sanford Place in order to let his son out of the car, according to reports.
A nearby police officer repeatedly asked him to move the car, which he allegedly refused to do.
When the officer approached the car, police said, he saw a razor on the floor and told Coble to get out.
Upon a search of Coble, another razor knife allegedly was found in his back pocket. During the search, Coble yelled for family and friends to help him.
The officer's partner meanwhile approached Hawkins at the passenger side of the car. This officer saw another razor and a large wooden baton within Hawkins' reach, police said.
Hawkins initially refused to get out, so the officer had to pull him from the car to search and arrest him, according to reports.
During the search, Hawkins allegedly struggled with police and kept reaching through the car window. Eventually, they reportedly subdued him with the aid of pepper spray.
After he was handcuffed, police said, a bag of marijuana was found near the passenger side door containing 4.7 grams of the plant.
Several family members reportedly ran up to the scene in response to Coble's yelling, but were kept at bay by a K-9 unit that had been dispatched for backup.
Kennedy allegedly refused to keep away from the scene after repeated warnings, and was arrested.
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Cari al Tayeb, 36, and Anaam al Tayeb, 45, both of 433 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield, were charged with two counts of first-degree threatening, first-degree breach of peace and committing an act of terrorism. Bond for each was $1 million.
On the previous day, police received a report that a woman had been throwing a white powder on the sidewalk in front of the DCF building downtown, on the corner of Middle Street and Fairfield Avenue.
Police began an overtime detail to watch the building.
At about 11:40 a.m. an SUV dropped off Anaam al Tayeb near the office, who allegedly began taking a white powder out of a bag and tossing it on the ground.
Officers detained the two suspects when Cari al Tayeb, who was driving, returned to pick up her sister-in-law.
When questioned, Anaam al Tayeb reportedly ate some of the powder, which turned out to be salt, to prove it was not hazardous.
The incident might have been an attempt to frighten DCF workers because of a situation involving an ongoing case, according to reports.
DRUNKEN DRIVING and weapons charges were levied against a city man who led police on a chase down Capitol Avenue on Monday night.
Ivan Reyes, 26, of 84 Euerle St., was charged with drinking while driving a motor vehicle, failure to obey a red light, distracted driving, disobeying the signal of an officer, carrying a pistol without a permit and carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle. Bond $76,500.
Reyes allegedly sped up to beat a red light on Capitol Avenue, passing a police cruiser.
The officers reportedly saw Reyes drink from what appeared to be a beer bottle as he proceeded through the intersection.
They pursued him with lights and sirens activated, but Reyes reportedly kept driving at about 40 miles per hour.
Another patrol car assisted in bringing him to a stop at Park Avenue when he could not progress past several cars stopped at the red light, according to reports.
As police approached the car, they reportedly observed Reyes fumbling around near the center console.
During a search of the car, police reportedly found a loaded .40-caliber Sigarms semi-automatic pistol under the console and an open bottle of Corona beer.
POLICE ARRESTED a local man for allegedly assaulting a police officer Sunday evening.
Cliff Waiters, 37, of 42 Mill Hill Ave., was charged with assault on a police officer, interfering with police and third-degree assault. Bond was $75,000.
Waiters allegedly punched a man in the head at a Connecticut Avenue store, and he called police.
When police got there, Waiters, who was still on the scene, ran into the bathroom, according to reports.
When police told him to come out, Waiters allegedly pushed his way past the officers and ran from the store.
He ran from police until Sixth Street, where he allegedly turned and faced them in a fighting stance.
While officers attempted to handcuff him, Waiters allegedly struggles fiercely, elbowing an officer in the face.
THREE ARRESTS stemmed from an incident beginning with a double-parked car Jan. 4.
Vaun C. Coble, 32, of 273 Beardsley St., was charged with interfering with an officer, carrying weapons in a motor vehicle and several motor vehicle charges. Bond was $10,000.
Gerald Hawkins, 33, of 120 Whitney Ave., was charged with interfering with an officer, carrying weapons in a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana. Bond was $20,000.
Karen Kennedy, 47, of 40 Sanford Place, was charged with interfering with an officer. Bond was $500.
Coble double-parked his car on Sanford Place in order to let his son out of the car, according to reports.
A nearby police officer repeatedly asked him to move the car, which he allegedly refused to do.
When the officer approached the car, police said, he saw a razor on the floor and told Coble to get out.
Upon a search of Coble, another razor knife allegedly was found in his back pocket. During the search, Coble yelled for family and friends to help him.
The officer's partner meanwhile approached Hawkins at the passenger side of the car. This officer saw another razor and a large wooden baton within Hawkins' reach, police said.
Hawkins initially refused to get out, so the officer had to pull him from the car to search and arrest him, according to reports.
During the search, Hawkins allegedly struggled with police and kept reaching through the car window. Eventually, they reportedly subdued him with the aid of pepper spray.
After he was handcuffed, police said, a bag of marijuana was found near the passenger side door containing 4.7 grams of the plant.
Several family members reportedly ran up to the scene in response to Coble's yelling, but were kept at bay by a K-9 unit that had been dispatched for backup.
Kennedy allegedly refused to keep away from the scene after repeated warnings, and was arrested.
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