Oct. 28 – A two vehicle accident occurred at Glen’s Super Value parking lot. This accident occurred when a 1990 Ford, driven by Mabel Marie LACINA of Winsted; collided with a parked 1997 Ford van, operated by the Trillium Home of Winsted. Minor damage was done to both vehicles, and there were no injuries.

Oct. 28 – Received a fight complaint occurring at Big Al’s Bar. Charges of disorderly conduct are pending in regards to this matter.

Oct. 30 – Responded to a domestic situation in the area of 5th Street South. No arrests or charges were made as a result of this call.

Oct. 30 – Several safety talks were given at the HLWW Public School and at the Holy Trinity Grade School in regards to Halloween Safety.

Nov. 1 – Responded to a welfare check on person who was found to be highly intoxicated in the area of 6th Street North. This person was brought to an area hospital by ambulance.

Nov. 1 – Responded to residence in the area of Mallard Avenue for a person who was drunk and out of control. No arrests were made, and this person was brought to their parent’s place for the night.

Nov. 1 – Received a report of person who had been assaulted just outside of Big Al’s Bar. The reporting party had received several stitches from this assault. Charges are pending in this matter.

Nov. 2 – Theresa Mogenson of Winsted, reported that someone had thrown a rock through one of her house windows. An investigation into this matter was conducted and no charges will be filed against anyone for this damage done to Mogenson’s window.

Nov. 3 – Received a complaint of semi truck running their generator in the area of Linden Avenue.

Nov. 3 – A Winsted business reported that one of their employees had stolen property from their business. This matter was found to be either civil or have occurred in another City’s jurisdiction, and no police action was taken by this agency.

Weekly Traffic Report: There were eight verbal warnings given out for various traffic offenses. There was one citation issued for a Small Amount of Marijuana Found in a Motor Vehicle.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Month:

IDENTITY THEFT

1. Purchase a cross shredder to shred all your personal documents.

2. Consider putting a fraud alert on your credit accounts. Contact the major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit file. Future creditors will then have to contact you to confirm any new accounts by phone.

Credit Reporting Agencies:

TransUnion LLC - http://www.tuc.com. To order your report, call 1-800-916-8800 or write:

Consumer Disclosure Center

P.O. Box 1000 Chester, PA 19022

To report fraud, call 1-800-680-7289 / TDD: 877-553-7803 or write:

Fraud Victim Assistance Division

P.O. Box 6790

Fullerton, CA 92634

Equifax Information Services, LLC - http://www.equifax.com. To order your report, call 1-800-685-1111 or write:

P.O. Box 740241

Atlanta, GA 30374

To report fraud, call 1-800-525-6285 / TDD: 800-255-0056 or write:

P.O. Box 740241

Atlanta, GA 30374

Experian - http://www.experian.com. To order your report, call 1-888 EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) or write:

P.O. Box 2104

Allen TX 75013

To report fraud, call 1-888 EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) or write:

P.O. Box 9532

Allen TX 75013

3. Slow the flow of junk mail and telemarketers which is mostly a waste of time and resources.

About 62 million trees and 25 billion gallons of water are used to produce a typical year’s worth of junk mail in the United States. Worst of all, it puts you at greater risk for identity theft because each pre-approved credit offer that’s sent to you is another invitation for someone to open a credit line in your name. To remove your name from the marketing lists of the three credit reporting bureaus: call the Opt-Out Line: 1-888 567-8688