Categories: Connecticut News

Two Connecticut men charged after attempting to steal highway exit signs

WINDSOR, Conn. (WWLP) – Two Vernon men were arrested for attempting to steal DOT exit signs from I-91 northbound in Windsor.
Sponsored

The Connecticut State Police states that on Wednesday at 8:29 a.m., troopers were sent to I-91 northbound before exit 37 in Windsor for an active larceny of Department of Transportation (DOT) exit signs. Jonathan Riopelle, 46, of Vernon, and Andrew Lampkin, 42, of Vernon, were arrested and charged with the following:

  • Larceny in the Third Degree
  • Reckless use of Highway by Pedestrian
  • Improper Parking on Highway

They were both released after posting a $500 bond and are scheduled to appear in Hartford Superior Court on November 21st.

Local News Headlines

WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Download the 22News Plus app on your TV to watch live-streaming newscasts and video on demand.

rssfeeds-admin

Share
Published by
rssfeeds-admin

Recent Posts

Add a Cordless Tire Inflator and Air Compressor to Your Car Emergency Kit for Less Than $10

Every car owner should have a tire inflator on hand in case of emergencies. If…

24 minutes ago

Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay

A TSA officer's badge can be seen on their shirt as people travel through Hartsfield-Jackson…

45 minutes ago

Bill boosting Tennessee’s matchmaker role for recycling programs and private buyers advances

A Nashville landfill, typical of Middle Tennessee landfills. (Photo: John Partipilo)Lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a…

45 minutes ago

What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court

Around a dozen parents huddled in the dim hallway outside the courtroom in February, nervously…

1 hour ago

The original AirTag is the cheapest it’s ever been

The original AirTags are still great value, especially now they’re over half off. | Photo…

1 hour ago

KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, obviously

The girl group is coming back. Get ready to get even more K-pop, demonier, and…

1 hour ago

This website uses cookies.