Weekly Safety Report: Theft of Cold Medications and New Police Recruit in East Lyme.
In East Lyme, Connecticut, a man from New York was arrested for stealing over $4,300 worth of cold medications from pharmacies. Additionally, the town welcomed its newest police recruit, Nadia Banever, who has a personal connection to the community.
Man accused of stealing more than $ 4,300 worth of cold medications from East Lyme pharmacies
A man from Brooklyn, NY, identified as Arnold W. Ludd, was charged with fifth-degree larceny and interfering with an officer. He allegedly shoplifted over $4,300 worth of cold medications from pharmacies in East Lyme. The police responded to a shoplifting report at a CVS on Chesterfield Road and found the suspect matching the given description in the parking lot of a Walgreens across the street.
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Newest police recruit is at home in East Lyme
Nadia Banever, a 30-year-old woman adopted from Haiti, has joined the East Lyme police department as its newest recruit. Growing up in Farmington, she spent summers in Niantic and had a memorable encounter with a police officer in her childhood. This encounter, along with a noise complaint lodged by her parents against rowdy teenagers, left a lasting impression on her and influenced her decision to pursue a career in law enforcement.
