Crime & Safety

Groton Man Disables Smoke Detector at Retirement Home: Police

A StoneRidge retirement home employee was arrested after allegedly disabling a smoke detector.

A StoneRidge retirement community employer allegedlydisabled the dining room’s smoke detector to prevent it from activating during cooking.

According to The Day, 31-year-old Joel Maikranz of Groton was arrested on a breach of peace charge.

An Old Mystic Fire Department lieutenant was reportedly told about the alleged disablement of the smoke detector.

Click here to read the full report from The Day.

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