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Fight with Police Over Drinks at Crescent Lake Lands Southington Man in Cuffs
Southington police said Ryan Haddock ripped a patch and button off of an officer's uniform after he battled them when he and a second Connecticut resident were caught drinking at the lake in the northeastern part of town.
If you are trying to avoid an arrest, ripping an officer’s uniform to prove you disagree isn’t typically the way to go.
A 23-year-old Southington man is facing several charges after police said he refused to let officer put him in handcuffs when the man and two others were found to be drinking at Crescent Lake on Sunday evening, according to police reports.
Ryan Haddock, of 38 Rourke Ave. in Southington, was charged with interfering with an officer, littering and intoxication in a public park.
Police said officers responded to Crescent Lake around 7 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports that there were several people drinking and causing a disturbance. Officers arrived to find Haddock, 22-year-old Ryan Flannigan of East Windsor and a 17-year-old with open containers.
When officers attempted to talk with the three, police said Haddock became combative and refused to cooperate with requests and later demands from police.
“Officers tried several times to get him to comply before they decided to take him into custody,” Sgt. Jeffrey Dobratz said. “When they attempted to put the handcuffs on him, Ryan became combative and ripped the patch off the left shoulder of one officer, then pulled a button off his uniform as well.”
Police reported no injuries in the incident. Flannigan and the 17-year-old male were each compliant with officers requests, according to the report.
Drinking is not allowed at Crescent Lake and police said Wednesday that officers are always looking for the public to help them identify potential situations. Dobratz said doing so is essential in keeping the parks safe, family friendly and a place everyone can enjoy.
“It’s essential for the public to be partners in this. Our parks are designed for everyone to use and we want to make sure they are kept in a condition where everyone feels safe,” he said.
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