Crime & Safety
Berlin PD Provides An Assist
Police: Man charged with breaking into home arrested without incident after police surround the home.
A Rocky Hill man was arrested after police said he allegedly broke into a home on Eastview Terrace Thursday afternoon.
A neighbor called police after a suspicious man was spotted in someone’s backyard on Eastview Terrace at 12:42 p.m.
Javier Garcia Jr., 44, of 58 B Carillon Drive had entered the home through a window and was in the progress of the burglary when police arrived.
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Officers from Rocky Hill and Berlin surrounded the home and started to communicate with Garcia. He was arrested without incident.
Garcia’s bail is $50,000 and he is expected to appear in Superior Court in New Britain Friday.
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Police said the speedy arrest happened because of “excellent teamwork” by police and neighbors. Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to call 860-258-7640.
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