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DAY INCIDENT DATE TIME DATE OF RPT [TIME OF RPT TYPE OF INCIDENt· tNCtDENTCD INVESTIGATING OFFICER BADGE NO
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0512412010 00:56 HOMICIDE - WILLFUL WEAPON 0@12 548
1000009367 2 05/24/2010 09:02 Harton. Michael
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Patrol 534 8570 05f24f2010 09:02
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00060 Old Broadway West" . North Haven Active 101 On 05-24-10 at approXimately 0054 hrs. this department received a 911 call from_M_. M.stated that police needed to respond to Doran's Bar located at 80 Old Broadway, North Haven. M'_tated that somebody had been stabbed and that the perpetratorls had fled in a light colored Ford Taurus, • reported that the perpetrator/s were operating. Ct. Reg. #149 HSX.

i Officer Talarico was the first to arrive at the scene and discovered the victim, who was later identified as _ Ha 0.0.8._

, . i... H. had been stabbed and was laying face down on the floor behind the ba_l"' Officer Talarico also observed blood on

<_., face and blood on the front of his t-shirt, in ~h~ chest area. Officer Talarico lifted _H. t-shirt and observed what appeared to be single stab wound in the area of his heart. __ Ha.ras not breathing at the time. Officer Talarico also observed a bloody knife on the floor, on the "customer side" of the bar. The knife was described as having a black handle, double-edged. with the blade being approximately 3 inches long. It was also discovered thatthe cash register was found in the open position. Officer Talarico did not pay attention if there was money inside it at the time, however it was later learned from Officer Cormier that there was cash in the register drawer,

Shortly after emergency personnel arrived and were notable to revive_HIINho was pronounced deceased by Doctor '_ of

Yale New Haven Hospital at 1:09 a.m. .

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Located at the bar were witnesses _ M_nd _i. They informed Officer Cormier that they were witnesses to the crime, at which time they were transported to Police Headquarters and later provided taped statements to the assigned officers. They relayed that had been in the back pool room of Doran's when they heard a loud commotion in the front portion of the bar. They walked towards the sound of what was believed to be an altercation, at which time they saw a female behind the bar standing face to face with the victim, the bartender,

.. _ Ha H.ad a large amount of blood on his t-shirt and was slumped forward with his arms across his chest. Both witnesses described the suspect as to be a white female with short/shoulder length black hair, approximately 5'3", 120 Ibs. They stated she was wearing cut-off jean shorts, along with a black t-shirt that had white lettering. Also behind the bar was a white male in his mid twentles. approximately 57" .150 Ibs. That according to both witnesses it appeared they were trying to rob the victim and had stabbed him In the process. Both wil'r-4sses indicated the female was holding a knife and was trying to take cash from the register. _I.confronted the female behind the bar and wrestled the knife from her and forced her out of the bar. As this was occurring M~as physically fighting with the male suspect and forcing him out of the bar. Once both suspects were in the parking lot, they fled the scene by entering the, light colored Ford Taurus. They were last observed traveling west on Old Broadway with the vehicle's lights off at a high rate of speed. According to I_the male suspect had entered the driver'S side of the vehicle and the suspect female entered the passenger's side of the vehicle. As they left, I. was able to obtain the vehicle's license plate Ct. Reg. _, and related it to ~ho was p1acil1g the 911 call to police.

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A DMV check of Ct. Reg. 1.rS{ revealed the registered owner to be_J"'; 0.0,8. _f_ ~) ct. A check of the in-house records revealed that a Mary J. Ames, 0,0,8. 03-24-63 resided at the same address. It should be noted that these investigators were familiar with Ames and the fact she fit the physical description provided by both Mllf and I.

That based on the above infonnation, Patrol Officers Brennan and Miller responded to the above address and observed a female outside the

:,' 'dence. The femalefit the physical description earlier provided and was w<lll<ing up the driveway toward the front of the house. Upon noticing lhepatrol cars, the female quickened her pace and entered the front door of the residence. A short time later a young white male fitting the description earlier provided by '_and ~was observedlooklnq out the front window of the hOT)1e. Several attempts were made to make contact with the occupants, who refused to come to the door. At first, Officer Brennan did not observe the vehicle in the driveway because it

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Sordi Identified himself, left a message and requested that someone come to the front door to speak to the officers. .

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The assigned, Oetectivela~none and Captain Merrithew arrived at 42 Oakwood Drive shortly after 2:30 a.rn., the officers again knocked on the door several times, but no answer. The assigned officers observed that the television was on in the top floor bedroom to the front south side of the house. There were lights on in the lower front level of the house. The assigned officers no longer saw any further movement within the residence at that time. Captain Merrithew called the residence at 2:41 a.m., but there was no answer. Captain Merrithew left a message on the answering machine ..

That based on the above facts that no one came to the door and that no movement had been seen inside the residence for awhile, the as'-~dned felt that exigent circumstances eidsted to force entry. This was also based on the fact that the assigned officers had concerns that another crime was about to be committed or had been committed inside the residence so force entry was made inside the residence at 2:47 a.m.

The assigned officers discovered that the female who identified herself as Mary Ames, O.O.B. 03-24~63, in the back south side bedroom. Mary was lying in her bed watching television. She was asked why. she did not answer the door or the phone. Mary claimed that she did not hear anything. It should be noted that the assigned officers did hear the phone ring inside the residence when Captain Merrithew called a few minutes earlier. It should, also be noted that the officers also banged on the door very hard which shook the door. There was no way possible that Mary did not hear the officers knocking or her door and/o~ hear the phone ring. Mary did not seem surprised by the officer's presence. Mary was escorted from her bedroom to the living room and did not ask the officers what was going on.

Officers then located a male subject, who was identified as Michael Ames. D.O.B. 07-28-85, in·the front south side bedroom where he was fying ~ e down and appeared to be sleeping. It was learned that Michael is Mary Ames' son. Michael was also escorted from his bedroom to the ·i"tvlt1g room were he sat ~cross from his mother. A search of the rest of the house did not reveal any more occupants.

After a few minutes, Mary advised the assigned to ask her any questions and she would answer them. Mary was advised to wait a few minutes until Detective Iannone came with a tape recorder prior to the assigned asking her any questions. When Detective Iannone arrived with the tape recorder, Mary was escorted to the lower level living room area, where she-was interviewed by the assigned officers. Prior to asking Mary any questions she was advised of her Miranda Warnings to which he stated she understood and waived her r!ghts and agreed to speak with assigned officers. Mary stated that she and her san went to Doran's shortly after 11 :00 p.rn. on 05-23..;10. Mary stated that her son drove her to Doran's in her mother's 1985 FordTaurus, registered to_"- Sh~ stated that while at Doran's she played pool with the bartender, her

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son and another unknown white 'male. There was a wager made that who ever lost would oave to buy the winner a drink. She stated after two rounds of pool in which her son and unknown white male won the game, the bartender refused to honor the bet by buying them a drink. Mary stated she then left the backroom where the pool table was and then followed the bartender to the bar area where she stood on the customer side of the bar, with the bartender on the other side. She stated words were exchanged between her and the bartender, because he refused to buy her son a drink. Mary said during the argument the bartender reached over the bar and grabbed her by the neck. At that point a physical altercation ensued between the tw~ of them. She stated that during the altercation she reached inside her pocketbook removed a pocketknife and lUnged at the bartender's stomach, hitting him in the chest area. Mary stated that the bartender was not injure'd because she forgot to remove the knife from its sheath. She continued to struggle with the bartender and was ab!e to remove the knife from the sheath and was able to -..:_:""o him onetime in the chest area. Mary stated she was not sure what happened after that, because other patrons came and stopped the altercation. She believed thatshe was the only one in the bar area along with bartender when the altercation first ~egan. Mary believed that her son and the other patrons were in the pool table area, which is a separate room.

After the altercation Mary said she ran outside with her son and got into their vehicle and her son drove off back to their residence. Mary stated she was wearing a black tank top, blue jean short and white wedge shoes during the above altercation. She stated that she discarded her clothes inside a hamper located on the top floor hallway. She also stated she had disposed of the knife sheath inside a garbage pail inside her bedroom. When asked what she told her son while they drove home, Mary started crying and said she made a big mistake. Mary did not want to elaborate any further.

The assigned then interviewed Michael Ames, who was also advised of his Miranda Warnings at 3:55 a.m. Michael initialed and stated he understood his rights and agreed to speak with the assigned officers. Michael stated that he drove his mother to an unknown bar In North

fen~ Michael stated he had recently moved from Maine and was not familiar with North Haven. He stated once at the bar his mother, Mary pllrtnered up Wittl the bartenderand he partnered with an unknown patron and played two rounds of pool. He stated that he and his partner

won both games and the wagerwas that the loser would have to by a drink. Michael stated after winning path games the bartender refused to honor the bet. He stated he and hls mother went to the bar area where he sat to the far right side of the bar watching television while his mother went to the left side of the bar where the bartender was standing behind the bar. Michael stated he heard his mother and the bartender arguing and the next thing he knew there was a physical altercation between the two of them. Michael stated he rushed towards the bartender and pulled rim backwards away from his mother and noticed the bartender was bleeding in the abdomen area. He stated he then observed a Knife in one of the patron's hands. When asked to clarify exactly what transpired, Michael said "I know what happened, but! rather not say". Michael stated that for an unkno,,;,n reason his partner who played pool with him, started a physical altercation with him. Michael stated punches were

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thrown, and it was at this time he ran out and left the area with his mother. He stated he drove home with his mother and went to bed. When asked what his mother talked about-on the way home, Michael did not want to comment. Michael stated he was wearing a black Superman tshirt which he still had on during the above incident. He also stated he wore blue jeans, black sneakers with a silver color "l-". and ,can be

located on the floor next to his bed. ,

During the above investigation State Police Central District Major Crime Squad were notified and responded to assist in the crime scene processing. Also during this time, Detective Wilcox and Detective Guidone secured a search and seizure warrant for Doran's Bar and 42 Op'n..vood Drive. North Haven, buccal swabbing from the person/a Of Michael and Mary Ames along with their clothing. Further, CL Reg.

",a 1995 tan Ford Taurus, four door sedan, registered to_. J_', which was executed on this date, 05-24-10.

Based on the above facts and circumstances Michael Ames was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters where he was charged with, Hindering Prosecution, and was held on a $100,000.00 bond. Mlchael is scheduled to appear at the Meriden Superior Court later on this date.

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Mary Ames was placed under arrest and transported to Police. Headquarters where she was charged with, Murder, and was held on a million dollar bond. Mary is scheduled to appear at the Meriden Superior Court later on this date. It should be noted that Mary's demeanor at the time she was told she was being charged with murder, her response of shock, disbelief and she started crying.

The above report is just a preliminary report at this time and further information will be forwarded to the court once it becomes available. This

also includes reports from all Officers. involved. .