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Westminster man arrested on warrant, local thefts

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WESTMINSTER — A 52-year-old man was arrested following an incident in Westminster earlier this month.

During the week of October 3rd, the Windham County Sheriff’s Office say they received complaints of break-ins in the area of Bemis Hill Road.

Various items were reported stolen from buildings and residences.

On October 27, a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Bemis Hill Road in an attempt to locate a wanted fugitive with an arrest warrant out of New York and New Hampshire.

Police say they conducted a traffic stop where the suspect, Reginald Kelley, of Westminster, was found to be a passenger.

He was arrested on his outstanding arrest warrants.

Police say a consent search of his camping area was also conducted, and several stolen items were located.

Kelley was charged as a fugitive from justice as well as receiving/possessing the stolen property.

He was ordered held on a $50,000 cash or surety bond for the fugitive charge and $500 cash or surety on the stolen property charges.

He was held at the Southern State Correctional Facility.

Anyone who has information regarding thefts in the area is being asked to reach out to Det. Sgt. Mario Checchi.

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