CAMEL LSS eee) ARREST WARRANT APPLICATION BERS soe o8 STATE OF CONNECTICUT Surgring tian oar —| Ea gece Sui ‘oui Poin Seis se2ms eee _ | G'¥es""L No 2011-47714 Middletown Police Department [oss Tae ast Fr we Ren (to TRGB [OATHS Sass Tyrseck, Stephen M ___ [Durham Middtetown | scanmer 9 Application For Arrest Warrant To. A Judge of the Superior Court ‘The undersigned hereby applies for a warrant forthe arrest of the above-named accused on the basis of the facts setforth in the: [1] Affidavit Below. — q Affidavt(s) Attached. etal Actaa Cp DEAF Tfincay Affidavit ‘The undersigned affant, being duly sworn, deposes and says 1.1, the undersigned affiant, Officer David Godwin #3332, being duly sworn, does depose, and state that | am a member of the Middletown Police Department and have been since November 09, 1994. This affiant is assigned to the Traffic Unit, and has received training from the Institute of Police Technology and Management in: At-Scene Traffic Homicide Investigation, and Traffic Crash Reconstruction, among others. | am also an accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction. At all times mentioned herein, | was acting as a member of said department. The following facts and circumstances are from personal knowledge, and observations, as well as information received from other officers acting in their official capacity, and statements made by prudent and credible witnesses 2. On Sunday, July 24, 2011 at approximately 0225 hours, a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred on South Main Street at its intersection with Highland Avenue. The incident involved a 2002 Honda Civic, and a 2008 Ford F350 in an offset head-on type collision. As a result of the collision, Mr. Alexander Martinez, a passenger of the 2002 Honda died. 3. The 2002 Honda Civic, bearing Connecticut passenger registration number: 256XMJ, VIN: 2HGES26752H503636, is owned by, Karen C. Roesler, of 82 Wilcox Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut 08451. The vehicle was operated by, Mr. Jedidiah B. Roesler, of 82 Wilcox Road, Meriden, Connecticut 06451. Date of birth: 10/08/1988. 4. The 2008 Ford F350, bearing Connecticut combination registration number: 72CUA7, VIN: 1FTWF315X8ED79141, is owned and was operated by, Mr. Stephen M. Tyrseck, of 9R Mountain Road, Durham, Connecticut 06422. Date of birth: 03/08/1975. 5. The passengers of the 2002 Honda are the following: Ms. Colleen M. McNally, of 30 Rose Circle, Meriden, Connecticut 06450. Date of birth: 09/19/1992; Mr. Nicholas J. Teodosio, of 84 Crown Street (This is page 1 of 910 page Atta) nie era eee TE Ia Cainer of Supa Cut Nay PRS lacs 43 Boece The foregoing Application for an arrest warrant, and affidavit(s) altached to said Application, having been submitted to and considered by the undersigned, the undersigned finds from said affidavit(s) that there is probable Cause to believe that an offenso has been committed and that the accused committed i and, thereforo, that probable cause existe for the 'ssuance of a warrant for the arrest of the above-named accused Sonata Cy arta “Ton Dare) nme Tae) [Ran a aR Sonate DL cryin [artiny L_AWARARREST WARRANT APPLICATION ADGA Sta Rev, 1010, STATE OF CONNECTICUT eee sien SUPERIOR COURT bu Soe 3-9, 52.368 vd ct gov Tans tal a Ra — en ane Sead — Casta EATON] corey Tyrseck, Ste [Durham iddletown | swunincor Affidavit - Extension, Meriden, Connecticut 06451. Date of birth: 08/13/1990; Mr. Alexander L. Martinez, of 64 Wilcox Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut 06451. Date of birth: 07/12/1991 6. The surviving occupants of the 2002 Honda, and Mr. Tyrseck were transported by Hunter's Ambulance Service to Hartford Hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries sustained in the collision. Mr. Martinez was pronounced dead at the collision site, having sustained multiple blunt traumatic injuries. 7. On July 24, 2011 at approximately 0225 hours, Sergeant Scott Aresco, Traffic Unit Supervisor, and | responded to the motor vehicle collision at the intersection of South Main Street and Highland Avenue. | was advised by officers that Mr. Roesler and Mr, Tyrseck appeared intoxicated. They stated that the operators had an odor of an alcoholic beverage about their breath as well as slurred speech. Officer Robert Kraeger reported that Mr. Roesler had difficulty walking. Officer Peter Botsacos and Officer Edwin Ortiz reported that they observed Mr. Tyrseck staggering at the collision site, Additionally, Officer Ortiz stated that Mr. Tyrseck was staggering backwards as he spoke with him, and nearly fell several times. He said that he had to physically hold him from falling to the ground. 8. Sergeant Brian Hubbs reported that he observed Mr. Tyrseck sitting on a curb at the intersection of South Main Street and Highland Avenue. He reported that they are friends, and that he appeared to be intoxicated. He further stated that his eyes were glassy, and that he was staring blankly at the roadway. According to Sergeant Hubbs, Mr. Tyrseck was having a hard time remaining in an upright Seated position, and had to use his arms to prevent himself from falling over, 9. Sergeant Hubbs reported that when he asked Mr. Tyrseck if he was alright, he looked up at him, and that it was evident that Mr. Tyrseck was so intoxicated that he did not recognize him. Sergeant Hubbs wrote that Mr. Tyrseck simply replied, yes sir, | am okay, slurring his words, He stated that Mr. Tyrseck had an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath 10. When | spoke with Mr. Tyrseck, he reported that he was traveling southbound on South Main Street when his vehicle was struck by the 2002 Honda. He said that he did not see the vehicle before the impact. Mr. Tyrseck indicated that the 2002 Honda had traveled south from Highland Avenue onto South Main Street, and "t-boned' his vehicle. 11. Lasked Mr. Tyrseck if he had been drinking alcoholic beverages, and he replied, "Yes." He was asked what type of alcoholic beverages, and what time he drank. Mr. Tyrseck replied, "five or six Bud Light Beers several hours ago." When asked where he had been drinking, he chose not to state. While | spoke with Mr. Tyrseck, he had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. His eyes were red and watery, and his speech was slurred. Mr. Tyrseck swayed slightly back and forth (This is page 2 ofa 0 poge Afiavt) — Se RD pore, 1 Sd ca a Croat CaO Tay PBI Sar [4aARREST WARRANT APPLICATION dipcreatieg io ‘STATE OF CONNECTICUT Cos gseze SUPERIOR COURT Prbh Sec 36-7, 362, 980 wart gov Toe am Feat say Tesies Tonto acuead | COURT DO RATT | gaan Tyrseck, Stephen M Durham Middletown Neem Affidavit - Continued while | spoke with him, 12. This officer then administered field sobriety tests of which Mr. Tyrseck failed. 13. Sergeant Hubbs later approached this officer and advised me that he believed that Mr. Roesler was also intoxicated. He said that Mr. Roesler had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath as well as slurred speech. Mr. Roesler had already been transported to Hartford Hospital. Officer Douglas Clark of the Traffic Unit went to Hartford Hospital. 14. On July 24, 2011 Officer Clark took a written, swom statement from Mr. Roesler detailing prior activities, and his account of the incident. Mr. Roesler reported that on July 23, 2011 at approximately 2000 hours, he arrived at Nicholas (38 residence SAREE 15. The operator stated among other things, "I went to Nick's house for a party for Nick going into the Navy. While at Nick's house we were drinking. We were drinking beer and whiskey. | had 4 or 5 beers and 1 shot of whiskey. I'm not sure what time I left Nick's party but | believe it was 1:30 AM. | was tired and Alex and Nick wanted to go home." 16. According to Mr. Roesler, "We got into my Honda Civic. | was driving, Colleen was in the front passenger seat. Nick was behind me and Alex was behind Colleen. | drove to the area where the crash happened. | came to the intersection and | had a blinking yellow. | saw a vehicle coming toward us. | thought | had more time. | made the left turn and the vehicle hit my passenger side. | believe it was a big truck.” 17. The operator said, "I swear | had enough time to turn. | wasn't speeding. I'm not sure who hit us but | know a truck stopped and called 911. | just made sure that | was okay and that everyone else was okay but Alex wasn't in the car. | don't know what the name of the street I was on but | had turned off Randolph Rd onto this street and had just turned left toward the street that would have taken me past Wesleyan when this crash occurred.” 18. Officer Clark reported that he spoke with Mr. Tyrseck at Hartford Hospital. Mr. Tyrseck reported i that he was driving from Cromwell, to his residence (9R Mountain Road, Durham, Connecticut) when the collision occurred. According to Mr. Tyrseck, he was in Cromwell visiting a friend from 2000 hours till 0000 hours on July 24, 2011. Officer Clark stated that the operator admitted consuming alcoholic beverages while at his friend's residence. The operator reportedly could not account for his time from 0000 hours till the collision. 19. Officer Clark reported that Mr. Tyrseck stated that he did not remember much about the crash, but (This is page 3 of 10 page Att) { me See oo a elz a a ite TTR ppp ley, — ma