Anti-Abortion Vandalism Leads To Arrests

Daniel James Carter, 19, of 58 Meadowbrook Road in Granby was arrested for the third time in the past six months on April 16 after Granby Police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license or registration, using a license or vehicle registration other than his own, towing an unregistered vehicle, and failure to meet the minimum insurance requirements.  Carter faced similar charges when he was arrested on April 2 and on Dec 11, 2010.

Peter Dattilio, 41, of Newton, MA, was arrested by Granby Police on April 20 and charged with criminal mischief in the second degree, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, and loitering on or around a school building. Police said they caught Dattilio posting anti-abortion stickers on and around Granby Memorial High School.

Damian Vigorito, 34, of Auburndale, MA, was arrested by Granby Police on April 20 and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon, criminal mischief in the second degree, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and loitering on or around a school building.  Police said Vigorito was arrested after being caught posting anti-abortion stickers on and around Granby Memorial High School. After further investigation, police said, they found a collapsible baton in Vigorito's vehicle. He was scheduled to appear in Enfield Superior Court on Thursday April 21.