One‑Man Fireworks Show Abruptly Cancelled by Farmington Police
FARMINGTON, Conn.—Residents along New Britain Avenue enjoyed a brief, unadvertised matinée of airborne lead on June 11, 2025, at 10:17 a.m., courtesy of Dyvon Kristopher Champion, 28. According to the Farmington Police arrest log, Champion allegedly treated the 244 New Britain Avenue sidewalk to an “auditory ambiance” best described as Fourth of July Lite. Officer John A. Salute arrived moments later to announce an unscheduled encore: handcuffs. Champion now faces:
| Charge | Statute | Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Ill. Discharge of Firearm | § 53‑203 | Nonsurety |
| Reckless Endangerment 2nd | § 53a‑64 | $2,500 |
Court date: June 17, 2025. Champion posted bond faster than you can say “Don’t point that thing at Tuesday morning.”
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by Jack Beckett, The Farmington Mercury (CC BY‑ND 4.0)