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CONSTITUTION

of the STATE of CONNECTICUT

Article I, Section 8(b) - Rights of Victims of Crime

In all criminal prosecutions, a victim, as the General Assembly may define by law, shall have the following rights:

The right to be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process;

The right to timely disposition of the case following arrest of the accused, provided no right of the accused is abridged;

The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process;

The right to notification of court proceedings;

The right to attend the trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to attend, unless such person is to testify and the court determines that such person’s testimony would be materially affected if such person hears other testimony;

The right to communicate with the prosecution;

The right to object to or support any plea agreement entered into by the accused and the prosecution and to make a statement to the court prior to the acceptance by the court of the plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the accused;

The right to make a statement to the court at sentencing;

The right to restitution which shall be enforceable in the same manner as any other cause of action or as otherwise provided by law;

The right to information about the arrest, conviction, sentence, imprisonment and release of the accused.

The General Assembly shall provide by law for the enforcement of this subsection. Nothing in this subsection or in any law enacted pursuant to this subsection shall be construed as creating a basis for vacating a conviction or ground for appellate relief in any criminal case.

I Cheryl Valadez have been in a relationship with Jeffrey Harris for over ten years in which I have been living at 29A Carillon Drive. We parted ways two years ago. I moved to Florida to move on with my life and Jeff came down to Florida and asked me to return to Connecticut w/him o try to work things out. (COMMENT ADDED: CHERYL VALADEZ CONVENIENTLY LEAVES OUT THE $10,000.00 AGREEMENT AND TERMS CONTAINED IN SAME, TOGETHER WITH HER RETURN FOR DENTAL TREATEMENT)

On October 30^th my neighbor, Sharon Harstien, drove me to the farm at 400 Two Rod Highway to try and find cats that were in the fire on October 29^th.

I was approached by Daryl Chandler with a cell phone in his hand. Daryl said I have a message for you but I don not want to be the one to tell you. Ric Peruta was on the speaker phone and proceeded to say “Cheryl I hate to say this but if you don’t leave the farm right now Ed Paruta will call the police on you." So I left. We went to Mitchell’s to have lunch and see my daughter. (COMMENT ADDED: THIS CONVERSATION TOOK PLACE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE NOTARIZATION OF THE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND WAS MADE ON CELL PHONES WITH THE TIME RECORDED.)

I returned to 29A Carillon Drive at @ 1:00 PM. At about 1:30 PM I was upstairs and heard Ed’s voice telling me to come down someone wanted to talk to me. By the time I got downstairs an officer was pushing his way through the front door. I yelled “Don’t come in my house!” I pushed to close the door and went out the back door to talk to them.

When I got to the front I went towards my front door another officer then physically held me back as Ed Paruta and the officer went into the condo. (COMMENT ADDED: CHERYL LUNGED AT ME AND WAS RESTRAINED)

They told me that I had to get out or I would be arrested and if I didn’t stop resisting I would be arrested. While the officer was holding my bad hand tightly I asked him to let loose as he pulled me away from the ???. I then fell to the ground, and hurt my ankle. (COMMENT ADDED: I TOLD HER TO LEAVE, THE OFFICERS NEVER TOLD HER TO LEAVE.)

Because of being threatened to be arrested so many times already I left, I felt scared and slept outside all night. In the morning I called my neighbor to come and get me. I was scared to death. I arrived at the condo I saw two police cars and Ed Paruta then I got scared and hid in Sharon’s van.

Sharon got out to talk to Ed to request more time for me. I stayed hidden in the van for over an hour.

Ed left so I got out and went into Sharon’s house to use the bathroom. Sharon was telling me to stay at her house to shower and rest. But I did not want to drag Sharon into it anymore. So I got into my daughter’s car that she had let me borrow and drove to the pool area and sat for at least another half hour. (COMMENT ADDED: TWO DAYS LATER SHE AND HER ATTORNEY WOULD PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION BY TELLING OFFICER KELLEY THAT SHE HAD NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION EXCEPT THE FARM PICK-UP TRUCK LEAVING OUT THE FACT THAT SHE HAD RECENTLY TRAVELED TO FLORIDA AND HAD USE OF HER DAUGHTER TAMI'S VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT OF THE CONDO FLORDIA REGISTRATION I20-LGN.)

I went to McDonald’s to get something to eat because I was starving and still very cold from the night before. I stopped at Mitchell’s because my daughter was standing outside. She told me to go to her house to get some rest.

When I woke up my daughter told me it was okay to go back home. That if Ed Paruta came to the condo he could be arrested.

When my daughter and I got back home at around 3:30 PM the front door was open and the sliding patio door was wide open as well as the screen.

A lot of my belongings had already been packed up or actually just thrown into plastic bags. All of my stuff was looked through. My medicine cabinet emptied, my shelves and personal belongings shoved into bags w/clothes and even bleach.

My neighbor stayed w/me the rest of the evening. I was trying to get all of my stuff put away when my daughter came back at 7:20 she informed me that Officer Degan had warned her not to come inside because there would be World War III. My daughter made me go home w/her for the night. I once again had to grab all of my medicine and more belongings to then leave my place of residence once again.

As all of this is going on I am under lost of stress both medically and mentally. I am still stressed over the fire. I had a lot of belongings in the barn as well. And I still have not gotten to get my granddaughter's cat from the farm. And my spouse is in the hospital with burns.

(COMMENT ADDED: THIS STATEMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH HER BELIEF THAT SHE IS THE COMMON-LAW WIFE OF JEFFREY HARRIS.)

On Thursday, November 1, 2007 at approximately 1500 hrs, Ms. Cheryl Valadez (D.O.B. 2-3-59) of 29 A Carillon Drive, Apartment A, Phone # 436-4692, arrived at RHPD to make a complaint. Ms. Valadez was accompanied by Attorney Ray Lefoll & Edward Noble III. Ms. Valadez provided the following verbal statement with Lt. John Herbst present in the room with said attorneys.

That on or about Tuesday, October 30,2007, at approximately 1330 hrs, Ms. Valadez was in her residence located at 29A Carillon Drive, in Rocky Hill, CT, taking a nap due to her cancer treatment. Ms. Valadez woke to find Mr. Edward Peruta (D.O.B. 1-21-49) of 38 Parish Rd, Rocky Hill, CT, Phone # 978-5455, yelling into a window, stating "Two People Are Here to See You." . (COMMENT ADDED: CHERYL VALADEZ WAS SMOKING SOMETHING, TALKING ON THE PHONE AND LEANING OUT THE UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM WINDOW WHEN I YELLED UP TO HER.)

As Ms. Valadez was walking downstairs, Ms. Valadez saw that the front door of the residence was being forced open. Ms. Valadez yelled to them that they had no permission to enter her home. Ms. Valadez then exited via the back door of the residence and met the individuals at the front of the residence. Two Rocky Hill Police officers as well as Mr. Peruta were at the front door entering by force. Ms. Valadez stated that one of the officers physically restrained her while the other officer and Mr. Peruta entered the home. Ms. Valadez stated that the officer held her by her surgically reconstructed hand, causing her great pain, and also caused her to fall hurting her ankle, and held her sufficiently hard to bruise me in several places.

Ms. Valadez further stated that one of the officers and Mr. Peruta told Ms. Valadez that she had to vacate the residence within one hour or be arrested. Ms. Valadez stated that her neighbor Sharon Hartstein (D.O.B.1-15-61) of 27 B Carillon Dr, Unknown Phone Number, attempted to speak with the officers on Ms. Valadez's behalf but was not allowed too.

After the officers and Mr. Peruta left, fearing for her safety and due to the numerous threats of arrest, Ms. Valadez ran into the woods where she slept. It was approximately 37 degrees that night.

That on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 0820 hrs, Ms. Valadez called Ms. Hartstein on the phone. Ms. Hartstein informed Ms. Valadez that two officers and Mr. Peruta were currently in her residence. Ms. Hartstein invited Ms. Valadez into her home, but Ms. Valadez was afraid to involve her. Ms. Hartstein offered to let Ms. Valadez stay in her van to get out of the cold, which Ms. Valadez accepted.

On Wednesday, October 31,2007 at approximately 1500 hrs, after having spoken with. her attorney, Ms. Valadez returned to her residence. Upon returning to the residence, Ms. Valadez found most of her belongings packed in garbage bags filled with bleach. Ms. Valadez stated that most of my jewelry was missing, as were her chair and a fan. Ms. Valadez also could not find her cancer medications. (COMMENT ADDED: CHERYL VALADEZ KNOWS, AS DO OTHERS, THAT HER JEWELRY WAS ALLEGEDLY TAKEN, AND SHE SUSPECTED OTHERS OF TAKING IT, FROM HER JEWELRY BOX THAT SHE LEFT AT THE BARN IN WETHERSFIELD SEVERAL MONTHS AGO.)

That upon completing said interview five photographs were taken of Ms. Valadez and her injured left ankle and right inner arm utilizing my department issued Canon Powershot S31S 6.0 Megapixel Camera.. Serial #4328310740. Said camera features a 12 X Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer.

Ms. Valadez also provided numerous photographs documenting that her belongings had been placed in bags inside the residence.

On Monday, November 5, 2007 at approximately 1200 hrs, Detective Robert Cieri and I arrived at the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit located at 267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT, Phone # 1-203-384-3000 to interview the home owner of 29 A Carillon Dr, Rocky Hill, CT, Mr. Jeffrey Harris (D.O.B. 2-10-55). Mr. Harris provided the following Voluntary Written Statement.

(STATEMENT TAKEN AT BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BURN UNIT ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007 - 1205 hrs.)

I Jeffry Burton Harris (D.O.B. 2-20-55) of 29A Carillon Drive Rocky Hill, CT give this sworn statement to Detective’s R. Cieri & A O’Brien of the Rocky Hill Police Department without any fear, threat or promise. On Monday, October 29^th, 2007, I sustained injuries from a fire which caused me to be admitted to the Bridgeport Burn Unit.

As Such, Ed Peruta was given my power of attorney for all matters during my recuperation. I asked Ed to go to my residence at 29A Carillon Dr. Rocky Hill and instruct Cheryl Valadez who is a guest at my resident to vacate the property.

I also instructed Ed to assist her in bagging up her belongings for removal. Even though we have resided together on and off for years, Ms. Valadez has no legal standing in my home. This was agreed upon and a legal document was signed to this effect. Ms. Valadez is not my common-law wife as she has previously stated. Ms. Valadez was only allowed to stay at my home while she was seeking medical attention. Ms. Valadez is no longer welcome in my home.

(END OF SIGNED SWORN STATEMENT OF JEFFREY HARRIS)

On Monday October 29, 2007, Mr. Harris sustained injuries from a fire which caused him to be admitted to said hospital. As such, Mr. Edward Peruta was given Mr. Harris's power of attorney for all matters during Mr. Harris's recuperation and the appropriate paperwork was completed. Mr. Harris then asked Mr. Peruta to go to Mr. Harris's residence and instruct Ms. Cheryl Valadez (D.O.B. 2-3-59) who is a house guest, to vacate the property. Mr. Harris also instructed Mr. Peruta to assist Ms. Valadez in bagging up her belongings for removal. Mr. Harris stated that even though he and Ms. Valadez have resided together on and off for years, Ms. Valadez has no legal standing in his home. Mr. Harris stated that this was agreed upon and a legal document was signed to this affect. Mr. Harris stated that Ms. Valadez is not his common law wife as she has previously stated. Ms. Valadez was only allowed to stay at Mr. Harris's residence while she was seeking medical attention. Ms. Valadez is no longer welcome in the Harris residence. See attached Voluntary Written Statement provided by Mr. Harris as well as a copy of the power of attorney paperwork.

On Friday, November 9, 2007 at 1521 hrs, Mr. Edward Peruta arrived at RHPD at my request to provide a statement documenting his actions at 29 A Carillon Dr, Rocky Hill, CT, between October 29- 31, 2007. Mr. Peruta provided the following documentation.

That Mr. Peruta was contacted on both his home and cell phone by Jeffrey B. Harris (D.O.B. 2-10-55) of 29 A Carillon Dr, Rocky Hill, CT, Phone 721-0137, at approximately 0109 hrs and 0113 hrs on the morning of October 29, 2007. During the call, Mr. Harris informed Mr. Peruta that he couldn't start his truck, and asked Mr. Peruta to pick him up at his condo and take him to his Truck/Barn on Two Rod Highway in Wethersfield, CT, which Mr. Peruta did.

During the ride to the Farm in Wethersfield, Mr. Harris began to bring Mr. Peruta up to date on several topics, one of which was his serious problems with Cheryl Valadez (D.O.B. 2-3-59).

On arrival at the Farm, Mr. Harris and Mr. Peruta sat in his vehicle and had a conversation that lasted for approximately one and one half hours. Mr. Peruta then returned home and arrived sometime between 0330hrs and 0400 hrs.

Later that morning, Mr. Peruta received a call from his cousin, T. William Knapp who informed him of a barn fire on Two Rod Highway in Wethersfield and his belief that it could be the Harris barn.

Knowing the Mr. Harris intended to sleep in his truck which was parked by the barn, and the facts surrounding the extortion and threats by Ms, Valadez, Mr. Peruta immediately responded to the scene of the fire to check on the welfare of Mr. Harris.

Upon arrival at the barn, Mr. Peruta was approached by a Wethersfield Fireman who informed him that Mr. Harris had been seriously burned and transported to Hartford Hospital by ambulance. The fireman went on to inform Mr. Peruta that prior to being transported, Mr. Harris had asked that Mr. Peruta be contacted.

Mr. Peruta then contacted Hartford Hospital emergency room and spoke to the attending ER physician who was treating Mr. Harris and learned that he was in critical condition and would be flown to the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit.

Later in the day on Monday, October 29, 2007, Mr. Peruta traveled to Bridgeport Hospital to check on the welfare and medical condition of Mr. Harris, and found him to be in a drug induced coma and on a respirator.

Mr. Peruta then returned to the Hartford area and confirmed my capacity and assumed the duties of the Corporate Secretary of Harris Agricultural Enterprises Inc.

On the morning of Tuesday, October 30, 2007, Mr. Peruta learned that Mr. Harris was awake, and alert. Mr. Peruta then traveled to Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit where Mr. Harris executed a, Complete Durable General Power of Attorney with no restrictions. This power of attorney was notarized and witnessed by employees of Bridgeport Hospital.

Knowing the facts as relayed to Mr. Peruta by Mr. Harris on the morning of Monday 29th, 2007 and the facts from October of 2005, I gathered the 2005 agreement, deed and legal research I have maintained since 2005, and proceed to the Rocky Hill Police Department to seek their assistance in having Ms. Valadez removed from the primary residence of Mr. Harris.

Upon arrival at the police department, Mr. Peruta had reason to speak to Rocky Hill Deputy Police Chief William Keehner who was also aware of the situation that took place in October of 2005. After speaking to Deputy Chief Keehner, reminding him of the 2005 situation, and explaining to him that there are no statutes that give Ms. Valadez Tenant or Roomer status in the Harris residence. Sgt. George Burns and Officer Clyde Tyler received authorization from Deputy Chief Keehner to accompany me to 29A Carillon Drive where contact was made with Ms. Valadez.

Based on the facts as related to Mr. Peruta by Mr. Harris the owner of 29A Carillon Dive, his fear of being extorted, threatened and verbally abused if he returned to, or remained in his home, Mr. Peruta had made the decision to exercise his authority to order her to quit the premise. Mr. Peruta intended to act under the October 31, 2005 agreement and the fact that her status as a tenant or roomer is not supported by state statute. Mr. Peruta also made the decision to have her vacate the premise after being informed that Mr. Harris would need convalescence and care following his discharge from the burn unit.

When Mr. Peruta arrived with Sgt. Burns and Officer Tyler at 29A Carillon, Mr. Peruta was in possession of:

1. The Power of Attorney from Jeffrey B. Harris (On file at Rocky Hill Police Department)

2. The 2005 three page agreement signed by Ms. Valadez (On file at Rocky Hill Police Department)

3. OLR Research document - 2007-R-0381 (attached and made part of this statement)

4. The definitions as set forth in CGS Section 47-1 (attached and made part of this statement)

The front door to 29A Carillon Drive was barricaded because the door had been forced open by Mr. Harris in the early morning hours of Monday, October 29th, prior to his calling Mr. Peruta for a ride to the farm in Wethersfield. At the time contact was made with Ms. Valadez, she immediately lunged at Mr. Peruta while stating to Sgt. George Burns and Officer Clyde Tyler. "I am Mrs. Jeffrey Harris, the wife of Jeffrey Harris and this is my home." Ms. Valadez had to be restrained on two occasions by Sgt. Burns and Officer Tyler when Ms. Valadez became out of control and continued to interfere with Mr. Peruta's actions.

At all times, in Mr. Peruta's opinion, Sgt. George Burns and Officer Clyde Tyler showed great restraint and acted in a professional manner and used only the level of force necessary to assist me in my legal right to enter the premises under the Power of Attorney provided to me by the owner of the property Jeffrey B. Harris.

Based on Mr. Peruta's inspection of the interior of 29A Carillon Drive while escorted by Sgt. Burns, Mr. Peruta took photographs that documented the condition of same. Mr. Peruta then ordered Ms. Valadez under the terms of the 2005 agreement to vacate the property in an hour. In speaking with Sgt. Burns it was agreed upon that an hour was unreasonable and Mr. Peruta then informed Ms. Valadez that she needed to be out by 0800 hrs on the morning of Wednesday October 31,2007.

That on the morning of Wednesday, October 31,2007 Mr. Peruta rented a single car size storage unit prepaid for one month so that the items belonging to Ms. Valadez could be immediately removed from the condo. See attached statement provided by Mr. Peruta for further details.