Overview
- Troopers responded at 8:29 a.m. Wednesday to I-91 northbound before Exit 37 for an active larceny of DOT signage.
- Police identified the suspects as Jonathan Riopelle, 46, and Andrew Lampkin, 42, both of Vernon.
- The men were charged with third-degree larceny, reckless use of a highway by a pedestrian, and improper parking on a highway.
- Connecticut State Police provided the account, which was reported by WWLP-22News.
- The alleged attempt to remove government-owned exit signs raises safety concerns for motorists and may require DOT repairs.