Putnam patriot., 1928-07-19
Edward Marsh, 16, Carries
Loaded Revolver.-Said He
Would Use II.
Boy Questioned About Nose. AIdrieh
Fire

II have always stolen and like to
steal" was what Edward Marsh, n
youth Of 10, who said he came from
New Hampshire, but Is believed has
been living with relatives in Pomfret,
told Sergeant George Lizard Of the Put
nam police while being questioned at
the Putnam police station. The youth
at one time broke down and cried and
said he wanted TO be punished and
put beyond temptation. At the same
time he told the officer that IL he had
had chance he would have shot him
down with a revolver he was carrying
wrapped up in handkerchief.
/ According TO the police the young
thief Is responsible for number
of thefts and possible petty burglaries
in Pomfret. They say he has made
complete confession TO several petty
crimes.
Following a series Of thefts In the
neighboring town the police got word
that the man wanted was in Putnam,
Saturday evening. Sergeant Lizard and
State Policeman Donald +. Geddes
went toward pomfret and lay in am
bush for the man. II was not known
at the time that II ives a lad in his
teens that was being sought.
Capture Mere Boy
Near the top of Hospital Hill he
was seen coming along the highway.
The officers had been warned that he
was armed and were on their guard.
As the young fellow came opposite
70 where the officers were hidden they
stepped in front Of him and Sergeant
Lizard flashed fiashlight in his face
TO temporarily blind him. The officers
were somewhat surprised to find that
they had captured a mere boy. Search
| ing the lad however they found a
32-caliber revolver fully loaded and
extra ammunition.
Questioned at the police station by
Captain Jarvis a complete confession
was soon Forthcoming. He told of
frequent thefts Of money and how
he had stolen the revolver he was
carrying, according TO the police. Al
though assuming the role of typical
gunman. stating that he always work
ed Alone" and giving the impression
that he was a ''hard boiled yegg still,
while In conversation with Sergeant
Lizard, the lad could not suppress the
/ tears as he said in a tone Of self pity
that he had always stolen, liked 10
steal, and couldn't help il, snd then
asking that he be punished for his
misdeeds.
Juvenile Offender
Since his arrest the bow has been
in custody as a juvenile offender and
pa such little information as % the
disnosition Of the case has been maze
nnblie. Hearings in such eases are
behind closed doors. 1t Is understood
that Marsh Il to be arraigned IN Put-
nam for carrying concealed weapons.
The probation officer being out OF
the CITY Monday the hearing could not
be held. The last seen OF the boy
Monday. he was In custody OF State
Policeman Geddes headed toward the
notice barracks in Danielson.
Captain Jarvis took from Marsh
newspaper clipping. that read as fol-
lows; Eddie Marsh of this town Is
leaving In a few DAYS to visit with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Twist in New Hampshire.
Many of his school mates will miss
him while he is absent from town.
Marsh did not inform the captain as
to where the paper that contained the
article was printed.
Questioned About Fire
Since he has been in custody Marsh
has been grilled to see II he had any
knowledge Of the Moses Aldrich fire
on Putnam Heights some weeks ago.
II Is said that he was at the Aldrich
home the day before the fire and
that there is a suspicion that he may
know something of how the fire start
ed II Is understood that Marsh has
steadfastly maintained that he knows
nothing of the cause Of the fire
which destroyed the home and valu-
able contents.