New Britain herald., 1930-04-05
GACEK CONVICTED
 ON THEFT CHARGE
Found Guilty Of 'Rolling' Friend During Drinking Bout

Michael Gacek, 9, of 2S Farming ton avenue, was convicted of theft by Judge Stanley J. Traceski in po- lice court today principally on the evidence of two boys aged ' and 9 years, and his own inability to make convincing explanation of the manner by which he came into pos session of $10 bill which was found in his pocket after his arrest.
 Gacek admitted he was intoXicat- cd and Judge Traceski fined him s5 on that charge, The fine on the theft charge was $20, and in the case of Lester Parsons, 80. of 6S0 West Main street, victim of the theft, 8 fine of s5 was imposed on the charge of drunkenness. The costs of the court were added in each case. Detective Sergeant F. J. O'Mara | testified that Parsons claimed to have had about s15 yesterday and accused Gacek of stealing it. Gacek denied it and claimed to have 1 found s10 on Beaver street. Par sons said yesterday that he believed he had three S5 bills but today he told the sergeant he thought he had at least one $10 bill.
 Boys See Theft
 The boys testified that they were | in the rear of the Palace theater on l Main street yesterday forenoon and saw Gacek put his hand in Parsons l pocket and take out a bill. They went to the police station with a | third boy who was not called to testify. and complained, giving a | description of Gacek, who was later arrested by Officer David Doty.
 Parsons testified that he cashcd a government check for s25 yester- day morning and spent some. of it for liquor. He was with Gacek and he recalled that the small boys were in sight when he felt a hand in his i pocket. Later he missed the money but he did not go out looking for a policeman to make a complaint Judge Traceski brought out these facts through questioning Parsons and before dismissing him from the witness stand, told him he did not believe he knew anything about what happened on account of hi: condition. if
 ColIation is Served
 Gacek testified that he came down town in the morning intending tc | look for employment and Parsons asked him to have Q ball." which he did. There were other men in the group, including Patrick Walsh of Bridgeport, who was fined s5 and costs for drunkenness, and Jerry Lynch and "a fellow named Gas i pipe There was more than ono Parsons bought some tomatoes and bottle passed around and finally salt and ate them.
 Gacek told of Advising Parsons to hire room when the latter told him of feeling sleepy but Parsons pointed out that the expense would be too great so he prepared to sleep oii lllS SEOullu DcnlnQ the tnedter building. Gacek was sure Parsons was not helplessly intoxicated when he left him and he also was sure he was not asleep. He had already spent about s10, including the price of a haircut and shave for Gacek, and before the latter left him Par sons gave him fifty cents
 And There Was Il S1O Bill
 On his way home Gacek spent 15 cents for cigarettes, leaving 35 cents of the half dollar, and when he was near Lasalle street he saw d s10 bill on the sidewalk so he picked it UT and put it in his pocket. After hay ing dinner he started out again, de- spite his fathers admonition to stay at home until he became sober. It was while he was returning towards Main street that he was arrested b, Officer Doty, and he was wearing a sweat shirt which the small boys had mentioned to the police as part of the clothing of the man they had seen rolling Parsons.