Scooter Centrale/Vespa Hartford Sold

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com

Dr. Mike Maroon, a scooter-loving dentist who has worked at Advanced Dental in Berlin, CT for the past 25 years, is the new owner of Scooter Centrale/Vespa Hartford in Plainville. He bought the business from Doug and Sue Day.

In a Facebook post yesterday, Maroon reported some changes to the showroom and service department and the appointment of Jeremy Vitelli as general manager. Peter Marquez and Mike Mindera continue as mechanics, with paint specialist Ted Smith being added.

“I’ve been a customer of Scooter Centrale in the past having bought and owned several scooters myself,” Maroon wrote on Facebook, noting that he’s been on numerous group rides. “I have a passion for scooters and motorcycles and so does my entire family! My wife and three daughters all enjoy riding scooters and motorcycles. And, even though they think I’m crazy, they’re excited about the opportunity!”

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On Monday, a motorcycle officer Troy Gurley of Florence, AL attempted to pull over car. Instead of responding to the lights and siren in the proper manner, the driver decided to flee, and Gurley’s helmet-cam caught the five-minute pursuit.

Justin O. Sanders, 24, was eventually caught and charged with various drug, firearms and traffic violations. The video shows some cool, calm riding.