Man arrested after back-to-school dispute

VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) -- An East Hartford man was arrested after getting into an argument with his child's mother during first day of school activities, then following her in his car and bumping her several times.

The incident occurred on just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, in the area of West St.

Police said 26-year-old David M. Salmon, of 72 Garvan St., got into an argument at the Maple Street School during first day of school activities.

The argument continued outside the school, where Salmon allegedly threw milk on his child's mother.

Salmon then followed the mother, in separate vehicles, bumping her car several times.

An officer observed the activity, and when the officer attempted to stop Salmon he sped up and drove left of the center lane, nearly colliding with oncoming traffic.

The officer continued to follow Salmon for a short distance until he stopped.

Salmon was charged with second-degree stalking, second-degree threatening, interfering, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree reckless endangerment, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit, and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

Bond was set at $25,000.