Windsor Locks Police Commission Chair Arrested in Florida

The Windsor Locks Police Commission chair was arrested in Florida after police say he tried to cash in a stolen lottery ticket.

Leon County Jail in Florida confirms that Michael Royston, 49, was arrested Thursday at the Florida Lottery headquarters when he tried to cash in a lottery ticket worth $520,000. Police say Royston stole that ticket from his niece.

Royston is charged with intent to defraud, grand theft over $100,000, and filing a false claim. He is out on bond.

Windsor Locks First Selectmen Steven Wawruck Jr. declined to comment on the arrest.
 

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