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Stratford High Teacher Ran Facebook Scams Using School Computers: Police Stratford High Teacher Ran Facebook Scams Using School Computers: Police
Stratford High Teacher Ran Facebook Scams Using School Computers: Police A Connecticut high school teacher is facing serious charges after police uncovered an alleged vehicle-selling scam on Facebook that he was allegedly running using school equipment, authorities said. James O’Neil, a teacher at Stratford High School, was arrested following a weeks-long investigation by Stratford police, officials said. Authorities allege O'Neil used Facebook Marketplace to sell vehicles illegally by altering documents, including bills of sale, police said. Detective Jennifer Murolo began investigating in November 2024 after receiving an anonymous tip about O’Neil’s activitie…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Cashes Thousands In Checks Stolen From Mailboxes In Wilton, Police Say Man Cashes Thousands In Checks Stolen From Mailboxes In Wilton, Police Say
Man Cashes Thousands In Checks Stolen From Mailboxes In Wilton, Police Say A 35-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly stealing checks from Fairfield County mailboxes and changing the amount before cashing them. New York City resident Boris Vivies, age 35, of the Bronx, was arrested on Tuesday, May 7, for the incident in Wilton in September 2022. According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, officers received complaints that checks had been stolen from mailboxes, altered, and then cashed for $4,000. An extensive investigation found that Vivies was responsible for thefts, and an arrest warrant was issued. On Thursday, May 2, Vivies was detained b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Minor In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Minor In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Minor In Fairfield County, Police Say A man from the region who allegedly sexually abused a minor over a period of time has been extradited to Fairfield County. Robert Mills, age 74, of New York City, was arrested following a lengthy investigation that began in July of 2020, said Captain Robert Cipolla, of the Wilton Police. Mills is accused of sexually assaulting a minor victim over the course of several years, police said.  He was arrested by NYPD and following extradition, was transported from Riker's Island to Wilton PD by Wilton officers. Mills was held on a $250,000 bond.

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by Kathy Reakes