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Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County
Report Of Erratic Driver Leads To Operating Under Influence Charge For Man In Fairfield County A 52-year-old man was charged after police said he drove in Fairfield County while intoxicated at more than three times the legal limit.  Police responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of Post Road and Hecker Avenue in Darien shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, the Darien Police Department said. Police said an officer found the vehicle in the parking lot of 1358 Post Road, and the officer reported smelling alcohol when interacting with the driver, identified as New Haven County resident Brad Lenart, of Wallingford.  Authorities said Lenart was given fi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Police Search For Suspect In Assault In Darien Police Search For Suspect In Assault In Darien
Police Search For Suspect In Assault In Darien Recognize him? Law enforcement agencies in Fairfield County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect wanted for an alleged assault. Police investigators issued an alert advising of an incident that happened in Darien at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, April 4 on Hecker Avenue. The suspect has been described as being a Black man who is approximately 6-foot tall. In photos released by the department, the suspect can be seen wearing all black clothes with a hat, black sneakers, and a light-colored face mask. He was last seen getting onto a CT Tran…

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by Zak Failla
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Stopped Vehicle In Darien Roadway Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say Stopped Vehicle In Darien Roadway Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say
Stopped Vehicle In Darien Roadway Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say A Stamford man is facing DUI charges after police say his vehicle was stopped on the roadway in Darien. Darien Police say they observed a dark-colored sedan stationary on Hecker Avenue at the intersection of Post Road on Saturday, May 4 around 12:30 a.m. Police say the vehicle’s signal was on flash and that it was not moving despite the lack of traffic. The vehicle started to move without using headlights as the officer approached it, eventually turning West onto Post Road without signaling, police say. Police also say the vehicle crossed over into the eastbound lanes multiple times, pro…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Road-Rage Incident Leads To Intoxicated Motorist's Arrest In Darien Police: Road-Rage Incident Leads To Intoxicated Motorist's Arrest In Darien
Police: Road-Rage Incident Leads To Intoxicated Motorist's Arrest In Darien A Westchester motorist is facing multiple charges after a road rage incident, police say. Darien Police received a report from the victim on Sunday, March 10 around 7 p.m. stating that a red sedan was following her in a threatening manner. She said the vehicle first started following her in Rowayton, and she was currently on Hecker Avenue. The victim was instructed to pull over in front of the police department, which was nearby. An officer arrived, observed the red sedan behind the victim’s vehicle, and instructed the operator to pull over. The victim allegedly told officers that the seda…

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by Valerie Musson