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High-Speed Chase Ends After Suspect Crashes Into Police Cruiser, Wilton PD Says High-Speed Chase Ends After Suspect Crashes Into Police Cruiser, Wilton PD Says
High-Speed Chase Ends After Suspect Crashes Into Police Cruiser, Wilton PD Says A Long Island man allegedly led police on a high-speed car chase before crashing into a police cruiser in Fairfield County, then continued his escape on foot before he was ultimately tasered, police said.  Nassau County resident Zahid K. Patwary, of Woodbury, began evading police on Westport Road in Wilton on Sunday, Sept. 26 at approximately 7 a.m., according to the Wilton Police Department. After crashing his vehicle into a police cruiser, police said, he ran down Route 7, where he tried to get into the passenger seat of a vehicle stopped at a red light.  Police said that Patwa…
Danbury Man Charged With DUI After Two-Vehicle Crash In Wilton Danbury Man Charged With DUI After Two-Vehicle Crash In Wilton
Danbury Man Charged With DUI After Two-Vehicle Crash In Wilton A man from Danbury is facing DUI charges following a two-car crash in Wilton, according to police. Wilton Police responded to the area of Route 7/Route 107 on a report of a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Nov. 20 around 11:45 p.m. While speaking with the driver of one of the vehicles, identified as William Areson, 33, of Danbury, police say the odor of alcohol was detected. Areson was subsequently asked to participate in a series of sobriety tests, which police say he did not pass. Areson was arrested and transported to headquarters, where police say his blood-alcohol level was tested at …
Man Faces Multiple Charges After Tapping On Bedroom Windows In Wilton, Police Say Man Faces Multiple Charges After Tapping On Bedroom Windows In Wilton, Police Say
Man Faces Multiple Charges After Tapping On Bedroom Windows In Wilton, Police Say A 44-year-old man is facing charges for breach of peace and criminal trespassing after police say he knocked on the windows of numerous private residences in Wilton. Wilton Police responded to an address on Arrowhead Road on a report of a suspicious party trespassing on private property and ringing doorbells on Monday, Nov. 18 around 1 a.m. Upon arrival, officers detained Jonathan Damast, 44, of Wilton, who police say was involved in a similar trespassing incident on Sunday, Nov. 17. Further investigation of written statements from two residents determined that Damast rapidly tapped their …
Trumbull Man Asleep Behind Wheel On Roadway Under Influence, Wilton Police Say Trumbull Man Asleep Behind Wheel On Roadway Under Influence, Wilton Police Say
Trumbull Man Asleep Behind Wheel On Roadway Under Influence, Wilton Police Say A Trumbull man who police say was asleep and under the influence behind the wheel has been charged. Wilton Police say they observed a 2011 Toyota Camry missing the front left tire that was parked in the North travel lane of Cedar Road on Monday, Oct. 14 around 3:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Sylvester Jones, 76, of Trumbull, was asleep in the driver’s seat with the vehicle running, police say. Police made contact with Jones, who was allegedly unable to obey simple commands and answer questions. Jones was asked and subsequently refused to submit to f…
Danbury Man Driving With Suspended License, No Insurances Faces Drug Charges After Wilton Stop Danbury Man Driving With Suspended License, No Insurances Faces Drug Charges After Wilton Stop
Danbury Man Driving With Suspended License, No Insurances Faces Drug Charges After Wilton Stop A Danbury man with a suspended license and no insurance is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Wilton. Andre Ward, 27, was driving a grey Hyundai Sonata when he allegedly failed to maintain a proper lane at the intersection of Danbury and Kent roads on Wednesday, June 19 at around 1:20 p.m., according to the Wilton Police Department. The car which had New York license plates reportedly crossed the white painted fog lane while heading south on Danbury Road so police conducted a traffic stop, said the report. Police allegedly smelled marijuana and searched the car, said police. …
Ex-Employee Uses Westport Business' Credit Card To Make $16K In Amazon Purchases, Police Say Ex-Employee Uses Westport Business' Credit Card To Make $16K In Amazon Purchases, Police Say
Ex-Employee Uses Westport Business' Credit Card To Make $16K In Amazon Purchases, Police Say A former employee allegedly used a Westport business' credit card points to make $16, 000 in Amazon purchases, according to the Westport Police Department. On March 6, an officer responded to a Westport business on a report of larceny by a former employee, police said. The business reported a former employee, Jaiman Shah, redeemed in excess of 2 million credit card points to make the Amazon purchases, said Westport Police. The fraudulent purchases had been shipped to Derby, where he resided, police said. After reportedly interviewing Shah and reviewing the transactions, the investigating …
Man Charged After Argument Turns Violent In Canal Park, Westport Police Say Man Charged After Argument Turns Violent In Canal Park, Westport Police Say
Man Charged After Argument Turns Violent In Canal Park, Westport Police Say An argument turned violent at Canal Park in Westport around midday, police said. At 12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 16, officers were called to the apartment complex for a reported assault, said Westport Police. When they arrived, officers learned the victim was allegedly struck in the head by William Lyons after an argument over whose turn it was to visit a mutual friend living in the complex, according to police. Lyons left the scene prior to police arrival but was located in his apartment where he was taken into custody, said the report. Lyons was taken to the Wilton Police Department and char…
Westport Man Faces DUI Charge After Two-Car Crash Westport Man Faces DUI Charge After Two-Car Crash
Westport Man Faces DUI Charge After Two-Car Crash A 56-year-old area man was charged with DUI following a two-car crash in which the passenger drove one of the vehicles from the scene. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 18, when in the area of 52 Drumlin Road in Westport.  Upon arrival, officers located only one vehicle. The second vehicle, also occupied by two juvenile passengers, was driven from the scene by the adult passenger prior to police arrival, Westport Police said. The operator of that second vehicle, later identified as Douglas Robinson, of Westport, remained on scene. Officers located all occupant…
Teen ID'd In Assault Of Police Officers In Westport Teen ID'd In Assault Of Police Officers In Westport
Teen ID'd In Assault Of Police Officers In Westport A teen who allegedly attacked two Westport police officers after stopping him for walking around town in his underwear without shoes has been identified. Christopher Groguhe, 18, of Westport, was arrested on Wednesday, April 24, following his release from Norwalk Hospital and transported to police headquarters where he was charged with assault, assault of a public safety officer, attempt to commit assault, interfering with an officer, and breach of peace, said the Westport Police Department. The attacks took place around 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 19, when Westport officers responded to mult…
Dog Sitter Accused Of Stealing $17K Worth Of Merchandise, Westport Police Say Dog Sitter Accused Of Stealing $17K Worth Of Merchandise, Westport Police Say
Dog Sitter Accused Of Stealing $17K Worth Of Merchandise, Westport Police Say A dog sitter from Fairfield County has been accused of stealing approximately $17,000 in merchandise, police say. Westport Police were dispatched to a local residence on the report of a larceny on November 26, 2018. The victim claimed that she employed a dog sitter named Jill Campoli from Shelton during several trips she had taken throughout the past year and a half. She further stated that more than $17,000 worth of jewelry and cutlery had been taken from her home, according to police. Further investigation revealed that Campoli allegedly sold many of the stolen goods to a local precious …
Woman Turns Herself In On Multiple Charges For Hit-Run Crash In Westport Woman Turns Herself In On Multiple Charges For Hit-Run Crash In Westport
Woman Turns Herself In On Multiple Charges For Hit-Run Crash In Westport An area woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash last year was nabbed by Westport Police following an investigation. According to Westport Police, on Sept. 28, 2018, officers were dispatched around noon to the area of Post Road West and Wilton Road on a report of a hit-and-run crash, said Westport Police.  Both vehicles were traveling southbound on Wilton Road approaching the intersection with Post Road West. When the victim’s vehicle stopped behind traffic at the intersection, it was rear-ended by the suspect vehicle, which proceeded to turn right and contin…
Westport Man Faces Strangulation Charge Following Argument Over Money, Police Say Westport Man Faces Strangulation Charge Following Argument Over Money, Police Say
Westport Man Faces Strangulation Charge Following Argument Over Money, Police Say An argument over money led to the arrest of a Fairfield County man who allegedly choked another person during a domestic dispute in Westport. Officers from the Westport Police Department received a report at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, March 4, a domestic disturbance at an area home. According to police the investigation into the incident determined that Westport resident David Levieff allegedly held his victim against the wall and choked him following an argument over money. Levieff was arrested at the scene and charged with disorderly conduct and strangulation at Westport Police Head…
Local Resident Charged With Operating Drug Mill In Westport Local Resident Charged With Operating Drug Mill In Westport
Local Resident Charged With Operating Drug Mill In Westport A tip to the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau that a local resident was receiving narcotics via the mail led to the takedown of a drug mill in Westport. After receiving the tip, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, investigators identified the resident as Zachary Bartolo, 23, of 1177 Post Road East, said the Westport Police. Investigators learned Bartolo had received several packages over the last few months. One of Bartolo’s packages was intercepted and found to contain approximately one ounce of cocaine. Detectives applied for a search warrant for his residence, along with …
Westport Woman Accused Of Swearing At Steakhouse Employees, Trying To Leave Without Paying Westport Woman Accused Of Swearing At Steakhouse Employees, Trying To Leave Without Paying
Westport Woman Accused Of Swearing At Steakhouse Employees, Trying To Leave Without Paying A woman from Westport is facing charges after allegedly swearing at employees at a Wilton restaurant and refusing to pay her bill, police say. Wilton Police responded to the Outback Steakhouse at 14 Danbury Road (Route 7) on Sunday, Jan. 27, upon the report of a potentially intoxicated customer causing a disturbance. Police arrived to find that 59-year-old Jill M. Mulligan of Edgewater Commons had attempted to leave without paying and was swearing at employees. It was also discovered that Mulligan had been previously banned from Outback Steakhouse due to a similar incident. Mulligan was ch…
Man Nabbed For Masturbating In Front Of Woman In Westport, Police Say Man Nabbed For Masturbating In Front Of Woman In Westport, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Masturbating In Front Of Woman In Westport, Police Say A man wanted for five months for masturbating in front of a woman at a medical facility was nabbed on a warrant. Devon Rose, 30, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, but for the incident that took place in July at a Westport medical facility, said Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. During the July incident officers were dispatched to a Westport medical facility on a report of indecent exposure. Upon arrival, officers learned Rose had exposed himself to the victim and began masturbating while sitting across from her in a common area, Cabana said. An arrest warran…
Suspect Nabbed In Wallet Thefts At Westport Weston YMCA Suspect Nabbed In Wallet Thefts At Westport Weston YMCA
Suspect Nabbed In Wallet Thefts At Westport Weston YMCA A months-long investigation into missing wallets at the Westport Weston YMCA has resulted in a woman's arrest. Two victims reported their wallets had been stolen from the Westport Weston YMCA locker room on Aug. 19. Fraudulent purchases were made at a Rite Aid in Fairfield and Milford using the victims’ stolen credit cards, Westport Police said. Investigators were able to secure security video of a female suspect making the fraudulent transactions. The Westport Weston YMCA staff reviewed their video surveillance and observed the same female in the facility during the time frame of…
Police: Woman Located At Hotel Charged After Dispute At Westport Residence In Front Of Children Police: Woman Located At Hotel Charged After Dispute At Westport Residence In Front Of Children
Police: Woman Located At Hotel Charged After Dispute At Westport Residence In Front Of Children A woman from Westport is facing multiple charges after her involvement in a verbal dispute in front of children, according to police. Officers were sent to a Westport residence Sunday, Nov. 25 around 4 p.m. after hearing a report of a disturbance. They arrived on the scene to find the home unoccupied and unlocked. Westport Police entered to find various holiday decorations and ceramics strewn about and shattered. Officers then identified the victim, who agreed to visit police headquarters for questioning. Upon further investigation, the victim was found to be uninjured after getting into a …
Man Cut Victim's Mattress During Argument In Westport, Police Say Man Cut Victim's Mattress During Argument In Westport, Police Say
Man Cut Victim's Mattress During Argument In Westport, Police Say A 27-year-old man found himself behind bars after he was arrested for allegedly cutting up someone’s mattress during an argument in Westport. Members of the Westport Police Department were dispatched to an area home at approximately 8 p.m. on Halloween night, where there were complaints about two people arguing loudly outside. Officers arrived at the scene and determined that Stratford resident Tariq West had gotten into a dispute with his victim, during which he cut the victim’s mattress in several places. West was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and criminal mischief at West…
Man Accused Of Harassment Wipes Cell Phone After Search Warrant Obtained, Westport Police Say Man Accused Of Harassment Wipes Cell Phone After Search Warrant Obtained, Westport Police Say
Man Accused Of Harassment Wipes Cell Phone After Search Warrant Obtained, Westport Police Say A long-standing - and well documented - feud between two neighbors in Fairfield County came to a head recently, when a husband and wife were taken into police custody for allegedly harassing their neighbor and failing to cooperate with investigators. For several years, Westport resident John Borg has been in a dispute with his elderly Sterling Drive neighbor, which has required police and court intervention on multiple occasions. Last month, Borg was arrested for allegedly spraying toxic chemicals on the neighbor’s vegetable garden and backyard. During On Sept. 12, detectives executed a sea…
Ongoing Dispute Between Fairfield County Neighbors Escalates With Stadium Lights Ongoing Dispute Between Fairfield County Neighbors Escalates With Stadium Lights
Ongoing Dispute Between Fairfield County Neighbors Escalates With Stadium Lights A longstanding - and well documented - feud between two neighbors in Fairfield County came to a head when a husband and wife were taken into police custody for allegedly harassing their neighbor and failing to cooperate with investigators. For several years, Westport resident John Borg has been in a dispute with his elderly Sterling Drive neighbor, which required police and court intervention on multiple occasions. Last month, Borg was arrested for allegedly spraying toxic chemicals on the neighbor’s vegetable garden and backyard. On Sept. 12, detectives executed a search warrant at their h…
Woman Charged With DUI After Two-Car Crash In Westport Woman Charged With DUI After Two-Car Crash In Westport
Woman Charged With DUI After Two-Car Crash In Westport The investigation into a fender bender led to the arrest of a woman in Fairfield County who was allegedly drinking and driving before rear ending another vehicle, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department received a report of a crash involving two vehicles at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 near the intersection of Green Farms Road and New Creek Road. One driver - later identified as Angelica Ritter - allegedly took a right turn out of Post Office Lane and rear ended the driver in front of her.  Neither Ritter, nor the other driver suffered any injuries and each veh…
22-Year-Old Facing Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase Ends In Westport Crash 22-Year-Old Facing Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase Ends In Westport Crash
22-Year-Old Facing Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase Ends In Westport Crash A 22-year-old man took police on a high-speed chase before losing control of his vehicle, striking several mailboxes and fleeing on foot. An officer from the Westport Police Department on patrol at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14 spotted a vehicle speeding on Post Road West.  When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on King’s Highway North, the driver sped away and refused to stop when he activated his emergency lights. According to police, the driver sped through the intersection without stopping at the stop sign, before he lost control on King’s Highway North, crossin…
Police Find $110K, Drugs In Parked Car Of Woman In Westport Police Find $110K, Drugs In Parked Car Of Woman In Westport
Police Find $110K, Drugs In Parked Car Of Woman In Westport A check on a suspicious vehicle parked at a hardware store in the area led to the discovery of drugs and a large amount of cash on Saturday. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Westport Police Corporal Kevin Smith observed a suspicious vehicle parked at Torno Hardware,  which was closed for business, on Post Road East.  One female and two males occupied the vehicle at the time and another person associated with the vehicle, later identified as 30-year-old Ninifa Ruiz, soon emerged from behind the building, police said. While speaking with the occupants, Cpl. Smith detected a strong odor of marijua…
Man Arrested Mulitple Times For Harassing Neighbor In Westport, Police Say Man Arrested Mulitple Times For Harassing Neighbor In Westport, Police Say
Man Arrested Mulitple Times For Harassing Neighbor In Westport, Police Say A man who has allegedly sparred with his neighbor through a series of harassing events and who also has sued the city and members of the police department has been arrested several times in the past month.  According to Westport Police, John Borg, 48, of 5 Sterling Drive, has done everything from shining floodlights on his neighbor's residence to spraying a toxic substance on the neighbor's lawn and garden, causing more than $12,000 in damages. During the latest event, Borg was arrested Tuesday after the neighbor reported three bright floodlights and one green strobe light shining on her ho…
New Fairfield Man Who Hit Cars After Leaving Bar Faces DUI Charge New Fairfield Man Who Hit Cars After Leaving Bar Faces DUI Charge
New Fairfield Man Who Hit Cars After Leaving Bar Faces DUI Charge After drinking at a Fairfield County country club, a man who was caught walking into multiple cars on the way to his own, then driving into several others, was arrested for a DUI, police said. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to the Longshore Country Club at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, where there was a report of a vehicle that had struck several cars. Police said the operator, New Fairfield resident John Wilson was seen bumping into other vehicles in the parking lot before getting into his car and taking off in the parking lot. Witnesses were able t…
Easton Man With Bottles Of Vodka In Car Was Under Influence, Westport Police Say Easton Man With Bottles Of Vodka In Car Was Under Influence, Westport Police Say
Easton Man With Bottles Of Vodka In Car Was Under Influence, Westport Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted for driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over with an empty bottle of vodka in his backseat during the middle of the day, police said. Police in Westport stopped Easton resident John Finneran at approximately noon on Aug. 2, when officers received a report of a man driving erratically on Main Street. Officers eventually tracked down the car and conducted a traffic stop on Kings Highway North. While speaking with the 59-year-old man, police said that the officers detected alcohol on Finneran’s breath. Two bottles of vodka, one empty, one sealed, wer…
Two Caught After Stealing Bedding Items From Main Street Store In Westport Two Caught After Stealing Bedding Items From Main Street Store In Westport
Two Caught After Stealing Bedding Items From Main Street Store In Westport A pair are facing charges after allegedly stealing bedding items from a Westport retailer and attempting to flee before being busted by police. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to a business on Main Street on Wednesday, May 23, when an employee at the store reported that two men had entered the location, stole bedding items and took off without paying. Police said that employees at the store were able to offer a description of the suspects and the vehicle they drove off in, and two men - Brooklyn residents Petro Osipov and Igor Andruykhin - were quickly tracked d…
Two Women Busted For Shoplifting At Westport Store Two Women Busted For Shoplifting At Westport Store
Two Women Busted For Shoplifting At Westport Store Two area women were busted for shoplifting at a Westport store after employees observed the two taking items, according to the Westport Police. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. Monday when Destination XL employees reported that two women were shoplifting in the store and when confronted by employees they both left, said Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. A third suspect had also entered the store and attempted to distract store personnel by asking questions before exiting the store and leaving in a vehicle. Employees were able to provide police dispatchers a description of the susp…
Woman Who Went Through Red Light In Westport Above Legal Limit, Police Say Woman Who Went Through Red Light In Westport Above Legal Limit, Police Say
Woman Who Went Through Red Light In Westport Above Legal Limit, Police Say A Bridgeport woman is facing a drug charge after being busted drinking and driving through a red light by police In Westport with a painkiller in her wallet. An officer from the Westport Police Department was on patrol at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Saturday morning on Post Road West, when he spotted a vehicle traveling through the intersection at Wilton Road, disregarding the red traffic light, police said. During the subsequent traffic stop on Post Road, the officer reported that the driver, Darlene Pagan, 31, was slurring her speech and proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobrie…
Police: Westport Woman Found Stopped In Road Had Two Outstanding Warrants Police: Westport Woman Found Stopped In Road Had Two Outstanding Warrants
Police: Westport Woman Found Stopped In Road Had Two Outstanding Warrants Westport police found a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway early Monday morning at Hales Court. About 4:45 a.m., on March 12, police officers were dispatched on a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was located stopped in the middle of the roadway with two occupants.  The passenger was identified as Nicole Anastasia, 30, of Westport. Anastasia was found to have two outstanding warrants for her arrest.  She was arrested and brought to headquarters where she was charged with Violation of Probation/Conditional Discharge and held on $50,000 court set bond.  She also was ch…
Man Taken Into Custody For Writing Bad $5K Check In Westport Man Taken Into Custody For Writing Bad $5K Check In Westport
Man Taken Into Custody For Writing Bad $5K Check In Westport A Fairfield County man who was wanted for writing a bad $5,000 check to a Westport resident was tracked down by police over the weekend and taken into custody. An investigation was launched late last year, when Cheshire resident Jonathan Martin, 36, allegedly wrote a Westport resident the bad check, and after several unsuccessful attempts to collect the monies due, Martin’s victim filed a police report on Oct. 6 last year, which led to a warrant for his arrest. Police said that on Friday, Feb. 23, with an assist from the Cheshire Police Department, Martin was taken into custody, arrested a…