Suspect Nabbed During CT Home Burglary In Progress, State Police Say Suspect Nabbed During CT Home Burglary In Progress, State Police Say
Suspect Nabbed During CT Home Burglary In Progress, State Police Say A 31-year-old was arrested after police said a Connecticut teen found the man burglarizing his home. New London County resident Benjamin Dahm was arrested at about 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, according to Connecticut State Police. Police responded to a residence in the Town of Old Lyme after the 16-year-old reported that there was an unknown man in his home, authorities said.  Old Lyme Police officers saw Dahm inside the home upon arrival and discovered a Jeep Cherokee in the garage.  The Jeep did not have license plates and did not belong there, police said. Authorities report…
Police: CT Man Repeatedly Returned To Popular Restaurant After Getting Kicked Out For Fighting Police: CT Man Repeatedly Returned To Popular Restaurant After Getting Kicked Out For Fighting
Police: CT Man Repeatedly Returned To Popular Restaurant After Getting Kicked Out For Fighting A Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly trespassing at a popular downtown restaurant after he had been ejected for fighting. Josiah Shumaker, age 24, was arrested on Tuesday, July 20, for the incident which took place on two nights in June in Milford. According to police, Shumaker, of Mystic, repeatedly returned to Stonebridge, at 50 Daniel St., after being ejected for being involved in an altercation, police said.  Employees reported that over the next few hours Shumaker repeatedly entered the bar and was ejected again. On the third incident, Milfo…
Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours
Connecticut Woman Arrested Three Times In 24 Hours A Connecticut woman was arrested three times in 24 hours following a domestic dispute with her boyfriend in which she threatened him with a kitchen knife. Windham County resident Heather Poplasky, age 32, was arrested the first time around 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 10, when she stepped towards a victim with a large kitchen knife at home in Central Village in Plainview, said Plainview Police Deputy Chief William D. Wolfburg. Poplasky, of Plainfield, then threatened to cut herself to make it appear the victim had injured her, Wolfburg said. She was arrested and charged with d…
Fairfield Man Nabbed With Loaded Magazine, Drugs After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Police Say Fairfield Man Nabbed With Loaded Magazine, Drugs After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Police Say
Fairfield Man Nabbed With Loaded Magazine, Drugs After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly running from police during a motor vehicle stop and for having a loaded firearm magazine. The incident took place around 2:24 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, when Bridgeport Police attempted a vehicle stop of Christopher Serrano, of Bridgeport, for not having a registration, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management. After getting out of the vehicle, Serrano allegedly began to run away from officers while clutching his waistband. During the brief foot pursuit, two objects fell from his pants, Appleby said. Serrano was caught in the a…
Two Arrested, One For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Firing Gun At Her Vehicle, Police Say Two Arrested, One For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Firing Gun At Her Vehicle, Police Say
Two Arrested, One For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Firing Gun At Her Vehicle, Police Say Two Fairfield County men were arrested, one for allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend and for a firing gunshot in the area of her home and vehicle. The men, Ian Murray, 33, and Christopher Smeriglio, 34, both of Norwalk, were arrested by Wilton Police on Thursday, Jan. 7, following a report of shots fired, said Lt. Gregg Phillipson.  According to Phillipson, Wilton Police received a 911 call reporting a gunshot outside an area home.  When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with the resident who said she believed that her ex-boyfriend, Murray, was responsible for the shot…
Father, Son Stole Items From Fairfield County Landscaping Company Numerous Times, Police Say Father, Son Stole Items From Fairfield County Landscaping Company Numerous Times, Police Say
Father, Son Stole Items From Fairfield County Landscaping Company Numerous Times, Police Say The father of a man who had already been arrested for allegedly breaking into a commercial company and stealing items has turned himself in to police. Robert L. Petro, 81, of Waterbury, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 29, after the series of alleged thefts that took place at a landscaping business in Wilton in 2019, said Wilton Police Lt. Gregg Phillipson. According to Phillipson, Petro, and his son, Michael Petro, 47, of Wolcott, would enter the property of the landscaping business and steal equipment such as leaf blowers, chain saws, and more. The younger Petro was arrested several months …
Man Accused Of Repeatedly Harassing, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Repeatedly Harassing, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Repeatedly Harassing, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend In Fairfield County A man who had allegedly been threatening and harassing an ex-girlfriend and her family has been arrested. Derek Pleasant, 51, of the Bronx, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 28, for the incidents which had been occurring since October, said Darien Police Captain Jeremiah Marron. The victim, a Darien resident, told police on Thursday, Oct. 1, about the ongoing threatening and police met with Pleasant on that same day where he said he would no longer contact the victim, Marron said. Just several weeks later, on Monday, Nov. 9, the victim again contacted police and reported that Pleasant had come …
Duo Nabbed Breaking Into Parked Cars In Fairfield, Police Say Duo Nabbed Breaking Into Parked Cars In Fairfield, Police Say
Duo Nabbed Breaking Into Parked Cars In Fairfield, Police Say A Fairfield County man and a juvenile were arrested for allegedly attempting to burglarize vehicles and stealing a wallet from one. The incident took place around 1:50 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, when a homeowner on High Street, in Fairfield, spotted three hooded men in the neighborhood checking door handles of unoccupied vehicles and called police, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. Surrounding patrols checked the area and located two males on nearby Meadowcroft Road. One was a juvenile, whose name cannot be released and the other was 19-year-old Terrel Durant of Bridgeport. Durant …
Teens Caught Breaking Into Cars In Stratford Teens Caught Breaking Into Cars In Stratford
Teens Caught Breaking Into Cars In Stratford A group of opportunistic teenagers in Fairfield County were busted after breaking into unlocked cars, police said. The Stratford Police Department launched an investigation this week after receiving multiple reports of cars being broken into in the past few days. On Thursday, Aug. 6, three teens were caught red-handed entering multiple vehicles, prompting a response from police in Stratford. Upon arrival, police said that Bridgeport resident Heriberto Soto-White, 18, and two other teens attempted to flee from officers on foot before all three were quickly apprehended. Following their arr…
Suspect Nabbed In Burglary At Dunkin' Donuts In Fairfield County Suspect Nabbed In Burglary At Dunkin' Donuts In Fairfield County
Suspect Nabbed In Burglary At Dunkin' Donuts In Fairfield County A serial burglar in Connecticut was tracked down after breaking into a Fairfield County Dunkin’ Donuts location, stealing cash and a recording surveillance system, and being tied to other break-ins, police said. Investigators from the Monroe Police Department responded to Dunkin Donuts on Roosevelt Drive shortly after 1:45 on Dec. 27 last year, when a. burglar alarm was activated. Police said that upon arrival, it was determined by detectives that the establishment had been forcefully broken into by two men. A total of $1,395 was missing, and the surveillance system had an estimated value o…
Stamford Teen, Two Minors Caught Hiding After Stealing From Vehicles In New Canaan, Police Say Stamford Teen, Two Minors Caught Hiding After Stealing From Vehicles In New Canaan, Police Say
Stamford Teen, Two Minors Caught Hiding After Stealing From Vehicles In New Canaan, Police Say Three teenagers attempted to hide from investigators in Fairfield County after being busted stealing from parked vehicles, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to the intersection of Richmond Hill Road and Weed Street at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, where there were reports of suspects rummaging through parked vehicles. Police said that officers located the first suspect, Stamford resident Kaymani Robinson, 19, hiding under a parked car in an Ash Tree Lane driveway.  Robinson, who is on probation, was taken into custody without incident…
Wilton Woman Accused Of Swimming Naked Accompanied By Stamford Man In Stranger's Pool Wilton Woman Accused Of Swimming Naked Accompanied By Stamford Man In Stranger's Pool
Wilton Woman Accused Of Swimming Naked Accompanied By Stamford Man In Stranger's Pool An area man and a naked woman were arrested after they were found allegedly swimming in the pool of a home that didn't belong to them. The incident took place around 4:35 p.m., on Tuesday, June 23, when Wilton Police officers in Fairfield County received a 911 call from a residence on Wilridge Road, said Lt. Robert Kluk. The resident told officers that two adults were swimming in his pool and added that the woman was naked, Kluk said. Officers arrived on scene and located Jennifer Louney, 53, of Wilton, and Michael Silvester, 51, of Stamford, swimming in the pool, Kluk said. When con…