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24-Year-Old Man Uses Counterfeit Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police 24-Year-Old Man Uses Counterfeit Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police
24-Year-Old Man Uses Counterfeit Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police A 24-year-old man was apprehended in New York after allegedly using counterfeit bills at a Connecticut Stop & Shop supermarket, police said. Brooklyn resident James Breland was processed on forgery and larceny charges on Wednesday, April 24 in connection with an incident in September 2022 at a Fairfield County Stop & Shop, Darien Police announced on Tuesday, April 30.  According to police, during the original incident on Sept. 25, 2022, three men allegedly used $80 in counterfeit bills at the Darien Stop & Shop at 25 Old Kings Hwy North. A Darien detective investigatin…

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by Ben Crnic
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Derby Man Shows Porn Video To Woman At Starbucks In Fairfield County, Police Say Derby Man Shows Porn Video To Woman At Starbucks In Fairfield County, Police Say
Derby Man Shows Porn Video To Woman At Starbucks In Fairfield County, Police Say A man who allegedly held up a cell phone with a pornography video playing to a woman sitting at a Fairfield County Starbucks has been charged by police. New Haven County resident Adield Viana-Ribeiro, age 25, of Derby, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Stamford Court for an incident that took place in November 2022 at the Darien Starbucks, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police.  During the incident, a woman told Darien police she was sitting in her vehicle in the Starbucks parking lot around 6:15 a.m. when she looked up to see Viana-Ribeiro standing by her wind…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Causing Disturbance At Popular Restaurant, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Causing Disturbance At Popular Restaurant, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Causing Disturbance At Popular Restaurant, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with criminal trespass after allegedly repeatedly attempting to get inside a popular Mexican restaurant after he was removed for causing a disturbance. The incident took place in Westport on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Viva Zapata’s at 530 Riverside Ave. Westport Police officers responded to the restaurant after receiving a complaint of an intoxicated man who was causing a disturbance, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. Responding officers located Brandon Beller, age 28, of Westport, who due to his intoxication and disruptive…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Nabbed For Using Bank Cards Stolen Out Of Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Day Man Nabbed For Using Bank Cards Stolen Out Of Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Day
Man Nabbed For Using Bank Cards Stolen Out Of Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Day A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a wallet out of an unlocked vehicle and using bank cards inside to make purchases. Kalil Walls, age 18, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Darien Police for a motor vehicle burglary in which a wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, said Sgt. James Palmieri. The victim informed officers that the bank cards from the wallet had been used that morning in Waterbury, in New Haven County.  Based on security camera footage at the establishments where the victim’s cards were used, Walls was identified as a suspect.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Detectives Waiting In Liquor Store Nab Duo Who Phoned In Fraudulent Order, Darien PD Says Detectives Waiting In Liquor Store Nab Duo Who Phoned In Fraudulent Order, Darien PD Says
Detectives Waiting In Liquor Store Nab Duo Who Phoned In Fraudulent Order, Darien PD Says Detectives and police officers lying in wait at a Fairfield County liquor store busted two men who allegedly made a fraudulent order using stolen credit cards, police said. An employee of Darien Wine Port alerted the police department of someone attempting to make what was believed to be a fraudulent transaction over the phone using multiple credit cards with different names on Thursday, June 25. During the initial phone call, the buyer provided the name “Eric,” though police noted that the employee at the wine store believed that the same caller had made similar calls in the past. Accordi…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Who Crashes MINI Cooper On Stone Wall Busted For DUI, Darien Police Say Teen Who Crashes MINI Cooper On Stone Wall Busted For DUI, Darien Police Say
Teen Who Crashes Mini Cooper On Stone Wall Busted For DUI, Darien Police Say A 19-year-old was arrested for alleged driving with an elevated blood-alcohol level after a red MINI Cooper he was driving was found stuck on top of a stone wall, police said. Jack Brown, of Darien, was arrested by Darien Police on Tuesday, June 9. According to Darien PD Sgt. James Palmieri, a caller told police the red MINI Cooper, with a driver who was attempting to leave, had left Middlesex Road and was stuck on top of a stone wall The caller also said Brown was starting a fight with bystanders as he attempted to leave, Palmieri said. When officers arrived on the scene they found …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Norwalk Woman Stopped For Speeding Busted With Drugs In Darien, Police Say Norwalk Woman Stopped For Speeding Busted With Drugs In Darien, Police Say
Norwalk Woman Stopped For Speeding Busted With Drugs In Darien, Police Say A 26-year-old woman was arrested on a warrant for a stop last year in which police allegedly found drugs in her vehicle. Nicole Greenwald, of Norwalk, was arrested on Wednesday, May 20, for an incident which took place in Fairfield County in Sept. 2019, said Darien Police Dept. Sgt. James Palmieri. According to Palmieri, a Darien Police officer on patrol spotted a Silver Dodge sedan traveling west on the Post Road at a high rate of speed.  The patrol vehicle’s radar unit measured the vehicle’s speed to be 48 mph in a clearly marked 35 mph zone, Palmieri said. The officer pu…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Apprehended After Separate Incidents Of Robbery, Assault, Larceny At Walgreens In Darien Man Apprehended After Separate Incidents Of Robbery, Assault, Larceny At Walgreens In Darien
Man Apprehended After Separate Incidents Of Robbery, Assault, Larceny At Walgreens In Darien A man has been apprehended after police say he was involved in separate incidents of robbery, assault and larceny at Walgreens in Darien. Darien Police say Quentin Stroman, 23, of Brooklyn was taken into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 9 on a warrant that includes charges from previous incidents at Walgreens (138 Heights Road). According to police, Stroman was one of four males seen on surveillance footage stealing approximately six boxes of Nexium brand heartburn medication valued at $179.94 from Walgreens on Dec. 14, 2018. Stroman was also involved in an assault at the same location on Feb. 4…

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by Valerie Musson
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Stamford Motorist Driving Without Headlights On Charged With DUI, Greenwich Police Say Stamford Motorist Driving Without Headlights On Charged With DUI, Greenwich Police Say
Stamford Motorist Driving Without Headlights On Charged With DUI, Greenwich Police Say A Stamford driver was charged with drunk driving in Greenwich after being pulled over or having no headlights on. He was traveling east on Delevan Avenue between Meade Avenue and TIngue Street Sunday, July 21 at 3:55 a.m. when police noticed the headlights were not on according to Greenwich Police. The vehicle reportedly was crossing over the double-yellow line into the westbound lane of travel, said police. A traffic stop revealed there was no registration and the driver had no operator's license, according to police. During the motor vehicle stop, allegedly an odor of alcohol …

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by Donna Christopher
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Drunk Norwalk Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Darien, Police Say Drunk Norwalk Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Darien, Police Say
Drunk Norwalk Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Two Vehicles In Darien, Police Say A Norwalk man is facing charges after crashing into two vehicles in Darien, police say. Darien Police say officers responded to the area of 72 Old Kings Highway on the report of a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday, June 25 around 4:30 p.m. The report stated that a dark-colored 1997 Toyota 4Runner left the roadway and struck two cars parked in a nearby driveway, according to police. Police say a witness was able to follow the suspect's vehicle, which was stopped at the northbound rest area of I-95. An officer made contact with the driver, identified as Avalos Jose Hernandez, 45, and observed he…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Charged After Urinating In Woman's Duffel Bag Outside Greenwich PD Headquarters, Police Say Man Charged After Urinating In Woman's Duffel Bag Outside Greenwich PD Headquarters, Police Say
Man Charged After Urinating In Woman's Duffel Bag Outside Greenwich PD Headquarters, Police Say A local man was charged after urinating in a woman's duffel bag outside the Greenwich Police Department headquarters, according to police.  Erik Stein Soelberg, 50, of Greenwich, was arrested Tuesday, June 25 at 4:30 p.m. after the victim walked into the Greenwich Police station and reported they had witnessed the alleged suspect urinating in her duffel bag right outside the police station on Mason Street, according to Greenwich Police. Officer approached Soelberg who later reportedly admitted he urinated inside the person's duffel bag, said Greenwich Police. He was charged with third…

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by Donna Christopher
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Single-Vehicle Crash Leads To DUI Charge For Greenwich Woman, 25 Single-Vehicle Crash Leads To DUI Charge For Greenwich Woman, 25
Single-Vehicle Crash Leads To DUI Charge For Greenwich Woman, 25 A woman from Greenwich is facing DUI charges after police say she was involved in a single-vehicle crash. Greenwich Police say Kate Yoder, 25, was involved in a single-car crash in the area of 23 Fairfield Road on Tuesday, June 11 around 1 p.m. Police say they detected an alcoholic odor coming from Yoder and asked her to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which she did not perform to standard. Yoder was arrested, processed and charged with DUI and failure to drive in the proper lane. She was released after posting $250 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Court on Tues…

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by Valerie Musson
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Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Argument Over WiFi Password In Darien, Police Say Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Argument Over WiFi Password In Darien, Police Say
Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Argument Over WiFi Password In Darien, Police Say An 18-year-old Darien woman is facing charges after police say she was involved in a dispute over a WiFi password. Darien Police say they responded to a local residence on Thursday, May 9 around 11:50 p.m. on a report of a disturbance between two parties. The victim allegedly informed dispatchers that the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Caroline Casolo, was banging on the walls of the second floor of the home. Police arrived and were allegedly informed by the victim that there had been an argument over the WiFi password. Police say the victim owns the WiFi and did not want to give Caso…

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by Valerie Musson
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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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Stamford Man With Active Warrant Charged After Passing School Bus In Darien, Police Say Stamford Man With Active Warrant Charged After Passing School Bus In Darien, Police Say
Stamford Man With Active Warrant Charged After Passing School Bus In Darien, Police Say A Stamford man has been charged after a traffic infraction in Darien led to the discovery of an active warrant, according to police. Darien Police say they observed a van pass a stopped school bus on Post Road near the intersection of Saltbox Lane on Monday, March 25 around 7:30 a.m. The officer initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as 38-year-old Carlos Bonilla of Stamford, according to police. A routine check of Bonilla’s information led to the discovery of an active bench warrant from Stamford court for failing to appear for a court date related to a 2013 DUI arrest, police…

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by Valerie Musson
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Stolen Vehicle Suspect Caught In Darien, Police Say Stolen Vehicle Suspect Caught In Darien, Police Say
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Caught In Darien, Police Say The suspect of an alleged vehicle theft has been caught in Darien, police say. Darien Police responded to 30 Sedgwick Avenue on the report of a stolen vehicle around 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 10. The victim stated that his daughter woke him up after hearing a noise outside. When he looked outside, he saw his 2002 Acura MDX being backed out of the driveway. Police later determined that the noise heard was the sound of the Acura striking the other car in the driveway as it was backing up. The complaint also told police that the keys had been left in the stolen vehicle. Upon further investi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Man Assaults Employee At Walgreens In Darien After Leaving With $1.6K In Stolen Items Police: Man Assaults Employee At Walgreens In Darien After Leaving With $1.6K In Stolen Items
Police: Man Assaults Employee At Walgreens In Darien After Leaving With $1.6K In Stolen Items A 21-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly stuffing more than $1,500 worth of stolen items into a garbage bag and assaulting a Walgreens employer attempting to stop him in Fairfield County. Members of the Darien Police Department were dispatched to Walgreens on Heights Road shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, where there was a report of an assault. Police spoke to the victim, an employee at Walgreens, and a description of the suspect was broadcast to investigating officers. According to police, the Walgreens employee said that he saw two men walk into the store with noth…

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by Zak Failla
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Greenwich Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Wallets Valued At $2K, Police Say Greenwich Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Wallets Valued At $2K, Police Say
Greenwich Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Wallets Valued At $2K, Police Say Two men are facing charges after a Greenwich traffic stop led to the discovery of two stolen wallets valued at around $1,000 each, police say. Greenwich police conducted a traffic stop Wednesday, Feb. 13 at around 1:30 p.m. after observing a vehicle run a stop sign. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Julio Patrone of the Bronx, was found to have no license. Further investigation also led to the discovery of two Alexander McQueen wallets inside the vehicle, one valued at $995 and the other at $1,095 for a total of $2,090. Patrone and the vehicle’s passenger, 27-year-old Emmanuel Navas of…

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Failed To Appear After 2001 Arrest In Darien Caught In Stratford Man Failed To Appear After 2001 Arrest In Darien Caught In Stratford
Man Failed To Appear After 2001 Arrest In Darien Caught In Stratford A man arrested in Darien 18 years ago is facing a new charge after being caught in Stratford during a traffic stop, police said. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, Jan. 30, investigators at the Darien Police Department were notified by officers in Stratford that they had conducted a traffic stop on a Stratford man wanted for failure to appear in court. Police said that the driver, 52-year-old Jeffrey Drescher had failed to appear in court for an arrest in Darien in 2001. Officers went to Stratford and took custody of Drescher, who was transported back to police headquarters and charged with …

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by Zak Failla
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Man, 27, Caught Urinating On Road Charged With DUI In Greenwich Man, 27, Caught Urinating On Road Charged With DUI In Greenwich
Man, 27, Caught Urinating On Road Charged With DUI In Greenwich A 27-year-old man is facing DUI charges after police say they found him urinating on the road in Greenwich. Greenwich Police responded to the area of Sound Beach Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 26 around 4:30 p.m. on the report of an inebriated male driver. The driver, identified as Andrew Allen Lieberman of Montclair, New Jersey, allegedly exited his vehicle and urinated in the roadway. Police arrived and asked Lieberman to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which he failed. Lieberman was arrested and charged with DUI and second-degree breach of peace. He was released on $250 bail …

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by Valerie Musson
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18-Year-Old Charged In Apartment Burglary In Greenwich 18-Year-Old Charged In Apartment Burglary In Greenwich
18-Year-Old Charged In Apartment Burglary In Greenwich An 18-year-old man is facing burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a Greenwich apartment. Greenwich police responded to 5 Armstrong Court on reports of a burglary on Wednesday, Jan. 30 around 10:30 a.m. Police arrived and discovered that Darius McGrath of Greenwich was in possession of stolen property. Darius was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and fifth-degree larceny. He is being held on $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Court on Friday, Feb. 15.

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by Valerie Musson
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Westport Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges In Greenwich Westport Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges In Greenwich
Westport Man Faces Multiple Drug Charges In Greenwich A Westport man was arrested and faces multiple drug charges after Greenwich Police allegedly found him to be in possession of heroine and crack cocaine during a traffic stop. The stop occurred Tuesday, Dec. 11 on I95 after police observed a vehicle make a turn signal violation. The vehicle’s occupants consented to a search, at which point, a narcotics-detecting K-9 unit was brought in. During the search, police discovered passenger Frank Ventura, 61, in possession of a crack pipe. Ventura was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for a thorough search. Police discover…

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by Valerie Musson
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Stamford Woman Wanted For Stealing Purse In Greenwich Taken Into Custody In Norwalk Stamford Woman Wanted For Stealing Purse In Greenwich Taken Into Custody In Norwalk
Stamford Woman Wanted For Stealing Purse In Greenwich Taken Into Custody In Norwalk A 23-year-old woman was nabbed months after allegedly stealing a purse in Greenwich and charged with felony larceny. Jamie Edwards-Hinton of Stamford was picked up by Norwalk Police on Tuesday and turned over to Greenwich Police who had an active warrant for her arrest for allegedly stealing the purse from a car parked in the lot at the Thru-Way Shopping Center at 13333 East Putnam Ave., on July 30, said Greenwich Police arrest report. Following the theft, Greenwich Police conducted an investigation and developed Edwards-Hinton as a suspect and a warrant was issued by the court, the report …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bridgeport Man In Court Nabbed On Warrant For Attempting To Break Into ATM Bridgeport Man In Court Nabbed On Warrant For Attempting To Break Into ATM
Bridgeport Man In Court Nabbed On Warrant For Attempting To Break Into ATM A 31-year-old man was picked up on a warrant for attempting to break into an ATM machine while appearing in Stamford Court on another matter. Devon A. Pearson of Bridgeport was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 20, by Connecticut Judicial Marshals who then turned him over to officers with the Greenwich Police Department, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. Pearson was arrested in connection with an Aug. 16 event in which police responded to the Greenwich train station on a report that someone was attempting to break into an ATM machine, he said. When officers arrived, Pearson had fled the sc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Panhandling In Westport Had Two Active Arrest Warrants, Police Say Man Panhandling In Westport Had Two Active Arrest Warrants, Police Say
Man Panhandling In Westport Had Two Active Arrest Warrants, Police Say A panhandler with warrants out for his arrest has been released on $100,000 bond after being busted by police in Westport panhandling in the area. An officer from the Westport Police Department spotted Bridgeport resident Andrew Ritz allegedly panhandling in a parking lot at approximately 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, leading to further investigation. While interviewing Ritz, it was later determined that there were two active arrest warrants out for him, and he was subsequently taken into custody and charged with two counts of failure to appear in court for both warrants. After he was process…

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by Zak Failla