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High School Athlete Trapped On Roof Of Car, Carried For 4 Miles After Hit-Run Crash In CT: Cops High School Athlete Trapped On Roof Of Car, Carried For 4 Miles After Hit-Run Crash In CT: Cops
High School Athlete Trapped On Roof Of Car, Carried For 4 Miles After Hit-Run Crash In CT: Cops Police in Connecticut have arrested a man who they say struck a high school sophomore on his bicycle, carrying him on top of his car for four miles, before shoving him off into the roadway.  The boy, identified in a GoFundMe campaign as Avon High School soccer player Liam Shields, was left "fighting for his life," friends of his family said. The campaign, which had raised more than $48,000 as of press time said Liam was "fighting for his life." Avon police were called to Arch Road and Security Drive in Avon around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, after someone reported finding a damag…
Suspect Nabbed After Woman Driving SUV Killed In Hit-Run CT Crash With Minivan Suspect Nabbed After Woman Driving SUV Killed In Hit-Run CT Crash With Minivan
Suspect Nabbed After Woman Driving SUV Killed In Hit-Run CT Crash With Minivan A Connecticut man allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 23-year-old woman has been captured by police and charged with negligent homicide. The incident occurred in Hartford around 6:10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Adelaide Street. Sgt. Chris Mastroianni of the Hartford Police said Middlesex County resident Tonyque Davis, of the town of Portland, was driving a Jeep SUV when she was hit by a Toyota minivan that fled the scene. Davis was found unresponsive in the overturned Jeep and was extricated by the Hartford Fire Depar…
Man Who Gave Fake Name, Nabbed In New Canaan For Driving Without License, Insurance Man Who Gave Fake Name, Nabbed In New Canaan For Driving Without License, Insurance
Man Who Gave Fake Name, Nabbed In New Canaan For Driving Without License, Insurance A Fairfield County man was busted for allegedly giving police a fake name while he was driving without a license and insurance. Jorge Lopez, age 34, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 6, following a routine traffic stop in New Canaan. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, Lopez was stopped for having an unregistered vehicle. When talking with police he provided a fake name, which was discovered during a records check. DeFelice said Lopez was also driving without a license and insurance. He was charged with: Interfering with an officer/resisting Driving an u…
Norwalk Man Busted In Wilton For Driving Recklessly In School Lot, Pursuit, Police Say Norwalk Man Busted In Wilton For Driving Recklessly In School Lot, Pursuit, Police Say
Norwalk Man Busted In Wilton For Driving Recklessly In School Lot, Pursuit, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted for allegedly driving recklessly through an elementary school parking lot and then taking police on a pursuit. Jared Taylor, age 40 of Norwalk was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, for that incident that occurred in October 2023 in Monroe.  Taylor is accused of driving recklessly through an elementary school parking lot and then engaging officers in pursuit in a 1990 Ford F350 pickup truck with a juvenile in the back seat of the vehicle, said Deputy Chief Robert Cipolla of the Wilton Police.  He was charged with the following: R…
Man Nabbed For Driving Drunk, Wrong Way In Darien, Police Say Man Nabbed For Driving Drunk, Wrong Way In Darien, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Driving Drunk, Wrong Way In Darien, Police Say A man from Massachusetts was arrested for driving his truck the wrong way down a Connecticut road in an apparent drunk driving incident, police reported. It happened on Sunday, July 23 on Boston Post Road (Route 1) in Darien, according to Darien police. At approximately 2:15 a.m., police arrived at Post Road on reports that an intoxicated man was driving a white pickup truck in the wrong lane. When they arrived at the scene, they located Byron Lopez-Najera, age 37, driving slowly around the parking lot of the Mini Cooper dealership on Post Road. Lopez-Najera, who is from the neighbor…
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say 500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say
500 Gallons Of Cooking Oil Stolen From Restaurant: Westchester Duo Nabbed In CT, Police Say Two New York men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than 500 gallons of used cooking oil at a Connecticut restaurant. The men, both from Westchester County, were stopped in Litchfield County in Harwinton around 5:45 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. According to Connecticut State Police, the duo, identified as Yonkers residents Jeyson Santiago, age 25, and Isaac Then, age 25, were stopped after troopers received a 911 call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a restaurant in Harwinton. Troopers located the vehicle fleeing the scene, but were able to stop it on Route 8. Troopers de…
Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Wilton Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Wilton
Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Wilton A Fairfield County woman was busted for an alleged DUI at a school after police were alerted to a woman that was intoxicated. Jolene Matthews, age 46, of Ridgefield, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Cider Mill School at 240 School Road. According to Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police, officers responded to the school for a possible woman who was intoxicated and seen getting into a white 2019 Nisan Sentra and driving out of the parking lot. As officers arrived at the school, Matthew was seen pulling back into the school parking lot and getting out of her car, Phillipson said…
Driver Who Flashed High Beams At Cruiser In Fairfield County Charged With DWI, Police Say Driver Who Flashed High Beams At Cruiser In Fairfield County Charged With DWI, Police Say
Driver Who Flashed High Beams At Cruiser In Fairfield County Charged With DWI, Police Say This story has been updated. A Fairfield County man was nabbed for alleged DUI after flashing his bright lights at a passing police cruiser. The incident took place in Darien around 2:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, on Ledge Road. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police, a Darien officer observed a vehicle on Ledge Road traveling in the opposite direction flash their high beam lights at the officer.  When the officer turned around to check on the driver’s status, the man ran from his vehicle and approached the officer. After the driver, identified as Raul …
Man Nabbed After New England Court Appearance With 70 Pounds Of Marijuana Man Nabbed After New England Court Appearance With 70 Pounds Of Marijuana
Man Nabbed After New England Court Appearance With 70 Pounds Of Marijuana A man apparently did not learn his lesson when he tried leaving a Massachusetts courthouse with 70 pounds of marijuana after appearing in court earlier that day for similar offenses, authorities said.  Yves Duboc, age 43, of Biddeford, Maine, appeared in Newburyport District Court for driving without a license and illegal marijuana possession on Wednesday, June 29, Massachusetts State Police said.   He was released from court with the condition that he would not drive until he is properly licensed. However, Duboc did not adhere to that condition, according to police.&nbs…
Man Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Crash At CT Intersection Man Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Crash At CT Intersection
Man Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Crash At CT Intersection A 40-year-old man was charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Connecticut. Police said the crash happened on Wednesday, June 15, at the intersection of South Main Street and Market Street in Waterbury and involved a motorcycle and a Honda CRV. On Wednesday, June 22, investigators were able to locate the driver, identified as Segundo Villa-Qillay, of Waterbury, and the 2010 Blue Honda CRV that left the scene of the crash, the Waterbury Police Department reported.  Police said Segundo was charged with: Evading responsibility (Causing death – felony offense) Negligent homicide with a m…
Man Driving Wrong Way On I-95 Was Under Influence, CT State Police Say Man Driving Wrong Way On I-95 Was Under Influence, CT State Police Say
Man Driving Wrong Way On I-95 Was Under Influence, CT State Police Say A 25-year-old man was charged after authorities said he drove the wrong way on I-95 in Connecticut while under the influence.  Troopers received multiple reports of a red Chevrolet SUV driving erratically on I-95 northbound near Exit 57 at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, Connecticut State Police reported. Callers said the SUV was driving in the median and nearly struck the center concrete barrier several times, police said. At about 12:50 p.m., troopers received more than six more calls about the SUV traveling south in the northbound lanes near Exit 66 in the Middlesex County tow…
Stamford Man Charged With DUI/Driving Without License, Police Say Stamford Man Charged With DUI/Driving Without License, Police Say
Stamford Man Charged With DUI/Driving Without License, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with alleged driving under the influence after he was seen swerving and driving without rear lights and a valid driver's license, according to police. Mario Rodriguez, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 11 by Darien Police while driving on Post Road. Rodriguez was pulled over after an officer reported that while traveling behind a vehicle he noticed the passenger-side tires swerve over dotted white lines and that the vehicle's rear lights were not illuminated, according to Darien Police. The officer stopped the vehicle and while s…
Stamford Man Nabbed For DUI Following Crash, Police Say Stamford Man Nabbed For DUI Following Crash, Police Say
Stamford Man Nabbed For DUI Following Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with alleged driving while under the influence after crashing his vehicle and landing on top of a rock wall. Charles Bazelais, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested on a warrant on Friday, Sept. 24 by Darien Police for the incident which took place in May. Officers were dispatched to Haskell Lane for the report of a one-car motor vehicle accident with injuries, according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police. Upon arrival officers found a vehicle stuck on top of a rock wall with the driver, identified as Bazelais, still in the vehicle…
CT Man Charged For Crash Killing One, Injuring Another CT Man Charged For Crash Killing One, Injuring Another
CT Man Charged For Crash Killing One, Injuring Another A Connecticut man is facing manslaughter and driving under the influence charges for allegedly killing a dirt bike driver and injuring a moped driver before fleeing the scene on the Long Island Expressway. The crash took place around 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, when Litchfield County resident Jorge Serrano, age 30, of Torrington, was driving a Chevrolet Cruze on the LIE when he struck the moped and a dirt bike, according to the New York City Police Department.  After striking the dirt bike, police said the vehicle then dragged the bike and its driver about 100 yards on the highway befor…
Road-Rage Incident Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say Road-Rage Incident Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say
Road-Rage Incident Leads To DUI Charge For Stamford Man, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been accused of driving under the influence following a road-rage incident. Michael James Slocum, age 32, of Stamford, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 31, after officers in New Canaan were dispatched to the area of South Avenue and Farm Road on a report of a road rage incident that had occurred between two motorists. Slocum was identified as one of the operators of a vehicle that was involved in the incident that had initially occurred in Stamford, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of the New Canaan Police Department.  While officers were speaking with S…
CT Wrong-Way Teenage Driver Who Caused Crash Admitted Smoking Pot Before Driving, Police Say CT Wrong-Way Teenage Driver Who Caused Crash Admitted Smoking Pot Before Driving, Police Say
CT Wrong-Way Teenage Driver Who Caused Crash Admitted Smoking Pot Before Driving, Police Say A Connecticut woman who was driving the wrong way on Route 15 and was involved in a two-vehicle crash has been arrested for allegedly driving while high on marijuana. Alma Robledo, age 19, of Hartford, was arrested on Monday, May 17, by Connecticut State Police for the crash which took place in February, said state police. According to police, Robledo was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of the highway when she collided with another vehicle in Meriden in New Haven County. Neither driver was injured, but Robledo admitted at the time of the crash to smoking marijuana prior to gett…
Stamford Teen Nabbed For DUI After Seen 'Swerving' On Road, Police Say Stamford Teen Nabbed For DUI After Seen 'Swerving' On Road, Police Say
Stamford Teen Nabbed For DUI After Seen 'Swerving' On Road, Police Say A Fairfield County teen has been arrested for allegedly driving drunk after being spotted swerving along the roadway. Wilderson Ramirez, age 19, of Stamford, was arrested around 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, by New Canaan Police after police responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of Old Stamford Road, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro.  Responding officers made contact with the vehicle being operated by Ramirez and watched as it was crossing over the double yellow lane and swerving within the travel lane, Ferraro said. Officers stopped the vehicle and after spea…
Man Wanted On Warrant Facing Drug, Other Charges In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Wanted On Warrant Facing Drug, Other Charges In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Wanted On Warrant Facing Drug, Other Charges In Fairfield County, Police Say A 33-year-old New York man wanted on a warrant was arrested in Fairfield County for alleged possession of drugs and numerous other charges. Westchester County resident William Porras, of Port Chester, was around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, by Greenwich Police after officers checked on a vehicle that was parked with its headlights and interior lights on, said Greenwich Police Captain Mark E. Zuccerella.  According to Zuccerella, officers checked on the vehicle due to the high number of stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles in the area. When officers approached the car, they…
Westchester Man Nabbed On Host Of Drug, Gun Charges During Fairfield County Stop, Police Say Westchester Man Nabbed On Host Of Drug, Gun Charges During Fairfield County Stop, Police Say
Westchester Man Nabbed On Host Of Drug, Gun Charges During Fairfield County Stop, Police Say A Westchester County man was arrested on a host of alleged charges, including criminal possession of firearms, after being stopped in Fairfield County for not having a proper license plate. Tremaine Fraiser, age 24, of New Rochelle, was arrested on Saturday, March 27, by Greenwich Police after being stopped for not having a proper license plate. Officers stopped Frasier after they noticed he did not have a front license plate, Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella said. During the stop, it was determined the vehicle had a Texas temporary dealer registration, and that Fraiser was driving …
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Using False Name, Other Traffic Violations, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Using False Name, Other Traffic Violations, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Using False Name, Other Traffic Violations, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly providing a false name when he was pulled over for a traffic violation and for resisting arrest. Thomas Willoughby, age 54, of Norwalk, was arrested on Monday, March 29, by New Canaan Police on a warrant for the incident which took place in September, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of the New Canaan Police. According to Ferraro, during the September stop, Willoughby allegedly provided officers with a false name, was driving with expired registration, did not have a driver's license, and was driving without insurance. Willoughby was arre…
Two Teens Nabbed For Loading Duffel Bags With Stolen Items At CVS In Fairfield County Two Teens Nabbed For Loading Duffel Bags With Stolen Items At CVS In Fairfield County
Two Teens Nabbed For Loading Duffel Bags With Stolen Items At CVS In Fairfield County Two men from New York City were arrested in Fairfield County after they were allegedly seen carrying two duffel bags filled with stolen merchandise from a CVS store. The two men, Isaiah Jordan Graham, 18, and Ahmed Diamasy Sawadogo, 18, were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 6, after they were nabbed by Greenwich Police, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. The men were busted after a Greenwich police officer working a side job in the area saw the two men entered the CVS store on Greenwich Avenue, with empty duffle bags, Zuccerella said. A few minutes later, he saw the men leave the store and the ba…
CT Woman Driving Wrong Way On Highway Nabbed For DUI CT Woman Driving Wrong Way On Highway Nabbed For DUI
CT Woman Driving Wrong Way On Highway Nabbed For DUI A Connecticut woman was arrested for DUI after causing a crash while driving in the wrong direction on I-91. Jessica Cruz, 42, was arrested around 10:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, by Connecticut State troopers who had been attempting to stop the East Hartford resident. The efforts to stop Cruz began after Troop H in Hartford received numerous 911 reporting a wrong-way driver on I-91 in the area of the Windsor/Hartford line, said the Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to the area and spotted Cruz traveling southbound in the northbound lane of the highway, who narrowly missed colliding…
Teen Busted After Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription Numerous Times, Police Say Teen Busted After Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription Numerous Times, Police Say
Teen Busted After Attempting To Fill Fake Prescription Numerous Times, Police Say A teen was busted on numerous charges after he allegedly attempted to fill a fraudulent prescription at a Fairfield County pharmacy. Dwayne Smith, 19, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after a pharmacist in the central Greenwich area contacted the Greenwich Police and reported suspicious activity, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. After receiving the tip, plainclothes officers responded to the area and detained three suspects that were believed to be involved in passing the fake prescription in order to obtain a controlled substance, said Zuccerella. The pharmaci…
Woman Charged With DUI After Duo Observed Having Argument At I-95 Exit Ramp, Police Say Woman Charged With DUI After Duo Observed Having Argument At I-95 Exit Ramp, Police Say
Woman Charged With DUI After Duo Observed Having Argument At I-95 Exit Ramp, Police Say A driver who got into a verbal argument with her passenger on an I-95 exit ramp in Fairfield County was allegedly driving under the influence, police said. An officer from the Darien Police Department on patrol at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21 spotted two people involved in an altercation at the red light at the bottom of the I-95 southbound exit 11 ramp. According to police, the officer pulled over the Jeep and learned that the driver, Darien resident Casey Boatright, 40, had been in a verbal argument with a passenger. While speaking with Boatright, the officer said that bot…
Drunk Man Without License Runs Stop Sign In Greenwich, Police Say Drunk Man Without License Runs Stop Sign In Greenwich, Police Say
Drunk Man Without License Runs Stop Sign In Greenwich, Police Say A Westchester man was arrested after allegedly running a stop sign in Greenwich while driving drunk and without a license. Jose Sanchez-Hernandez, 30, of West Harrison, was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 1, after a Greenwich police officer observed a black Chevrolet Traverse drive south onto Frontage Road from I-95 without for a stop sign, said Greenwich Police. Once stopped, officers found Sanchez-Herandez with glassy, red eyes and smelled the odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. Sanchez-Hernandez was asked to participate in a field sobriety test which he failed, police said.  …
Numerous 911 Calls Lead To Arrest Of Stamford Man For Weapons Possession Numerous 911 Calls Lead To Arrest Of Stamford Man For Weapons Possession
Numerous 911 Calls Lead To Arrest Of Stamford Man For Weapons Possession A Stamford man was arrested on weapons possession charges after police received multiple calls of a driver crossing over into oncoming traffic multiple times. Sergio-Antonio Ortega-Diaz, 48, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 9, after Wilton Police responded to numerous 911 calls of a dangerous driver, said the Wilton Police. When police caught up with Ortega-Diaz on Danbury Road, they found that he was driving without a license, police said. While speaking with him through his opened driver's door, officers spotted a police-style retractable baton in the side door pocket. The weapon was seiz…
Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Greenwich Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Greenwich
Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Greenwich A Fairfield County man was arrested after allegedly crashing his vehicle while driving drunk. Roberto Colon Leyva, 33, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Friday, Nov. 1, after police responded to a report of a crash, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz. When police arrived on the scene of the crash at 124 W. Ritch Ave., they found Leyva had bloodshot, glassy eyes, slurred speech, and smelled of alcohol, Slusarz said. After admitting to drinking, Leyva was asked to perform the field sobriety tests, which he failed, police said. He was arrested and charged with driving wi…
Police Find Danbury Man Unconscious In His Vehicle At Intersection In Newtown Police Find Danbury Man Unconscious In His Vehicle At Intersection In Newtown
Police Find Danbury Man Unconscious In His Vehicle At Intersection In Newtown A Fairfield County man was arrested after police found him unconscious in his vehicle at an intersection.  Richard Timms, 43, of Danbury, was found around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, by Newtown Police officers in the area of Glenmore Drive and Dylan Drive, said the Newtown Police. Following an investigation, Timms was found to be in possession of narcotics and did not have a valid driver's license,  police said. He was charged with possession of narcotics, DUI/drugs, and driving without a license. Timms was released on a $1,000 bond.
Drunk Westchester Man Drove Pickup Truck Wrong Way In Greenwich, Police Say Drunk Westchester Man Drove Pickup Truck Wrong Way In Greenwich, Police Say
Drunk Westchester Man Drove Pickup Truck Wrong Way In Greenwich, Police Say A Westchester man is facing charges after police say he drove a pickup truck the wrong way in Greenwich. Greenwich Police were patrolling the area of Greenwich Avenue on Friday, April 26 around 9 p.m. Around this time, police say an anonymous subject allegedly submitted a report of a red pickup truck traveling the wrong way on Greenwich Avenue. The anonymous subject called again to report that the vehicle had been parked on Greenwich Avenue in the area of St. Mary’s Parish, according to police. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle’s driver, identified as 35-year-old Ismael Mendo…
Three Injured After Car Strikes Bicyclist, Hits School Bus While Woman Flees Scene In Hartford Three Injured After Car Strikes Bicyclist, Hits School Bus While Woman Flees Scene In Hartford
Three Injured After Car Strikes Bicyclist, Hits School Bus While Woman Flees Scene In Hartford A woman who hit a bicyclist and then slammed into the back of a school bus while trying to flee the scene has been arrested. Josmary Rodriguez, 38, of New Britain, was arrested by Hartford Police around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday after the department responded to the intersection of Gold and Main streets for the report of a car hitting a bicyclist, said Hartford Police Lt. Brian Bowsza. After hitting the bicycle rider, Rodriguez attempted to flee the scene and ended up slamming into the back of a school bus near the intersection with Wells Street, he added. Rodriguez then jumped out of her vehicle …
Stamford Motorist With Hazard Lights On For An Hour Under Influence, Greenwich PD Says Stamford Motorist With Hazard Lights On For An Hour Under Influence, Greenwich PD Says
Stamford Motorist With Hazard Lights On For An Hour Under Influence, Greenwich PD Says A 20-year-old man was arrested for DUI and driving without a license after police received a report of a car running with its hazards lights on for more than an hour.  Greenwich Police arrested Nehemias Yac of Stamford after responding to Mead Avenue around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, to check out the report. When they arrived on the scene, officers said they could smell alcohol coming from his breath and that he failed a series of field sobriety tests. Yac was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without a license.  He was released after posting $250 bail. He is s…