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Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Defacing Buildings With Political Graffiti, Police Say
A Fairfield County woman has been arrested for defacing numerous buildings with political graffiti.
Emily Winters, age 65, of Fairfield, turned herself into Fairfield Police on Wednesday, Jan. 27, after the department requested help from the public and with the assistance of the media, said Lieutenant Antonio Granata.
Following the request, police received several tips, which led to Winters, Granata said.
The graffiti was discovered on Tuesday, Jan. 12, on the exterior walls of TJ Maxx, the foundation of the Tunxis Hill Corner Plaza, and the driveway of McKinley School.
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Shelton Contractor Accused Of Stealing Wallet, Other Items From Client
A contractor has been arrested for allegedly stealing items from one of his clients in Fairfield County.
Michael Mando, 29, of Shelton, was arrested in December, for the incident which took place in October 2020, in Fairfield, said Lt. Antonio Granata.
According to Granata, in October a Fairfield resident of Elm Street reported various items have been taken from their home after hiring contractor Mando to do some home repair.
The homeowners became aware of the thefts when over a period of several weeks, they were unable to locate a wallet, several pieces of jewelry, and gift cards, G…
Stamford Man Causes Damage To Girlfriend's Fairfield Home, Holds Police At Bay During Standoff
A Fairfield County man was arrested after he was allegedly caught breaking windows at his girlfriend's home during a domestic dispute.
Derek Pflueger, 40, of Stamford, was arrested around 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, after Fairfield Police responded to a 911 call at a home on Kings Highway, said Lieutenant Antonio Granata.
The victim was able to run out of the home and call police reporting the violent behavior, which dispatchers relayed to responding officers, Granata said.
Officers arriving on the scene found several windows around the home were actively being shatte…
