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Man Faces DUI Charge After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Greenwich, Police Say Man Faces DUI Charge After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Greenwich, Police Say
Man Faces DUI Charge After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Greenwich, Police Say A man who drove into a utility pole in Greenwich was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol, police said. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department were dispatched to Weaver Street shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, where there was a report of a driver who had struck a utility pole in the area. According to police, upon arrival, the vehicle was unoccupied, and they found the driver, Greenwich resident Mariusz Mosiej, 38, walking alone West Putnam Avenue. After being approached, Mosiej admitted to being involved in the one-car crash. Police said that Mosiej displayed si…

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by Zak Failla
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Drunk Westchester Driver Who Crashed Into Pole Found After K-9 Search In Greenwich, Police Say Drunk Westchester Driver Who Crashed Into Pole Found After K-9 Search In Greenwich, Police Say
Drunk Westchester Driver Who Crashed Into Pole Found After K-9 Search In Greenwich, Police Say A man who left the scene of an accident in Greenwich was located by a police K-9 who tracked his scent. Aaron Guerrero, 38, of Port Chester,  was arrested around 8 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 17, after Greenwich Police responded to a report of a vehicle striking a utility police, said the Greenwich Police. When officers arrived on the scene of the crash, they found the vehicle on the west side of North Street against the damaged pole, but no driver was in sight. A police canine was brought to the area and was able to track Guerrero to the area of Parsonage Lane. Once in custody, police adm…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Rock Wall In Milford, Police Say Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Rock Wall In Milford, Police Say
Motorist Flees Scene After Crashing Into Rock Wall In Milford, Police Say A 22-year-old attempted to avoid being taken into police custody after crashing, striking a rock wall in Milford, investigators said. Officers from the Milford Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on Merwin Avenue near the Abigail Street intersection at approximately 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Police said that the investigation determined that a vehicle had struck a rock wall in the area and then fled the scene. According to police, investigators were led to Milford resident James Dragonette, who was subsequently arrested and charged with evading responsibility for fleei…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash With Three Kids In Car, Greenwich Police Say Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash With Three Kids In Car, Greenwich Police Say
Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash With Three Kids In Car, Greenwich Police Say A woman suspected of driving drunk and leaving the scene of a crash with three children in the car is facing a host of charges, according to police. Greenwich Police say they were dispatched to the area of Valley Road and Gregory Road in Cos Cob on a report of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Oct. 19 around 10:50 p.m. Upon arrival, officers allegedly located a vehicle with no driver in sight. After checking the area, it was determined that the operator had left the scene of the crash with three children, police say. While talking with the driver, identified as Nina Castellana, 30, of …

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by Valerie Musson
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Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say A 25-year-old area man was busted for hitting two parked vehicles and them fleeing the scene. Nicolas Corzo-Araoz, of Riverside, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 25, after Greenwich Police officers were dispatched to Westcott Street on a report of a car that Corzo-Araoz was driving had left the scene of the crash, said Greenwich Police Lt. Robert Lombardo. Police were about to find Corzo-Araoz at his home where he was seen by officers driving the vehicle which had heavy front end damage, Lombardo said. After speaking with Corzo-Araoz, police said he appeared to have dilated pupils and dela…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Drunk Westchester Man Flees Scene Of Crash In Greenwich, Police Say Drunk Westchester Man Flees Scene Of Crash In Greenwich, Police Say
Drunk Westchester Man Flees Scene Of Crash In Greenwich, Police Say A Westchester man allegedly left the scene of a Greenwich crash, said police. On Thursday, Aug. 8, police were called to Byram Park on a report of a man urinating in the entrance parking lot who was driving a white Chevrolet truck, according to Greenwich Police. Officers were also called to Mead Avenue about a mile away from the park on a report of a motor vehicle accident where the offending vehicle left the scene, said police. Both calls were dispatched 10 minutes apart from one another, according to Greenwich Police. The vehicle that left the scene of the accident was described as a wh…

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by Donna Christopher
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Woman Hits Parked Vehicle, Flees Scene, Westport Police Say Woman Hits Parked Vehicle, Flees Scene, Westport Police Say
Woman Hits Parked Vehicle, Flees Scene, Westport Police Say A woman was arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash after Westport Police found a vehicle that had been in a crash but the owner had left the scene. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, when an officer on routine patrol came upon a Jeep with heavy front end damage and missing a front wheel on Riverside Avenue, said the Westport Police. It was apparent that the Jeep had hit a vehicle parked in the area based on the matching damage sustained by it, police said. While checking out the vehicle, the officer noticed a woman standing in the area, but when he t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police: Wanted Norwalk Hit-Run Driver Taken Into Custody In Westport After Vehicle Breaks Down Police: Wanted Norwalk Hit-Run Driver Taken Into Custody In Westport After Vehicle Breaks Down
Police: Wanted Norwalk Hit-Run Driver Taken Into Custody In Westport After Vehicle Breaks Down Police in Fairfield County took a Norwalk woman whose car broke down into custody after she was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run involving parked cars in Westport last year. Investigators from the Westport Police Department received a report shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 last year, when there was a complaint of a hit-and-run driver who struck and “heavily damaged” two parked cars before speeding away in the area. According to police, during the on-scene investigation, officers were able to obtain a registration plate for the suspected vehicle, and a computer check showed th…

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by Zak Failla
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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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Norwalk Man Flees Scene After Crashing Into Darien House, Police Say Norwalk Man Flees Scene After Crashing Into Darien House, Police Say
Norwalk Man Flees Scene After Crashing Into Darien House, Police Say A 22-year-old man returned to the scene of the crime after admitting to drinking, driving, losing control of his car and striking a house in Fairfield County, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to a Middlesex Road home shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, where there was a reported one-car crash involving a vehicle that struck a local home. Upon arrival, officers said that they saw a vehicle that appeared to have been driven through the bushes on the property, ultimately coming to a rest after striking the residence. The vehicle was unoccupied when off…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted On Variety Of Charges In Greenwich Taken Into Custody In Stamford Man Wanted On Variety Of Charges In Greenwich Taken Into Custody In Stamford
Man Wanted On Variety Of Charges In Greenwich Taken Into Custody In Stamford A man wanted for numerous charges in Greenwich has been arrested in Stamford, police say. Stamford Police say they initiated a vehicle stop after observing the driver commit an infraction on Ritch Avenue W. in Byram on Wednesday, June 12 around 8:30 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Cristian Duque, 24, of Stamford, had an active arrest warrant out of Greenwich for evading responsibility in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Feb. 2. Duque was arrested and held at the Stamford Police Department, where Greenwich Police responded and took Duque into their cu…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes