Two Men Nabbed Passing Counterfeit Money At Shopping Plaza In Wilton, Police Say Two Men Nabbed Passing Counterfeit Money At Shopping Plaza In Wilton, Police Say
Two Men Nabbed Passing Counterfeit Money At Shopping Plaza In Wilton, Police Say Two of three men were caught allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit money at two Wilton stores, police said. The incident took place around 5:23 p.m., Monday, July 29, when Wilton Police were called to the Gateway Shopping Plaza on Danbury Road for a report of three men attempting to pass counterfeit money at Michael's and Sally Beauty, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. Officers arrived on scene and detained two Long Island residents: Latrell Garrett, 19, of Wyandanch,  and Tyreese Spragg, 19, of Brentwood, Kluk said. A third suspect got away. An investigation and video surve…
Drunk Wilton Man Drove Nearly Twice Speed Limit, Police Say Drunk Wilton Man Drove Nearly Twice Speed Limit, Police Say
Drunk Wilton Man Drove Nearly Twice Speed Limit, Police Say A Wilton man was arrested for driving under the influence after he was stopped for allegedly driving at nearly twice the speed limit. Damian Pielesz, 32, was arrested on Sunday, July 21, around 9:08 p.m., after being stopped by Wilton Police for traveling 78 mph in a 40 mph zone in the area of Danbury Road, said the Wilton Police Department. When officers approached Pielesz's black 2016 Nissan Altima there was allegedly a heavy odor of alcoholic beverage from his breath, police said. Police said that Pielesz was unable to perform a series of field sobriety tests. A blood alcohol test showe…
Norwalk Man Attacks Co-Worker At Auto Dealership In Wilton, Police Norwalk Man Attacks Co-Worker At Auto Dealership In Wilton, Police
Norwalk Man Attacks Co-Worker At Auto Dealership In Wilton, Police A Norwalk has been arrested for attacking a coworker at an auto dealership in Wilton, according to the Wilton Police Department. On Thursday, July 11 at around 4:24 p.m., police were called to Bruce Bennett Nissan at 962 Danbury Road for a report of an assault, according to the Wilton Police Department. When officers got there they found the victim in an upstairs office room. The victim and witnesses told police that the victim was allegedly attacked by his coworker Francisco Serrano, 47, of Norwalk, according to police. Serrano allegedly placed his hands on the victim's neck in …
Danbury Man Driving With Suspended License, No Insurances Faces Drug Charges After Wilton Stop Danbury Man Driving With Suspended License, No Insurances Faces Drug Charges After Wilton Stop
Danbury Man Driving With Suspended License, No Insurances Faces Drug Charges After Wilton Stop A Danbury man with a suspended license and no insurance is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Wilton. Andre Ward, 27, was driving a grey Hyundai Sonata when he allegedly failed to maintain a proper lane at the intersection of Danbury and Kent roads on Wednesday, June 19 at around 1:20 p.m., according to the Wilton Police Department. The car which had New York license plates reportedly crossed the white painted fog lane while heading south on Danbury Road so police conducted a traffic stop, said the report. Police allegedly smelled marijuana and searched the car, said police. …
Woman Wanted For Engaging Wilton Officers In Police Pursuit Arrested Woman Wanted For Engaging Wilton Officers In Police Pursuit Arrested
Woman Wanted For Engaging Wilton Officers In Police Pursuit Arrested A woman who police say engaged officers in a Wilton pursuit has been arrested. Wilton Police say Nicole Drake, 38, of Bristol was picked up near Danbury Road by the New Britain Police Department on an outstanding warrant on Wednesday, June 19. The warrant was held by Wilton Police and includes the following charges from November 2018: Engaging officers in pursuit Speeding in car over 70 mph (two counts) Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license Improper turn Drake was held on a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear at Norwalk Superior Court on Wednesday, June 26.
Speeding Stop, K9 Search Leads To Drug Charges For Northern Westchester Woman In Wilton Speeding Stop, K9 Search Leads To Drug Charges For Northern Westchester Woman In Wilton
Speeding Stop, K9 Search Leads To Drug Charges For Northern Westchester Woman In Wilton A 23-year-old Northern Westchester woman who was stopped for speeding in Fairfield County ended up in handcuffs after a police K-9 allegedly found cocaine in her vehicle. Ariana Muriqi, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested around 10:35 a.m., Sunday, June 16, after being stopped for traveling 57 mph in a 40 mph zone on Danbury Road at Westport Road, said the Wilton Police Department. While speaking with Muriqi, officers said she revealed "several indicators," that drugs might be involved. A drug-detecting K-9 was requested at the scene, police said. Once the dog arrived, it altered "positively…
Bridgeport Motorist With Tinted Windows Falling Too Closely Faces Drug Charges In Wilton Bridgeport Motorist With Tinted Windows Falling Too Closely Faces Drug Charges In Wilton
Bridgeport Motorist With Tinted Windows Falling Too Closely Faces Drug Charges In Wilton A traffic stop in Wilton led to drug charges for a Bridgeport motorist, according to police. Wilton Police say they observed a 2002 Mercedes Sedan traveling south on Danbury Road in the area of Wilton Acres following too closely to the rear of another vehicle on Friday, June 7 around 9:15 p.m. The vehicle also had illegal window tints, according to police. Officers say they conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as 29-year-old Wesley Somers of Bridgeport. During the stop, police say Somers became uncooperative and did not want to tell the officers where he was coming from or wh…
Man Accused Of Repeatedly Concealing Stolen Items In Clothes At Wilton Supermarket, Police Say Man Accused Of Repeatedly Concealing Stolen Items In Clothes At Wilton Supermarket, Police Say
Man Accused Of Repeatedly Concealing Stolen Items In Clothes At Wilton Supermarket, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he repeatedly stole merchandise from a Wilton supermarket by concealing them in his clothes. Wilton Police say they were contacted by a representative of Caraluzzi’s Market (920 Danbury Road) in regards to a shoplifting complaint on Monday, June 3 around 7:45 p.m. The representative alleged that a suspect had been repeatedly stealing candles from the store by concealing them in his clothing before leaving the store, police say. Further investigation and review of the evidence led to the identification of a suspect, Frederic Stanton of Wilton, police …
Man Involved In Route 7 Crash Under Influence Of Alcohol, Drugs, Wilton Police Say Man Involved In Route 7 Crash Under Influence Of Alcohol, Drugs, Wilton Police Say
Man Involved In Route 7 Crash Under Influence Of Alcohol, Drugs, Wilton Police Say A 28-year-old man involved in a Route 7 crash was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, police say. Wilton Police say Jean Pedraza, of Stamford, was traveling south on Danbury Road in the area of the Mobil gas station on Sunday, May 26 around 11 p.m. Pedraza was driving a 2001 Mazda 626 when he was allegedly involved in a two-car accident. Pedraza was at fault during the accident, according to police. Further investigation revealed that Pedraza was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, police say. Police say Pedraza began performing a series of standard field sobriety tests but …
Stop Of Motorist Driving With Flat Tire On Route 7 Leads To DUI Charge, Wilton Police Say Stop Of Motorist Driving With Flat Tire On Route 7 Leads To DUI Charge, Wilton Police Say
Stop Of Motorist Driving With Flat Tire On Route 7 Leads To DUI Charge, Wilton Police Say Wilton Police charged a local man with DUI and traffic violations after he allegedly drove on a flat tire. Police said that on Monday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. they conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Subaru Forrester traveling north on Danbury Road in the area of Old Mill.  The vehicle was stopped because the driver was driving on a severely flat tire, said police. Wilton Police identified the driver as Gilberto Morales, 43, of Wilton. When contact was made it was allegedly determined Morales appeared to be under the influence. Wilton Police performed the standardized field sobriety test…
Popular Heibeck's Food Stand Reopens On Route 7 In Wilton Popular Heibeck's Food Stand Reopens On Route 7 In Wilton
Popular Heibeck's Food Stand Reopens On Route 7 In Wilton What says summertime better than New England lobster rolls piled high with homemade sauce ? If you live or travel anywhere between Norwalk and Danbury on Route 7  and need a food break you're in luck because Heibeck's Stand at 951 Danbury Road in Wilton is now open for spring and summer. Here you also find Korean tacos and piled high 3/4 pound burgers and ice cream sundaes made with house-made cake and compote on an extensive and modern roadside menu. "We had 45-minute waits over the first weekend following our April 10 opening," owner Bobbie Heibeck told Daily Voice. Her business par…
Rolled-Up Dollar Bills Lead To Arrest Of Alleged Danbury Drug Dealer In Wilton Rolled-Up Dollar Bills Lead To Arrest Of Alleged Danbury Drug Dealer In Wilton
Rolled-Up Dollar Bills Lead To Arrest Of Alleged Danbury Drug Dealer In Wilton A 31-year-old man pulled over by police for having one headlight out ended up behind bars for allegedly possessing cocaine. Jonathan Matos, of Danbury, was arrested on Thursday, March 28, following a stop of his 2007 Honda Accord at the intersection of Danbury Road and Catalpa Road in Wilton, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk.  When officers approached the vehicle they noticed tightly rolled dollar bills in plain sight and when they asked Matos what they were, he allegedly answered that he used them to ingest cocaine, Kluk said. A search of his vehicle turned up 0.339 grams of suspec…