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18-Year-Old From Westport Drove Drunk, Crashed Vehicle In Darien, Police Report
An 18-year-old man is facing charges after police said he drove drunk in Fairfield County and lost control of his vehicle.
Officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Scofield Farm Road in Darien at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Darien Police Department reported on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
The driver, identified as Sebastian Urrea, of Westport, told police he was lost and when he tried to make a U-turn, he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility box, police reported.
An officer reported smelling an alcoholic beverage while talking to Urrea, authorities …
Speeding Driver Runs Three Red Lights, Reaches Dangerous Speeds In Fairfield County, Police Say
A driver was charged with multiple offenses after running three red lights and reaching "dangerous speeds," in his efforts to elude police.
Asaiah John Ford, 18, of East Haven, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 31, after he was spotted running a red light on Orchard Street at Post Road around 1:40 a.m., in Cos Cob, said Greenwich Police Captain Mark E. Zuccerella.
The incident began when officers attempted to pull over a Ford Fiesta driven by Ford after he ran a light and then sped off, running three additional lights and reaching dangerous speeds in his effort to get away, Zuccerella said.
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Stamford Teen, Two Minors Caught Hiding After Stealing From Vehicles In New Canaan, Police Say
Three teenagers attempted to hide from investigators in Fairfield County after being busted stealing from parked vehicles, police said.
Officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to the intersection of Richmond Hill Road and Weed Street at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, where there were reports of suspects rummaging through parked vehicles.
Police said that officers located the first suspect, Stamford resident Kaymani Robinson, 19, hiding under a parked car in an Ash Tree Lane driveway.
Robinson, who is on probation, was taken into custody without incident…
Speeding Motorist Caught Without License, With Machete In Milford, Police Say
A speeding stop in Connecticut had an unusual conclusion after the driver was busted without a license while carrying a large machete, police said.
Officers from the Milford Police Department stopped Inverness, Florida, resident Max Parsell, 27, at approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, July 22, when he was spotted speeding on Wheelers Farm Road near the intersection of Oak Bluff Road.
During the stop, police said that Parsell was arrested after it was determined that he was behind the wheel without a legal driver’s license. Further investigation found that he was also in possession of less than …
Man Chokes, Threatens To Shoot, Sexually Assaults Victim At Norwalk Motel, Police Say
A New York man was arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to shoot another man he had spent the night with at a Norwalk hotel.
Norwalk Police learned of the incident when a man called 911around noon on Wednesday, March 27, from the Red Carpet Inn at 469 Westport Ave., saying that another man had choked him, left, and may have a gun and that he was coming back to the room, said Norwalk Police Sgt. Sofia Guilno.
Officers responded immediately, taking positions around the perimeter of the location. A key was obtained from the management of the facility. As officers were preparing to…
Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say
A man and woman from Westchester were among four nabbed in a scheme to cash a fraudulent check at a Greenwich bank, according to police.
The incident took place around 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, when Makeeba Mercedes Bell, 28, of Ardsley, walked into the Chase Bank on Greenwich Avenue and attempted to cash a fraudulent check, Greenwich Police said.
Bell, who was wearing a green hoodie and black sweatpants, walked towards the rear of the bank parking lot where arriving Greenwich officers saw her getting into a Honda Civic parked in the handicapped spot, police said.
Officers app…
Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say
A woman with a warrant out for her arrest is behind bars after she allegedly used a pry bar to break into a Connecticut business and robbed it, taking elaborate steps to cover up her actions, police said.
Investigators from the Milford Police Department took area resident Lily O’Donnell, 26, into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in regards to an active warrant that was issued for her arrest.
According to police, O’Donnell allegedly used the pry bar to break into a Cherry Street business on July 20, disabled the surveillance equipment and stole the contents of the business’ cash box and files. …
Man Under Influence Attempts To Switch Seats, Greenwich Police Say
A man who was trying to pull off a switch-a-roo so he wouldn't be caught driving under the influence has been charged, according to Greenwich Police.
Scott Hyman, 26, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 4 a.m. Monday after officers watched as he strayed from his lane, nearly hitting the curbs on East Putnam Avenue, the arrest report said.
After pulling the vehicle over in a parking lot, the officer watched as Hyman switched seats with the passenger, the report said.
During questioning, Hyman admitted to being intoxicated and failed a field sobriety test. Officers also found marijuana in th…
