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Wanted Man Fights Police, Chokes K9 During CT Bust: Cops
A man wanted on an out-of-state warrant was arrested in Connecticut following a fight with officers that included him choking a police dog, officials said.
Wesley Aldridge, age, 35, of Washington, DC, was being held on a $100,000 bond following his arrest on Wednesday, Aug. 28, on several felonies, Connecticut Police said.
Police were called to the area of Exit 17 on I-95 in the Fairfield County city of Westport around 11:30 a.m. after people reported a tractor-trailer swerving across multiple lanes of traffic. Callers said the driver parked the truck on the shoulder and drove a…
Westport Man Nabbed For DUI After Swerving, Running Red Lights, Police Say
A Fairfield County man is behind bars for alleged DUI after he was spotted by police swerving between lanes and running red lights.
David Rappaport, age 58, of Westport, was charged on Friday, July 26, around 12:15 a.m. on Post Road East in Westport.
According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, an officer in the area was approached by two people who witnessed the erratic driving in Fairfield and alerted the officer.
Westport Police soon located Rappaport's car traveling westbound on Post Road East, where the officer witnessed the vehicle swerving between lanes, stopping fo…
Westport Man Charged With Assault For Allegedly Knocking Over Country Club Employee, Laughing
A Fairfield County man was charged with alleged assault after he reportedly knocked over a country club employee and then laughed.
Walter Francis, age 58, of Westport, was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, for the Monday, June 3 incident at the Birchwood County Club in Westport.
According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, an investigation into the assault began after the employee contacted police and said while working, they were pushed to the ground while crouched down stacking menus.
The victim told police they were not injured but felt threatened and scared by Francis, Woods said.
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Weston 20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Wallet From Westport YMCA, Using Credit Cards
A Fairfield County man was charged with larceny after allegedly stealing a wallet from a gym and using the credit cards inside.
Massimo Zhong, 20, of Weston, was arrested on Monday, July 8, for the June incident at the Westport/Weston YMCA.
According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, officers started an investigation after the theft was reported, and they found that the credit cards were used in Norwalk shortly after being stolen.
The investigating officer reviewed surveillance footage and identified Zhong entering the YMCA, entering the locker room, and leaving. Woods said he…
These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
Several Connecticut restaurants are the cream of the crop when it comes to their wine offerings, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator.
A total of 36 eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine.
The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are (by county):
Fairfield County:
L'Escale Restaurant, Greenwich;
Tony's at the J House, Riverside;
Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford;
The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood, …
Westport Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn
A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly possessing child pornography following an investigation.
Brian Myers, age 29, of Westport, was arrested on Friday, June 28, after Westport Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a "questionable" search history on his electronic devices, said Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police.
Woods said the investigation began Wednesday, June 26, after receiving the tip. On June 28, officers visited Myers, and he admitted to possessing child pornography and provided…
