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Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV
Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV A Connecticut police cruiser was destroyed when a brush fire leaped onto the vehicle and burned it completely.  A Greenwich police officer was out of the car and responding to a medical call on Wednesday morning when the brush fire crept onto their vehicle, authorities said.  No one was injured.  Related: Brush Fire Destroys Two-Family Home Greenwich Police used the blaze to remind residents to be aware of potential brush fires as Connecticut remains under a red flag warning. Multiple small fires have turned into potentially life-threatening ones in recent weeks because of …
Car Crashes Into Front Of Popular CT Cafe Car Crashes Into Front Of Popular CT Cafe
Car Crashes Into Front Of Popular CT Cafe Fans of a popular Fairfield cafe are coming to its rescue after a car crashed through the front of the restaurant. The incident occurred in Greenwich at the Makerie Cafe on Monday, Sept. 2, on Valley Road. According to Greenwich Police, the crash occurred when a driver in the parking lot pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake and plowed through the storefront. Thankfully, the owners said on Facebook that no one was injured because they were closed for Labor Day. The owners posted on Facebook that "our beloved deli was severely damaged due to a vehicle driving straight through the fron…
Woman Who Stole $800K From CT Boys & Girls Club Nabbed In Florida, Police Say Woman Who Stole $800K From CT Boys & Girls Club Nabbed In Florida, Police Say
Woman Who Stole $800K From CT Boys & Girls Club Nabbed In Florida, Police Say An out-of-state woman is behind bars for allegedly stealing $800,000 from a Fairfield County Boys & Girls Club through a wire transfer over the computer. Debora Marcoccio, age 68, of Florida, was extradited from the Lee County Jail in Fort Myers, Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 21, by the Greenwich Police. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich contacted the department in December of 2022 to report a fraud involving one of its financial accounts. Due to fraudulent email activity, one of the club's financial staff members sent a wire t…
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say A man was nabbed by police in Fairfield County after allegedly stealing $4,628 of clothes from a popular store. The incident occurred in Greenwich on Saturday, July 20, at Lululemon on Greenwich Ave. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, Humberto Vega-Santiago, age 42, of the Bronx, New York, was apprehended by officers after he returned to the clothing store to commit another shoplifting act. When confronted by officers, Vega-Santiago attempted to flee but was caught, Smyth said.  He was charged with larceny and resisting arrest and held on a $5,000 bond, which he …
Man Accused Of Assaulting Passengers Following I-95 Greenwich Crash Man Accused Of Assaulting Passengers Following I-95 Greenwich Crash
Man Accused Of Assaulting Passengers Following I-95 Greenwich Crash A man was charged with alleged assault after attacking two passengers and crashing the vehicle in Greenwich. The incident occurred on I-95 southbound in Greenwich around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, near Exit 5. According to Connecticut State Police, troopers and Greenwich Police responded to the crash and found that it had occurred during a fight inside the car between the driver, Vilhomme Mondesir, age 47, of Fort Worth, Florida. The two passengers explained that they were all coworkers. They said an argument began when Mondesir stopped at a shopping plaza after driving for several hours…
5 Teens Nabbed In Greenwich Car Theft, Danbury 18-Year-Old Charged As Adult 5 Teens Nabbed In Greenwich Car Theft, Danbury 18-Year-Old Charged As Adult
5 Teens Nabbed In Greenwich Car Theft, Danbury 18-Year-Old Charged As Adult Five teens have been nabbed by police in Fairfield County for a car theft. Alex Gutama, age 18, of Danbury, and four juveniles were arrested by Greenwich Police on Wednesday, May 8. According to Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police multiple Greenwich officers were detailed in the area of 1 Scott Road on the report of a stolen vehicle. When officers arrived the vehicle was leaving the property along with two other vehicles, fleeing behind, Slusarz said. Eventually, all three vehicles were disabled, and the occupants fled from officers in two different directions. After two hours and…
Girl Assaulted In Greenwich Park During Large Gathering Girl Assaulted In Greenwich Park During Large Gathering
Girl Assaulted In Greenwich Park During Large Gathering Police are investigating and asking the public for help after a teenage girl was allegedly assaulted in a park during a large gathering of juveniles in Fairfield County.  The incident occurred in Greenwich around 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, at Byram Park. According to Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police officers responded to Byram Park on a report of a large group of juveniles and young adults who had gathered after hours.  As the group was being disbursed, officers located a teenage girl who had been the victim of an assault. The victim was transported to a hospital, whe…
Person Suffers Serious Injuries In Single-Vehicle Greenwich Crash Person Suffers Serious Injuries In Single-Vehicle Greenwich Crash
Person Suffers Serious Injuries In Single-Vehicle Greenwich Crash One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Fairfield County.  The collision took place in Greenwich around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 31 at the intersection of King Street at Glenville Street. According to Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police, first responders at the scene found an unresponsive driver inside the vehicle who was transported to an area hospital for immediate medical treatment. Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling north on King Street and for an unknown reason it left the roadway and struck a stone w…
Man Charged In Greenwich With DUI For Sleeping Behind Wheel, Driving On Sidewalk, Police Say Man Charged In Greenwich With DUI For Sleeping Behind Wheel, Driving On Sidewalk, Police Say
Man Charged In Greenwich With DUI For Sleeping Behind Wheel, Driving On Sidewalk, Police Say A Fairfield County was charged with allegedly driving under the influence after he was reportedly sleeping in his car in the roadway and then driving on two wheels on a sidewalk. Adian Ricardo Pryce, age 37, of Stratford, was charged on Friday, March 1 after Greenwich Police responded to reports of a driver asleep in his vehicle in the roadway. Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police said when officers arrived they stopped a dark-colored Lexus sedan driving with the passenger wheels on the sidewalk on Valley Road.  A check of Pryce's record showed he was driving on an expired regis…
Greenwich Woman Nabbed For DUI Following Hit-Run Crash, Police Say Greenwich Woman Nabbed For DUI Following Hit-Run Crash, Police Say
Greenwich Woman Nabbed For DUI Following Hit-Run Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was charged with allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence after she was stopped for fleeing the scene of a crash. Traci Dawn Clark, age 48, of Greenwich, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 30 after she failed to maintain her lane and collided with another vehicle causing damage, said Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police. After Clark left the scene of the crash, the other driver involved followed her and called police to provide her location, allowing police to locate her and make a motor vehicle stop, Slusarz added. Slusarz said an investigation during th…
Greenwich Man Charged With Assault, Attacking Officers During Dispute Greenwich Man Charged With Assault, Attacking Officers During Dispute
Greenwich Man Charged With Assault, Attacking Officers During Dispute A Fairfield County was charged with alleged assault and resisting arrest after hitting another man in the face. Gudmundur Thor Kjaernested, age 18, of Greenwich, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 26 after police responded to a home for a disturbance. According to Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police, when officers arrived, the victim said Kjaernested had hit him in the face.  When police attempted to arrest him, Slusarz said he became "agitated" and shouted obscenities, and then attempted to physically attack officers and medical personnel. Kjaenested was charged with: Assault Dis…
Man Charged In $1.65 Million Jewelry Heist During Burglary Of Greenwich Home Man Charged In $1.65 Million Jewelry Heist During Burglary Of Greenwich Home
Man Charged In $1.65 Million Jewelry Heist During Burglary Of Greenwich Home Police in Fairfield County have extradited a man involved in an alleged foreign national theft ring that moves from state to state wanted in the theft of $1.65 million in jewelry taken during a burglary. Greenwich Police charged Stefano Cortes-Munoz, age 30, of Santiago, Chile, with felony larceny and burglary in the Wednesday, May 18, 2022 burglary of a home in Greenwich. Capt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police said the group forced open a rear window and stole a safe containing several pieces of high-end jewelry.  The scene was processed by detectives and Cortes-Munoz was later i…
Greenwich Woman Accused Of Sending Explicit Texts On Ways To Kill Her Mom Greenwich Woman Accused Of Sending Explicit Texts On Ways To Kill Her Mom
Greenwich Woman Accused Of Sending Explicit Texts On Ways To Kill Her Mom A 20-year-old Fairfield County woman is behind bars after allegedly texting explicit messages describing the different ways she wanted to kill her mother. Catherine Harper, of Greenwich, was arrested on a warrant on Friday, Jan. 5 for the text she sent on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, Harper was charged with threatening and held on a $50,000 bond which she could not make.  Police did not provide additional information regarding who she sent the text to.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Greenwich Man Nabbed For Endangering Child When Overdose Occurs, Police Say Greenwich Man Nabbed For Endangering Child When Overdose Occurs, Police Say
Greenwich Man Nabbed For Endangering Child When Overdose Occurs, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with alleged risk of injury to a child after an overdose occurred close to the youngster. Harris Grannick, age 45, of Greenwich, was charged on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Greenwich for an incident that occurred in December 2023. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, Grannick was charged with risk of injury to a child and reckless endangerment after an overdose took place in an apartment with a child nearby. Police did not say if the overdose victim survived. He was released on a $50,000 bond. 
Nearly $14K In Losses After 20-Year-Old Burglarizes Greenwich Business, Police Say Nearly $14K In Losses After 20-Year-Old Burglarizes Greenwich Business, Police Say
Nearly $14K In Losses After 20-Year-Old Burglarizes Greenwich Business, Police Say A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a break-in at a Connecticut business that left its owner out thousands of dollars. Marcos Scott, of New Haven, surrendered to Greenwich Police on an open warrant Tuesday, Dec. 19, in connection with the alleged burglary. Investigators said Scott and another person broke into the Mohegan Vape Shop and Cigar, located on East Putnam Avenue, on Tuesday, July 18. The owner told police that between the stolen and damaged property, the break-in cost them $13,700. Scott is charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and larceny. He was unabl…
Greenwich Man, 20, Passed Out In Car Charged With DUI Greenwich Man, 20, Passed Out In Car Charged With DUI
Greenwich Man, 20, Passed Out In Car Charged With DUI A 20-year-old Fairfield County man was charged with DUI after he was allegedly found passed out behind the wheel of his car in a no-parking zone.  Daniel Estrella-Ortiz, of Greenwich, was charged on Sunday, Nov. 11 after police found him passed out behind the wheel of his running car in a no-parking zone on Bruce Park Ave. According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, officers had to shake Estrella-Ortiz to wake him up. Once away, police said he admitted to consuming alcohol during the night.  He also failed a series of field sobriety tests, Latiak said. Estrella-Ortiz wa…
Greenwich Head-On Crash: 1 Critically Injured, Witnesses Wanted Greenwich Head-On Crash: 1 Critically Injured, Witnesses Wanted
Greenwich Head-On Crash: 1 Critically Injured, Witnesses Wanted Police are searching for witnesses to a crash that left a motorist in critical condition with life-threatening injuries in Fairfield County. The collision took place in Greenwich around 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the intersection of Round Hill Road and Close Road. According to Traffic Sgt. JD Smith of the Greenwich Police, when officers arrived on the scene they found that a motorcycle rider had collided head-on with a vehicle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcyclist was traveling south on Round Hill Road when the operator lost control, cro…
Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say
Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say A threat to schools in a Fairfield County town has been deemed a swatting incident by officials. The incident took place on Tuesday, Oct. 17 when police became aware of a vague threat through social media directed against the Greenwich School System and one of the town’s middle schools. According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, no specific threats were identified, but every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of the town’s students and staff members. Working closely with the Board of Education and other town departments, the Police Department has determined that this was a…
Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say
Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say Police in Fairfield County nabbed a violent kidnapper who fled from Westchester County after committing the alleged crime. The incident took place in Greenwich early Thursday, Sept. 21. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police, the department was notified by authorities in Westchester that police pursued a suspected wanted in a kidnapping and assault with a gun in Rye and had crossed state lines into the Town of Greenwich.  The suspect, identified as Daniel Patrick Twomey, age 39, of Lodi, New Jersey, was believed to be armed and dangerous, Smyth said. Greenw…
Man Accused Of Throwing Water Bottles At Greenwich Store Employee Man Accused Of Throwing Water Bottles At Greenwich Store Employee
Man Accused Of Throwing Water Bottles At Greenwich Store Employee A Connecticut man who had been banned from a Fairfield County store was charged with criminal trespass for allegedly throwing water bottles at a store employee. New Haven County resident Douglas Brown, age 67, of West Haven, was charged on Saturday, Sept. 2 for a report of causing a disturbance at the CVS Store at 99 Greenwich Ave. When officers arrived, they found Brown had entered the store that he was banned from for a Friday, Aug. 25 incident in which he threw two water bottles at an employee in front of several people, said Lt. Ted Latiak, of the Greenwich Police. Brown was charg…
Greenwich Drug-Dealing Duo Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Crack: Police Greenwich Drug-Dealing Duo Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Crack: Police
Greenwich Drug-Dealing Duo Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Crack: Police A Fairfield County woman and a New York resident have been charged with allegedly selling fentanyl and crack in the area, police said. An investigation found that the two were selling drugs in the town of Greenwich. The investigation revealed that the two sold fentanyl and crack cocaine from a home located in the Greenwich Housing Authority in Central Greenwich, said Lt. Ted Latiak, of the Greenwich Police. Latial said a search warrant was executed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in the home of Robin Repaci, age 61, of Greenwich, where police found "significant amounts" of cocaine and suspected…
Greenwich Man Charged With Threatening Store Employee, Breaking Glass Wall Greenwich Man Charged With Threatening Store Employee, Breaking Glass Wall
Greenwich Man Charged With Threatening Store Employee, Breaking Glass Wall A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly breaking a glass partition wall and threatening employees at a popular gas station/convenience store.  The incident took place in Greenwich on Sunday, Aug. 20 around 5:50 p.m. at the Mobil Station located at 520 East Putnam Ave. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, James Kimball, age 37, of Greenwich, was charged after police reviewed security footage which showed him breaking the partition wall at the front counter and threatening one of the employees by saying that he "should kill them for calling the cops." Kimbal…
Sinking Boat With 5 Passengers Rescued By Greenwich Police Marine Unit Sinking Boat With 5 Passengers Rescued By Greenwich Police Marine Unit
Sinking Boat With 5 Passengers Rescued By Greenwich Police Marine Unit A boat that was taking on water with five passengers aboard was rescued by a Fairfield County police marine unit. The incident took place in Greenwich near Great Captain Island, on Long Island Sound on Saturday, Aug. 19, when the vessel ran into trouble. Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police said the department's Marine Section 139 located the boat. They deployed dewatering pumps and towed the vessel to Beacon Point Marine to be lifted out of the water. The boat was saved and none of the five onboard were injured, Smyth said. An inspection of the vessel and an interview with the opera…
Greenwich Lawyer Nabbed For Writing $28K In Bad Checks, Police Say Greenwich Lawyer Nabbed For Writing $28K In Bad Checks, Police Say
Greenwich Lawyer Nabbed For Writing $28K In Bad Checks, Police Say A Fairfield County woman who is a lawyer in Westchester has been charged with larceny and issuing $28,000 in bad checks    On Monday, July 24, Greenwich Police arrested Caitlin Moran Hayes, age 43, for allegedly issuing the bad checks, one for $15,000 and another for $13,000 that were returned for insufficient funds after entering into a lease agreement and moving into the residence. The incident began in April when police responded to 18 Dwight Lane on a report of a landlord-tenant dispute, said Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police. During a lengthy investigation, detectives w…
Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich
Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich A car wash employee suffered serious injuries after being run over by a customer in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Greenwich at the Splash Car Wash at 73 Post Road around 10:20 a.m., on Monday, July 10. An initial investigation determined that an employee of the car wash was struck by a vehicle exiting the wash. The vehicle then continued crossing Post Road where it collided with another vehicle's driver's side, said Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police. The driver of the second vehicle had minor injuries and was transported to Greenwich Hospital for treatment. Th…
Credit Card ID Theft: Worker From Stamford Accused Of Stealing Customer Info In Greenwich Credit Card ID Theft: Worker From Stamford Accused Of Stealing Customer Info In Greenwich
Credit Card ID Theft: Worker From Stamford Accused Of Stealing Customer Info In Greenwich An employee at a gas station was charged with larceny and other charges after allegedly stealing credit card information from a customer in Fairfield County and making purchases. Ahmed Rajput, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested on Monday, June 26 by Greenwich Police on a warrant, said Lt. Ted Latiak, of the Greenwich Police. According to Latiak, in April, Rajput worked at the Citco gas station, located at 392 Post Rd, in Greenwich where he allegedly stole a customer's credit card and used it to make a number of fraudulent purchases.  He was also determined to have stolen…
Social Media Challenge: 4 Charged After Crashing Into Greenwich Home In Stolen Car Social Media Challenge: 4 Charged After Crashing Into Greenwich Home In Stolen Car
Social Media Challenge: 4 Charged After Crashing Into Greenwich Home In Stolen Car Four men were arrested after a stolen car they were in crashed into a house in Fairfield County what police say is part of a TikTok challenge. The incident took place in Greenwich around 3 a.m., Friday, April 28 on Field Point Road. According to Greenwich Police, officers on patrol spotted a Kia Forte traveling recklessly and at a high rate of speed on Field Point Road.  Before officers could attempt to stop it, the vehicle had left the road and struck a house causing significant damage to both the car and the residence.  The four people in the Kia immediately fled the scene on …
Greenwich Homeowner Catches Burglar, Holds Him Down Until Police Arrived Greenwich Homeowner Catches Burglar, Holds Him Down Until Police Arrived
Greenwich Homeowner Catches Burglar, Holds Him Down Until Police Arrived A homeowner interrupted a burglary in progress and he and another man were able to hold down the suspect until police arrived in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Greenwich around 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 25 on Holly Hill Lane. According to Greenwich Police Lt. Patrick Smyth, police responded after receiving a call of two men holding down a third man and yelling for someone to call 911. When police arrived, they found that the man being held down, Danny Collazo, age 48, of the Bronx, New York, had entered the home and removed items worth more than $2,300, Smyth said. When th…
Employee Busted Selling Drugs From Greenwich Business Employee Busted Selling Drugs From Greenwich Business
Employee Busted Selling Drugs From Greenwich Business A woman who works for a business has been charged with pedaling drugs from her place of work in Fairfield County. Stamford resident Demi Tylor Fecteau, age 31, was arrested on Wednesday, March 29 following an investigation by police into drug sales, said Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police.  According to Smyth, detectives conducted an investigation into Fecteau who was suspected of selling drugs from her place of employment in Greenwich.  The place of business was not revealed by the police. The investigation resulted in Fecteau selling 100 mg Tramadol pills to an underco…
Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Face, Lips Of Greenwich Teen, Police Say Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Face, Lips Of Greenwich Teen, Police Say
Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Face, Lips Of Greenwich Teen, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly "inappropriately" touching and kissing the face and lips of a 17-year-old Greenwich teen as she walked her dog. Hilmer Santos Roca, age 32, of Bridgeport was arrested on Friday, March 23 for the incident which took place last month, said Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police. According to police, the teen was walking her dog in Riverside when she was approached by Roca who grasp her hand and then touched and kissed her face and lips while preventing the girl from escaping his grasp. He left when the teen broke free and ran away. F…
Career Criminal Nabbed In Greenwich Catalytic Converter Theft, Police Say Career Criminal Nabbed In Greenwich Catalytic Converter Theft, Police Say
Career Criminal Nabbed In Greenwich Catalytic Converter Theft, Police Say A  career criminal who brandished a weapon and threatened he had a gun during the theft of a catalytic converter has been arrested on a warrant, authorities announced. Joshua Dejesus, age 24, was nabbed by Bridgeport Police on Wednesday, March 22 on a warrant out of Greenwich for the Saturday, May 28, 2022 incident, said Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police. According to police, Dejesus, a Bridgeport resident who has a long arrest record and numerous pending cases, and another person were spotted by two neighbors sawing off a catalytic converter from a work truck on May 28 on Henr…