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Fugitive From Newington Nabbed After Well-Being Check In CT Commuter Lot Fugitive From Newington Nabbed After Well-Being Check In CT Commuter Lot
Fugitive From Newington Nabbed After Well-Being Check In CT Commuter Lot A well-being check at a commuter lot in Connecticut led to the arrest of a woman wanted as a fugitive in Colorado. Troopers patrolling a commuter lot in Tolland County, along Route 44 in Bolton, around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, observed a vehicle with blankets covering the windows and a sunshade on the windshield.  Concerned for the occupant’s well-being, they made contact and spoke with a woman identified as Hartford County resident Cynthia Conant, age 26, of Newington, according to police. Conant, who told troopers she had been parked there since 8 p.m. Saturday, provided her C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police
Fairfield County Duo Steals From Big Y, Hits 3 Cars While Fleeing Scene: Police Two alleged shoplifters from Fairfield County were nabbed after they allegedly crashed into three vehicles while fleeing from the cops. The New Haven County incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22 in the city of Milford. It was just after 6 p.m. when it was reported that two people — 26-year-old Edwin Gonzalez and 40-year-old Tashsa Johnson — were at the Big Y at 150 Boston Post Road shoplifting. When Milford Police arrived at the grocery store, they saw Gonzales get into a car and drive off. He continued to flee down Post Road, driving recklessly and eventually striking three other ca…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Police Officer Uses Golf Cart To Catch Suspect Wanted For Violating Protective Order In Shelton Police Officer Uses Golf Cart To Catch Suspect Wanted For Violating Protective Order In Shelton
Police Officer Uses Golf Cart To Catch Suspect Wanted For Violating Protective Order In Shelton A quick-thinking Fairfield County cop briefly commandeered a golf cart as he chased a suspect wanted for allegedly violating a protective order as he ran across a golf course toward a cemetery. The incident took place in Shelton on Sunday, Oct. 1. According to Shelton Police, New London County resident Michael Busto, age 33, of New London, was nabbed after police received a call that he had violated a protective order. When police arrived at the home, Busto had fled just minutes before through a wooded area toward the Brownson County Club, police said.  When officers arrived at the c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Speeding Norwalk Man Nabbed For Warrants In Westport, Police Say Speeding Norwalk Man Nabbed For Warrants In Westport, Police Say
Speeding Norwalk Man Nabbed For Warrants In Westport, Police Say A speeding Fairfield County man was nabbed for two active warrants for failure to appear, according to police. The incident took place in Westport on Tuesday, Aug. 22 on Post Road West. Raymond Selvyn, age 21, of Norwalk, was charged with two counts of failure to appear and vehicle violations when the Westport Police Traffic Division was running stationary radar on Post Road West in the area of Burr Road, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. Selvyn was clocked at 53 mph in a 25 mph zone and pulled over by officers, Woods said. During the stop, it was discovered that he h…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say
CT Woman In Stolen Vehicle Rams Cruisers, Almost Hits Officer, Police Say A Connecticut woman was charged with four counts of alleged evading responsibility after she was caught in a stolen vehicle and rammed police vehicles and nearly hit an officer in an effort to get away. The incident took place in Hartford County on Tuesday, July 1 in the parking lot at 1428 Pleasant Valley Road in Manchester. Lt. Ryan Shea of the Manchester Police said officers located a stolen vehicle that had been reported stolen and was allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Dick's Sports Goods several hours before. Upon locating the stolen 2012 Nissan Altima taken from Hartfor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Man Arrested On Nine Arrest Warrants, Including Arson CT Man Arrested On Nine Arrest Warrants, Including Arson
CT Man Arrested On Nine Arrest Warrants, Including Arson A Connecticut man with multiple warrants out for his arrest in Hartford County has been arrested and charged in connection to a January fire. On Monday, Jan. 24, a massive fire broke out on Montano Drive in Enfield that was considered suspicious by investigators at the time. The investigation into the fire led police to identify Enfield resident Christopher Colbert, age 40, who was taken into custody, the department announced on Tuesday, April 5, and charged with first-degree arson. Police noted that Colbert was wanted on nine total arrest warrants. On a separate warrant, Colbert was char…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say A woman from Westchester County was arrested for allegedly possessing PCP after police in Fairfield County received a report of her banging on a car door in a parking garage. Kelli Bonnet, age 29, of White Plains, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Tuesday, July 6, after officers responded to Greenwich Plaza in the underground lot for a report of a woman "banging" on a car door. When officers arrived on the scene, witnesses told officers the woman was Hispanic wearing a blue shirt and blue checkered pants, police said. As officers cruised the garage they noticed Bonnet hiding behind sever…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Known To Frequent Fairfield County Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Known To Frequent Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley Known To Frequent Fairfield County Know him? An alert has been issued by New York State Police in Brewster for a wanted man known to frequent Fairfield County who allegedly stole from a friend's home in the area home that he was housesitting. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mark Zieman, who is wanted by State Police and the Town of Southeast Court following his arrest in 2017. It is alleged that Zieman stole money and items from an acquaintance he was housesitting for. Zieman later failed to appear for court proceedings in April 2018 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police noted that Z…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Accused Of Stealing, Selling Dog In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Stealing, Selling Dog In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Stealing, Selling Dog In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man with multiple warrants out for his arrest is behind bars after allegedly stealing a dog and then selling it, police said. In June, a woman reported to police investigators in Darien that her Dachshund dog had been taken from her Post Road apartment while she was away from the residence. Police said that all the apartment doors were closed, the dog’s penned area was intact, but a rear door to the apartment was unlocked. Investigators noted that the dog was microchipped and could be positively identified if found. After finding the dog missing, its owners put up poste…

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by Zak Failla
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New Haven Man With Seven Warrants Out For His Arrest Apprehended In Milford New Haven Man With Seven Warrants Out For His Arrest Apprehended In Milford
New Haven Man With Seven Warrants Out For His Arrest Apprehended In Milford Milford Police have arrested a New Haven man with a whopping seven outstanding warrants out for his arrest. Clinton Edwards, 49, New Haven, was arrested on July 21, while police were investigating the report of a stolen vehicle, police said. Among other things, Edwards is accused of skipping out on scheduled court appearances five times in 2020. Edwards is being charged with possession of a stolen license plate, two counts of larceny, two counts of conspiracy to commit larceny, and five counts of failure to appear, police said. He is being held on an $82,500 bond. On July 21, Milford polic…

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by Kristin Palpini