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Drunk Driver From Wilton Nabbed In New Canaan Speeding, Swerving: Police Drunk Driver From Wilton Nabbed In New Canaan Speeding, Swerving: Police
Drunk Driver From Wilton Nabbed In New Canaan Speeding, Swerving: Police A Fairfield County man was charged with alleged DUI and failure to drive right after he was seen swerving in the roadway at a high rate of speed. Dylan Herbert, age 32, of Wilton, was charged around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, in New Canaan during a selective enforcement in the area of Old Stamford Road and Jelliff Mill Road. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, Herbert was spotted by officers traveling at a high rate of speed on Old Stamford Road and swerving in the roadway. While speaking with Herbert, the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage…
New Canaan Man Charged With Cruelty To Animals New Canaan Man Charged With Cruelty To Animals
New Canaan Man Charged With Cruelty To Animals A Fairfield County man was charged with alleged animal cruelty after he was stopped by police on a warrant. Jack Hawkins, age 47, of New Canaan, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 7 on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police, Hawkins was stopped for an active warrant in association with an animal call in January. Hawkins was placed under arrest and transported back to New Canaan Police Headquarters and charged with animal cruelty. Police did not reveal what kind of animal cruelty was involved in the case.  He was released on a $5,00…
Missing Front Plate Results In DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman, Police Say Missing Front Plate Results In DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman, Police Say
Missing Front Plate Results In DUI Charge For New Canaan Woman, Police Say A Fairfield County woman landed in handcuffs after police stopped her for a missing front license plate. Margaret Jean Marshall, age 49, of New Canaan, was charged on Friday, Feb. 2, after she was stopped on Cherry Street for driving without a front license plate, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. DeFelice said that while speaking with Marshall, the officer detected an odor of alcohol and signs of impairment. Based on an investigation, probable cause was established and Marshall was placed under arrest and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs an…
Man Who Gave Fake Name, Nabbed In New Canaan For Driving Without License, Insurance Man Who Gave Fake Name, Nabbed In New Canaan For Driving Without License, Insurance
Man Who Gave Fake Name, Nabbed In New Canaan For Driving Without License, Insurance A Fairfield County man was busted for allegedly giving police a fake name while he was driving without a license and insurance. Jorge Lopez, age 34, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 6, following a routine traffic stop in New Canaan. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, Lopez was stopped for having an unregistered vehicle. When talking with police he provided a fake name, which was discovered during a records check. DeFelice said Lopez was also driving without a license and insurance. He was charged with: Interfering with an officer/resisting Driving an u…
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge A missing Connecticut mother of five has been declared dead by a judge after being missing for more than four years. Fairfield County resident Jennifer Farber Dulos, age 50, of New Canaan, was declared dead officially by a judge on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, according to ABC News 7. Related story: Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, who is the guardian of her children, had petitioned the court to declare Jennifer dead to protect the children's assets, the news outlet reported. Dulos, whose body has never been found was last se…
Residents Beware: Uptick In Bobcat Sightings In New Canaan Residents Beware: Uptick In Bobcat Sightings In New Canaan
Residents Beware: Uptick In Bobcat Sightings In New Canaan Police in a Fairfield County town are warning residents of an uptick in the number of bobcat sightings at parks and in yards. New Canaan Police Lt. Marc DeFelice said the recent spike is causing concern and even though they usually shy away from humans, wants to remind residents not to approach the cats and to report any sightings to the New Canaan Animal Control. Related story: Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan The following precautions can help people and wildlife such as bobcats to co-exist safely: Never intentionally feed wildlife. Don’t feed wildlife acc…
Argument Leads To Woman's Arrest In New Canaan Argument Leads To Woman's Arrest In New Canaan
Argument Leads To Woman's Arrest In New Canaan A Connecticut woman wanted on two warrants was charged with failure to appear during an argument with another person at a Fairfield County home, authorities say.  New Haven County resident Giorgiana Rose Mastrangelo, age 23, of Ansonia, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 10 in New Canaan on Forest Street. When New Cannan Police officers arrived at the scene of the argument they found Mastrangelo had active arrest warrants out of New Haven and New Canaan, said Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police. Mastrangelo was originally charged in 2021 for allegedly stealing another person’s…
New Canaan Man Accused Of Crashing Into Brick Wall, Utility Pole New Canaan Man Accused Of Crashing Into Brick Wall, Utility Pole
New Canaan Man Accused Of Crashing Into Brick Wall, Utility Pole A Fairfield County man was charged with failure to drive right and evading responsibility after crashing into a rock wall and utility pole. Walter Herbert Brown, age 20, of New Canaan was arrested on Saturday, June 24 following the crash on White Oak Shade Road in New Canaan. According to New Canaan Police Lt. Marc J. DeFelice, officers responded to the area for a report of a crash and found Brown had struck a rock wall and utility pole causing minor damage. He was issued a misdemeanor summons and released on a promise to appear ticket.  Brown is scheduled to appear in court on F…
New Canaan Board Of Education Chair Resigns After DUI Charge New Canaan Board Of Education Chair Resigns After DUI Charge
New Canaan Board Of Education Chair Resigns After DUI Charge Days after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, New Canaan's Board of Education Chairman has resigned.  Daniel Bennett, age 46, of New Canaan, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 after police responded to a single-vehicle crash on White Oak Shade Road, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Earlier report: Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Officers identified Bennett as the operator of a Volvo that crashed into the side of the roadway, DeFelice said. While speaking with Bennett, the officer…
Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say
Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say The chairman of the New Canaan Board of Education for the district's public schools has been arrested for alleged drunk driving. Daniel Bennett, age 46, of New Canaan, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 after police responded to a single-vehicle crash on White Oak Shade Road, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Officers identified Bennett as the operator of a Volvo that crashed into the side of the roadway, DeFelice said. While speaking with Bennett, the officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and signs of impairment, police said. Bennett refu…
Woman Stopped Near Intersection In Fairfield County Drove Under Influence, Police Say Woman Stopped Near Intersection In Fairfield County Drove Under Influence, Police Say
Woman Stopped Near Intersection In Fairfield County Drove Under Influence, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was arrested for alleged DUI after police received calls of a possible intoxicated driver. The incident took place in New Canaan around 9:20 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 22 in the area of Frogtown Road and Weed Street. According to Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police, responding officers found the vehicle stopped on Frogtown Road near Hanford Lane.  Upon speaking with the driver, identified as Christina Lynette Furniss, age 43, of Stamford, officers detected signs of impairment, Ferraro said. Furniss was taken into custody and charged with …
Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of Town Official In Fairfield County Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of Town Official In Fairfield County
Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of Town Official In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a severed deer head was left in a town official’s driveway. New Canaan Police confirmed that the head was found just before 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, but have released few other details, including the town official's identity.  “At this time, we are investigating this incident,” New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro said. “No further information will be released at this time.” This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Leaving Child Home Alone Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Leaving Child Home Alone
Fairfield County Mom Accused Of Leaving Child Home Alone A Fairfield County mother was arrested after allegedly leaving her 8-year-old home alone after the child cut their head and was bleeding. Christina Vitale, age 45, of New Canaan turned herself in to police on Wednesday, Aug. 31, on charges of risk of injury to a child for the incident which took place on Tuesday, Aug. 23. According to Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police, Vitale called police to report that her child was home alone and was bleeding from a cut. Vitale told officers the child had suffered a cut on the head and the child then called his mother before going to a neighbo…
ID Released For Man Found Burning At Park In Fairfield County ID Released For Man Found Burning At Park In Fairfield County
ID Released For Man Found Burning At Park In Fairfield County A man who was found burning in a park in Fairfield County has been identified by the medical examiner's office. The incident took place in New Canaan around 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lapham Road near Waveny Park. On Thursday, Aug. 25, the medical examiner's office positively identified the man as Howard Alan Fletcher, age 71, of Norwalk, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. A cause of death has not been determined, Ferraro said. Earlier report: Man Found Burning In New Canaan Park Has Not Been Identified, Police Say This remains a developing stor…
Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In Fairfield County Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In Fairfield County
Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In Fairfield County A man lying horizontally was found burning after police in Fairfield County responded to a call for a possible fire near a popular park. The incident took place in New Canaan around 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lapham Road near Waveny Park.  Preliminary evidence "does support that this incident is most likely a suicide," New Canaan Police said. Members of the New Canaan PD were dispatched to the area of Lapham Road near the town mulch pile on a report of a possible fire in the woods, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. The report of a fire in the woods w…
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In Fairfield County String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In Fairfield County
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In Fairfield County Police are searching for suspects after five vehicles had items stolen at two parks in Fairfield County. The incidents took place in New Canaan beginning around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24 at Irwin and Waveny parks. According to New Canaan Police, the chain of incidents began when a Subaru Forester was reported forcibly entered around 12:30 p.m. at Irwin Park. Officers met with the New Canaan resident who that after walking for 30 minutes she returned to the car and found a window smashed out and a medical bag with medical equipment and supplies missing, said Chief  Leon Krolikow…
Luxury SUV Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In Waterbury Luxury SUV Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In Waterbury
Luxury SUV Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In Waterbury Another luxury vehicle was stolen in Fairfield County after the keys were left in an SUV. The incident was reported in New Canaan around 7 a.m., Sunday, July 3 on Cheese Spring Road. Officers responded to the home on a report of a stolen 2014 Audi Q5 had been stolen, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. The owner’s Ring doorbell captured the vehicle being driven out of the driveway at 4:15 a.m. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside, Krolikowski said. The vehicle was recovered in New Haven County about 50 miles away, in Waterbury, on Monday, July 4th around…
Popular Walking Trail In Fairfield County Reopens After Deer Attacks On People Popular Walking Trail In Fairfield County Reopens After Deer Attacks On People
Popular Walking Trail In Fairfield County Reopens After Deer Attacks On People A popular Fairfield County walking trail has reopened after several walkers were attacked by deer. The incidents in New Canaan took place on the Greenlink Trail associated with the New Canaan Land Trust and were first reported on Thursday, June 9. The first incident took place when two women were walking the trail and came upon an aggressive doe and a yearling, also on the trail who would not move, said New Canaan Police Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. One of the deer charged with women and jumped over them, causing bruises and scrapes, Halm said. The women reported the incident…
'Immeasurable Loss': Jennifer Dulos' Family Marks Three-Year Anniversary Of Disappearance 'Immeasurable Loss': Jennifer Dulos' Family Marks Three-Year Anniversary Of Disappearance
'Immeasurable Loss': Jennifer Dulos' Family Marks Three-Year Anniversary Of Disappearance Three years ago, Jennifer Farber Dulos, a Fairfield County mother of five, dropped her children off at New Canaan Country School and has never been seen again. On Friday, May 24, 2019, the New Canaan police received a report of a missing person. The person reported missing was Jennifer Farber Dulos, age 50, a mother of five children. Hours later, around 8:30 p.m., her vehicle, a black 2017 Chevy Suburban was located on Lapham Road near the entrance to Waveny Park. In the hours that followed police would find blood in the garage of her New Canaan home at 71 Welles Lane and a search for Farb…
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Causing Road Closure In Fairfield County Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Causing Road Closure In Fairfield County
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Causing Road Closure In Fairfield County A busy road was closed and a driver was injured after crashing into a utility pole in Fairfield County, police said. It happened in New Canaan on Ponus Ridge Road around 5:30 a.m., Monday, May 9. The crash, which is under investigation, caused a utility pole to snap, which caused the road closure as Eversource worked to replace it, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. The driver, who was not identified, was transported to an area hospital. The extent of their injuries was unknown. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Two Arrested For Leaving CT 2-Year-Old Unattended In Smoke-Filled Apartment, Police Say Two Arrested For Leaving CT 2-Year-Old Unattended In Smoke-Filled Apartment, Police Say
Two Arrested For Leaving CT 2-Year-Old Unattended In Smoke-Filled Apartment, Police Say Two Fairfield County residents were arrested for allegedly leaving a 2-year-old unattended in a smoke-filled apartment with a smoke alarm going off for more than 20 minutes. The incident took place in New Canaan on Friday, April 15 at 40 Seminary St. The New Canaan Police along with the New Canaan Fire Department were dispatched to an apartment for a report of an active fire alarm that had been going off for approximately 20 minutes and smoke emanating from inside.  The fire department forced entry into the apartment and determined that burnt food was the cause of the smoke and a…
Three Face Charges For Attempted Bank Fraud, Phony IDs In Fairfield County Three Face Charges For Attempted Bank Fraud, Phony IDs In Fairfield County
Three Face Charges For Attempted Bank Fraud, Phony IDs In Fairfield County Three men are facing charges after allegedly attempting to pull a fast one at a Fairfield County bank in an effort to defraud the branch out of thousands of dollars. Officers were dispatched to the Bank of America location in New Canaan, located on Elm Street, at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, where there was a report of a suspicious patron who was attempting to unlawfully access a bank account to withdraw $4,000. New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro said that employees of the bank did not approve the transaction, and the suspect patron - later identified as 60-year-old Bronx r…
One Injured In Fairfield County After Crashing Into Construction Ditch One Injured In Fairfield County After Crashing Into Construction Ditch
One Injured In Fairfield County After Crashing Into Construction Ditch One person was injured in Fairfield County after allegedly ignoring traffic cones and their vehicle ended up in a construction ditch, according to authorities. The crash took place around 9:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13 on Locust Avenue, in New Canaan, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was transported to Norwalk Emergency Room by NCEMS for evaluation of possible injuries, Ferraro said. The crash is still under investigation. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Mail Stolen From Residential Mailboxes Found In Neighboring Town In Fairfield County Mail Stolen From Residential Mailboxes Found In Neighboring Town In Fairfield County
Mail Stolen From Residential Mailboxes Found In Neighboring Town In Fairfield County Police in one Fairfield County town are warning residents that mail was stolen from numerous mailboxes after finding mail along a roadway. The incident took place on Sunday, Nov. 7, when Wilton Police contacted the New Canaan Police department to report finding mail on the side of a road. According to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski the mail was from mailboxes located on the following New Canaan roads:  Butler Lane Hoyt Farm Road Long Lots Road Shagbark Road Stoneleigh Road Darien experienced similar mail thefts, he added. Krolikowski offered the following tips to prevent t…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash, DUI, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash, DUI, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash, DUI, Police Say An area man was charged with allegedly hitting two vehicles and leaving the scene of the crash while driving intoxicated. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 10, in Fairfield County when New Canaan Police were dispatched to the area of Main Street on a report of a vehicle that struck two parked cars and left the scene of the crash.  Through witness statements, responding officers obtained a registration plate for the wanted vehicle, which identified David Hart, age 45, of New Canaan, as the owner of the vehicle.  The investigation resulted in Har…
Woman Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield County Store, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield County Store, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield County Store, Police Say One of two women who allegedly stole more than $700 worth of merchandise from an area store has been charged with the theft. Azra Zejnilovic, age 22, of the Bronx, turned herself in to the New Canaan Police on Wednesday, Sept. 1, for the incident which took place in February at the Athletic Shoe Factory. According to New Canaan Police, police responded to the store, located at 3 Forest St., on a report of a larceny from the store by two women.  The total value of clothing stolen from the store was $780, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. An investigation by the Patrol Division using v…
Child Porn Suspect Made Contact With Kids In Neighboring Fairfield County Town, Police Say Child Porn Suspect Made Contact With Kids In Neighboring Fairfield County Town, Police Say
Child Porn Suspect Made Contact With Kids In Neighboring Fairfield County Town, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was arrested in May for allegedly possessing child porn has been arrested again. Quinten Yonkers, age 24, of New Canaan, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 24, by Darien Police. The arrest comes after Darien Police were contacted by New Canaan Police on Friday, Aug.13, in regards to an investigation they were conducting regarding Yonkers, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. During the course of the investigation, detectives from New Canaan became aware of the possibility that Yonkers had been in contact with minor children residing in Darien, Palmieri sa…
Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Fairfield County Crash, Police Say Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Fairfield County Crash, Police Say
Man Accused Of Leaving Scene Of Fairfield County Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly crashing a vehicle and leaving the scene. Emmanuel Segarra-Otero, age 30, of Stamford, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 6, after turning himself in to New Canaan in connection with the crash which took place on Saturday, June 12, on the Merritt Parkway, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. According to Ferraro, when officers arrived at the single-vehicle crash site, they located an unoccupied vehicle that had crashed into the guardrail on Old Stamford Road. A subsequent investigation determined that Otero was the operator an…
Teen Nabbed For Stealing Two Vehicles, Crashing BMW, In Fairfield County, Police Say Teen Nabbed For Stealing Two Vehicles, Crashing BMW, In Fairfield County, Police Say
Teen Nabbed For Stealing Two Vehicles, Crashing BMW, In Fairfield County, Police Say A man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Fairfield County home and stealing keys to a BMW, then stealing the vehicle and crashing it. Charles Wood Wright, age 18, of New Canaan, was arrested on Sunday, July 11, following the crash which place on Heritage Hill Road, said the New Canaan Police. According to police, officers responded to a crash involving a BMW which had struck a tree located off the road. When officers arrived, the vehicle was unoccupied and heavily damaged. Officers then went to a home on Park Street where the vehicle was registered where it was determined that…
Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Hit-Run Crash Involving Cyclist, Police Say Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Hit-Run Crash Involving Cyclist, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Fairfield County Hit-Run Crash Involving Cyclist, Police Say A Northern Westchester man turned himself in to police on a warrant after he allegedly hit a bicyclist earlier this year in Fairfield County and then fled the scene. Christopher Lynch, age 51, of South Salem, was arrested on Tuesday, July 13, and charged with improper passing and evading responsibility for the crash which took place on Wednesday, April 28 in New Canaan. According to New Canaan Police, Lynch was driving northbound on Smith Ridge Road when he struck the cyclist who was also traveling northbound. After striking the cyclist, a 56-year-old Ridgefield man, Lynch fled the scene, …
Fairfield County Man Who Claimed He Accidentally Shot Wife Charged With Murder Fairfield County Man Who Claimed He Accidentally Shot Wife Charged With Murder
Fairfield County Man Who Claimed He Accidentally Shot Wife Charged With Murder A Fairfield County man who said he accidentally shot his wife to death in their basement has been charged with her murder.  Albert Kokoth, age 77, of New Canaan, was arrested on Tuesday, July 13, for the Thursday, May 6, shooting death of his wife Margaret Kokoth. When police arrived at the home, Kokoth told officers that his shotgun accidentally "went off," striking his wife and killing her.  A subsequent investigation, including an autopsy of Margaret Kokoth, found two distinct wounds, one to the torso and one to the victim's head, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of the…