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Alleged Stalker Scares Woman, Daughters At CT Target, Police Say Alleged Stalker Scares Woman, Daughters At CT Target, Police Say
Alleged Stalker Scares Woman, Daughters At CT Target, Police Say A 55-year-old Connecticut man was held overnight after turning himself in to police on charges of stalking a woman and her two daughters. The incident occurred in Hartford County at the Target store on Sunday, July 14, in South Windsor. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, a woman, and her two adult daughters came to police headquarters to report that a strange man had followed them through the store. They were scared enough to ask a Target employee to escort them to their car in the parking lot. Cleverdon said that while in the parking lot, a vehicle driven by Tol…
Bridgeport Police Officer Charged With Domestic Violence Bridgeport Police Officer Charged With Domestic Violence
Bridgeport Police Officer Charged With Domestic Violence A Fairfield County Police officer was charged with stalking and fear of safety, among other charges, in connection with a domestic violence case. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police Department, Officer Dani Soto, was arrested on Wednesday, July 3, following a criminal investigation that began in May into domestic violence allegations. Soto, age 47, of Bridgeport, has been on administrative leave during the investigation. With the department since 2017, Soto was charged with: Five counts of stalking -- fear of physical safety Four counts of unlawful restraint 22 cou…
Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen
Norwalk Police Officer Arrested For Fourth Time, Accused Of Threatening Citizen A patrol officer in Fairfield County who was arrested earlier this year for alleged stalking and harassment and has been arrested three times in the past has been charged again, this time with threatening a citizen. Related: Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave Norwalk Officer Hector Delgado was arrested on Friday, June 7, after Police Chief James Walsh received a complaint from a citizen on Thursday, June 6, who reported an off-duty disturbance involving Delgado.  Walsh said that based on the information received, a criminal invest…
Road Rage: Norwalk Police Officer Arrested In Connection To Incident Involving Woman Road Rage: Norwalk Police Officer Arrested In Connection To Incident Involving Woman
Road Rage: Norwalk Police Officer Arrested In Connection To Incident Involving Woman A Fairfield County police officer was arrested for allegedly throwing objects at a car and attempting to run it off the roadway during a road rage incident. Related: Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave Norwalk Police Officer David Vetare, age 54, was charged on Saturday, March 9 in Trumbull around noon on Route 25 South near Exit 6, according to the Connecticut State Police. The victim told troopers that Vetare, driving a tan GMC Yukon threw an object at her vehicle and began following her in an attempt to run her off the road, state police said. Tro…
Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave
Norwalk Police Officer Charged With Stalking, Harassment Placed On Leave A patrol officer has been placed on leave and stripped of his police powers after being charged with stalking and harassment in Fairfield County. Norwalk PD Officer Hector Delgado was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23 on a warrant by the Bridgeport Police Department, said Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police. Podgorski said the charges against Delgado are related to a family violence incident. Delgado was placed on administrative leave. His duty firearm was seized, and his police powers were suspended. An Internal Affairs will be initiated, Podgorski said.  If you or someone yo…
Man Who Relocated To Fairfield County Uses AirTag To Stalk Woman, Police Say Man Who Relocated To Fairfield County Uses AirTag To Stalk Woman, Police Say
Man Who Relocated To Fairfield County Uses AirTag To Stalk Woman, Police Say A 25-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested nearly a year after he allegedly placed an Apple AirTag in an unsuspecting woman’s car to stalk her, police said. The Litchfield County incident started in March 2023 in Goshen, according to Connecticut State Police, culminating in the arrest of Anthony Magro, age 25, of Bridgeport.  A Goshen woman (whose identity has not been released) had first received a notification on her iPhone that an AirTag device was moving with her as she drove. At first, she ignored it, believing that it was due to a relative leaving a pair of Apple AirPods in…
Man Accused Of Stalking Shelton Woman, Even Sending Her Flowers Man Accused Of Stalking Shelton Woman, Even Sending Her Flowers
Man Accused Of Stalking Shelton Woman, Even Sending Her Flowers A Connecticut man has been charged with the alleged stalking of a Fairfield County woman even going so far as to send her flowers and drive by her house. New Haven County resident 58-year-old Alexander Tamdemir, of Ansonia, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 8, said Det. Richard Bango of the Shelton Police. According to Bango, the arrest stems from a complaint a 33-year-old woman made to the Shelton Police that she received a five-page letter in the mail from someone professing his love and admiration for her.  The letter mentioned the victim by name and made remarks about dr…
23-Year-Old CT Woman Busted Twice For Attacking, Contacting Ex-Significant Other, Police Say 23-Year-Old CT Woman Busted Twice For Attacking, Contacting Ex-Significant Other, Police Say
23-Year-Old CT Woman Busted Twice For Attacking, Contacting Ex-Significant Other, Police Say A 23-year-old Connecticut woman has been charged twice on two separate occasions for allegedly first attacking and then contacting her ex-significant other. The incident began in New London County in the town of Griswold on Thursday, Sept. 14.  According to Connecticut State Police, troopers were dispatched to an address in the town of Griswold for the report of a physical altercation between two people.  The caller alleged that an individual broke into her home and physically assaulted her significant other, police said. Upon arrival, troopers met with the caller, who explained…
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police
Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Spotted, Detained Near Her Hamptons Home: Police A man who rushed up to Drew Barrymore during an event, causing her to be rushed offstage, was nabbed after he attempted to find her again at her Long Island home, police reported. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, a man identified as Chad Michael Busto was temporarily detained and questioned outside of the “Charlie’s Angels” star’s house in the Hamptons, the town’s police department confirmed. Read the updated story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Lieutenant Todd Spencer confirmed that Busto allegedly went in search of Barrymore’s h…
Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds
Aaron Hernandez's Brother Threatens To Shoot Up UConn, Makes Other Threats: Feds Dennis Hernandez, brother of the former NFL player Aaron Hernandez of the New England Patriots, has been slapped with federal charges after allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at the University of Connecticut, officials said.  Hernandez, also known as “DJ Hernandez” and “Jonathan Hernandez,” has been charged with interstate threatening and stalking offenses, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Friday, July 28.  According to federal officials, on both Thursday, July 6, and Friday, July 7, Hernandez, a 37-year-old Bristol resident, communicated wit…
Alleged Stalker: Connecticut Man Arrested After Multiple Highway Incidents, Police Say Alleged Stalker: Connecticut Man Arrested After Multiple Highway Incidents, Police Say
Alleged Stalker: Connecticut Man Arrested After Multiple Highway Incidents, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged after he allegedly repeatedly stalked a woman for months while she drove to and from work, police announced. New Haven County resident Nicholas Perugini III, age 53, of Waterbury, was arrested on Thursday, June 8 at around 1 a.m. for his alleged role in the stalking of a woman that spanned several months, according to Connecticut State Police. On Wednesday, May 10 at approximately 11:40 p.m., police were first notified of the man’s behavior. The female victim, who has not been named by authorities, contacted the police to report that she had been harass…
Connecticut Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman After She Went For Walk Connecticut Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman After She Went For Walk
Connecticut Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman After She Went For Walk A 20-year-old Connecticut man was charged after police said he assaulted a woman after she went out for a walk.  Troopers in Litchfield County received a report about a woman who seemed to be in medical distress in the area of Parker Hill Road in Norfolk at about 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities found the woman and learned that she had been assaulted while out on a walk, State Police said.  Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jason Heath, of Winsted, and arrested Heath at about 9:30 p.m., authorities said.  Sta…
Man Who Allegedly Created 10 Social Media Accounts Charged With Stalking In Fairfield County Man Who Allegedly Created 10 Social Media Accounts Charged With Stalking In Fairfield County
Man Who Allegedly Created 10 Social Media Accounts Charged With Stalking In Fairfield County A Westchester man is facing a stalking charge in Fairfield County after allegedly creating nearly a dozen social media accounts and showing up unexpectedly at his victim’s home, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to an area home shortly before midnight on Monday, Oct. 11, where there was a report of an unwanted person at the residence. Upon arrival, police said that the suspect, Port Chester resident Juan Escobar, age 22, was not at the scene, though officers were advised that it was known that he was unwanted at the residence and showed up anyway. Police we…
Man Follows Woman From NYC To Fairfield County, Attacks Her, Police Say Man Follows Woman From NYC To Fairfield County, Attacks Her, Police Say
Man Follows Woman From NYC To Fairfield County, Attacks Her, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been nabbed for allegedly following a woman home from New York City and assaulting her. The incident ended on Wednesday, June 9, in Norwalk. An off-duty Norwalk Police Officer observed Andrew Delarosa, age 20, of Stamford, push the victim on the sidewalk, Norwalk PD Lt. Terrence Blake said. Delarosa then picked the victim up and took her into the parking lot of 33 Winfield St. and out of sight of the officer, according to Blake.  The officer, who had already requested police units respond, then went to find the victim, who he could hear screaming for help, …
Two Arrested, One For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Firing Gun At Her Vehicle, Police Say Two Arrested, One For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Firing Gun At Her Vehicle, Police Say
Two Arrested, One For Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Firing Gun At Her Vehicle, Police Say Two Fairfield County men were arrested, one for allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend and for a firing gunshot in the area of her home and vehicle. The men, Ian Murray, 33, and Christopher Smeriglio, 34, both of Norwalk, were arrested by Wilton Police on Thursday, Jan. 7, following a report of shots fired, said Lt. Gregg Phillipson.  According to Phillipson, Wilton Police received a 911 call reporting a gunshot outside an area home.  When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with the resident who said she believed that her ex-boyfriend, Murray, was responsible for the shot…
Man Accused Of Repeatedly Harassing, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Repeatedly Harassing, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Repeatedly Harassing, Threatening Ex-Girlfriend In Fairfield County A man who had allegedly been threatening and harassing an ex-girlfriend and her family has been arrested. Derek Pleasant, 51, of the Bronx, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 28, for the incidents which had been occurring since October, said Darien Police Captain Jeremiah Marron. The victim, a Darien resident, told police on Thursday, Oct. 1, about the ongoing threatening and police met with Pleasant on that same day where he said he would no longer contact the victim, Marron said. Just several weeks later, on Monday, Nov. 9, the victim again contacted police and reported that Pleasant had come …
Junior Firefighter/Youth Football Volunteer Faces Child Porn, Stalking Charges Junior Firefighter/Youth Football Volunteer Faces Child Porn, Stalking Charges
Junior Firefighter/Youth Football Volunteer Faces Child Porn, Stalking Charges A man claiming to be a junior firefighter and youth football volunteer has been summonsed to court on child pornography and stalking charges. Daryl A. Gagne, 18, of West Springfield, was issued a court summons on Thursday, Oct. 8 on the charges of: - Stalking - Criminal harassment - Possession of child pornography - Distributing obscene matter to a minor - 6 counts of making telephone calls/electronic communications, annoying - 2 counts of threat to commit a crime, according to the Agawam Police log. Gagne is a graduate of the Agawam High School Class of 2020. On his LinkedIn pro…
West Hartford Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl On Her Walk Home West Hartford Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl On Her Walk Home
West Hartford Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl On Her Walk Home After allegedly putting his hands up the skirt of a child, a West Hartford man has been arrested. Rayon Powell, 32, has been charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, second-degree burglary, second-degree stalking, violation of conditions of release, second-degree criminal trespass, and second-degree breach of peace, according to We-Ha.com. In September, while the victim was walking home, Powell allegedly came up behind her and ran his hands up her thighs and to her buttocks. She the victim told the man to get away, he allegedly went to the other side of the street and continued to follow …
Man Charged With Stalking, Harassment In Fairfield County Man Charged With Stalking, Harassment In Fairfield County
Man Charged With Stalking, Harassment In Fairfield County A man who harassed a woman and her family for months may have been doing so to other women using fake profiles on dating sites and texting apps, police said. The Wilton Police Department launched an investigation in January when a woman reported that she had been having incidents of harassment through someone using spoofed and anonymous phone numbers. Police said that the harassment continued for several months, and it soon spread to the woman’s family members who began getting contacted by the same person. Detectives were able to obtain a warrant of several of the phone companies that we…