Authorities Rescue Cat Found Abandoned In Cold At Highway Rest Stop In Fairfield County Authorities Rescue Cat Found Abandoned In Cold At Highway Rest Stop In Fairfield County
Authorities Rescue Cat Found Abandoned In Cold At Highway Rest Stop In Fairfield County Authorities helped rescue a cat found abandoned in the cold at a highway rest stop in Fairfield County. Connecticut State Police and New Canaan Animal Control assisted after a cat was found abandoned in a cat carrier at the I-95 rest stop on Monday, Jan. 24, according to the New Canaan Police Department. The cat was taken to a veterinarian, who found that the animal had suffered trauma to an eye and two broken legs, police reported. The cat was named "Highway," police said. PAWs, an animal shelter in Norwalk, agreed to provide medical assistance.  "Despite the suspected abuse 'Highw…
Mercedes SUV Stolen From Fairfield County Driveway, Police Say Mercedes SUV Stolen From Fairfield County Driveway, Police Say
Mercedes SUV Stolen From Fairfield County Driveway, Police Say A Mercedes SUV was stolen in Fairfield County and later recovered in Westchester County after it was left unlocked with a key fob inside, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were dispatched to a Brinkerhoff Avenue residence at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, where there was a report of a stolen 2021 Mercedes G-Wagon. Police said that the SUV was last seen parked in the owner’s driveway the night before, where it was left unlocked with a key fob inside. In addition, investigators noted that a key fob belonging to a second vehicle owned by the resident was …
Vehicle, Mail Stolen In Weekend Crime Spree In Fairfield County Town Vehicle, Mail Stolen In Weekend Crime Spree In Fairfield County Town
Vehicle, Mail Stolen In Weekend Crime Spree In Fairfield County Town Police in Fairfield County are investigating a weekend crime spree that saw an SUV, mail, and packages stolen in a pair of neighboring towns. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were dispatched to Rosebrook Road early on Friday, Dec. 17, where there was a report of a stolen 2020 Ford Explorer that was taken overnight after it was left unlocked with the keys inside. Later that day, officers were also called to investigate a reported vehicle that had been entered and had items stolen on Turtleback Lane West. The following day, on Saturday, Dec. 18, officers investigated numerous r…
Westchester Driver Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence, Police Say Westchester Driver Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence, Police Say
Westchester Driver Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence, Police Say A 29-year-old Westchester County man was arrested in Fairfield County after police said he drove while under the influence. New Canaan Police Department said officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Old Stamford Road and Orchard Drive at about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. Officers saw the vehicle swerve in the travel lane and cross the double yellow line, police said. While speaking with the driver, identified as Clemente Najera, of Port Chester, officers noticed signs of impairment, police said. He was arrested on a charge of illegal operatio…
Woman Faces Larceny, Risk Of Injury To Child Charges In Fairfield County Woman Faces Larceny, Risk Of Injury To Child Charges In Fairfield County
Woman Faces Larceny, Risk Of Injury To Child Charges In Fairfield County A 47-year-old woman has been charged after authorities said she stole a package at a Fairfield County apartment complex. On Saturday, Dec. 11, Tammy Platt, of New Canaan, surrendered herself to police on an active arrest warrant for charges of sixth-degree larceny and risk of injury to a child, the New Canaan Police Department reported. New Canaan Police received a complaint on Thursday, Sept. 30, of a package theft inside the apartment complex at 59 Millport Ave.  Video surveillance showed Platt and a child taking the package, putting it in a bag, and walking away, police said. Plat…
Woman Nabbed For ID Theft Scheme In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Nabbed For ID Theft Scheme In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For ID Theft Scheme In Fairfield County, Police Say A woman is facing charges after police in Fairfield County said she opened cellular accounts using a victim's identity.  Annedlasia Porter, of Hartford, was arrested by New Canaan Police on Tuesday, Dec. 7, for two counts of conspiracy and four counts of third-degree identity theft, according to the New Canaan Police Department.  Police said Porter also uses the alias Jennifer Johnson, and on separate occasions told police that she is 28 years old and 21 years old. Police said investigators found that Porter had opened multiple cellular accounts at T-Mobile and Verizon wireless u…
Man Charged In Fairfield County Larceny Of Exercise Equipment Worth Over $68,000, Police Say Man Charged In Fairfield County Larceny Of Exercise Equipment Worth Over $68,000, Police Say
Man Charged In Fairfield County Larceny Of Exercise Equipment Worth Over $68,000, Police Say A 61-year-old man was charged after police in Fairfield County said he was involved in a larceny of exercise equipment worth more than $68,000. Police received a report on Nov. 24, 2020, from an individual who said they paid $68,562.57 for exercise equipment and never received it, according to the New Canaan Police Department.  The victim said they made multiple attempts to get the equipment delivered, authorities said.  Investigators determined that Kevin Rourke, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was involved in the larceny, police said.  Authorities said Rourke surrendered himse…
Residents On High Alert After Reports Of Bears Killing Chickens In Fairfield County Town Residents On High Alert After Reports Of Bears Killing Chickens In Fairfield County Town
Residents On High Alert After Reports Of Bears Killing Chickens In Fairfield County Town Animal Control officers in Connecticut are warning residents to be on alert after bears reportedly got into an area chicken coop, killing at least two of them. In Fairfield County, the New Canaan Police Department issued a warning after bears killed multiple chickens as they prepare to fatten themselves up before hibernating for the winter. Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm said the coop was broken into sometime overnight between Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, and two chickens were killed, one of which was partially consumed. This is believed to be the first incident with a bear i…
Scammer Warns Residents In Fairfield County 'Family Members Would Be Harmed,' Police Say Scammer Warns Residents In Fairfield County 'Family Members Would Be Harmed,' Police Say
Scammer Warns Residents In Fairfield County 'Family Members Would Be Harmed,' Police Say Residents in one Fairfield County town have been receiving threatening text messages demanding money. On Thursday, Nov. 11, New Canaan residents reported receiving unsolicited text messages from 203-571-3124, said New Canaan Chief of Police Leon Krolikowski. The scammer demanded payment or the residents’ family members would be harmed. "These messages are scams and are a part of a national trend," Krolikowski said.  The chief said residents should: Never give personal information to unknown persons over the telephone or electronically. Be suspicious of unsolicited telephone calls, …
Fairfield County Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Crash, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Crash, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Reckless Driving After Crash, Police Say A 50-year-old Fairfield County man is facing charges after police said he drove recklessly and hit a parked vehicle.  At about 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of Smith Ridge Road, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Police said Igor Jureczko, of Shelton, had been driving a vehicle north on Smith Ridge Road, and he had swerved the vehicle within the travel lane and attempted to pass a vehicle on both sides. His vehicle was also seen following closely behind another vehicle and driving onto the shoulder and grass be…
Police Increase Patrols Following Four Residential Burglaries In Fairfield County Town Police Increase Patrols Following Four Residential Burglaries In Fairfield County Town
Police Increase Patrols Following Four Residential Burglaries In Fairfield County Town Police in a Fairfield County town are warning residents to make sure their homes are secure after four residential burglaries in four weeks. New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said the burglaries began on the first day of October and ran through Friday, Oct. 29. The burglaries include: Friday, Oct. 1, around 9 p.m., the department investigated a residential burglary of an unoccupied home on Butler Lane. This home did not have an alarm system. A rear glass door was broken to enter the home. An initial report is that jewelry was stolen. Friday, Oct. 8, officers responded to a reported…
17-Year-Old Girl Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County 17-Year-Old Girl Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County
17-Year-Old Girl Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County A 17-year-old girl was charged after police broke up a party involving underage drinking in Fairfield County. The New Canaan Police Department reported that officers responded to a home on Carter Street at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, after receiving a report of a loud party. Upon arrival, officers saw young people running from the home and into the woods and found open and unopened containers of alcohol in the area, police said. Following an investigation, the girl, a New Canaan resident, was issued a juvenile summons for a charge of failure to halt possession of alcohol by a minor…