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Unruly Man, 74, Charged With DUI At Private Darien Club, Police Say
An unruly 74-year-old man was charged with allegedly driving while intoxicated after police were called to a private Fairfield County beach club.
Peter Welsh, of Middlesex County in Marlborough, Massachusetts, was arrested on Wednesday, June 19, at the Tokeneke Beach Club in Darien.
According to Sgt. Mauricio Vigil of the Darien Police, officers were called to the club on a report of a possible unruly, intoxicated man.
Officers identified the individual as Welsh, who exhibited signs of intoxication and had a small laceration on his arm, Vigil said.
Following a series …
Norwalk Woman Hitting Curbs, Crossing Into Traffic, Nabbed For DUI In Darien, Police Say
A Fairfield County woman was busted for alleged DUI after she was seen by police sticking the roadside curbs and crossing over the double-yellow line.
Norwalk resident Christina Alicea, age 29, was charged on Sunday, April 21, on Post Road in Darien.
According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, a Darien officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Post Road that swerved to the right into the shoulder, striking the curb, and then was seen crossing over the double-yellow line.
When stopped, the officer reported he could smell alcohol on Alicea's breath and she later failed field sobri…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Violating Restraining Order Released On $25K Bond, Police Say
A 44-year-old Fairfield County man was charged after police reported that he violated a restraining order.
A victim spoke to an officer at the Darien Police Headquarters to report that James Farrell, of Darien, had violated a restraining order in place, the Darien Police Department announced on Monday, Nov. 29.
Police said evidence was provided showing that Farrell violated the order.
He was contacted on Monday, Nov. 21, processed for a charge of criminal violation of a restraining order, and released on $25,000 bond, authorities said.
Police said Farrell was due in court on Tu…
Man Charged In Scheme To Steal, Cash Checks Mailed, Police In Fairfield County Report
Investigators in Fairfield County reported that a 21-year-old man was charged in a scheme to steal and cash checks that were being sent in the mail.
Darien officers responded to the West Haven Police Department at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, to take custody of Wilson Ketter, of West Haven, on an arrest warrant, the Darien Police Department reported.
Police said a victim reported on Friday, Aug. 12, that a personal check they mailed had been stolen, altered, and cashed.
Investigators spoke to the account holder for the fraudulent check, and the account holder said she made co…
Man Accused Of Using Info Of Victim From Fairfield County To Buy $47,900 Rolex At NYC Store
A 55-year-old man is facing charges after investigators reported he used the information of a victim from Fairfield County to purchase a $47,905 watch.
Darien Police officers responded to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office in Paterson, New Jersey, on Thursday, Oct. 6, to take custody of Douglas Cantey, a resident of Paterson, who was wanted in an incident that was reported on April 3, the Darien Police Department said.
The victim told police he received a UPS delivery of an empty Rolex watch box, which he didn't purchase, authorities said.
He then discovered an unauthorized purc…
