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Fake ID Scam: Thousands Of Dollars Swindled From Wilton Resident, Police Say
A man has been charged with larceny and identity theft after allegedly using a fake ID to steal more than $20,000 from a Fairfield County resident.
Archie Longson, age 44, of New York City, was arrested by Wilton Police on Monday, March 27 on a warrant.
The victim first learned of the crime in April 2022, when they found two fraudulent transactions on their bank account for a total of $20,500; a withdrawal of $8,000 was also made at a bank in Connecticut, and a bank check in the name of Longson was purchased for the amount of $12,500, said Capt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police.
Long…
Wilton Man Man Nabbed For $17K Rip-Off From Estate Sale, Police Say
A local man was charged with larceny for allegedly selling $17,000 in goods at a Fairfield County estate sale and did not turn the money over to the victim's estate, according to authorities.
Nick Hatch, age 28, of Wilton, was charged on Friday, Jan. 27, after turning himself in to Wilton Police, said Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police.
According to Phillipson, Hatch entered into a contract to sell items from the victim's estate. The items were sold, however, Hatch allegedly failed to provide the money owed to the victim per their agreement.
The amount of the fraud was in…
Westchester Man Nabbed For Liquor Store Theft, Police Say
A man from Westchester County has surrendered to police for allegedly stealing more than a $1,000 in liquor with a woman from a Fairfield County store.
The theft took place in Wilton in June at Caraluzzi Wine & Spirits.
Westchester County resident Hugo Matos, age 48, of Yonkers, turned himself in to Wilton Police on an arrest warrant for the charges on Wednesday, July 20, said the Wilton Police.
The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in Wilton in June, where Matos and a female accomplice took liquor from the store and left without paying, for a total of $1,1…
Man Charged After Dog Attack In Area, Police Say
A Fairfield County man was charged after two of his dogs allegedly got loose and attacked a miniature horse.
Brian Andronaco Sr., age 58, was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 19, in Wilton.
He was charged with two counts of having a nuisance animal, roaming dog, and a failure to comply with a restraining order, said Lieutenant Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police.
Phillipson said officers responded to 140 Kellogg drive around 2:30 p.m., for a report of a dog attacking a miniature horse.
When officers arrived, they found two dogs who had gotten loose and were involved in the attack, Ph…
ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home
The identity of the toddler who was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the driveway of a New Canaan home has been released.
The nearly 2-year-old boy, now identified as Lucas Richard McGee, was hit around 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the home on North Wilton Road, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. The boy's date of birth is Dec. 31, 2017.
New Canaan Police, along with New Canaan Fire, and New Canaan Emergency Medical Services first responders arrived at the residence within minutes of the incident to provide emergency medical care, Ferraro said.
The gravely injured boy wa…
Man Charged With DUI After Fleeing Scene Of Crash, Wilton Police Say
A local man was arrested for drunk driving after being involved in a car crash and then leaving the scene on foot, according to Wilton Pollice.
The crash took place around 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, on Seely Road, Wilton Police said.
A passerby reported the crash and when officers arrived on the scene there was no one in the vehicle. After a brief search of the area, police located Robert J. Polo, 54, of Wilton on Cannon Road walking toward Hurlbutt Street, police said.
While speaking with Polo, officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, and his words were slurred and his eye…
Man Nabbed For Violating Protection Order, Threatening Victim In Wilton
A 54-year-old area man was arrested for verbally threatening another person while intoxicated, according to the Wilton Police.
Rusty L. McClintock, of Wilton, was arrested Saturday, June 16, after Wilton police responded to a 911 call and on arrival found McClintock, intoxicated and still threatening the victim, Lt. Robert Kluk said.
He was arrested and charged with threatening and violation of a protective order. He is being held on $10,000 bond., Kluk said.
