Man Driving Twice Speed Limit Charged With DUI, Narcotics Possession In Darien, Police Say Man Driving Twice Speed Limit Charged With DUI, Narcotics Possession In Darien, Police Say
Man Driving Twice Speed Limit Charged With DUI, Narcotics Possession In Darien, Police Say A man who police say drove at twice the speed limit has been charged with DUI and possession of narcotics in Darien. Darien Police say they observed a black Volkswagen Passat being driven at a high speed eastbound on Post Road in the area of Center Street on Saturday, Oct. 5 around 1:15 a.m. The vehicle’s speed measured 52 mph in a 25 mph zone, police say. The officer allegedly followed the vehicle and observed the driver almost strike a curb before over-correcting and crossing the double-yellow lines of Mansfield Avenue. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver, identified as James To…
Swerving I-95 Motorist From Stamford Charged With DUI, Darien Police Say Swerving I-95 Motorist From Stamford Charged With DUI, Darien Police Say
Swerving I-95 Motorist From Stamford Charged With DUI, Darien Police Say A Stamford motorist caught swerving on I-95 has been charged with DUI, according to police. Darien Police say they observed the driver of a red Ford pickup truck traveling down the Exit 11 Northbound off-ramp on Saturday, Sept. 28 around 2:40 a.m. The driver failed to stop at a red light and then continued traveling across Post Road onto the Entrance 11 Northbound on-ramp, police say. The officer continued to follow the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop after he allegedly observing the vehicle swerving in its lane. While speaking with the driver, identified as Tyler Holder, 26, of Stam…
Swerving I-95 Motorist Under Influence, Police Say Swerving I-95 Motorist Under Influence, Police Say
Swerving I-95 Motorist Under Influence, Police Say A 27-year-old man has been charged with DUI after police say he was swerving on I-95. Darien Police say they observed a driver traveling in the left lane approaching Exit 13 on I-95 northbound on Sunday, Sept. 22 around 2:45 a.m. The driver allegedly swerved suddenly to the middle lane and back to the left lane several times without using a blinker and slowed from approximately 80 mph to 45 mph, police say. Officers say they initiated a traffic stop on the Exit 13 ramp near Post Road and identified the driver as Rudis Interiano, 27, of Stamford. During interviews, police say they detected…
Erratic Driving Stop Results For DUI Charge For Norwalk Man, Darien Police Say Erratic Driving Stop Results For DUI Charge For Norwalk Man, Darien Police Say
Erratic Driving Stop Results For DUI Charge For Norwalk Man, Darien Police Say A Norwalk man is facing DUI charges after police say he was pulled over for driving erratically in Darien. Darien Police say they responded to a report of an erratic driver on Post Road near Hecker Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 18 around 10:15 a.m. The report stated that the driver’s vehicle was hitting the curb as it drove, police say. Police say they initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Adam Manjuck, 45, of Norwalk. During initial interviews, police say Manjuck appeared to be “extremely nervous,” had red eyes and was shaking. When officers explained the reason for initiat…
Stamford Man Waiting For Uber Fights With Darien Cops Investigation Incident, Police Say Stamford Man Waiting For Uber Fights With Darien Cops Investigation Incident, Police Say
Stamford Man Waiting For Uber Fights With Darien Cops Investigation Incident, Police Say A Stamford man has been charged with assault after police say he fought with officers while waiting for a Uber. Darien Police say they responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Center Street on Sunday, Sept. 22 around 2:45 a.m. The victim allegedly told police that he had been pushed, punched and choked by the suspect. Further investigation led to the discovery of a man that matched the description of the suspect, identified as Robby Tuttle, 28, of Stamford, sitting on a bench next to CVS on Post Road. When asked about the altercation, police say Tuttle stated that there is “a…
Suspect Steals Cash Register During Robbery At Chipotle In Darien, Police Say Suspect Steals Cash Register During Robbery At Chipotle In Darien, Police Say
Suspect Steals Cash Register During Robbery At Chipotle In Darien, Police Say Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly stole a cash register during a robbery at a restaurant in Darien. Darien Police say they responded to Chipotle (71 Post Road) on a report of a burglary in progress around 12 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A security company monitoring the CCTV system inside the restaurant reportedly told dispatchers that they could see a black male wearing gray sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt “trashing” the interior of the business. Officers arrived on the scene and were allegedly unable to locate the suspect, who appeared to have gained entry to the bu…
Attempt To Cash Fake Check Leads To High-Speed Mercedes-Benz Chase On I-95, Police Say Attempt To Cash Fake Check Leads To High-Speed Mercedes-Benz Chase On I-95, Police Say
Attempt To Cash Fake Check Leads To High-Speed Mercedes-Benz Chase On I-95, Police Say Suspects took officers in Fairfield County on a high-speed chase on I-95 after allegedly attempting to fraudulently withdraw $3,000 from a Darien bank, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department were dispatched to TD Bank on Post Road on Tuesday, Aug. 13, when a teller reported that a woman had been attempted to cash a fraudulent check before fleeing. According to police, while pulling up to the bank, officers spotted a white Mercedes-Benz with New York license plates that was pulling out of the adjacent building. “It is typical in fraud attempts at banks for a second party to…
Bicyclist Issued Warning After Crash With Vehicle In Darien, Police Say Bicyclist Issued Warning After Crash With Vehicle In Darien, Police Say
Bicyclist Issued Warning After Crash With Vehicle In Darien, Police Say A bicyclist in Fairfield County received a stern warning after he suffered minor injuries when he was struck by a car near a busy Darien intersection, police said. A driver was heading south on West Norwalk Road at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, July 29, when the vehicle came to a complete stop at the intersection with Post Road. When making the turn, police said that a bicyclist, who was riding east on Post Road in the shoulder of the westbound lanes, was struck by the vehicle. Investigators noted that both the bicyclist and driver agreed and stated that the vehicle had come to a stop at…
Man Flees From Darien Bank After Attempting To Withdraw $2.3K, Police Say Man Flees From Darien Bank After Attempting To Withdraw $2.3K, Police Say
Man Flees From Darien Bank After Attempting To Withdraw $2.3K, Police Say A man attempted to use a fake Florida ID to withdraw $2,300 cash at a bank in the area, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to the TD Bank branch on Post Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Friday, July 26, where there was a report of a man who attempted to make a cash withdrawal with a suspicious ID before fleeing on foot. The employee at the bank stated that an older, African American man had entered the bank and attempted to make the withdrawal with a Florida license as an ID, drawing the teller’s suspicion. According to police, the employee became suspiciou…
Police Issue Alert After Rash Of Stolen Vehicles, Thefts Leave Residents On Edge In Darien Police Issue Alert After Rash Of Stolen Vehicles, Thefts Leave Residents On Edge In Darien
Police Issue Alert After Rash Of Stolen Vehicles, Thefts Leave Residents On Edge In Darien Residents in a Fairfield County community are on edge following a rash of reported stolen and broken into vehicles, police said. The Darien Police Department received reports of seven stolen vehicles and 10 others that were broken into between Tuesday, July 2 and Sunday, July 7. July 2: A 2018 Black Porche Macan, which was unlocked with the keys in the car on Crane Road was stolen; A 2019 Land Rover Valar that was parked in the Eastbound Lot at the Darien Train Station was stolen after the driver left his key-fob under the driver’s side seat, though he stated the door was locked. July 4: …
Man Charged With Using Counterfeit Bills At Restaurant, Ice Cream Shop In Darien Man Charged With Using Counterfeit Bills At Restaurant, Ice Cream Shop In Darien
Man Charged With Using Counterfeit Bills At Restaurant, Ice Cream Shop In Darien A 24-year-old man was taken into police custody after being busted attempting to use counterfeit $50 bills at a Fairfield County ice cream shop and restaurant nearly two years ago, investigators said. Investigators from the Darien Police Department were dispatched to Gofer Ice Cream on Post Road on Nov. 30, 2017, where there was a report of suspicious suspects using the counterfeit bills. The same men later used similar bills at a nearby restaurant to order drinks. According to police, in Gofer, three men entered the building, made their orders and paid with individual $50 bills, two of whi…
Missing Teen Faces Charge After Report Of Unruly Customer At Dunkin' Donuts In Darien Missing Teen Faces Charge After Report Of Unruly Customer At Dunkin' Donuts In Darien
Missing Teen Faces Charge After Report Of Unruly Customer At Dunkin' Donuts In Darien Police intervention was required at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Darien, when an allegedly intoxicated teenager became belligerent and unruly, investigators said. Officers at the Darien Police Department received a call at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, from a friend who said that his friend was intoxicated and could not be located. Police were told that he had last been seen at the CVS on Post Road. According to police, investigators were given a description of a “tall, thin white man.” While officers were checking the area for the missing person, they were dispatched to Dunkin’ Donu…