Norwalk Man Arrested On Warrant For DUI Following Earlier Two-Vehicle Crash In Westport Norwalk Man Arrested On Warrant For DUI Following Earlier Two-Vehicle Crash In Westport Norwalk Man Arrested On Warrant For DUI Following Earlier Two-Vehicle Crash In Westport
Norwalk Man Arrested On Warrant For DUI Following Earlier Two-Vehicle Crash In Westport A Fairfield County man was arrested on a warrant for DUI involving a two-vehicle crash that took place earlier this year. Jorge Sosa, 47, of Norwalk, was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 20, by Westport Police in connection with a crash that took place on Tuesday, April 21, in the area of 30 Charles Street, in Westport. During the crash, both cars were traveling westbound on Charles Street when Sosa's vehicle struck the other from behind, Westport PD Lt. Anthony Prezioso said. While speaking with Sosa, police said he reportedly exhibited physical clues consistent with being under the influenc…
Woman Nabbed For $900 CVS Pharmacy Theft In Fairfield County Woman Nabbed For $900 CVS Pharmacy Theft In Fairfield County Woman Nabbed For $900 CVS Pharmacy Theft In Fairfield County
Woman Nabbed For $900 CVS Pharmacy Theft In Fairfield County An area woman was nabbed for allegedly stealing more than $900 in merchandise from an area CVS Pharmacy. The incident took place at the store located at 397 Post Road East on Sunday, Sept. 13, said Lt. Anthony Prezioso. According to Prezioso, officers responded to the store around 6:06 a.m. on a theft complaint. Staff reported that a man and a woman had entered the store and begun filling reusable shopping bags with the merchandise.   The two did not pay for any of the merchandise and began to walk toward the store’s exit. When questioned by a staff member prior to exiting, the …
Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport
Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport An area man was arrested for DUI/Drugs after crashing his vehicle into a parked car. Max Popovich, age 25, of Redding, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 12, after Westport Police responded to the area of 170 Main Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident, said Westport Lt. Anthony Prezioso When officers arrived on the scene, they determined that a parked and unoccupied vehicle had been struck by another vehicle that had been traveling southbound on Main Street, pushing it into and damaging a third parked and unoccupied vehicle.   The driver was identified as Popovich. In speak…
Police Warn Of Fire Extinguisher Inspection Scam In Fairfield County Police Warn Of Fire Extinguisher Inspection Scam In Fairfield County Police Warn Of Fire Extinguisher Inspection Scam In Fairfield County
Police Warn Of Fire Extinguisher Inspection Scam In Fairfield County Police are warning local businesses of a fire extinguisher inspection scam in Fairfield County. On Saturday, Nov. 28, Westport Police received a complaint from a business located in the Saugatuck Area in regards to being victimized by an apparent scam. It was reported that an individual had entered the store and had spoken with a juvenile employee.   During the course of his conversation with the employee, the individual claimed to be working on behalf of the Westport Fire Department, stating that he was required to inspect the fire extinguishers kept on site.  The man ulti…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Deer In Fairfield County Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Deer In Fairfield County Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Deer In Fairfield County
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Deer In Fairfield County A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash involving a deer in Fairfield County. It happened on Friday, Nov. 20 at approximately 3:40 p.m. in the area of 100 Hillspoint Road in Westport. ​Upon their arrival, emergency responders located and rendered aid to a single male victim, Westport Police said.  Initial reports from the scene indicated that while traveling on Hillspoint Road, the victim was thrown from his motorcycle after striking the deer, police said.  The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Norwalk Hosp…
Man Accused Of Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Westport Walgreens Man Accused Of Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Westport Walgreens Man Accused Of Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Westport Walgreens
Man Accused Of Stealing $500 Worth Of Items From Westport Walgreens An area man was arrested for allegedly stealing some $500 worth of cigarettes in a snack-and-grab theft at a Fairfield County Walgreens. Clinton Edwards, 49, of New Haven, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for the alleged incident which took place on Tuesday, June 23, at the Walgreens at 880 Post Road East in Westport, said Lt. Anthony Prezioso. According to Prezioso, Westport Police officers responded to the store after store employees called to report a theft. An employee told officers that an unknown man had stolen a carton of cigarettes valued at $500.00 and fled the store in a waitin…
Man Charged With Robbery Of Westport CVS, Police Say Man Charged With Robbery Of Westport CVS, Police Say Man Charged With Robbery Of Westport CVS, Police Say
Man Charged With Robbery Of Westport CVS, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged with robbery and larceny after police said he stole merchandise from a CVS Pharmacy. Shaun Costello, 38, of Bridgeport, was arrested on a warrant on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for the alleged robbery and larceny that took place around 6 a.m., Sept. 13, at the CVS Pharmacy on Post Road East in Westport, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. According to police, when officers arrived on the scene,  staff told officers a man and a woman entered the store and began filling reusable shopping bags with the merchandise. The two did not pay and were headed for …
Danbury Man Accused Of Assaulting Co-Worker In Westport Danbury Man Accused Of Assaulting Co-Worker In Westport Danbury Man Accused Of Assaulting Co-Worker In Westport
Danbury Man Accused Of Assaulting Co-Worker In Westport A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a co-worker in Fairfield County. Ronal Polanco-Bolivar, 36, of Danbury, who was wanted on a warrant, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after turning himself into Westport Police, said Lt. Anthony Prezioso. The incident took place on Friday, Oct. 9, when the complainant came to police headquarters reporting that he had been assaulted earlier that same day while working at a Westport residence, Prezioso said. The man alleged that he had been struck by Polanco-Bolivar, whom he identified as a co-worker.  The victim sustained a minor injury. Co…
Teen Suspect Nabbed In Westport Threatening Fliers Case Teen Suspect Nabbed In Westport Threatening Fliers Case Teen Suspect Nabbed In Westport Threatening Fliers Case
Teen Suspect Nabbed In Westport Threatening Fliers Case A teenager who posted fliers with threatening messages in Westport turned himself in after police identified him with surveillance footage, police said.  Max Bernegger of Westport, 18, was positively identified by police, who had been investigating the reported fliers since Monday, Sept. 27, using surveillance footage, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.  The fliers read "Kill Trump," "Fight the White," and "Once we win we're coming to Westport," according to police. A second suspect, who is a juvenile, was also established as a culprit and charged with second-degree br…
Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge
Man Extradited From Northern Westchester To Fairfield County On Stalking Charge A warrant was put out for the arrest of a man who allegedly harassed and contacted a woman excessively since June of 2020; after he was taken into custody by police in Northern Westchester, he was then brought to Fairfield County for arraignment and sentencing.  Police responded to a parking lot of a Westport business on a threatening complaint on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 9.  The victim told police that Anthony Alfano, who had fled the scene, had been following her and ultimately approached her, and threatened her life when she avoided his advances, according to Westport Po…
Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence
Investigation Leads To Arrest After Theft Of Bicycles Valued At $5,000 From Westport Residence After an extensive investigation into the disappearance of two bicycles worth $5,000 collectively for the detached garage of a Fairfield County homeowner, a suspect was charged with two felonies by Westport Police.  Months after the bikes were reported stolen on Saturday, July 17, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Jose Velasquez in relation to the theft.  After he turned himself in at police headquarters on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 9, Velasquez was charged with the felonies third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny. He posted a bond of $7,500, and will be senten…
Teen, Three Juveniles Charged After Vehicles Stolen From Driveway In Westport Teen, Three Juveniles Charged After Vehicles Stolen From Driveway In Westport Teen, Three Juveniles Charged After Vehicles Stolen From Driveway In Westport
Teen, Three Juveniles Charged After Vehicles Stolen From Driveway In Westport A Connecticut teenager and three minors are facing charges after allegedly stealing vehicles from a Fairfield County driveway, police said. Police in Westport received a report shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from a Richmondville Avenue resident who said he heard a vehicle speeding away from his home and that several other unlocked vehicles in his driveway had been entered. Shortly after the initial sighting of the two vehicles, a Cadillac Escalade and a Honda CRV-V, by officers, both returned to Westport heading south on Weston Road, police said, while an officer positioned him…