Route 7 Texting-While-Driving Stop Leads To Discovery Of LSD, Cocaine, Multiple Charges For Man
A 30-year-old man is facing numerous drug charges after police say he was caught with cocaine, mushrooms, LSD and marijuana during a Route 7 traffic stop.
Wilton Police say they conducted a traffic stop after observing a motorist texting while driving in the area of Danbury Road (Route 7) and Sharp Hill Road around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5.
During officers’ interview with the driver, identified as Jesse Pomponio, 30, of Watertown, Massachusetts, police say they detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Further investigation and a search of the vehicle resulted in the d…
Woman Pulled Over For DUI Yells At Officers, Urinates On Jail Floor, Wilton Police Say
A 41-year-old woman was arrested for DUI after she allegedly almost hit another vehicle after swerving from her lane in Wilton.
Erica Torres, of Norwalk, was arrested around 11:10 p.m., On Saturday, July 3, after she was spotted her driving a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox southbound on Danbury Road when she swerved and almost collided with another vehicle traveling northbound, said the Wilton Police.
After being stopped, Torres failed field sobriety tests and registered 0.1459 on a blood-alcohol test, police said.
During the booking process, Torrest allegedly became verbally abusive with officers…
Route 7 Stop Of Swerving BMW Leads To DUI Charge For 33-Year-Old Man, Police Say
A 33-year-old man was busted for DUI after being stopped by Wilton Police after he was spotted for swerving in his BMW.
Christian Schoellauf, of New Haven, was stopped around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4, while driving a 2013 335xi BMW southbound on Danbury Road (Route 7) after an officer saw him swerve into the oncoming lane at least three times, said the Wilton Police Department.
When stopped, the officer allegedly smelled an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. After initially saying he didn't drink, Schoellauf told the officer he had two beers at a friend's house in Danbury, police sai…
Two Men Nabbed Passing Counterfeit Money At Shopping Plaza In Wilton, Police Say
Two of three men were caught allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit money at two Wilton stores, police said.
The incident took place around 5:23 p.m., Monday, July 29, when Wilton Police were called to the Gateway Shopping Plaza on Danbury Road for a report of three men attempting to pass counterfeit money at Michael's and Sally Beauty, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk.
Officers arrived on scene and detained two Long Island residents: Latrell Garrett, 19, of Wyandanch, and Tyreese Spragg, 19, of Brentwood, Kluk said. A third suspect got away.
An investigation and video surve…
Speeding Stop, K9 Search Leads To Drug Charges For Northern Westchester Woman In Wilton
A 23-year-old Northern Westchester woman who was stopped for speeding in Fairfield County ended up in handcuffs after a police K-9 allegedly found cocaine in her vehicle.
Ariana Muriqi, of Yorktown Heights, was arrested around 10:35 a.m., Sunday, June 16, after being stopped for traveling 57 mph in a 40 mph zone on Danbury Road at Westport Road, said the Wilton Police Department.
While speaking with Muriqi, officers said she revealed "several indicators," that drugs might be involved. A drug-detecting K-9 was requested at the scene, police said.
Once the dog arrived, it altered "positively…
