Fairfield County Infant's Killer Arrested 35 Years After Crime, Police Say Fairfield County Infant's Killer Arrested 35 Years After Crime, Police Say
Fairfield County Infant's Killer Arrested 35 Years After Crime, Police Say After 35 years of digging for information into the death of a newborn infant found inside a garbage truck after being strangled, police in Fairfield County have made an arrest. The boy was found dead on On May 16, 1986, inside a sanitation truck that had just emptied a dumpster at the apartment building located at 27 Havemeyer Place in Greenwich, said Capt. Mark Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was strangulation and ruled the case a homicide, police said. It was determined that the child was born…
Two Women Injured After Car Crashes Into Building In Fairfield County Two Women Injured After Car Crashes Into Building In Fairfield County
Two Women Injured After Car Crashes Into Building In Fairfield County Two women were injured after their vehicle crashed into a building at a residential complex in Fairfield County. It happened around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3 within the Putnam Park/Putnam Park Complex in Central Greenwich. According to Captain Mark Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police, when officers arrived they found a 69-year-old female driver and an 85-year-old female passenger both conscious. They were both transported to Stamford Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Zuccerella said. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and there have been no charges …
ID Released For HS Football Player Killed In Fairfield County Crash ID Released For HS Football Player Killed In Fairfield County Crash
ID Released For HS Football Player Killed In Fairfield County Crash A high school football player in Fairfield County has been identified as the teen who was killed during a single-vehicle crash over the weekend. Jordan Martinez, age 17, of Stamford, was killed around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, according to the Office of the State Medical Examiner. His death has been classified as accidental, and that he died from blunt force trauma to the torso and other areas of the body, the Medical Examiner's Office said. An initial investigation by Greenwich Police determined Martinez was driving a 2009 Honda Civic westbound on East Putnam Ave when it left t…
Driver Killed After Crash Near Hotel In Fairfield County Driver Killed After Crash Near Hotel In Fairfield County
Driver Killed After Crash Near Hotel In Fairfield County A driver was killed in a crash near a hotel in Fairfield County. The crash took place in Greenwich around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 police in the area of 1700 E. Putnam Ave., near the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Greenwich Police said the driver, who has been identified, died from their injuries. Her name has not yet been released. The Traffic Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Four Vehicles Stolen In One Day In This Fairfield County Town Four Vehicles Stolen In One Day In This Fairfield County Town
Four Vehicles Stolen In One Day In This Fairfield County Town Four cars were stolen in a Fairfield County town in a single day this week. The vehicles were all reported stolen on Monday, Sept. 20, Greenwich. According to Captain Mark Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police, the thefts included: A Range Rover was taken from East Elm Street in central Greenwich; still missing. A BMW was taken from Palmer Hill Road in North Mianus; recovered in New Haven. A Honda was taken from Greenwich Hills Drive in Pemberwick; recovered in Massachusetts. A Jeep was taken from Valley Road in Cos Cob; recovered in New Haven. As always, the Greenwich Police are remin…
Fairfield County Man Arrested For Home Invasion, Beating Woman, Police Say Fairfield County Man Arrested For Home Invasion, Beating Woman, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Arrested For Home Invasion, Beating Woman, Police Say A Connecticut man allegedly forced his way into a women's home and dragged her outside where he beat her. The incident took place at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 23 in Fairfield County. According to Greenwich Police, Jaiden Parker, 24, of Greenwich, forced his way into the home where the victim was sleeping. Parker allegedly then dragged the woman outside and threw her on the concrete and began to assault her, Greenwich Police said. Police arrived on the scene and arrested Parker who was charged with: Home invasion; Criminal mischief; Larceny; Assault; Disorderly conduct.  He is being h…
Woman Nabbed For Stealing $800K From Employer, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stealing $800K From Employer, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stealing $800K From Employer, Police Say Police in Fairfield County have charged a Northern Westchester woman for allegedly stealing more than $800,000 from her employer while working as a bookkeeper. Darlene Moonan, age 64, of Bedford was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 12, for an incident that took place in January in Greenwich, authorities said. Moonan allegedly embezzled $892,557 from her former employers, who are Greenwich residents, during the course of several years, said Greenwich Police Capt. Mark E. Zuccerella.  Moonan, who turned herself in to police, was charged with larceny and identity theft. She was released …
Fairfield County Man Arrested For Attempting To Entice Minor To Have Sex, Police Say Fairfield County Man Arrested For Attempting To Entice Minor To Have Sex, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Arrested For Attempting To Entice Minor To Have Sex, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to entice a juvenile to engage in sexual activity. Rashad Tao Salaam, age 41, of Bridgeport, was apprehended on Friday, Aug. 13, by Greenwich Police following a weeklong investigation, authorities said. The department was made aware that an adult who was sending inappropriate text messages to a 13-year-old child, said Greenwich Police Capt. Mark Zuccerella. During the course of the investigation, detectives from the  Special Victims Section posed as the juvenile victim.  The suspect, aware that the origi…
Intoxicated Fairfield County Man Grabs, Yells At Bank Employees, Police Say Intoxicated Fairfield County Man Grabs, Yells At Bank Employees, Police Say
Intoxicated Fairfield County Man Grabs, Yells At Bank Employees, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly harassing and grabbing employees at an area bank. Martin Marusak, age 49, was arrested on Monday, July 26, when Greenwich Police responded to the Greenwich Bank & Trust at 1103 East Putnam Ave., for a report of a man grabbing the bank manager. According to Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella, Marusak was intoxicated and was acting belligerent, and attempted to grab the branch manager's arm.  He also allegedly yelling and cursing at employees. When police arrived, they were able to identify Marusak, a Greenwich resident, l…
ID Released For Woman Killed In Fairfield County SUV Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Fairfield County SUV Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Fairfield County SUV Crash A woman who was killed in a single-vehicle crash after her SUV left the roadway and hit a stone wall in Fairfield County has been identified by police. Serena Bechtel, age 52, was killed Tuesday, July 13 while driving on Lake Avenue in Greenwich when her 2013 Chevy Suburban left the road and struck a wall and a tree, said Lt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police. Bechtel, a resident of Greenwich, was pronounced dead at the scene. Greenwich Police Crash Reconstruction Team continues to investigate the crash. Anyone who may have any information is asked to call Officer Roger Dren…
Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Caught With PCP After Banging On Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say A woman from Westchester County was arrested for allegedly possessing PCP after police in Fairfield County received a report of her banging on a car door in a parking garage. Kelli Bonnet, age 29, of White Plains, was arrested by Greenwich Police on Tuesday, July 6, after officers responded to Greenwich Plaza in the underground lot for a report of a woman "banging" on a car door. When officers arrived on the scene, witnesses told officers the woman was Hispanic wearing a blue shirt and blue checkered pants, police said. As officers cruised the garage they noticed Bonnet hiding behind sever…
Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Punching Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Punching Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Accused Of Grabbing Woman, Punching Wall In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly punching a wall and pulling and grabbing a woman during a domestic dispute. Brandon Rivera, age 24, of Greenwich, was arrested on Thursday, June 24, after police received calls from residents in an area apartment complex of a disturbance, said Greenwich Police. An investigation into the incident found that Rivera pulled and grabbed the victim, punched a wall, and was screaming loudly at people in the area to call the police, police said. Rivera was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He is being held on a $2,500 bond which h…