Mount Pleasant, NY
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Westchester Man In Parked Car At Diner Caught With Cocaine, Drug Paraphernalia, Police Say Westchester Man In Parked Car At Diner Caught With Cocaine, Drug Paraphernalia, Police Say Westchester Man In Parked Car At Diner Caught With Cocaine, Drug Paraphernalia, Police Say
Westchester Man In Parked Car At Diner Caught With Cocaine, Drug Paraphernalia, Police Say A Westchester man parked outside a Fairfield County diner is facing drug charges after being caught with cocaine and allegedly smoking marijuana in the parking lot, police said. Officers from the Wilton Police Department approached Bronxville resident Gustavo Paulino in his car at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Orem’s Diner when they smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police said that while searching Paulino and his 2005 Infinity G35, they found: A plastic bag of suspected cocaine in the driver’s side panel to center console; A plastic medicine vial that contained susp…

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by Zak Failla
Wilton, CT
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Man Who Attempted To 'Groom' 11-Year-Old Extradited To Wilton, Police Say Man Who Attempted To 'Groom' 11-Year-Old Extradited To Wilton, Police Say Man Who Attempted To 'Groom' 11-Year-Old Extradited To Wilton, Police Say
Man Who Attempted To 'Groom' 11-Year-Old Extradited To Wilton, Police Say A monthlong investigation has led to the arrest and extradition of a 56-year-old out-of-state man police say "groomed" an 11-year-old in an attempt to obtain pornographic images. In September of 2018, the Wilton Police Department received a complaint of the man contacting the girl in Wilton via the internet.  Subsequent investigation revealed the accused to reside in Beverly, Massachusetts and Wilton Police worked with Beverly Police to obtain arrest warrants and search warrants. Mark Crowley was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 25 and charged with risk of injury to a minor and enticem…

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by Joe Lombardi
Westport, CT
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Caregiver Steals $11,000 From Employer In Westport, Police Say Caregiver Steals $11,000 From Employer In Westport, Police Say Caregiver Steals $11,000 From Employer In Westport, Police Say
Caregiver Steals $11,000 From Employer In Westport, Police Say A caregiver was arrested for identity theft and other charges after forging more than $11,000 in checks from the woman she cared for. Vilma Marroquin-Enrriquez, 45, of the Bronx, turned herself in on a warrant Wednesday at Westport Police Headquarters following an investigation into the thefts, said Westport Police. The 93-year-old victim reported the thefts to police after she was altered to suspicious activity on her account by her financial advisor who said someone was writing checks from her checking account and cashing without her knowledge, police said. The checks ranged from a coupl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Wilton, CT
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Stamford Man Caught Speeding In Wilton Was Under Influence, Police Say Stamford Man Caught Speeding In Wilton Was Under Influence, Police Say Stamford Man Caught Speeding In Wilton Was Under Influence, Police Say
Stamford Man Caught Speeding In Wilton Was Under Influence, Police Say A local man was busted for drinking and driving after being caught speeding in his 2015 Audi S4 during a traffic stop in Wilton over Labor Day Weekend. An officer from the Wilton Police Department who was conducting surveillance for impaired drivers stopped Stamford resident Christopher Cole, 30, on Belden Hill Road when he was spotted speeding. During the subsequent stop, police said that while speaking with Cole, he was “slurring his speech and his eyes were glassy.” Cole proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and he was taken into custody. A breathalyzer test recor…

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by Zak Failla
New Canaan, CT
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$500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court $500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court $500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court
$500K New Canaan Lunch Ladies Embezzlement Case Moves To Court The two lunch ladies who allegedly embezzled nearly a half-million dollars from the New Canaan School District were in court on Tuesday, claiming their innocence and blaming the school district for being negligent. Earlier this month, Stratford resident Joanne Pascarelli, 61, and sister Marie Wilson, 67, of Wilton, were arrested, following a lengthy investigation into an alleged scheme that net the two lunch ladies $478,588 over a five-year span. They have been out on released on $50,000 bail. Each sister has been charged with larceny, defrauding a public community. On Tuesday, in Norwalk S…

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by Zak Failla
Wilton, CT
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Man Apprehended After Construction Machine From Town Of Wilton Public Works Yard, Police Say Man Apprehended After Construction Machine From Town Of Wilton Public Works Yard, Police Say Man Apprehended After Construction Machine From Town Of Wilton Public Works Yard, Police Say
Man Apprehended After Construction Machine From Town Of Wilton Public Works Yard, Police Say The investigation into a stolen construction machine from a Town of Wilton Department of Public Works yard led to the arrest of a man who was busted after being caught towing it. Members of the Wilton Police Department were dispatched to the Public Works yard at Allen’s Field at approximately 7:30 a.m., when it was discovered that someone had forced his way into the gated property that had been secured by a chain and lock. A 2008 Vibroscreen SCM-40, which is a construction machine used to screen material, was reported stolen. Police said that the investigation found a suspect truck travelin…

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by Zak Failla
Wilton, CT
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Man Charged With DUI After Leaving Scene Of Wilton Library Crash, Police Say Man Charged With DUI After Leaving Scene Of Wilton Library Crash, Police Say Man Charged With DUI After Leaving Scene Of Wilton Library Crash, Police Say
Man Charged With DUI After Leaving Scene Of Wilton Library Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County man got himself in trouble with the law after allegedly sideswiping a vehicle in the Wilton Public Library parking lot while intoxicated and taking off, only to return to the scene of the crime and get locked up. Officers from the Wilton Police Department were dispatched to the library on Saturday, Aug. 11, where there was a report of a crash, where one of the motorists left the scene. Police said that officers spoke with the victim, who advised them that a red Jeep Wrangler that was traveling the wrong way in the parking lot of the library sideswiped and left. However, t…

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by Zak Failla
Wilton, CT
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Wilton Police Nab Woman Wanted For Harassment Wilton Police Nab Woman Wanted For Harassment Wilton Police Nab Woman Wanted For Harassment
Wilton Police Nab Woman Wanted For Harassment A local woman appearing in Norwalk Superior Court was nabbed by Wilton Police on an outstanding warrant for harassing another person and damaging a vehicle, Wilton Police said. Melissa Lee Hernandez, 28, of Waterbury, was arrested Monday for an incident that took place in November when she is accused of causing damage to a vehicle over a former boyfriend and for continuing to threaten and harass the victim after being ordered not to, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. Hernandez was charged with harassment and threatening and is being held on $30,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in cour…

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by Kathy Reakes
Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield Man Committed Sex Acts With Child In Norwalk, Police Say Fairfield Man Committed Sex Acts With Child In Norwalk, Police Say Fairfield Man Committed Sex Acts With Child In Norwalk, Police Say
Fairfield Man Committed Sex Acts With Child In Norwalk, Police Say A 46-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a minor in Norwalk, police said. Investigators from the Norwalk Police Department received information that Fairfield resident Angelo Capoccia, 46, had allegedly engaged in “numerous recent activities of sexual contact with a juvenile,” prompting further investigation by detectives. The subsequent investigation determined that Capoccia allegedly engaged in said acts, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, which was executed last week on April 26, when Capoccia was arrested at his workplace and charged wit…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
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Man Turns Himself In For I-95 Crash In Fairfield County That Killed Boy, 9 Man Turns Himself In For I-95 Crash In Fairfield County That Killed Boy, 9 Man Turns Himself In For I-95 Crash In Fairfield County That Killed Boy, 9
Man Turns Himself In For I-95 Crash In Fairfield County That Killed Boy, 9 A 30-year-old man wanted in connection with a  crash that occurred just over a year ago on I-95 in Fairfield County and resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy has turned himself in. Casey Savage of Kittery, Maine died on Friday, April 21, 2017  at Yale-New Haven Hospital after suffering a severe head injury in the three-vehicle crash in Westport the night before. Just over a year later, on Friday, April 27, Connecticut State Police arrested Jesse J. Zorski of Freeport, Maine, after he turned himself in on an arrest warrant. Zorski had been identified as the at-fault party following an i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfield, CT
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Door-To-Door Solicitor Caught With Loaded Handgun In Fairfield County Door-To-Door Solicitor Caught With Loaded Handgun In Fairfield County Door-To-Door Solicitor Caught With Loaded Handgun In Fairfield County
Door-To-Door Solicitor Caught With Loaded Handgun In Fairfield County A solicitor going door-to-door to residences is facing a weapons charge after it was determined by police that he was in possession of an illegal handgun. Officers from the Wilton Police Department were dispatched to Breeds Hill Place shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, April 20, where there was a complaint of suspicious solicitors who were making the rounds in the neighborhood, going door-to-door. Upon arrival at the scene, police made contact with Danbury resident Jared Dement - who recently moved to Fairfield County from Texas - who was allegedly in possession of possession of a loaded handg…

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by Zak Failla
Wilton, CT
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Duo Charged After Stealing Wrong Package From Wilton Home In ID Theft Case Duo Charged After Stealing Wrong Package From Wilton Home In ID Theft Case Duo Charged After Stealing Wrong Package From Wilton Home In ID Theft Case
Duo Charged After Stealing Wrong Package From Wilton Home In ID Theft Case A pair of 20-year-olds are facing multiple charges after being busted red-handed allegedly stealing the wrong package from a Wilton home, local police announced on Monday. Officers from the Wilton Police Department were dispatched to a stretch of Wolfpit Road shortly after noon on Friday, April 13, where there was a report of a suspicious vehicle occupied by two men. Police said that when approaching the vehicle - which was occupied by Bronx residents Mamadu Barry and Mohamed Fofana and a juvenile whose name was not released - there was an opened package next to the car, which had been addr…

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by Zak Failla