US Presidential Scholars: Staples High School Senior Earns Top Honor US Presidential Scholars: Staples High School Senior Earns Top Honor US Presidential Scholars: Staples High School Senior Earns Top Honor
US Presidential Scholars: Staples High School Senior Earns Top Honor Several Connecticut high school seniors have received one of the nation's highest honors for students.  The three, all from Fairfield County, are among only 161 students across the entire US to be selected as 2024 US Presidential Scholars, the US Department of Education just announced on Thursday, May 9.  The US Presidential Scholars Program was created in 1964 and recognizes a few of the country's most distinguished graduating seniors. Scholars are chosen based on academic success, excellence in the arts and technical education, and commitment to community service and leadership.…
Grocery Shoplifting Ring Busted After Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Police Grocery Shoplifting Ring Busted After Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Police Grocery Shoplifting Ring Busted After Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Police
Grocery Shoplifting Ring Busted After Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Police A trio was discovered to be running a shoplifting ring across the state after police caught them attempting to steal food from a Connecticut Stop & Shop. The Fairfield County incident took place on Monday, April 29 in Darien. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day at the Darien Stop & Shop, located at 25 Old Kings Highway North, 45-year-old Joseph Macdonald reportedly left the store with a loaded shopping card, saying he had forgotten his wallet in the car. An employee reported Macdonald to the Darien Police Department, who arrived on the scene to find Macdonald walking up to a blac…
24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police 24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police 24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police
24-Year-Old Uses Fake Bills At Darien Stop & Shop: Police A 24-year-old man was apprehended in New York after allegedly using counterfeit bills at a Connecticut Stop & Shop supermarket, police said. Brooklyn resident James Breland was processed on forgery and larceny charges on Wednesday, April 24 in connection with an incident in September 2022 at a Fairfield County Stop & Shop, Darien Police announced on Tuesday, April 30.  According to police, during the original incident on Sept. 25, 2022, three men allegedly used $80 in counterfeit bills at the Darien Stop & Shop at 25 Old Kings Hwy North. A Darien detective investigatin…
DEA, Norwalk Police Investigation Leads To 17 Warrants, Large Amount Of Drugs, Cash, Cops Say DEA, Norwalk Police Investigation Leads To 17 Warrants, Large Amount Of Drugs, Cash, Cops Say DEA, Norwalk Police Investigation Leads To 17 Warrants, Large Amount Of Drugs, Cash, Cops Say
DEA, Norwalk Police Investigation Leads To 17 Warrants, Large Amount Of Drugs, Cash, Cops Say A large amount of drugs and cash were seized, and numerous arrest warrants were served following an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency and local police in Fairfield County. The warrants were executed in Norwalk and Darien on Monday, April 29, by the Norwalk Police, Stamford Police, Darien Police, US Marshals Service, and the Bridgeport Office of the DEA. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the busts were the result of a 6-month investigation into fentanyl trafficking in the greater Norwalk area.  To date, 17 federal and state arrest warran…
Road Rage: Man Nabbed For Incident In Darien Road Rage: Man Nabbed For Incident In Darien Road Rage: Man Nabbed For Incident In Darien
Road Rage: Man Nabbed For Incident In Darien A 24-year-old man who allegedly pointed a BB gun at a tow truck driver on I-95 in Fairfield County and slowed down to 5 mph has been charged by state police. Dae Jesus Acosta, age 24, of Central Falls, Rhode Island, was arrested around 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 29, in Darien for a road rage incident. According to Connecticut State Police, a tow truck driver called 911 after Acosta, who was trying to merge onto I-95 in Darien, in front of the truck slowed down to 5 mph and then pointed what looked like a gun at the driver. He kept following the car for several miles.  A responding troop…
Darien Police Department Promotes Officers Darien Police Department Promotes Officers Darien Police Department Promotes Officers
Darien Police Department Promotes Officers Three Fairfield police officers have been promoted after years of service on the job. Darien Police Chief Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. announced on Tuesday, April 30, the following promotions: Lt. Andrew Mastroianni was promoted to the rank of captain, effective Sunday, May 5. Mastroianni has been with the department for 19 years and currently serves in the Training Division. Detective Sgt. Daniel Skoumbros was promoted to lieutenant, effective Sunday, May 5. Skoumbros has been with the department for 20 years and currently serves in the Detective Division. Officer James Martin was promoted to t…
Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say Three people are behind bars after allegedly burglarizing cars in a supermarket parking lot in Fairfield County. The incident occurred in Darien on Monday, April 22, around 4:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market at 150 Ledge Road. According to Lt. T.J. Whyte of the Darien Police, officers responded to Whole Foods Market regarding a possible motor vehicle burglary in progress.  Whyte said officers were told that a man was attempting to open a vehicle's doors in the parking lot after exiting a black SUV.  Officers located the man and identified him as Andres Aldana, age 18,…
Man Busted Trying To Open Account At Darien Bank With Fake ID, Police Say Man Busted Trying To Open Account At Darien Bank With Fake ID, Police Say Man Busted Trying To Open Account At Darien Bank With Fake ID, Police Say
Man Busted Trying To Open Account At Darien Bank With Fake ID, Police Say Police nabbed a 46-year-old man who allegedly attempted to open an account at a Fairfield County bank with a fraudulent identification.  The incident occurred in Darien on Friday, April 12, at the TD Bank at 55 Post Road.  According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, New York City resident Wesley Gabriel, age 46, of Brooklyn, was attempting to open a bank account with a current customer's identification and then attempted to leave the bank.  When officers spoke with Gabriel, he refused to identify himself and refused to answer any questions, Skoumbros said…
Darien Woman 'Stumbling' To Car Charged With DUI, Police Say Darien Woman 'Stumbling' To Car Charged With DUI, Police Say Darien Woman 'Stumbling' To Car Charged With DUI, Police Say
Darien Woman 'Stumbling' To Car Charged With DUI, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was charged with allegedly driving under the influence after she was seen stumbling to her car, police said. Sabrina Donnelly, age 42, of Darien, was arrested on Saturday, April 13, on Heights Road in Darien. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police officers were called to the parking lot on Heights Road after a bystander watched as Donnelly was "stumbling" to her vehicle and was having trouble opening the door. A Darien officer stopped Donnelly as she left the parking lot and, while speaking with her, reported the smell of alcoholic beverage, Skou…
Darien Landlord-Tenant Dispute Lands 1 In Jail, Police Say Darien Landlord-Tenant Dispute Lands 1 In Jail, Police Say Darien Landlord-Tenant Dispute Lands 1 In Jail, Police Say
Darien Landlord-Tenant Dispute Lands 1 In Jail, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged with alleged disorderly conduct following a dispute between a landlord and a tenant. Darien resident Robert Snyder, age 57, was arrested on Sunday, April 7. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police officers took a report regarding an issue a landlord was having with a tenant. The complainant said that when entering a shared common area, the complainant and Snyder had a verbal confrontation, which was witnessed by another person, Skoumbros said. The altercation was videotaped and played for officers. Officers responded to a Kelsey St…
2 Hit By Pickpocket At Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say 2 Hit By Pickpocket At Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say 2 Hit By Pickpocket At Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say
2 Hit By Pickpocket At Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say Two people in a week have been the victim of a pickpocket at a Fairfield County Trader Joe's. The first incident occurred on Monday, April 1, at the store at 436 Post Road in Darien. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, a woman told officers she was shopping at Trader Joe's around 12:45 p.m. when she realized her wallet was missing from her purse after shopping in the store. Skoumbros said the victim stated that before she could cancel her credit cards, she received a text alert from one of her cards about a fraudulent purchase at the Apple store in the SoNo Collectio…
David Letterman Escorts Old 'Late Show' Sign To Darien Barn, Hangs Out David Letterman Escorts Old 'Late Show' Sign To Darien Barn, Hangs Out David Letterman Escorts Old 'Late Show' Sign To Darien Barn, Hangs Out
David Letterman Escorts Old 'Late Show' Sign To Darien Barn, Hangs Out Funnyman and beloved area resident David Letterman helped escort the old marquee sign from his famous television show "Late Night" to its new home in Fairfield County. Letterman, a longtime Northern Westchester County resident who lives in North Salem, didn't have far to travel to escort the 20-foot sign that once graced the front of the famed Ed Sullivan Theater for Dave's show on CBS, said the lucky recipient Preston Bealle, of Darien. Bealle, one of the founding members of Daily Voice, received the sign from his niece Helen Halford of New Jersey, who entered a charity contest to win the …