On 04/18/16 at approximately 1:45am, Westport Police Officer Michael Gudzik noticed a suspicious male standing near the intersection of Compo Rd North and Cross Highway holding an umbrella (weather was clear) and speaking on his cell phone. Officer Gudzik approached the individual, later identified as Tyler Johnson. Through the investigation, Officer Gudzik determined that the suspect was in possession of items that did not belong to him. Investigation revealed that the items recovered at the scene were stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway in close proximity to where Officer Gudzik located the suspect.

While speaking with JOHNSON, additional responding Officer’s located a vehicle parked on the side on the road further north on Compo Rd North. Investigation into that vehicle and its occupants revealed that the operator of that vehicle, Maria Garby, had dropped JONSON off and was waiting for a call to pick him up.

The following individuals were arrested:

Tyler Johnson (DOB: 08/18/92)  (Press release call the Westport Police if you don’t like his birthdate posted) of 24 Richardson St Bridgeport, CT was charged with the following crimes, held on $10,000.00 bond, and transported to Norwalk

Superior Court today:

Burglary 3rd      Larceny 5th      Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd        Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 5th

Maria Garby (DOB: 07/15/72) of 490 Sherwood Pl Stratford, CT was charged with the following crimes, held on $10,000.00 bond, and transported to Norwalk Superior Court today:

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd           Conspiracy to Larceny 5th

(Westport Police Press Release)

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