Month: October 2022

Fairfield News: Fairfield Police arrest man wanted for several domestic violence warrants after he barricaded himself inside of his home

#Fairfield CT– On Wednesday October 26, 2022, the Fairfield Police were made aware of several domestic violence arrest warrants issued for Neil Bhatia, 46, of Fairfield after he failed to appear in court TODAY following his arrest the day prior by Fairfield Police.

Bhatia had been arrested by Fairfield Police yesterday and charged with two counts of RISK OF INJURY TO A MINOR and DISORDERLY CONDUCT and posted $20,000 bond. Bhatia also had new warrants for his arrest issued in Stamford and Weston.

Officers attempted to serve these warrants at Bhatia’s home on Mona Terrace this evening and encountered Bhatia who was extremely uncooperative and refused to exit his home or speak with police.

Due to the seriousness of these crimes and his failure to appear in court, officers attempted to negotiate with Bhatia with no success. Additionally, out of an abundance of caution, the Fairfield Fire Department was called to the scene after officers smelled the odor of natural gas.

The Fairfield Police Emergency Services Unit along with Police Negotiators were called to the scene to assist. Following several attempts to negotiate with Bhatia and his refusal to cooperate, police introduced chemical munitions (pepper spray) into the home to induce a non-toxic reaction, hoping that Bhatia will exit the home. Moments later, Bhatia exited the home and was taken into custody without incident.

Bhatia was transported to the hospital for evaluation and will be charged with several counts of Failure to Appear, Disorderly Conduct, and multiple counts of Violation of a Protective order. He will be due in court TOMORROW 10/27/2022.

There were no injuries sustained to Bhatia nor any emergency personnel.

“The Fairfield Police treat every violation of law seriously especially when it comes to domestic violence and will take every opportunity to hold those responsible for their actions accountable.”

Stefanowski Demands Lamont and Hotaling End Their Silence on Anti-Police Law Repeal;

Also calls on Lamont and Bysiewicz to disavow Working Families Party’s hateful, cop-hating agenda

Branford – On Monday, Bob Stefanowski, Republican Candidate for Governor of Connecticut signed a pledge to repeal portions of the Police Accountability Act and has challenged his opponents, Governor Ned Lamont and Robert Hotaling to do the same. Both have failed to do so. Today, Stefanowski is repeating that challenge and said the men and women of law enforcement and their families deserve the respect of an answer: 

“Governor Lamont signed a so-called ‘Police Accountability’ law that handcuffed and scapegoated our police officers and mandate policies that have made their jobs more dangerous, literally putting their lives at greater risk. This past week has been unimaginable for our state, tragically losing almost three officers from Bristol to disgustingly emboldened criminals. The silence from both Governor Lamont and Mr. Hotaling is, frankly, offensive,” said Stefanowski.

Stefanowski also demanded Lamont disavowed his endorsement from the radical Working Families Party, who called Connecticut police officers “criminals, literal criminals” [tweet image below].

“Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz said they were ‘grateful’ for the endorsement of a political party that called our police officers ‘criminals’ – that is outrageous and that Governor Lamont hasn’t disavowed this fringe group and walked away from their endorsement is a disgrace. I challenge him to do so immediately or explain to police officers, their families, and our state’s residents why he won’t.”

Milford News: Risk of Injury to a Minor & Larceny 3rd Degree

#Milford CT–On October 24, 2022, officers were dispatched to Dick’s Sporting Goods for a report of a shoplifting. The female suspect had a child with her and fled the scene in a vehicle. The vehicle was located with 4 flat tires on Research Drive. The female driver, later identified as Ashley Swiatowiec, 31 of West Haven was detained and a child was located in the vehicle in a car seat.

The Loss Prevention Officer at Dick’s Sporting Goods said that Swiatowiec entered the store with a young boy in the cart. She began putting items in the cart and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. When mall security went outside to try to stop her, she left the merchandise in the cart, took the child out, got into her car and drove away. The total value of the stolen merchandise was $3,099.30.

She was charged accordingly and released on a promise to appear in court.

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Westport Police to Participate in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

(Westport, CT) – On Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Westport Police Department will again partner with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for the twenty-third National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held at the Westport Center for Senior Activities located at 21 Imperial Avenue.

According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that last year, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largest number of drug-related deaths ever recorded in a year.

In the words of DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, “Take Back Day is a critical effort to curb the historic surge in U.S. overdoses. We know prevention starts at home. The simple step of clearing out medications that are no longer needed makes our homes safer, prevents prescription drug misuse, and, ultimately, can help save lives.” Since its inception, the take back program has removed almost 16 million pounds of medication from circulation.

Please note that collection sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. Vape pens where the batteries can be removed, can be disposed of at the drug take back. Vape pens where batteries cannot be removed will not be accepted at the drug take back. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Residents are also reminded that a year-round collection bin is installed in the lobby of Westport police headquarters, where prescription drugs can be properly disposed of at any time rather than waiting for designated collection dates.

For those seeking more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 29 th Take Back Day event, visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/

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FOUR JUVENILE CAR THIEVES CAPTURED IN TRUMBULL

Trumbull Police charged four (4) juveniles after they crashed a stolen car and fled on foot into a residential neighborhood near Town Hall early today. Officers who were searching the area located the four suspects as they were attempting to escape with the help of an Uber driver.

One (1) juvenile, age 12, of Hamden, one (1) juvenile, age 15, of West Haven, and two (2) juveniles, ages 15 and 16, of New Haven, were all arrested and charged with auto theft for their involvement in this incident.

Early today, just after 4:00 AM, a Trumbull officer observed a blue Hyundai Sonata speeding through Trumbull Center and continuing up Church Hill Road towards Main Street (Route 111) at high speed. The officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle, but quickly lost sight of it.

The officer was checking the area of Main Street and was unable to locate the vehicle, but observed two (2) youths running from a wooded area behind the gas station nearby. Trumbull Officers converged in the area attempting to apprehend a total of four (4) individuals that were

Early today, just after 4:00 AM, a Trumbull officer observed a blue Hyundai Sonata speeding through Trumbull Center and continuing up Church Hill Road towards Main Street (Route 111) at high speed. The officer attempted to catch up to the vehicle, but quickly lost sight of it.

The Hyundai was located unoccupied and heavily damage deep in the wooded area off of Main Street across from Church Hill Road where it had run off the road. Police learned that the Hyundai was reported stolen to Meriden police on October 23, 2022.

As officers were searching the area, they were alerted by an Uber driver who reported that he was called to pick up the four (4) juvenile suspects nearby on Old Church Hill Road. An officer then recognized one of the juveniles as one of the occupants of the stolen vehicle who had fled from the wooded area earlier. All four were then taken into custody. Trumbull EMS responded and evaluate the juveniles, but no injuries were reported as a result of the vehicle crash.

All four (4) subjects were charged with Larceny in the Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Second Degree, and Interfering with an Officer. The 16-year-old from New Haven was additionally charged with Credit Card Theft (2 counts). All four were released to parents on a Promise to Appear in New Haven Juvenile Court on November 4, 2022.

All four (4) subjects were charged with Larceny in the Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Second Degree, and Interfering with an Officer. The 16-year-old from New Haven was additionally charged with Credit Card Theft (2 counts). All four were released to parents on a Promise to Appear in New Haven Juvenile Court on November 4, 2022.

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