Westport Police arrested Matthew Berman, 41, of the Bronx, NY in connection with a September 2024 burglary at Longshore Golf Club’s pro shop, where over $12,000 worth of golf clubs and bags were stolen. Berman, identified after a similar arrest in New York, turned himself in on August 21, 2025, and was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, and Larceny 2nd Degree; he was held on a $100,000 bond and arraigned at Stamford Superior Court.
By Stephen Krauchick
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