Motor Vehicle Larcenies

Multiple Cars Broken into in Ridgefield

On May 15th, the Ridgefield Police responded to multiple reports of larcenies from motor vehicles that had occurred throughout town. An unknown person or persons entered unlocked motor vehicles that were parked in driveways.

Residents are reminded to lock the doors of their vehicles as well as remove all valuables. Residents are also encouraged to call the Ridgefield Police Department if any suspicious activity is observed. These thefts took place during the early morning hours of May 15th, and police received more than twenty different complaints.

Police Reports: Car vs Bicycle, DUI, Narcotics

May 3

DUI arrest

Police responded to a one car accident on Rt 35 near the intersection of Rt 7. Investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle was under the influence.

May 3

Vehicle vs. bicycle

At approximately 5:40pm, Ridgefield Police responded to Great Pond Road for a vehicle vs. bicycle accident. The operator of the bicycle, a Sandy Hook CT resident, was transported to Danbury Hospital with serious injuries.  Initial investigation shows that the bicyclist lost control, crossed into the opposite lane and struck the vehicle which was driven by a Redding woman.

May 3

Narcotics arrest

At approximately 8:30pm police observed a motor vehicle violation while a vehicle was traveling north on Danbury Road.  A DMV computer check indicated that the individual driving the vehicle (resident of Ansonia CT) had his license suspended in the state of CT. He gave consent to a search of his vehicle. Police located several items of drug paraphernalia and the individual was taken into custody and is being held on $2500 bond.

Police Reports: MVA, DUI, Warrant Arrests

May 5

One car MVA on Shadow Lake Road

The operator of a vehicle traveling east bound on Shadow Lake Road lost control. The vehicle hit curbing on the right side of the roadway, then crossed the single center yellow line hitting a ledge off of the left shoulder causing the vehicle to rollover back into the middle of the roadway before coming to a rest on its roof.  The operator of the vehicle was taken to Danbury Hospital due to injuries.

May 6

DUI on west Branchville Road

Ridgefield Police responded to the area of west Branchville Road and found a vehicle parked in the roadway with the engine running. The operator of the vehicle, a Westport resident, was passed out behind the wheel. The operator was arrested for DUI and transported back to Headquarters for processing. The operator was given a court date of 5/22 in Danbury and released on $50 cash bond.

May 7

Warrant Arrest

Ridgefield Police arrested on a warrant stemming from a larceny that occurred in May of 2011. He was held on $5,000 bond and will appear in Danbury Superior Court on 5/8.

May 8

MVA with injuries on George Washington Hwy

Ridgefield Police investigated a two car MVA with injuries. Vehicle #2, which was traveling north on 6 W highway, crossed into oncoming traffic and struck vehicle #1 head-on. The operator of vehicle #1 was not injured. The operator of vehicle #2 was taken to Danbury Hospital.

May 8

DUI arrest on Ethan Allen Highway

A woman was found asleep in her car with the motor running. She failed field sobriety tests and was charged with DUI.

May 9

Warrant Arrest

A youthful offender (17 years old) turned himself in for a warrant that was held by Ridgefield Police. The warrant was for a complaint of harassing over the internet.

Ridgefield Police respond to RHS Senior Prank Parade

"It was very dangerous," says Ridgefield Police Lieutenant Comstock. "Our 911 boards were lighting up," he adds.

Comstock reports that three buses were called to Rt. 116 this morning to pick up 100 RHS students who were parading down the road- blocking traffic, smacking mirrors of vehicles that were trying to pass. "Some kids were on scooters and bikes and one was laying in the middle of the road," says Comstock. "It becomes a mob mentality," he adds.

Ridgefield Police were not aware of the food fight or the 'occupy RHS parking lot'. It may be a busy week for Comstock and his crew.

There were no arrests made in conjunction to the parade.

Some commuters were likely very late to work.

Can you imagine explaining this to your boss?