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Danbury Cracks Down On Businesses Selling Alcohol To Minors Danbury Cracks Down On Businesses Selling Alcohol To Minors
Danbury Cracks Down On Businesses Selling Alcohol To Minors In an effort to cut down on underage drinking and determine compliance with state law a Fairfield County police force conducted a check of 47 businesses that sell alcohol. On Friday, Aug. 25, Danbury Police officers along with the Connecticut Department of Liquor Control conducted unannounced inspections of the businesses located within the city.  Of the 47 businesses checked, eight sold alcohol to an underage minor, Det. Lt. David Pardovich of the Danbury Police Department’s Special Investigations Division said. The following retailers were found to be non-compliant: Hill…
Bar Lets Nearly 100 Underage Patrons Inside In Norwalk: Police Bar Lets Nearly 100 Underage Patrons Inside In Norwalk: Police
Bar Lets Nearly 100 Underage Patrons Inside In Norwalk: Police A bar/nightclub was busted by authorities for serving almost 100 underage patrons in a single night at its location in Fairfield County, police said.  The Saltwater SoNo Restaurant and Bar/Jayla Jayla Nightclub on 128 Washington St. in Norwalk was the target of a compliance check for underage drinking on Saturday, July 22 around 11:30 pm., according to Norwalk Police.  Around that time, Norwalk officers who had been patrolling the area of the Washington Street Restaurant District were told that there were numerous underage people drinking alcoholic beverages at the establish…
18-Year-Old Drove Drunk, Crashed Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Report 18-Year-Old Drove Drunk, Crashed Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Report
18-Year-Old Drove Drunk, Crashed Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Report An 18-year-old man is facing charges after police said he drove drunk in Fairfield County and lost control of his vehicle. Officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Scofield Farm Road in Darien at about 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Darien Police Department reported on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The driver, identified as Sebastian Urrea, of Westport, told police he was lost and when he tried to make a U-turn, he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility box, police reported. An officer reported smelling an alcoholic beverage while talking to Urrea, authorities …
Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting
Liquor Permit Suspended At Fairfield County Restaurant After Large Fight, Shooting A Fairfield County restaurant had its liquor license suspended following a shooting during a large fight. Wafu Asian Bistro at 3671 Post Road in Southport, a hamlet of the Town of Fairfield, had the license suspended by the state Consumer Protection Commission following the event that took place on Sunday, June 19. According to DCP, the suspension was based on a complaint from the Fairfield Police Department, regarding a "brawl," that took place at the restaurant and ended with one person being shot. On Sunday, Wafu was the scene of a large party, brawl, and shooting during which approxima…
CT Teens Fleeing Liquor Store Theft Crash Into Home, Cars, Police Say CT Teens Fleeing Liquor Store Theft Crash Into Home, Cars, Police Say
CT Teens Fleeing Liquor Store Theft Crash Into Home, Cars, Police Say Two Connecticut teens were charged after they allegedly stole from a liquor store and then crashed into two vehicles and a mobile home while attempting to escape police capture. The incident took place in Hartford County around noon, Monday, Jan. 17, in Southington. Officers responded to a call from Queen Street Liquors at 1079 Queen St. on a report of a theft from the package store. According to Lt. Keith Egan, of the Southington Police, the two teens fled down Aircraft Road, hit two cars and a mobile home on Hemlock Road before fleeing on foot. Shortly after, police learned the vehicle,…
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Serving Alcohol To Minors At House Party, Police Say Fairfield County Man Accused Of Serving Alcohol To Minors At House Party, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Serving Alcohol To Minors At House Party, Police Say A Fairfield County man was cited for allegedly serving alcohol to minors at a Halloween house party. Sean Massey, age 49, of Fairfield, was arrested and issued misdemeanor summons on Saturday, Oct. 30, for serving alcohol to minors at a party at his home located on Davis Road, said Lt. Edward J. Weihe, of the Fairfield Police. On Saturday, police were dispatched to Davis Road for the complaint of an underage party at the residence with alcohol involved, police said. While approaching the residence, 20-30 individuals who appeared to be juveniles were seen walking away from the residenc…
17-Year-Old Girl Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County 17-Year-Old Girl Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County
17-Year-Old Girl Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County A 17-year-old girl was charged after police broke up a party involving underage drinking in Fairfield County. The New Canaan Police Department reported that officers responded to a home on Carter Street at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, after receiving a report of a loud party. Upon arrival, officers saw young people running from the home and into the woods and found open and unopened containers of alcohol in the area, police said. Following an investigation, the girl, a New Canaan resident, was issued a juvenile summons for a charge of failure to halt possession of alcohol by a minor…
Women Charged With Permitting Minors To Have Alcohol During July 4th Party In Fairfield County Women Charged With Permitting Minors To Have Alcohol During July 4th Party In Fairfield County
Women Charged With Permitting Minors To Have Alcohol During July 4th Party In Fairfield County A pair of women have been charged with permitting minors to have alcohol after police say they broke up a July 4th party in Fairfield County. Police say they responded to the residence on Lambert Road in New Canaan at around 11:45 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a possible party with loud music playing. A subsequent investigation determined that youths present had consumed alcohol, said New Canaan PD Lieutenant Jason Ferraro. Two 21-year-old women believed to be twin sisters with the same birth date and last name were identified as hosts and residents of the house. They …
Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County
Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County A Fairfield County homeowner is facing charges after hosting minors at his home who were caught drinking, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to a Valley Road home near the intersection of Mariomi Road at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, where there was a report of a possible party with loud music playing. According to police, the responding officers found the music coming from the backyard of a Valley Road residence, where there were multiple minors and adults having a party. Police said that the investigation into the noise complaint determined that the…
Man Arrested For Allowing Minors To Drink At Large Fairfield County Party, Police Say Man Arrested For Allowing Minors To Drink At Large Fairfield County Party, Police Say
Man Arrested For Allowing Minors To Drink At Large Fairfield County Party, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly allowing a large party of minors at his Fairfield County home with all allegedly drinking alcohol. The Wilton Police responded to the party on Friday, Feb. 26, after receiving reports of a loud party in the area of Old Kings Highway. When officers responded they found a large party with people outside and inside the residence and open and empty containers of alcohol in their hands, said Wilton PD Lieutenant Gregg Phillipson. "All of the individuals at the party were identified and determined to be under 21 years of age," he said. Officers spoke w…
Woman Charged After Teen Who Attended Underage Drinking Party Hospitalized, New Canaan PD Says Woman Charged After Teen Who Attended Underage Drinking Party Hospitalized, New Canaan PD Says
Woman Charged After Teen Who Attended Underage Drinking Party Hospitalized, New Canaan PD Says A teenager found vomiting at a local train station led to the arrest of a 59-year-old woman who permitted an underage drinking party at her New Canaan home. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were called to the Elm Street train station shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, where there was a report of 16-year-old vomiting from drinking too much alcohol. The teen was treated and transported by paramedics to Norwalk Hospital for additional treatment and evaluation. The investigation into the incident led them to an Overlook Drive home, which had been where the teens hel…
Teen Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In New Canaan Teen Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In New Canaan
Teen Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In New Canaan A Fairfield County teenager was busted by police when officers broke up an underage drinking party overnight. The New Canaan Police Department received a noise complaint from the 300 block of Greenley Road shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, where a group of teenagers were having a party. Upon arrival, officers said that there were multiple minors fleeing from the residence, and there was evidence that there had been a party with bottles and cans of alcohol inside the home. The officers were able to apprehend one party-goer, a 15-year-old from New Canaan, who was issued summonses f…
New Canaan 16-Year-Old Charged With DUI After Vehicle Crashes Into Fence In Darien, Police Say New Canaan 16-Year-Old Charged With DUI After Vehicle Crashes Into Fence In Darien, Police Say
New Canaan 16-Year-Old Charged With DUI After Vehicle Crashes Into Fence In Darien, Police Say A teenager in Fairfield County allegedly had several beers before getting behind the wheel and crashing into a fence near a busy intersection, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Mansfield Avenue and Fox Hill Lane in Darien shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, where there was a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, police said that the officers found a vehicle lying against a fence facing southbound, off the shoulder of the northbound lane. When they arrived, there were no occupants in the vehicle. According to police,…
Speeding Stop Leads To DUI Charge For Darien Teen, New Canaan Police Say Speeding Stop Leads To DUI Charge For Darien Teen, New Canaan Police Say
Speeding Stop Leads To DUI Charge For Darien Teen, New Canaan Police Say A speeding stop in the area led to the arrest of a teenager who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, police said. Darien resident Douglas James Werner, 19, was stopped by a New Canaan Police officer shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, for allegedly speeding in a posted 25 mph zone on Farm Road near the intersection of White Oak Shade Road. According to police, during the subsequent traffic stop, the officer “detected signs of impairment” in Werner, and he proceeded to fail Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Werner was taken into custody, and a breathalyzer test at New Canaan …
Father Charged After Police Discover Underage Drinking Party At Darien Home Father Charged After Police Discover Underage Drinking Party At Darien Home
Father Charged After Police Discover Underage Drinking Party At Darien Home An underage drinking party led to the arrest of a Fairfield County man who was allegedly intoxicated while teenagers were consuming alcohol at his home, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department were dispatched to a Hollow Tree Road residence shortly before midnight on Saturday, Nov. 16, where there was a report of minors drinking alcohol. Police said that the responding officers were met in the driveway by a 15-year-old resident of the home, who said she had a group of friends over, and two people had been drinking, though they had since left the house. When asked to speak wi…
Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Somers, Lewisboro, North Salem Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Somers, Lewisboro, North Salem
Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Somers, Lewisboro, North Salem State Police made visits to 20 stores during an underage drinking detail in Westchester. The following establishments which serve alcoholic beverages were visited and all businesses were in compliance refusing to sell alcohol to the underage agent. Somers Wine & Spirits, 325 Route 100 Somers Decicco's, 266 Route 202, Somers Sunoco, Route 100 Somers Val Bens Deli, US 202, Somers Somers Mobil Mart, Route 100 Somers, 7-11, 112 Route 100 Somers, Fifth Division Market and Deli, 786 Route 35, Lewisboro Salem Wine and Liquor, Route 35, Lewisboro Mobil Gas Station, Route 35, Lewisboro Acme, …
Girl Tells Cops Teens Partied At Her House While Her Parents Were Away, Darien Police Say Girl Tells Cops Teens Partied At Her House While Her Parents Were Away, Darien Police Say
Girl Tells Cops Teens Partied At Her House While Her Parents Were Away, Darien Police Say A 15-year-old girl in Darien admitted to officers that several teenagers drank at her home while her parents were away, police say. Darien Police say they responded to a home on Kensett Lane on a report of underage consumption of alcohol on Saturday, Sept. 21 around 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they say no one would answer the front door. Upon walking to the back of the home, officers, who were still unable to contact an occupant of the residence, looked through a window and allegedly observed empty beer cans and liquor bottles on the floor. When speaking with a neighbor,…
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Fairfield County Residents Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Fourteen people from five counties as well as New York City have been ticketed for illegal alcohol sales following a compliance check of local retailers throughout Putnam County. Undercover members of the Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit say they worked alongside the Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition to conduct a total of 89 spot checks on establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for sale for off-premises consumption. During these checks, an undercover and underage individual attempts to purchase alcohol from the establishment without showing proof of age a…
19-Year-Old Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Wilton 19-Year-Old Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Wilton
19-Year-Old Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Wilton Police broke up an underage drinking party over the weekend and charged a 19-year-old at his home in Wilton. Officers responded to the residence at 12 Powder Hill Road on Saturday, June 22 at midnight, according to Wilton Police. When they arrived at the home, the offers found a number of underage people who allegedly appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, police said. An investigation revealed Spencer Thors, 19, was reportedly found to be the one throwing the party and who provided the alcohol, said police. He was charged with permitting minors to possess alcohol and possession o…
Five From Fairfield County Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Party Five From Fairfield County Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Party
Five From Fairfield County Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Party This story has been updated. Six minors were charged for alleged underage drinking after police responded to a report of screaming coming from a home in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15, when officers responded to the area of Dudley Road and Spoonwood Road in Wilton for a report of people screaming, said Wilton Police. When police arrived on the scene, they found the screaming was coming from 115 Dudley Road due to a party with underage drinking taking place, police said. Six people from both Westchester and Fairfield counties were issued a tic…
Two Store Clerks In North Salem Charged In Underage Drinking Detail Two Store Clerks In North Salem Charged In Underage Drinking Detail
Two Store Clerks In North Salem Charged In Underage Drinking Detail A check of 15 stores in the area during an underage drinking enforcement detail has resulted in charges against two store clerks for selling alcohol to minors. State Police conducted plain-clothes checks of the retail locations in Westchester County that sell alcohol to ensure their compliance with New York State's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law on Friday, April 19. The two clerks cited were: Dipak Panday, 43, of Mahopac, an employee of Swans Deli, Route 22, North Salem, was charged with prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage, a Class A misdemeanor. Panday was issued an appea…
Parent Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Area Parent Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Area
Parent Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Area A 48-year-old parent has been charged after police broke up an underage drinking party in Northern Westchester. Police received a complaint about the party at a home on Cartway Lane East in Bedford Village just before 11 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Responding officers discovered numerous youths under age 21, including an extremely intoxicated 17-year-old boy, Bedford Police said. An ambulance from the Bedford Fire Department arrived to treat the teen, who refused medical attention and was released to a parent, police said. Police say they discovered the parent of another 17-year-old who was h…
Store Clerk Charged In Northern Westchester Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail Store Clerk Charged In Northern Westchester Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail
Store Clerk Charged In Northern Westchester Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail A store clerk has been charged with selling alcohol to a minor during an underage drinking enforcement operation in Northern Westchester. The operation, conducted by state police on Saturday, Feb. 16, included numerous retail establishments throughout the towns of Somers, North Salem, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. During the detail,  a 19-year old volunteer attempted to purchase alcohol under the observation of plainclothes investigators supported by uniformed troopers.  The store clerk charged during the operation was 58-year-old Grace Surlack of Uncorked in Somers. An a…
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More than 100 underage drinkers were cited during a "liquor compliance check" at the popular nightclub Clubhouse Café near Quinnipiac University. The raid took place Friday, Jan. 25, by members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team, along with the patrol and traffic divisions at the club located at 3816 Whitney Ave., said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. Smith said the check was in response to the department receiving several complaints pertaining to underage drinking on the Hamden Police 411 Tip Line. "Officers issued in excess of 100…
Johnny Utah's In Norwalk Will Not Reopen After Underage Drinking Bust Johnny Utah's In Norwalk Will Not Reopen After Underage Drinking Bust
Johnny Utah's In Norwalk Will Not Reopen After Underage Drinking Bust Following an underage drinking bust in April at its South Norwalk location, the popular bar Johnny Utah's will not reopen. In an announcement on Monday, the state Department of Consumer Protection said it had reached a settlement with the owners for the bar to close permanently following an investigation into a large number of underage drinkers. The bust took place April 19 when the Norwalk Police Special Services Division and agents from the Connecticut Liquor Control Commission conducted liquor compliance checks within the city, Norwalk police said. According to police, when officers arr…
Greenwich PD Issues Warning About Underage Drinking Parties Greenwich PD Issues Warning About Underage Drinking Parties
Greenwich PD Issues Warning About Underage Drinking Parties As summertime and graduations approach, Greenwich Police are reminding parents and young people about the dangers of underage drinking parties. Police said that they have found "more and more frequently an innocent and small gathering of young people explode to large uncontrollable pop-up parties." Friends and strangers learn about the possibility of a party through social media and come for a good time, the police said in a statement. But when the parties get out of hand, or even worse, someone is injured or killed, it's the parent's or homeowners who are responsible for the out…
Parents Jailed, Fined? Darien Police Issue Advisory On Teen Parties Parents Jailed, Fined? Darien Police Issue Advisory On Teen Parties
Parents Jailed, Fined? Darien Police Issue Advisory On Teen Parties Most teenagers probably never watched the Tom Cruise classic, "Risky Business," but some of its outrageous party scenes continue to be replayed live today. That's why Darien Police Department warns it typically sees an increase in the number of calls for gatherings where juveniles are consuming alcohol. This increase can be attributed to prom season, the end of the school year, and the return of college students to town, police say. Darien Police take this opportunity to remind parents and homeowners about the criminal consequences of allowing the consumption of alcohol by minors…
Store Clerk From Danbury Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor Store Clerk From Danbury Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor
Store Clerk From Danbury Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor Clerks at two stores in Northern Westchester were charged with selling alcohol to underage customers in a detail conducted by New York State Police from the Somers barracks on Friday, April 27. A total of 10 establishments were checked during the detail. The two clerks charged were: Danbury resident Nube M. Yunganaula, 18, who is employed at the Shell Gas Station on Route 22 in North Salem, was charged with a violation of the State Alcohol and Beverage Control Law and issued an appearance ticket and directed to appear in North Salem Court on May 14. Katonah resident Julie Lombardi, 63, wh…
New Underage Drinking Bust Nets Another 100-Plus In Area New Underage Drinking Bust Nets Another 100-Plus In Area
New Underage Drinking Bust Nets Another 100-Plus In Area The number of underage drinking busts are growing as area police continue to crack down on nightclubs and stores that sell to college students and other underage patrons. The first bust took place at Johnny Utah’s in Norwalk where police found more than 100 underage patrons, most Fairfield University students, followed by a bust on April 20 by Hamden police were another 100 underage people were found drinking at The Clubhouse on Whitney, according to Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. Smith said the underage drinkers were nabbed when members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdictio…
Underage Drinking Bust Includes 93 Fairfield University Students Underage Drinking Bust Includes 93 Fairfield University Students
Underage Drinking Bust Includes 93 Fairfield University Students  Police busted more than 100 underage drinkers inside a Norwalk bar, most of them Fairfield University students.  The bust took place around 11:30 p.m. Thursday at Johnny Utah's at 80 Washington St., when the Norwalk Police Special Services Division and agents from the Connecticut Liquor Control Commission conducted liquor compliance checks within the city, police said. According to police, when officers arrived, they found 103 underage people in the bar, including 93 that were Fairfield University students. Due to the large volume of people, extra Patrol Division officers were summoned to…
Stamford Deli Clerk Caught Selling Beer To Darien Teens Stamford Deli Clerk Caught Selling Beer To Darien Teens
Stamford Deli Clerk Caught Selling Beer To Darien Teens A Stamford deli may soon no longer be allowed to sell alcohol to any customers after being busted by police selling beer to a group of teenagers without properly asking for ID. While conducting an OUI enforcement detail at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Friday night, Stamford Police Lt. Thomas Scanlan drove by the Hope Street Mini Mart when he spotted several “young males” in the store who appeared to be purchasing alcohol. Scanlan followed three of the youths to a parking lot behind the store and detained them for questioning, determining that they were all under the age of 18. While he was de…