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Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of New Canaan Town Official Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of New Canaan Town Official
Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of New Canaan Town Official Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a severed deer head was left in a town official’s driveway. New Canaan Police confirmed that the head was found just before 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, but have released few other details, including the town official's identity.  “At this time, we are investigating this incident,” New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro said. “No further information will be released at this time.” This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Found Burning In New Canaan Park Has Not Been Identified, Police Say Man Found Burning In New Canaan Park Has Not Been Identified, Police Say
Man Found Burning In New Canaan Park Has Not Been Identified, Police Say A man who was found burning in a park in Fairfield County has not yet been identified by the medical examiner's office. The incident took place in New Canaan around 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lapham Road near Waveny Park. Related Story: Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In New Canaan Members of the New Canaan PD were dispatched to the area of Lapham Road near the town mulch pile on a report of a possible fire in the woods, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. When officers arrived on the scene they found a human body fully engulfed in flames in …
Speeding, Swerving Driver Busted For DUI In Fairfield County, Police Say Speeding, Swerving Driver Busted For DUI In Fairfield County, Police Say
Speeding, Swerving Driver Busted For DUI In Fairfield County, Police Say A 62-year-old woman was allegedly intoxicated when she was stopped by officers speeding and swerving in and out of her lane in Fairfield County, police said. In New Canaan, an officer on patrol shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26 reported that he saw a vehicle traveling north on Smith Ridge Road “at an unreasonable speed and failing to stay in the proper lane," according to New Canaan PD Lieutenant Jason Ferraro. During the subsequent stop, police said that it was determined the driver, New Canaan resident Mindy Tarlow was allegedly showing signs of impairment, and she was take…
Woman Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield County Store, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield County Store, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield County Store, Police Say One of two women who allegedly stole more than $700 worth of merchandise from an area store has been charged with the theft. Azra Zejnilovic, age 22, of the Bronx, turned herself in to the New Canaan Police on Wednesday, Sept. 1, for the incident which took place in February at the Athletic Shoe Factory. According to New Canaan Police, police responded to the store, located at 3 Forest St., on a report of a larceny from the store by two women.  The total value of clothing stolen from the store was $780, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. An investigation by the Patrol Division using v…
Fairfield County Man Who Claimed He Accidentally Shot Wife Charged With Murder Fairfield County Man Who Claimed He Accidentally Shot Wife Charged With Murder
Fairfield County Man Who Claimed He Accidentally Shot Wife Charged With Murder A Fairfield County man who said he accidentally shot his wife to death in their basement has been charged with her murder.  Albert Kokoth, age 77, of New Canaan, was arrested on Tuesday, July 13, for the Thursday, May 6, shooting death of his wife Margaret Kokoth. When police arrived at the home, Kokoth told officers that his shotgun accidentally "went off," striking his wife and killing her.  A subsequent investigation, including an autopsy of Margaret Kokoth, found two distinct wounds, one to the torso and one to the victim's head, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of the…
Man Busted With Pot After Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Busted With Pot After Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Busted With Pot After Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged possession of a controlled substance after crashing his vehicle into a wooded area. Kyle Mangan, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 19 after New Canaan Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Talmadge Hill Road, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of New Canaan PD. Responding officers located the vehicle off the road in the woods, the vehicle had rolled over and was resting on the passenger side of the vehicle. An investigation into the crash resulted in Mangan being taken into custody for possession of a controlled subs…
Employee Nabbed Stealing $3K In Cash, Alcohol From Fairfield County Restaurant, Police Say Employee Nabbed Stealing $3K In Cash, Alcohol From Fairfield County Restaurant, Police Say
Employee Nabbed Stealing $3K In Cash, Alcohol From Fairfield County Restaurant, Police Say A Fairfield County restaurant employee was arrested after allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in alcohol and cash. Felipe Andaur-Leiva, age 33, of Fairfield, was arrested on Monday, May 17, for the thefts which took place at the Sole Restaurant in New Canaan, said New Canaan PD Lieutenant Jason Ferraro.  According to Ferraro, New Canaan Police responded to the restaurant in April for a report of theft by an employee. The thefts by Andaur-Leiva, which took place over a period of time, included alcohol and cash. The total value of items taken was $3,175, Ferraro said. An inve…
Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In Fairfield County Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In Fairfield County
Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In Fairfield County Police in one Fairfield County town are concerned after a shotgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, just a month after four firearms were stolen from another vehicle. The shotgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle during the early morning hours of Jan. 12, on Wydendown Road, in New Canaan, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. The four firearms were stolen in December from a vehicle on Michigan Road, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said during a Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “That is a tremendous concern, safety issue for me,” Krolikowski said during the meeting.  T…
New Canaan Police Searching For Woman Wanted In Animal Cruelty Case New Canaan Police Searching For Woman Wanted In Animal Cruelty Case
New Canaan Police Searching For Woman Wanted In Animal Cruelty Case The New Canaan Police Department Animal Control Unit is seeking information regarding the sales of puppies by a Fairfield County woman throughout the country. Police said that Catherine Palmer, aka, Cassie Palmer, aka, Cassie Aris was allegedly making the sales while there was an active warrant for her arrest for animal cruelty, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. According to Ferraro, Palmer was traveling around New England over the Thanksgiving weekend with a vehicle full of puppies making deliveries to individuals who had purchased the puppies. Multiple families have already come forward to share t…
Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment Charge In New Canaan Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment Charge In New Canaan
Woman Faces Reckless Endangerment Charge In New Canaan A 47-year-old Fairfield County woman was arrested for reckless endangerment and other charges following a domestic incident. Goulnara Mansourov, of New Canaan, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 5, after police responded to a home on Millport Avenue for a domestic dispute, said New Canaan Police Lieutenant Jason Ferraro. According to Ferraro, an investigation into the incident resulted in Mansourov being charged with: Reckless endangerment Conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct Threatening  She was released on a $2,000 bond.