Crime & Safety

Under, Over and Way Out There Across Fairfield Co.?

Unusual behavior alleged in police reports from around Fairfield County. Very unusual. ... OK, extremely unusual.

This week's most unusual police reports involve allegations of acting ...

... under cover:

A Monroe man charged with attempted burglary reportedly told officers he was only trying to peek at his ex-wife when the window fell in. The condo was being renovated, so the window was not secure, according to police who said the incident took place at 9 p.m. when the woman was not home.

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... way out there:

Two men face drunken driving and pursuit charges in Trumbull. One had a blood alcohol level of near five times the legal limit of 0.08, police said.

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... out of line:

A Westport man was , according to police. The man proceeded to cut two chains linking his truck that was being repossessed and the tow truck, police said.

... and over the top:

A Stratford man, allegedly unhappy with the work done on his vehicle, is accused of breaking into the home of his mechanic and robbing him at gunpoint, reportedly fleeing with $75.


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