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Fight Over Cell Phone In Darien Leads To Weston Teen's Arrest, Police Say
A Fairfield County teen was charged with alleged breach of peace after getting into a fight over a cell phone.
Annabelle Capola, age 19, of Weston, turned herself in to Darien Police on Monday, Jan. 15 for the Wednesday, Jan. 3 incident.
According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the victim reported that they had gotten into a "physical altercation" with Capola regarding a cell phone in the parking lot of the Darien Library.
After viewing surveillance video, officers determined there was probable cause for an arrest and a warrant was issued with a court-set bond of $5,000, Skoum…
Bridgeport, Newtown Men Nabbed After Causing Fight In Fairfield County Bar, Police Say
Two Fairfield County men were charged with trespass and assault after allegedly starting a fight at a crowded bar.
Bridgeport resident Juan Torres, age 35, and Newtown resident Alexander Rosa, age 41, were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 24, following the fight at the Rum & Tequila Bar in Bridgeport.
According to Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police said officers responded to the club after receiving a call of a disturbance involving several people.
When officers arrived, a bystander said "There was a war going on inside," Blackwell said.
Once inside, officers found Torrest on …
Man, Woman Threaten Each Other With Machetes During Dispute Over Car In Bridgeport, Police Say
A man and woman involved in a neighbor dispute in Fairfield County ended up threatening each other with machetes as the fight escalated.
The incident took place in Bridgeport on Sunday, Sept. 17 on the 200 block of Willow Street.
On-scene witness reports indicated the dispute was about a vehicle blocking a driveway and a verbal altercation between Clive Samuels, age 46, of Stratford, and Christine Medley, age 47, of New Haven, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport's Emergency Management.
It was reported that during the dispute Samuels grabbed what was reported to be a machete an…