Driving Under Suspension Charge

Newtown Police report that on September 23, during a routine motor vehicle stop, it was determined that the operator, Andrew Knapp, was driving with a suspended driver's license. Knapp was issued a misdemeanor summons for operating while under suspension. Knapp was released on a promise to appear with a court date of September 29 in Danbury Superior Court.

PRAWN Warrant Arrest

Newtown Police report that on September 23, Yony Alexander Alvardo Campos turned himself in to Newtown Police Department on an active PRAWN warrant. Campos was booked and processed and charged with second-degree failure to appear. Campos was released on a $500 bond with a court date of October 6 in Danbury Superior Court.

Drugs Found After Driver Fled Collision Scene

Newtown Police report that on September 24, at approximately 10 am, Michael Haines, 32, of Milford, was operating a black Mercedes-Benz northbound on South Main Street near Simm Lane and crossed into the southbound travel lane. The front of Haines' vehicle struck a southbound tractor trailer, causing disabling damage to both vehicles. The tractor trailer operator was not injured.

Prior to police arrival, Haines fled the area on foot. Officers quickly located Haines in the area of Dogwood Terrace and after a brief foot pursuit, Haines was taken into custody. Suspected illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in Haines’ vehicle, including a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.

Haines was arrested and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of marker plates, illegal operation without minimum insurance, evading responsibility, illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, use of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance — first offense, and interfering with an officer/resisting arrest.

Haines was transported to Danbury Hospital for injuries that resulted from the collision, and then held on a $15,000 bond with a court date of September 25 in Danbury Superior Court.

Mail Truck Hits Tractor Trailer

Newtown Police report Wei Wan, 41, of Fairfield, operating a Grumman LLV for the United States Postal Service, was traveling northbound on South Main Street at 10:25 am September 24. She was traveling behind a 2020 KW Construction T680 tractor trailer operated by Osvaldo Vega, 39, of Naugatuck. Vega stopped in traffic due to a road closure from an earlier motor vehicle accident. Wan attempted to pass Vega on the right in the shoulder and grassy area and the rear driver side mirror made contact with the front passenger mirror of Vega's vehicle.

No injuries were reported. Neither vehicle was towed.

Wan was issued an infraction for passing on the right.

Collision In Intersection

Newtown Police report Andrea Makseyn, 74, of Newtown, operating a 2012 Toyota Highlander, was traveling westbound on School House Hill Road and stopped at the stop sign at the intersection with Hanover Road at 3:15 pm September 24. Susan Warburton, 78, of Newtown, operating a 2004 Honda CR-V, was traveling northbound on Hanover Road and had stopped at the stop sign before entering the intersection. Both vehicles proceeded into the intersection and Makseyn's vehicle collided with Warburton's.

No injuries were reported. Neither vehicle was towed.

Makseyn was issued a written warning for failure to grant right of way at an intersection.

Following Too Close

Newtown Police report Susan Dragovich, 63, of Oceanside, N.Y., operating a 2019 BMW 430xi, was traveling eastbound on Wasserman Way at 11:13 am September 25. She was traveling behind a 2026 MS 106plus operated by Dennis Gamester, 71, of West Haven. Gamester stopped and was rear-ended by Dragovich.

No injuries were reported. Neither vehicle was towed.

Dragovich was issued a written warning for following too close.

Taking Right At No Right On Red Sign

Newtown Police report Denise Romano, 67, of Sandy Hook, operating a 2016 Chevrolet K1500, was traveling eastbound on Wasserman Way at 2:49 pm September 25. She was traveling behind a 2014 Ford Escape operated by Paul Waldecker, 57, of Centre Hall, Penn. Both vehicles were stopped at the stoplight at the intersection with Berkshire Road. The light was red and there was a "no right on red" sign. Both vehicles attempted to turn right onto Berkshire Road from the leftmost right turn lane. Waldecker stopped because he could not see an approaching non-contact vehicle and believed it might hit him. Romano rear-ended Waldecker's vehicle.

A passenger in Waldecker's vehicle reported an injury but declined transport. Neither vehicle was towed.

Romano was issued a verbal warning for following too close.

Distracted Driving Charge

Newtown Police report Herminio Rodriguez, 25, of Newtown, operating a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, was traveling southbound on South Main Street at 8:20 am September 28. Michael Durand, 41, of Monroe, operating a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling ahead of Rodriguez. Durand stopped in traffic for a non-contact southbound vehicle turning onto Swamp Road from South Main Street, and Rodriguez rear-ended his vehicle. Rodriguez stated he looked down at a cup of coffee just before the collision.

Durand reported a minor injury and was transported to Danbury Hospital. Rodriguez's vehicle was towed.

Rodriguez was issued an infraction for following too close and distracted driving.