Ridgefield Police Report DUI, Larceny, Criminal Impersonation And Traffic Arrests

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ridgefield police reported several arrests and traffic incidents in a series of news releases issued Nov. 5, including charges involving driving under the influence, larceny, criminal impersonation and trespassing.

The reports also detailed investigations into motor vehicle accidents, an alleged hit-and-run and a gathering involving underage drinking.

Driver Charged Following Danbury Road Crash

Ridgefield police charged Helen Hung, 56, of Ridgefield, following a two-vehicle accident Oct. 30 on Danbury Road near Woodstone Road.

Police said Hung was driving a Toyota RAV4 northbound when she struck another vehicle from behind. The other driver was stopped at a traffic light.

One person sustained minor injuries and was transported to Danbury Hospital.

Hung was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating with a suspended registration and following too closely resulting in an accident.

She was released on a written promise to appear and is scheduled to appear Nov. 13 in Danbury Superior Court.

New Milford Man Charged In DUI Investigation

Police served an arrest warrant Nov. 1 on Shawn T. Smithwick, 46, of New Milford, in connection with a May 30 single-vehicle accident near 76 East Ridge Road.

Police said Smithwick was transported to Danbury Hospital following the accident. The investigation resulted in charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance.

Smithwick was released on $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear Nov. 13 in Danbury Superior Court.

Ridgefield Resident Charged Following Underage Drinking Investigation

Ronald Craig Ungaro, 51, of Ridgefield, was charged with permitting a minor to illegally possess alcohol following an Oct. 31 investigation at 3 Settlers Lane.

Police said officers responded to a report of a gathering involving minors and alcohol. The investigation resulted in Ungaro being issued a misdemeanor summons.

He is scheduled to appear Nov. 18 in Danbury Superior Court.

Danbury Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run Investigation

Robert Bollinger, 89, of Danbury, was charged with evading responsibility following an Oct. 29 motor vehicle accident near the Ridgefield Recreation Center on Danbury Road.

Police said Bollinger improperly passed another vehicle and struck it before leaving the scene.

He was issued a misdemeanor summons and is scheduled to appear Nov. 13 in Danbury Superior Court.

Newington Woman Charged With Criminal Impersonation

Ridgefield police arrested Brett A. Coletto, 41, of Newington, on Nov. 3 in connection with an investigation into someone allegedly impersonating another person on social media.

Police said the investigation began after a Ridgefield resident reported the alleged impersonation in May.

Coletto was charged with criminal impersonation, released on $1,000 bond and scheduled to appear Nov. 18 in Danbury Superior Court.

Milford Woman Charged In Larceny Case

Police charged Shadeen Smith, 45, of Milford, with sixth-degree larceny after serving an arrest warrant Nov. 4.

Smith was transported to Ridgefield police headquarters for processing and released after posting bond.

She is scheduled to appear Nov. 19 in Danbury Superior Court.

Ridgefield Driver Charged In Evading Responsibility Case

Sayan Ray, 87, of Ridgefield, was charged in connection with a Sept. 12 motor vehicle accident in the area of 169 Old Stagecoach Road.

Police said the investigation involved a vehicle leaving the roadway and causing property damage.

An arrest warrant was subsequently obtained, and Ray was taken into custody Nov. 2.

The charges included evading responsibility, improper roadway use and failure to drive on the right side of the road.

Ray was released on $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear Nov. 13 in Danbury Superior Court.

Ridgefield Man Charged In Two Trespassing Cases

Michael Detlor, 34, of Ridgefield, was charged in two separate incidents Nov. 4 involving businesses on Danbury Road.

In one case, police responded to HomeGoods at 125 Danbury Road after receiving a report of a person trespassing at the business.

Detlor was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and released on a written promise to appear.

In a separate investigation involving a report from Stop & Shop, police charged Detlor with first-degree criminal trespass and sixth-degree larceny.

He is scheduled to appear Nov. 20 in Danbury Superior Court.