Mailbox Vandalism

Police report that between 8 and 10 pm on Saturday, May 8, someone vandalized more than a dozen mailboxes in the Charter Ridge Drive area of Sandy Hook.

Police are investigating the property damage and ask anyone with information on the criminal mischief to contact Officer Bart Lorancaitis at the police station at 203-426-5841.

Cellphone Violation

Police said that while on patrol about 6 pm May 11, they spotted motorist Jacob Lopez, 29, of Danbury talking on a cellphone while driving near 78 South Main Street, so they stopped him to investigate.

Police said they charged Lopez with illegal use of a handheld cellphone while driving and with driving while under suspension.

Lopez was released on $250 bail for a May 19 appearance in Danbury Superior Court, police said.