Alcohol/Drug Charges

Police report that they spotted a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta parked at the ball field on Bridge End Farm Lane at about 10 pm May 28 and investigated.

Police said they then charged Justin Bitar, 18, of Danbury with possession of alcohol by a minor in public, possession of less than four ounces of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and with sixth degree larceny by possession. The larceny charge stems from the presence of a “No Parking” sign inside the auto, police said.

Police also charged Anthony Buonaiuto, 19, of New Milford with possession of alcohol by a minor in public.

Police released Bitar on $1,000 bail and released Buonaiuto on $100 bail. Both are scheduled to appear June 17 in Danbury Superior Court.

Leaf Blower

At about 2 pm May 31, someone stole a backpack-style leaf blower from a lawn service truck that was parked at 86 Huntingtown Road, police report. Anyone with information about the equipment’s theft is asked to contact police at 426-5841.

South Main Accident

Motorist Bryan Jamerson, 18, of Danbury, who was driving a Honda Accord southward on South Main Street about 6 pm May 27, failed to see traffic that was stopped a red traffic signal on South Main Street near Country Club Road, police said.

The Honda drove into the rear end of a stopped 1995 Chevrolet Corsica driven by Ronnie Saracino, 66, of Shelton, police said. There were no injuries. Police issued Jamerson a written warning for following too closely.

Moving Violations

Police report that while using speed radar they detected that motorist Brooke Heck, 36, of 43 Moccasin Trail was driving 39 miles per hour in a 25-mph zone on Riverside Road on June 1. Police said they stopped Heck on Narragansett Trail to investigate and charged her with traveling too fast and with driving while under suspension. Police released Heck on a promise to appear June 15 in Danbury Superior Court.

Warrant

Police report they arrested Philip Scapaturra, III, 36, of 4 Beaver Dam Road on an warrant on June 1, listing charges of second-degree failure to appear in court and breach of peace.

The original charge of breach of peace stems from a neighborhood incident last February concerning the interaction of dogs, according to police. In that incident, Scappatura allegedly shouted profanities and threw a ceramic ornament in the direction of a neighbor’s residence, according to police.

After processing the arrest, police released Scappatura on $1,000 bail for a June 15 court appearance.