On August 16, Wilton Police arrested a 17 year old Ridgefield resident after they were dispatched to Andy Stewart Landscaping Design in Wilton after the business owner reported a stolen truck. Shortly after, a motor vehicle crash was reported. According to the Police Report, one of the vehicles was evading the scene. Police say they noticed a damaged truck in the area. The truck matched the description of the vehicle reported stolen from Andy Stewart Landscaping Design.
Police say they engaged in a pursuit and eventually used spike strips to stop the vehicle. It was determined that the operator damaged other items in the vicinity where truck was stolen.
The juvenile suspect was charged with: Larceny 1st, Burglary 3rd. 4 counts Criminal Mischief, Engaging Police pursuit, Evading Responsibility.
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