On Monday, May 25th, 2020 the New Canaan Police Department arrested Mynor Romeo Alvarado-Canahui of Norwalk, charging him with:
• Criminal Attempt at Murder 53a-49/53a-54a
• Kidnapping in the First Degree 53a-92
• Assault in the First Degree 53a-59
In the commission of the above-accused crimes, Alvarado-Canahui drove past the victim several times before intentionally striking her from behind and committing the above crimes. The vehicle used, a red Honda Civic, was recovered at the scene.
On Tuesday, May 26th, after reading about the above case in the media, a female came to the Darien Police Department who indicated that she had experienced an incident with what she believed to be the same vehicle and driver. The victim stated that on April 19th, 2020 around noon she had been running Northbound on Hollow Tree Ridge Road near Camp Ave. in the Southbound lane when a red Honda Civic traveling North crossed the double-yellow center line, striking her with its driver’s side rearview mirror. The red Honda paused momentarily and the driver made eye contact with the victim before driving away. Upon seeing the released booking photo of Alvarado-Canahui, the victim identified him as the individual driving the red Honda when it struck her.
We’d like to remind the public that these incidents, while concerning, no longer appear to involve an ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information in regards to this case is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203.662.5330
As this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released at this time.