Fraudulent Check Cashing

(Westport Ct.) On April 5, 2013 at 0930 hrs Westport Police Detectives arrested an individual who had obtained over $30,000.00 in home furnishings and artwork by fraudulently writing checks for the items on her checking account which did not have the funds available. All of the victim businesses were located in Westport and ranged from large chain stores to smaller boutiques. At the time of the arrest the suspect was appearing at court for proceedings on other similar but unrelated charges. Arrested was the following: Lynn Marie Scalafani, age 50 of 53 West Parish Rd Westport CT She was charged with Larceny 1st Degree CGS 53a-122, Larceny 2nd Degree CGS 53a-123, and Issuing a Bad Check CGS 53a-128 Scalafani was…

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Beer tasting in Fairfield tonight!

Premier tasting Victory Helio Saison and White Birch Hookset Belgian IPA tonight!!!  Two cool beers: the first subtley sweet with a saison funk and the second a hoppy, spicy brew!    For you beer groupies, we also just got the limited release Henry's Farm Double Bock from Two Roads (no, not tasting that one!!!)  Stop by!  Premier Wine and Spirits  525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield  (203) 345-9088   Beer tasting Fridays 6pm to 8pm and Saturday Wine Tasting 1pm to 6pm!

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