Crime & Safety
Teen Charged in Alleged Darien UPS Driver Assault
The teen reportedly struck the UPS driver in the head.
DARIEN, CT- A juvenile was given a summons after he allegedly assaulted a UPS driver in town.
The 15-year-old approached the driver and began to pick a fight, police said. Two witnesses reported seeing the juvenile strike the driver in the face with a closed fist.
The juvenile was charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace for the March 10 incident.
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Police were dispatched to Holmes Elementary School March 10 shortly before 3 p.m. on a report of a breach of peace incident.
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The UPS driver, a 37-year-old man, said he was driving earlier on Hollow Tree Ridge Road when he heard two juveniles shout profanities at him. He heard what sounded like an object hit his truck, but didn't see anything thrown.
He continued on his route and eventually stopped at the school where he encountered the two juveniles again, which is where the alleged assault occurred.
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