Fairfield Cops Charge Prosecutor With Resisting Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A prosecutor accused of interfering with police is prohibited from working in the courtroom as her case goes through the legal process.

Justina L. Moore, a prosecutor with the Fairfield Judicial District, was issued a summons by Fairfield police for misdemeanor interfering or resisting in connection with a Dec. 9 incident, according to court records.

Moore was placed on leave for a week as a result of the charge, according to district State's Attorney John Smriga. She has since returned to work but is on limited duty, which means she cannot practice in courtrooms. The actions taken regarding Moore's job status align with the district's typical protocol, Smriga said. When asked how long Moore is expected to remain on limited duty, Smriga said the district is awaiting the progress of her case.

Smriga declined to discuss the details of the case. Moore's attorney, Eugene Riccio, also refrained from offering specifics.

"I do not wish to comment on the case at this time," he said.

Fairfield police Capt. Robert Kalamaras, who handles media relations for the department, did not respond Tuesday to a phone call and email seeking information about the circumstances of the charges against Moore.

Moore's case has been transferred to the New Haven Judicial District to avoid the potential for a conflict of interest, Smriga said.

As of Tuesday afternoon, there were no warrants on file for Moore's case with the New Haven district chief clerk's office. Moore has yet to enter a plea. She is set to appear in court Friday.

Interfering with or resisting police is a Class A misdemeanor, meaning Moore could face a year in prison, a $2,000 fine and probation.

A 42-year-old Fairfield resident, Moore attended New York Law School and has worked as an assistant state's attorney with the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice since 2008, according to records available online.