Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Stalking At Lake Mohegan: Fairfield Police

Police warned the man not to be at the lake during certain hours due to a protection order in place, according to Fairfield authorities.

Steve Batista was recently charged with stalking in Fairfield, according to police.
Steve Batista was recently charged with stalking in Fairfield, according to police. (Anna Bybee-Schier/Patch)

FAIRFIELD, CT — A man was recently charged with stalking in the Lake Mohegan area, according to police.

Steve Batista was sitting in a pickup truck on March 30 near the cascades section of the lake, but police warned him not to be there during certain hours due to a protection order in place, authorities said. The 38-year-old was charged with stalking and disorderly conduct, and released on a $10,000 bond, according to police.

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