Crime & Safety

Milford Cops: Danbury Woman Charged With Stealing Car, Possession of Heroin

Milford police spotted the stolen car on Naugatuck Avenue.

Milford police say Janelle Fako, 27, of West Street in Danbury, is accused of stealing a car from Danbury and when she was pulled over in Milford she was allegedly in possession of heroin and related drug paraphernalia.

Milford police said they observed a vehicle that Tuesday afternoon that was reported stolen to the Danbury Police Department. The car was traveling on Naugatuck Avenue and when it was pulled over police found Fako allegedly in possession of drugs.

She was charged with second-degree larceny, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of narcotics. Fako was released on a promise to appear in Superior Court, Milford on September 2.

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