Stamford Man Arrested On Past Motor Vehicle Charges In New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — A 27-year-old Stamford man, who police said allegedly failed to appear in court to answer past motor vehicle charges, was arrested Monday by New Canaan police.

Matthew C. Dorissaint, of Hope Street, surrendered to New Canaan police in connection with the active PRAWN warrant.

According to police, Dorissaint allegedly failed to show in court to answer charges of driving while under suspension and improper rear marker lights.

The Connecticut Criminal Justice Information System describes PRAWN warrants (Paperless Arrest Warrant Network), in part, as follows:

PRAWN was created in response to 2000 legislation that authorized the court to enter warrants for criminal defendants who fail to appear for court in a central computer system. The system was implemented in all municipal police departments in August, 2005, and all state police units in March, 2007. It was reprogrammed to accommodate other types of court warrants and arrest orders.

Dorissaint was charged with two counts of second-degree failure to appear and the above listed motor vehicle offenses. He was released after posting bond on bail of $1,000 and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on Aug. 21.

Photo: Matthew C. Dorissaint. Photo credit: New Canaan Police Department