Crime & Safety
Suspected Serial Car Burglar Suspect Arrested in New Canaan: PD
He is suspected of car burglaries in other towns including Newtown, New Canaan and across the border in New York.

NEW CANAAN, CT—A New Milford man was arrested after he tried to enter parked cars in Waveny Park Nov. 16, police said.
Police got a report of a man trying to enter cars around 4:05 p.m. Officers located Scott Palmenta, 45, and he was taken into custody.
"Palmenta did not appear to have actually entered any vehicles," said Lt. Jason Ferraro, police spokesman.
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Darien, Newtown and New York State Police are all investigating car burglary incidents that possibly involved Palmenta, Ferraro said.
New Canaan Police charged him with criminal attempt at third-degree burglary and sixth-degree larceny. Darien Police then took him into custody.
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