Crime & Safety
Norwalk Mayor's Son Charged with Stealing Drugs from Fairfield Evidence Room: PD
Stephen Rilling, a Fairfield detective was charged by police with stealing heroin and other drugs from an evidence room, according to police
FAIRFIELD, CT — The lead detective of Fairfield Police Department's narcotics unit was charged with stealing heroin that was seized during police raids.
Stephen Rilling, 40, a 19-year veteran turned himself in after learning of the warrant, according to the Connecticut Post. Police didn't disclose the amount of drugs he took and said it affected a few pending criminal cases.
The drugs were taken from the department's evidence room where a property officer believed they were being removed for legitimate law enforcement purposes, police said. To sign up for Fairfield breaking news alerts and more, click here.
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Rilling, the son of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling was put on leave three years ago after he admitted to a drug problem and went to rehabilitation. He was reassigned to narcotics unit after he returned.
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