Two Ridgefield Teens Among Three Arrested After Wilton Basketball Game

Three people were arrested after the basketball game between Wilton and Ridgefield at Wilton High School on Tuesday.

According to police, an officer assigned to the event noticed a car driving in a reckless manner in the school parking lot. Police said the passengers of the car were shouting profanities out of the window.

The officer smelled burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle, police said.

As a result, three individuals in the vehicle are facing charges.

Rex Schwartz, 18, of Ridgefield was charged with first-degree criminal trespassing and possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana.

Ryan Pratley, 18, of Ridgefield was charged with first-degree criminal trespassing.

A juvenile was charged with possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics within 1500 feet of a school and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All three were released on a promise to appear in court. Schwartz was given a court date of Feb. 4, Pratley was given a court date of Feb. 3 and the juvenile was given a court date of Feb. 8.

Image via Shutterstock