Police Say Danbury Man Drove Drunk with Infant in Lap

According to a press release from the CT State Police, things got wild on I-84 in Danbury last Friday evening when an off-duty state trooper spotted a tan Chevy Equinox swerving all over the place near exit 8. The vehicle in question didn’t have a rear license plate so the trooper flipped on the lights and sirens, trying to pull the driver over.

Get our free mobile app

According to reports, the SUV just kept creeping along at about 15 mph, first in the right lane, then drifting into the left. When the driver finally slowed down behind stopped traffic, the trooper walked up to the car—only to find the driver holding a one-month-old baby on his lap who was allegedly unrestrained.

The driver, identified later as Dario Marcatoma-Marcatoma, 21, from Danbury, told the trooper he didn’t speak English. So, the trooper put the SUV in park and took the keys to make sure he didn’t take off again. Authorities say it was clear that Dario was impaired. In the end, he didn’t have a license, the car wasn’t registered, and it wasn’t insured.

Extra backup showed up, including a Spanish-speaking officer and EMS, because of the baby. The child’s mother showed up soon after and told troopers Dario had taken the baby from her crib and left the house, while possibly drunk.

When EMS arrived, Dario reportedly still refused to hand over the baby so she could be checked out. That’s when police stepped in. One trooper gently took the baby while others secured Dario, who was arrested and taken in without further drama.

Later at Troop A, he completely Dario allegedly failed sobriety tests, and a chemical test confirmed his blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit.

Dario was hit with a long list of charges and held on a $75,000 bond. He’s due in Danbury Superior Court on May 12.

Charges Filed Against Dario Marcatoma-Marcatoma:

Failure to Use Rear-Facing Car Seat (Child Under 2)
Operating/Parking an Unregistered Vehicle
Operating Without Minimum Insurance
DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs)
Failure to Maintain Lane
Operating Without a License
Risk of Injury to a Child
Interfering with an Officer / Resisting Arrest
Reckless Endangerment – 1st Degree

Want more local news? Check out the Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Show Podcast on Apple & Spotify

FBIs Most Wanted Fugitives with Connecticut Ties

The FBI’s Most Wanted List sounds like something out of a TV drama—but it’s very real. And some of the people on it have surprising ties to Connecticut. They’ve lived here, passed through, or have strong connections to the Nutmeg State. So yeah, it hits close to home. Here are four fugitives with CT links you should know about.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

19 of Connecticut's Most Wanted Fugitives

First, you should know that not every fugitive is some sort of serial killer or bank robber; some are just people who have been charged with crimes and are actively evading law enforcement.

These are 19 of Connecticut's Wanted Fugitives according to BailCo Bail Bonds, who state the following on their website:

"The persons listed on this page are currently wanted by BailCo Bail Bonds Manchester LLC and the State of Connecticut for failing to appear at a scheduled court date. We would be grateful to receive any information you may have about their status or whereabouts, but please first consider the following:No one listed on this page is necessarily guilty of a crime."

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

4 Celebrities Who Died in Connecticut and Made an Impact

This article focuses on four celebrities who passed away in Connecticut. Each of them left behind a legacy that continues to influence and inspire, and their stories are a reminder of the unique connection between the state and some of the world’s most famous people.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano