4 people charged in connection to Fairfield street takeover
The alleged takeover happened on May 2, around 10:55 p.m., at Villa Avenue. Police said the scene, which resembled a street takeover, had drivers performing donuts, burnouts, and fishtails.
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Police also said that before they arrived, the parking lot asphalt was set on fire.
When authorities arrived, the crowd quickly dispersed, and police collected evidence. They also said they used social media, dash cam footage and corroborated with other police departments.
After police obtained an arrest warrant, they said they seized a blue Dodge Charger Daytona, a GMC Sierra pickup truck, and a white Ford Mustang GT. Each of the vehicles belonged to an alleged suspect.
David Romero, 20, of East Windsor, was charged with illegal racing on highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, reckless endangerment 1st degree, breach of peace, riot 2nd degree, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, failure to display plates, operation causing unnecessary noise and unsafe movement of stopped vehicle.
Dilmar Ruano-Barrera, 26, of Stamford, was charged with Illegal racing on a highway, conspiracy to commit illegal racing on a highway, reckless endangerment 1st degree, breach of peace, riot 2nd degree, unlawful assembly, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle creating unnecessary noise, unsafe movement from a stopped position.
Christopher McGirl, 20, of Wallingford, was charged with illegal racing on the highway.
The mother of one offender interfered with Fairfield officers and charged Wanda Romer, 49, of East Windsor with tampering with physical evidence and interfering with a police investigation.
All of the suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
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