Crime & Safety

New Canaan Police Officer on Leave after Late-Night Fight Downtown

During an altercation at Tequila Mockingbird on Feb. 23, one member of the group with the officer used racially offensive language, police said.

A New Canaan police officer has been placed on administrative leave after accusations that the officer got into a fight at Tequila Mockingbird while off-duty, officials say.

According to a press statement issued on behalf of Chief Edward Nadriczny, the officer at about 11 p.m. on Feb. 23 was with a group at the Forest Street restaurant where one member of that group used racially offensive language.

“The New Canaan Police Department has consulted with the Stamford State’s Attorney’s office and a criminal investigation was initiated,” the press statement said.

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The officer will remain on leave until that investigation is over, police said.

It isn't clear who the officer is, what is his or her rank, whether the officer is on paid or unpaid leave or how long the officer has been with the department. Patch will have more details as they become available.

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The complaint was lodged at about 11:45 p.m. the same night as the incident by a person involved, police said.

Anyone with information related to the altercation should call Capt. Leon Krolikowski at 203-594-3517 or leon.krolikowski@newcanaanct.gov.


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