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NORWALK, Conn. – A convicted drug dealer who allegedly tried to rob a South Norwalk store owner Monday morning was arrested after the owner left the building and rolled down the security grate, Norwalk police said.
Michael Fagan, 30, of 31 Stuart St., allegedly broke a sink trying to escape through a bathroom ceiling, Sgt. Lisa Cotto said.
Fagan protested his innocence when police arrived at 284 Ely Ave. at 8:30 a.m., Cotto said. "I didn't do anything," he said as he was taken into custody.
The store owner said he had opened at 7:15 a.m. and was getting the variety store ready for the day when Fagan came up behind him with a knife, demanding money, Cotto said. Police did not find a knife.
Fagan was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor, and first-degree robbery, a class B felony. He was held on $100,000 bond.
Fagan's prior convictions include sale of hallucinogenic/narcotic drugs and risk of injury to a child, both felonies, in 2007. He was sentenced to four years in jail. In 2011 he was convicted of second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace, all misdemeanors. He was given an unconditional discharge on those convictions.
Police have contacted Fagan's parole officer. They hope to review the store's video surveillance footage.
Comments (14)
A convicted drug dealer who allegedly tried to rob a South Norwalk store owner Monday morning was arrested after the owner left the building and rolled down the security grate, Norwalk police said.
Looks to me like the owner did the right thing, he left the building and locked the druggie inside! What did you want the owner to stay there and get stabbed?
Really Tim...think before you post
Brilliant ! I just wonder why there is only one point of egress.
Hey Genius I also said he did the right thing and I even said he did the job of the failed NPD..Try to read next time before you reply..
Really timmy? hmmm can't find that statement. Not sure what you're taking but it's obviously a sub-therapeutic dose.
Love the use of caps,..it's like a baby kicking on the floor while whining and crying.
you're just the same sad singer of the same old song
no where in this comment "Now the citizens are forced to do the job of a police department that is not capable of solving any crimes." does it say he did the right thing.
and if more citizens called the police when they see something (ever hear the commercial? "If you see something, say something") then there wouldnt be as much crime. Living in a city, I doubt we will ever br 100% crime free...but, of course, if you became police chief AND mayor, Norwalk would have NO crime, right?
"forced to do the job of a police department " NOW DOES THE GENIUS UNDERSTAND..
"if you became police chief AND mayor, Norwalk would have NO crime" IT WOULD BE SOLVED CRIMES AS I WOULD HOLD THE FAILURES AT THE NPD ACCOUNTABLE JUST LIKE IN THE REAL WORLD AS THE PRIVATE SECTOR. Also get off your soap box of the citizens calling the police. It is up to the police to solve crime not the taxpayers that is what we pay taxes for.
Fagan's prior convictions include sale of hallucinogenic/narcotic drugs and risk of injury to a child, both felonies, in 2007. He was sentenced to four years in jail. In 2011 he was convicted of second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace, all misdemeanors
yeh, Tim in your world the police can do all and keep crime from happening. In the REAL world thats not the way it goes
In the REAL world as in other towns cities and Moccia urban centers police solve crimes unlike the NPD.
timmy, you're not in the real world. odds are you don't pay taxes either, just some lousy renter.
Exactly how did the NPD fail, Tim? They weren't even aware the situation was going on.
You're actually advocating a police state with 24/7 surveillance .
Have you been drinking?
timmy, timmy,..attacking from his fears again
Now the citizens are forced to do the job of a police department that is not capable of solving any crimes.