Rob Morrison Arrest Information from Darien Police

Following is the arrest information on Rob Morrison and additional information for the latest Darien Police Briefing:

February 17th, domestic violence incident and arrest. Arrested: Robert Morrison, DOB 5/1968, 221 Hollow Tree Ridge Road. Charges: Strangulation 2nd degree, threatening 2nd degree, and disorderly conduct. At approximately 1:30 AM, headquarters received a telephone call from the victim's mother reporting that there was a domestic altercation occurring at her daughter's residence. Upon arrival, it was ascertained that Morrison had been becoming increasingly belligerent toward his wife during the course of the evening culminating in his choking her by the neck with both hands. Officers did observe red marks on the victim's neck consistent with this allegation. Morrison was placed under arrest and, while being processed, made verbal threats to do his wife harm which were overheard by arresting officers. Morrison posted a $100,000.00 bond and has a scheduled court date of February 19th.

Monday, February 11th, arrest by warrant of Russell Pinto, DOB 4/1967, 329 Sylvan Knoll Road Stamford. Charge: DWI. Pinto surrendered himself after being advised of the arrest warrant. He posted a $250 bond and has a scheduled court date of February 21st.
The arrest stems from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 12/24/12 at approximately 5:15 PM. At that time, Pinto had been operating his Toyota Highlander on the Post Road in the area of Gardiner Street when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Damage to the pole and utility lines caused a power outage that affected approximately 600 CL&P customers. As a result of injuries incurred, Pinto was transported to Stamford Hospital by Post 53. A search warrant for medical records was obtained and revealed that Pinto's blood alcohol content was over the legal limit. A warrant for his arrest was then applied for and signed.