Man Charged In Connection With Fairfield Burglary: Police

FAIRFIELD, CT — A Derby man was recently arrested on charges connected to a burglary at a Fairfield home, according to police.

Michael Rivera, 33, was arrested May 20 and charged with third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and two conspiracy charges, police said.

The burglary occurred Nov. 30 on Bulkley Road, where a homeowner using a surveillance system saw a man run from the residence and enter a waiting black Acura sedan, according to police, who found a rear window of the home had been pushed in. The man stole a pillow case and assorted jewelry worth $100, police said.

Detectives used surveillance and social media to identify Michael Fernandez, 34, as the driver of a vehicle identical to the one used in the burglary, according to police. The car was found in Milford less than 24 hours after the incident and contained the stolen items, a burglary tool and clothing worn by one of the suspects, police said.

Fernandez was arrested Jan. 12 and charged, police said, adding that in a post-arrest interview with Fernandez, police developed Rivera as a suspect. DNA in gloves connected with the burglary matched to Rivera, who remains in custody on a $5,000 bond, according to court records.

Rivera has yet to enter a plea and his next court date is set for June 29, court records said.