Chicago Woman Arrested for Stealing $5,000 From Stamford Man

On Oct. 6, People's United Bank's corporate office in Bridgeport reported to Stamford police that one of its customers — a Stamford resident — had $5,000 taken out of his account via a stolen check on June 4.

Sergeant Peter diSpagna told Patch that following an initial investigation, officers discovered that the victim's ex-girlfriend Ariana Kim, 38, of 1028 N. Marsfield Ave, Chicago, had visited the victim's apartment in May 2010. After officers were granted a search warrant, they discovered via bank records that Kim had indeed cashed the stolen check.

After obtaining a warrant for Kim's arrest, Stamford police contacted Chicago police, who arrested Kim on Thanksgiving Day. On Dec. 23, Kim signed an waiver of extradition. Stamford police officers arrested Kim in Chicago on Saturday and returned to the city with her on Sunday.

Kim was charged with third-degree larceny, second-degree forgery and first-degree identity theft. She is being held on a $25,000 bond and is due to appear in court on Tuesday.

Other Arrests

Matthew Baran, 20, of 27 Congress St., Stamford, was arrested Sunday for an improper rear view mirror, improper turn/stop signaling and marijuana possession.

Terry Barber, 33, of 93 Myano Lane, Stamford, was arrested for failure to appear in court in the first-degree and failure to appear in court in the second-degree.

Paul Garcia, 20, of 278 Greenwich Ave., Stamford, was arrested Sunday for marijuana possession.

Sherard Gifford, 19, of 44 Bonner St., Stamford, was arrested Sunday for marijuana possession.

Rolande Isidore, 38, of 9 Mission St., Stamford, was arrested Monday for sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Peter Muir, 69, of 44 Long Hill Farms, Guilford, was arrested Monday for marijuana possession and failure to use a hands-free cell phone.

Alvaro Ramirez, 34, of 60 Crescent St., Stamford, was arrested Sunday for failure to appear in court in the second-degree.

Dalessio Teresa, 21, undomiciled, was arrested Sunday for second-degree breach of peace.