Four Arrested After Alleged Group Attack at Stamford Club

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Authorities made four arrests with the assistance of a security guard at the Rumba Cafe early Sunday morning, authorities announced Monday morning.

At approximately 1:39 a.m., an officer was posted on closing time detail at 470 W. Main St., monitoring patrons as the evening ended, police said. This officer heard screams and observed four men push a fifth man to the ground where, according to police, he observed the four men begin punching the fifth man and stomping on the head.

According to authorities, the officer radioed for backup and went to the aid of the victim, detaining one of the attackers. A security guard from the Rumba Cafe assisted the officer, detaining two of the additional suspects, police said. 

Arriving backup managed to detain the fourth suspect outside, who'd attempted to jump in the back seat of a vehicle outside the establishment, police said. 

The victim was taken to Stamford Hospital for swelling to the face and right eye, where he was treated and released.

Cesar Augusto Catalan Veliz, 23, of Taylor Ave. in Norwalk, Christian Veliz-Lopez, 18, of Cove Rd., Gerson Veliz-Veliz, 20, of Lockwood Ave., were all charged with second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit second-degree assault. They were each held on $10,000 bond.

Jorge Lopez-Catalano, 32, of Taylor Ave. in Norwalk, was charged with second-degree assault and possession of narcotics after authorities allegedly found a small amount of suspected cocaine on his person. He wa sheld on a $15,000 bond.

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Other Arrests

Efrain Aguillar, 21, of Hanover St., was charged early Sunday morning with third-degree assault.

Arnulfo Andres-Jimenez, 24, of Atlantic St., was charged early Monday morning with evading responsibility in a motor vehicle, illegal operation of a motor vehicle without the minimum insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, illegally operating a motor vehicle while in violation of the proper license class and improper use of markers, lights or registration.

Carlos Benito Chutan, 30, of Seaton Rd., was charged early Monday morning with breach of peace, interfering with an officer and assault causing physical injury.

Walter Joe Greeney, 58, of Brookside Dr. in Darien, was charged Sunday night with illegally operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, following a non-commercial vehicle too closely and failure to insure a private motor vehicle.

Maria Monterroza, 39, of Virgil St., was charged Sunday night with breach of peace.

Andrew Francis Mullarkey, 31, of Elizabeth Ave., was charged early Sunday morning with third-degree assault and breach of peace.

Reina Rivera, 30, of Virgil St., was charged Sunday night with breach of peace.

Peter Scrofani, 30, of Plymouth Rd., was charged early Sunday morning with third-degree assault and breach of peace.