Greenwich Police Catch up with Byram Hit-And-Run Driver

Leonardo B Pytel, 46, of 68 Mead Ave #2 in Greenwich was arrested on Friday, Dec 16 after Greenwich Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run at the intersection of Mill Street and South Water Street in Byram.

Upon arrival Greenwich police were met by the reporting party who said he had been driving north on South Water Street when he observed a white four-door sedan make a wide right turn onto Mill Street and strike the left front fender and left side of his car. He said the driver continued down South Water Street without stopping.

At about 9:00pm, Greenwich Police located the car, which belonged to Mr Pytel. After an on scene investigation, Mr. Pytel was placed under arrest and charged with Evading Responsibility and failure to Driver in Proper Lane. He assigned a court date on Dec. 30, 2016 in Stamford Superior Court. He was able to post his $500 bond and was released without incident.