Stamford Police announced that on Wednesday their detectives traveled to Rikers Island and arrested Kenneth Stewart, 25, of Brooklyn, NY for an armed home invasion that occurred Sept 29, 2025 on Greenwood Hill Street, near Government Center.
Kenneth Stewart. Photo: Stamford Police April 23, 2026
Mr. Stewart was transported to Stamford police headquarters and charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Criminal Attempt at Unlawful Restraint, Burglary 1st degree, and Home Invasion. A $1,000,000 bond was set by the court.
Mr. Stewart was held and arraigned in Stamford Superior Court on Thursday.
Stewart is the last of four individuals that have been charged in relation to the incident.
Detectives were actively working with numerous agencies to locate Stewart at the time of his arrest, but he was ultimately located by NYPD on April 6, 2026 for a bus fare evasion and detained pending extradition.
Stamford Police thanked the NYPD and federal partners for their efforts in the case and Detective Kerilyn Whitehead for her persistence in the pursuit of all offenders.
Associated arrests:
Mackell Scotland, 5/9/05, 316 Montauk Dr., Stamford – arrested 10/13/25
Patrick Gonzalez, 3/17/02, 98 Hoyt Street., Stamford – arrested 10/5/25
Charges: Home Invasion, Burglary 1st Degree, Risk of Injury, Criminal Attempt at Unlawful Restraint
Deborah Garcia, 2/20/02, 266 Montauk Dr., Stamford – arrested 10/1/25
Charges: Conspiracy to Assault 3rd, Conspiracy to Robbery 2nd