Greenwich Police announced this week that on August 8, 2025, at approximately 10:29 pm, officers responded to a residence on the west side of town following a report of property damage caused by a commercial grade firework.
Upon arrival, officers observed damage to the front entry awning, siding, and flower bed of the residence. Multiple witnesses reported that a male suspect exited a vehicle, ignited a firework, and threw it toward the home. The device ricocheted off a parked vehicle before detonating against the structure. The suspect then fled the scene.
Following an investigation, officers identified 19-year-old Luca Dominic Scott, a resident of Greenwich as the suspect.
Luca Dominic Scott. Photo: Greenwich Police Sept 18, 2025
The explosion caused property damage exceeding $500 and posed a serious risk to the occupants of the home.
An arrest warrant was signed for Mr. Scott. He was subsequently arrested and was charged with the following:
• Arson 3rd Degree (C.G.S. 53a-113)
• Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree (C.G.S. 53a-116)
• Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree (C.G.S. 53a-63)
• Illegal Possession of Exploding Firework (C.G.S. 29-357(a))
• Illegal Possession of Explosives (C.G.S. 29-348)
• Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (C.G.S. 53a-181)
Incidents like this serve as a reminder of the serious dangers associated with fireworks—especially commercial-grade devices in the hands of untrained individuals. Beyond causing property damage, fireworks can result in life-altering injuries, spark dangerous fires, and threaten the safety of entire neighborhoods.