Hit-and-run suspect found in Wilton man’s basement

By SARAH PARKER | County Line Editor

Wilton resident Donald Schreier discovered in his basement on the morning of Jan. 28 a suspect who had fled a hit-and-run crash the night before.

The chain of events began at about 6 p.m. on Jan. 27, when a woman who lives on Cemetery Road in Wilton informed Monroe County police that someone had just hit her car, which had been parked in front of her residence, and had left on foot, according to police reports. The man, later identified as Robert W. Kingsley, 37, of Warrens, had run toward Arrowhead Boulevard, according to the woman’s statement.

Driving a gray 2008 Pontiac GC, Kingsley had rear-ended the woman’sHyundai Elantra, with tire marks suggesting the latter vehicle had been pushed forward about 30 feet. When police arrived on the scene, the Pontiac was still in drive and the key was still turned to on, though the engine was not running. The doors were locked, and the vehicle was unoccupied.

According to the crash witnesses, Kingsley said he was leaving “to get help” when they questioned where he was going.

Lar’s Auto Service towed the vehicle to its shop in Norwalk, where the vehicle was unlocked and a small plastic bag of methamphetamine was found.

At 6:51 a.m. the next day, police responded to Schreier’s Main Street address after he had reported that an unknown male was in his house. Kingsley was found sitting on the basement stairs and “shaking uncontrollably,” according to the police report.

Schreier told police that Kingsley, who might have entered through the back door, had “appeared out of it,” hadn’t been wearing shoes, and had asked for a drink of water but hadn’t said anything else. Also, Schreier told police he did not want to press charges.

Kingsley was transported to Mayo Clinic in Sparta for medical clearance and later booked into Monroe County Jail.

Kingsley faces various charges and citations: possession of methamphetamine, probation violation, hit and run property adjacent to the highway, nonregistration of vehicle, operating motor vehicle without insurance, unreasonable and imprudent speed, displayingunauthorized vehicle registration plate, operating while revoked, and bail jumping (felony).

The Norwalk police chief, David Jones, assisted Monroe County officers at the Schreier residence.

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