Crime & Safety

Man Charged with Trespass at Nursing Home

Michael Kondrat, 63, reportedly tried, twice in one week, to take his mother from the Jewish Home for the Elderly, police said.

[Editor's Note: Arrest information is supplied by the . It does not indicate convictions.]

A Fairfield man faces multiple charges after he allegedly tried to take his mother from the on Tuesday, police said.

Michael Kondrat, 63, of Four Seasons Road, was charged with breach of peace, interfering with police, and first-degree criminal trespass, according to the police report.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

One employee told police she was working with Kondrat's mother when he entered the Jefferson Street facility and tried to remove his mother while she was in a wheelchair. On his way out of the nursing home, Kondrat allegedly pushed several employees and closed his car door on the hand of another staff member, department spokesperson Sgt. Sue Lussier said.

Kondrat resisted officers when they arrived and reportedly said they had no right to prevent him from bringing his mother home, Lussier said.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Similar incidents with Kondrat have occurred at the Jewish Home -- one was reported on Saturday, and police had warned Kondrat not to return.

Kondrat was also charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended license, operating a vehicle without insurance, and operating an unregistered vehicle. He was released after posting a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 10.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.