Overview
- Allie-Brennan was detained Monday evening after Bethel Target loss prevention cited two unscanned items worth $26.69 from a self-checkout transaction.
- The four-term Democrat says he inadvertently left the store without scanning those items while hurrying to bring supplies to his ailing grandmother.
- Loss prevention officers told Bethel Police they recognized the state representative from prior unreported larcenies, prompting the sixth-degree larceny summons.
- Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter praised Allie-Brennan for accepting responsibility and acknowledged the high standards expected of lawmakers.
- Serving as chief majority whip for the 2nd District, Allie-Brennan has entered the legal process and will face charges in court on July 1.