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Former Fairfield detective pleads guilty in evidence room theft

March 27, 2018 12:00 am • Last Updated: March 27, 2018 6:12 am

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A former Connecticut narcotics detective who allegedly stole drugs from the department's evidence room for personal use has pleaded guilty to reduced charges.

The Connecticut Post reports Stephen Rilling pleaded guilty last week to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and three counts of computer crime. He received a one year sentence suspended with three years' probation.

Rilling is the son of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. He served on the Fairfield Police Department for 19 years.

The mayor said Monday his son has not received any special treatment.

Police previously said the younger Rilling took heroin, OxyContin pills and cocaine from the evidence room, saying he needed to have the drugs tested.

Rilling's lawyer John Gulash said his client feels "deep remorse" for his actions.

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