Karla Malerba: released on $5,000 bond. Westport Police photo

Westport Police arrested a Derby woman on a warrant Thursday for stealing from the Post Road East salon where she had been employed, police said today.

According to Capt. Samuel Arciola, Karla Malerba, 31, turned herself in after learning about the warrant stemming from a larceny complaint by her employer back in January.

“From the complaint received, it is alleged that Malerba, while working for a local business, had stolen company money over a period of time,” Arciola said.

Charged with third-degree larceny, Malerba was released after posting a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 10.

Westport Police arrested a West Haven man Tuesday for stealing an iPad from a local business in April. Two other suspects had already been arrested.

According to Capt. Samuel Arciola, Sean Amendola, 41, turned himself in after learning there was a warrant for his arrest in connection with the theft at 877 Post Road East.

“Video surveillance of the crime was captured at the scene, which assisted in identifying suspects,” Arciola said. “Amendola was one of three suspects arrested in this incident.”

Charged with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree, Amendola was held in lieu of a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 7.

A college-age male driver escaped injury tonight when his SUV hit a tree in front of 1 Terhune Drive off of North Avenue. He was the only one in the vehicle. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Due to the weather, tonight’s Levitt Pavilion performance by the Mill River Band has been canceled and will be rescheduled, organizers announced.

A late afternoon downpour today caused minor flooding in the railroad underpass on Compo Road South but did not impede traffic. The underpass has been the site of frequent flooding during previous heavy rains. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Watch out hand-held cell phone drivers. Another police crackdown is on the way.

Westport Police announced today the next wave of the “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” campaign against hand-held cell phone use, including texting, while driving will take place Aug. 3 to Aug. 16.

The new campaign follows a similar one in April that police said resulted in an 8 percent drop in mobile phone use by drivers at observation locations throughout municipalities where police conducted enforcement. 

“The drop in observed use is encouraging to law enforcement agencies, and demonstrates the need to reinforce to motorists that mobile phone use while driving is both dangerous and illegal,” said Capt. Sam Arciola.