Norwalk Man Accused Of Ringing Up Illegal Credit Card Charges: Police

WESTPORT, CT — A 30-year-old Norwalk man, who authorities said was a contractor, was arrested last week on a warrant in connection with a credit card fraud case, according to Westport police.

William Ayles is accused of making hundreds of dollars worth of unauthorized purchases at various Home Depot stores in February using the credit card of a Westport victim, according to authorities.

"The total of these fraudulent charges was reported to be over $2,000.00," wrote Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso in a statement. "Based on receipts and notes associated with these purchases, the victim suspected that the party responsible was William Ayles, whom he had previously employed as a contractor. Video surveillance of these transactions was obtained. Ultimately, although over two thousand dollars in transactions were attempted, the total loss due to theft was determined to be $1201.30."

Ayles was taken into custody by Bail Enforcement on Dec. 24 and turned over to Westport police. He was charged with third-degree larceny; criminal attempt to commit third-degree larceny; payment of less than $500.00 using a revoked/stolen credit card; and multiple failure to appear violations from previous court cases.

Bail for Ayles was set at $240,000, and he remains in custody. His next court date is scheduled for Feb. 20, 2026.