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Darien police are warning residents to be on the lookout for magazine salesmen selling without permits after three people were arrested last week on a charge of illegal solicitation.
Tamika Ross, 25, of New Orleans, and Shakeichia Jackson, 18, of Augusta, Ga., were arrested last Tuesday afternoon after residents saw them on Maple Street walking down driveways and looking into vehicles. They both had similar black binders containing samples. Each was charged with soliciting without a permit, and their $199 fines were posted by Unity Management, the company that employs them.
Later that evening, Roshawn Wallace, 20, of Chicago, was arrested on Ridge Acres Road after residents saw him trying to sell magazine subscriptions without a proper permit and ID badge. Police found him and arrested him. His fine was also paid by Unity Management.
Capt. Fred Komm said this has been a problem in the past and that salesmen are required to carry the proper permits and identification when going door-to-door. "We caution anybody about opening their door to salesmen after dark. It's not a technical violation, but it's just common sense and good judgment," Komm said. He also warned that in recent years these types of salesmen have used high pressure sales tactics, and that if anybody feels uncomfortable with a salesman they should call the police.
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