‘Happy drunk’ accused of trespassing in Stamford

Steven Ballard, 35, of Stamford, giving a thumbs up, was charged with criminal trespass on Wednesday. Steven Ballard, 35, of Stamford, giving a thumbs up, was charged with criminal trespass on Wednesday. Photo: Stamford Police / Contributed Photo: Stamford Police / Contributed Image 1 of / 35 Caption Close ‘Happy drunk’ accused of trespassing in Stamford 1 / 35 Back to Gallery

STAMFORD — A city man police described as a “happy drunk” was charged with trespassing Wednesday after he was twice caught sitting outside a Lockwood Avenue home with 40-ounce bottles of liquor.

Sgt. Chris Weed said officers were first called to the multi-family home about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a man banging on doors and trying to get into apartments.

Officers found Steven Ballard, 35, sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch with two half-empty, 40-ounce Olde English Malt Liquor bottles, Weed said.

Ballard told officers he was waiting for a friend, who was not home at the time, Weed said.

A resident of the house requested police remove Ballard from the property because he was causing a disturbance, Weed said.

But less than 10 minutes later, the resident called police again to report Ballard had returned, Weed said.

Officers found Ballard in the same rocking chair and charged him with criminal trespass. He was held in lieu of a $100 bond.

However, Ballard remained in good spirits as he posed for his mugshot.

“He is a happy drunk,” Weed said.

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