But was he capable of understanding the long-term consequences of his actions?

This year:

Greenwich burglar tried to blow up home by filling it with gas, police say

By Josh LaBella, Staff WriterApril 28, 2026

GREENWICH — A gas leak in the area of Pemberwick Road was created by a man accused of trying to cause an explosion while burglarizing a home, police say.

In a post on Facebook, the Greenwich Police Department said Jeffrey Caviola was arrested on Tuesday and charged with criminal attempt at third-degree arson, illegal manufacture of a bomb, first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree criminal mischief.

Police said the arrest came after officers responded to a report of a gas leak in the Pemberwick Road area of Greenwich just before 8 p.m. on April 4. It was later determined that the incident was associated with a residential burglary where the suspect caused extensive damage to the home, police said.

The suspect also turned on the natural gas supply from the stove and forcibly removed the oven door, police said, noting it allowed gas to flow freely into the residence. They said a toaster was then placed inside a microwave, which was then activated.

"This combination of actions created the potential for a spark that could have ignited the accumulated natural gas and resulted in a significant explosion," police said.

Police said further investigation found the same suspect was also responsible for a commercial burglary on the Post Road in Greenwich. They said damage to the office space exceeded $1,500 and included destruction to interior fixtures.

He pulled that job April 4, 2026; here’s what he was up to on April Fools’ Day exactly one year ago:

Man arrested for stealing copper piping and causing damage to property in Greenwich

April 8, 2025

GREENWICH, CT. (WFSB) - A man was arrested for stealing copper piping and causing damage to a vacant property in Greenwich last week.

Police say that on April 1st, police conducted an investigation on a burglary in the town.

Authorities took 42-year-old Jeffrey Caviola into custody after they found that he had entered the vacant property, stole the piping, and caused the damage.

The investigation began when a realter, who was conducting a visit to the area, discovered signs of theft. They also saw a suspicious vehicle parked at the scene, which was found to have belonged to Caviola.

Officers found multiple burglary tools, including a Milwaukee Sawzall, grinder, wire cutters, snips, and a red bag containing a drill in the vehicle.

He is charged with 3rd degree burglary, possession of burglar tools, and 1st degree criminal mischief.

He was issued on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.