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Fairfield County, Connecticut

Mass Woman Alters, Cashes Wilton Resident's Checks: Police Mass Woman Alters, Cashes Wilton Resident's Checks: Police
Mass Woman Alters, Cashes Wilton Resident's Checks: Police A Massachusetts woman has been arrested after she was allegedly caught altering and cashing a Connecticut resident’s checks years prior. Isis Serrano, a Boston resident, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the Fairfield County incident, according to police. The 24-year-old woman is accused of fraudulently altering and cashing checks from a resident of the town of Wilton in 2019. She was 20 at the time of the reported crime. It is unclear for how long Serrano continued the alleged activity. She was extradited from Chicopee Massachusetts Women's Correctional Facility on an arrest warr…
Woman Charged With ID Theft After Trying To Withdraw $6K In Cash At TD Bank In Darien: Police Woman Charged With ID Theft After Trying To Withdraw $6K In Cash At TD Bank In Darien: Police
Woman Charged With ID Theft After Trying To Withdraw $6K In Cash At TD Bank In Darien: Police A 43-year-old Connecticut woman was charged with identity theft and other crimes after allegedly attempting to withdraw $6,500 in cash at a bank in Fairfield County. Nicole Brayman of New London, was charged on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Darien. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, officers responded to TD Bank located at 55 Post Road on a report of a woman attempting to withdraw cash using stolen identity information.  An officer located Brayman in the parking lot and while speaking with her she said she had a crack pipe in her bag and that she left a fraudu…
ID Released For Woman, 25, Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie Sold In Danbury ID Released For Woman, 25, Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie Sold In Danbury
ID Released For Woman, 25, Who Died After Eating Mislabeled Cookie Sold In Danbury A 25-year-old woman has been identified as the person who died after eating after eating a cookie at a Connecticut gathering that included peanuts - but didn’t say so on the label. Earlier report: Person Dead After Eating Mislabeled Cookies Sold In Danbury, Recall Issued The legal representatives of Órla Baxendale, age 25, of New York City, said the "talented" dancer died on Thursday, Jan. 11 from anaphylactic shock resulting from a severe allergic reaction. In a statement, the law firm of Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf said Órla’s passin…
Man Charged With Possessing Gun, Drugs At New Canaan Train Station Man Charged With Possessing Gun, Drugs At New Canaan Train Station
Man Charged With Possessing Gun, Drugs At New Canaan Train Station A man was charged with allegedly possessing a gun and drugs after police responded to a Fairfield County train station on a medical call. Robert Buckley, age 42, of Springfield, Illinois, was charged in New Canaan on Thursday, Nov. 29. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, officers responded to the Talmadge Hill Train Station lot on a medical assist call. While assisting with the medical response, officers discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia, DeFelice said. Officers also located a firearm. Buckley was placed under arrest and charged with: Illegal possession o…
Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton
Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank In Wilton A 48-year-old man was captured after a months-long investigation into identity theft and larceny at a Fairfield County bank.  James Greco, of Wynantskill, New York, located in Rensselaer County, was charged on Tuesday, Nov. 21 on a warrant for the July incident at a Wilton bank. According to Lt. Anna Tornello, of the Wilton Police, Greco entered the bank and forged checks in the victim’s name, and then deposited the cash into other accounts. After an extensive investigation, and with the help of several other law enforcement agencies, Greco was identified as the suspect and …
Body Found Near Waterfront In Fairfield County Body Found Near Waterfront In Fairfield County
Body Found Near Waterfront In Fairfield County An investigation is underway after a body was found off the coast of Connecticut. The discovery was made in Fairfield County around 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport.  "This is an active investigation and currently no further information is available," Bridgeport Emergency Management said in a statement issued just after 6:30 p.m. Monday. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Found Clinging To Dock In River On Greenwich, NY Border: Police Man Found Clinging To Dock In River On Greenwich, NY Border: Police
Man Found Clinging To Dock In River On Greenwich, NY Border: Police A man was hospitalized after being pulled from a freezing river in Westchester on the Connecticut border, where he was discovered clinging to a dock.  The incident happened on Sunday, Nov. 12 around 1 a.m., when authorities were told that someone needed help in the area of the Byram River on the border between Port Chester and the Fairfield County town of Greenwich.  According to Port Chester Police, authorities on both sides of the river soon began looking for the person in need. Eventually, Port Chester officers found a man in distress who was in the river clinging to a dock.&nb…
SHU Student Accused Of Being 10 Times Legal Limit, Speeding In Fairfield Crash SHU Student Accused Of Being 10 Times Legal Limit, Speeding In Fairfield Crash
SHU Student Accused Of Being 10 Times Legal Limit, Speeding In Fairfield Crash A 19-year-old Sacred Heart University student has been charged with allegedly being drunk at 10 times the legal limit and driving at 85 mph when he crashed into an Uber carrying four SHU students in Fairfield County. Tyler Delk of South Orange, New Jersey, was arrested for assault with a motor vehicle and other charges on Tuesday, Oct. 24 by Fairfield Police for the Friday, Sept. 29 crash on Jefferson Street.  Lt. Edward Nook of the Fairfield Police said following an extensive investigation, it was determined by police crash investigators that Delk was operating a 2018 Audi S5 convertible …
Armed Robberies: Man Gets Nearly 10 Years For Heists In Fairfield County, Elsewhere Armed Robberies: Man Gets Nearly 10 Years For Heists In Fairfield County, Elsewhere
Armed Robberies: Man Gets Nearly 10 Years For Heists In Fairfield County, Elsewhere A judge sentenced a 33-year-old Connecticut man who admitted to two 2019 armed robberies to more than nine years in federal prison on Monday, April 24, authorities said.  Fairfield County resident Latrell S. Moore, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in the case in March 2022, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. His 118-month sentence is in addition to the 43 months he's already spent behind bars awaiting his trial, the judge ruled.  Investigators said Moore stole $400 in an armed robbery of a Dunkin Donuts on Lordship Boulevard in Stratford in Fairfield …
Massive Fairfield County Internet Outage: Duo Accused Of Cutting Fiber Optic Lines Massive Fairfield County Internet Outage: Duo Accused Of Cutting Fiber Optic Lines
Massive Fairfield County Internet Outage: Duo Accused Of Cutting Fiber Optic Lines Two people have been charged with cutting fiber optic lines which resulted in more than 40,000 customers with lost internet, TV, and phone service in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk on Friday, March 24 around 7:15 a.m. Norwalk officers responded to a report of damage to Optimum cable lines on Broad Street. Optimum personnel on the scene reported over 2000 fiber optic lines had been cut and as a result, over 40,000 customers had lost service, said Norwalk Deputy Police Chief Terrence Blake. The outages were mainly in Norwalk and New Canaan. Earlier repo…
Police Seek Information After Stolen ATM Found Emptied Of Cash In Fairfield County Police Seek Information After Stolen ATM Found Emptied Of Cash In Fairfield County
Police Seek Information After Stolen ATM Found Emptied Of Cash In Fairfield County Police are investigating after a stolen ATM was found emptied of cash in Fairfield County. Connecticut Department of Transportation crew members located an ATM in Bridgeport on the morning of Monday, Sept. 26, on Route 8, and called police, Connecticut State Police reported. Troopers determined that the ATM had been stolen out of New Haven, police said.  "Of course, the machine was empty of cash, but that makes cents, right?" State Police said in the announcement. Authorities asked anyone who witnessed the disposal of the ATM to call State Police at 203-696-2500.
Police Issue New Warning For 'Difficult To Investigate' Scams In Fairfield County Police Issue New Warning For 'Difficult To Investigate' Scams In Fairfield County
Police Issue New Warning For 'Difficult To Investigate' Scams In Fairfield County Police are warning the public about a new increase in scams that are "difficult to investigate." The scams, which take place all over the country, have also been reported region. "Even though the police may be made aware of these types of cases, they can be difficult to investigate because many times the suspects are in another country or quickly leave the scene where very little suspect information is available," the Trumbull Police Department in Fairfield County, Connecticut, said. Here's a list of the types of scams: The caller claimed to be a family member that has an illness or was …
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Connecticut are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Connecticut, Middlesex County was ranked healt…
Fairfield County Ranks As 'Undervalued' For Home Prices, New Report Says Fairfield County Ranks As 'Undervalued' For Home Prices, New Report Says
Fairfield County Ranks As 'Undervalued' For Home Prices, New Report Says Homes in some regions in Connecticut are being considered “undervalued” amid the current housing bubble, according to a new Fortune Magazine report. Fortune studied home price growth, which is wildly outpacing income growth across the country, with areas in Connecticut considered “overvalued" or “undervalued.” Specifically, in Fairfield County, Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk were considered undervalued. Also undervalued for housing are Hartford, East Hartford, and Middletown, the report said. New Haven County and Milford were rated as “normal,” with no other areas highlighted by the …
17-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Played Football, Lacrosse For Fairfield Prep 17-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Played Football, Lacrosse For Fairfield Prep
17-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Played Football, Lacrosse For Fairfield Prep A 17-year-old who was stabbed to death in front of a Connecticut home was a talented football and lacrosse player. Fairfield County resident James "Jimmy" McGrath, of Shelton, is being remembered as a "beloved" student-athlete at Fairfield College Preparatory School who was a disciplined, determined, and aggressive multi-sport athlete. McGrath, a junior who played both football and lacrosse at Fairfield Prep, was killed around 11:50 p.m., in Shelton on Saturday, May 14 during a fight in front of the residence where three additional people were also stabbed, Shelton Police said. See E…
These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings
These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings It’s no secret that Connecticut is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on a weighted scale on these factors: College readiness (30 percent); Reading and math proficiency (20 percent); Reading and math performance (20 percent); Underserved student performance (10 perc…
Woman Accused Of Making Harassing, Threatening Calls To Victim In Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Making Harassing, Threatening Calls To Victim In Fairfield County
Woman Accused Of Making Harassing, Threatening Calls To Victim In Fairfield County A 43-year-old Massachusetts woman was arrested and accused of making harassing and threatening phone calls to a victim in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The New Canaan Police Department received a report on Tuesday, Feb. 15, that a victim had received harassing calls from an unknown person. Investigators later identified Abbie Stafford as the person who left the messages, authorities said. Police said Stafford is a resident of North Easton, located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Stafford surrendered herself to New Canaan Police on Friday, April 22, and she was charged with se…
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says These Fairfield County Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says A new ranking has determined which zip codes have the most expensive homes in Connecticut.  Stacker.com published a ranking on Tuesday, April 5, of the top 50 most expensive zip codes in the state based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all residences as of February 2021. The most expensive zip codes on the list were located in Fairfield County. Greenwich's 06830 zip code was ranked the most expensive in the state, with a typical home value of $1,649,982, which is 461.1% above typical value in Connecticut, according to the report. The second and third rankings o…
Woman Accused Of Embezzling $550K From Firm Located In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Woman Accused Of Embezzling $550K From Firm Located In Westchester, Fairfield Counties
Woman Accused Of Embezzling $550K From Firm Located In Westchester, Fairfield Counties A woman is facing charges for allegedly engaging in an elaborate scheme to bilk her employers’ business based in New York and Connecticut out of more than a half-million dollars to live a lavish lifestyle, authorities announced. Bronx resident Susana Rivera, age 40, the former Director of Accounting and Human Resources for a kitchen remodeling firm located in Westchester and Fairfield County, with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with her alleged embezzlement of more than $550,000 from her employer. US Attorney Damian Williams said that beginning in October 2019, River…
These Connecticut Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says These Connecticut Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says
These Connecticut Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says Four locations in Connecticut were included in a new ranking of the most expensive zip codes in the United States based on residential sales. Property Shark created the report of the 100 most expensive zip codes in 2021 based on residential transactions closed between Jan. 1 and Oct. 22. All four of the Connecticut zip codes included in the list are located in Fairfield County. The following zip codes were included: 06830 in Greenwich was ranked 57th, with a median sale price of $2,050,000 06878 in Riverside was ranked 60th, with a median sale price of $1,980,000 06870 in Old G…
Mets Fire Acting GM After DWI Coming From Owner's Fairfield County Home Mets Fire Acting GM After DWI Coming From Owner's Fairfield County Home
Mets Fire Acting GM After DWI Coming From Owner's Fairfield County Home He’s outta there. Acting New York Mets general manager Zack Scott will not be coming back to the team after being arrested for allegedly drinking and driving in Westchester County over the summer after a trip to owner Steve Cohen’s Connecticut home over the summer. Scott, age 44, was busted for allegedly driving while intoxicated when he was busted at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 in White Plains, allegedly after attending a Fairfield County fundraiser at Cohen's Greenwich home. Original story - Acting Mets GM Accused Of Driving Drunk In Westchester, Reports Say It is alle…
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Fairfield County Restaurant Employee In Face Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Fairfield County Restaurant Employee In Face
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Fairfield County Restaurant Employee In Face A man has been apprehended after he threatened to shoot a restaurant employee in  Fairfield County in the face, police said. Orlando Torres, age 55, of the Town of Fairfield, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 7, after police were called to the Southport Diner for reported harassing phone calls. According to Lt. Eddie Weihe, of the Fairfield Police, Torres had been calling and harassing the employees at the restaurant located at 3350 Post Road.  When a female employee told Torres to stop calling, he threatened to “come down and shoot her in the face,” police said. Weihe said To…
Serious Crash Causes I-84 Closure In Newtown Serious Crash Causes I-84 Closure In Newtown
Serious Crash Causes I-84 Closure In Newtown A busy stretch of I-84 is closed during the height of the morning commute after a serious crash in Connecticut. The closure is in both directions after the crash involving a rolled-over tractor-trailer happened on the eastbound side just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 30 in Northern Fairfield County near Exit 13. Connecticut State Police said the crash led to a large fuel spill.  Eastbound traffic is being detoured to local streets at Exit 11. Motorists are being advised to use alternate routes if possible. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Accused Of Stealing Cash From Vehicle At Country Club In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Stealing Cash From Vehicle At Country Club In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Stealing Cash From Vehicle At Country Club In Fairfield County A New York man was busted for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle at a Fairfield County country club. Jonathan Millan, age 20, of East Elmhurst, New York, turned himself in to police on Thursday, March 4, for the incident which took place at the Country Club of Darien, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. According to police, the victim called police to report that someone had entered his unlocked vehicle at the country club and stolen $50 to $60 from his center console. A review of the security camera footage showed two males entering the victim’s vehicle and leaving the property in …
Biden Easily Won CT, But Trump Took These Towns In Fairfield County; Breakdown By Community Biden Easily Won CT, But Trump Took These Towns In Fairfield County; Breakdown By Community
Biden Easily Won CT, But Trump Took These Towns In Fairfield County; Breakdown By Community President-elect Joe Biden handily won Connecticut’s nine electoral college votes over President Donald Trump, though some Fairfield County communities swung red. With election results now certified by the Electoral College, Biden officially received 1,080,680 votes in Connecticut to Trump’s 715,291, with all but three towns in Fairfield County voting for the challenger over the incumbent. In total, Biden received 59.2 percent of the Connecticut vote versus Trump’s 39.2 percent, with all votes officially counted. Biden handily won in Fairfield County, though Trump was the narrow favorite in…
COVID-19: Handy Website Lists CT Restaurants That Are Open For Takeout, Delivery COVID-19: Handy Website Lists CT Restaurants That Are Open For Takeout, Delivery
Covid-19: Handy Website Lists CT Restaurants That Are Open For Takeout, Delivery Not sure which restaurants are open or what to eat tonight? As COVID-19 alters the economy, it can be difficult to keep straight which restaurants have closed, changed hours, or added take-out and delivery. So, Connecticut Roundup is maintaining a list of hundreds of restaurants open for takeout and delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic all across Connecticut. Although the list is preceded by a disclaimer noting that it isn't exhaustive, it is extensive, with over 50 restaurants listed in just Fairfield County. Tolland, Hartford, New Haven, Litchfield, Middlesex, New London, and Windham…
Here Are Fairfield County Communities Hit Hardest By Power Outages From Severe Storm Here Are Fairfield County Communities Hit Hardest By Power Outages From Severe Storm
Here Are Fairfield County Communities Hit Hardest By Power Outages From Severe Storm Thousands in Connecticut have been left without power as a strong storm system sweeps through the region, bringing rain and wind gusts approaching 50 mph. As of 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, Eversource crews were working to repair hundreds of active outages that were impacting 17,690 of the company’s 1,282,842 customers. The breakdown of customers impacted by reported outages in Fairfield County, according to Eversource: Ridgefield: 293; Redding: 209; Danbury: 185; Wilton: 171; Westport: 157; Monroe: 103; Stamford: 34; Newtown: 15; Greenwich: 9; Darien: 8; Weston: fewer than 3; New Canaan: …
Postal Supervisor From Fairfield County Admits To Stealing Packages Postal Supervisor From Fairfield County Admits To Stealing Packages
Postal Supervisor From Fairfield County Admits To Stealing Packages A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor from Fairfield County is facing jail time after admitting to stealing packages filled with expensive electronics from a Connecticut post office. Stratford resident Zoheb Deura, 34, pleaded guilty this week in Bridgeport district court to embezzlement of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. Between February and April, U.S. Attorney John Durham said that while still employed as a supervisor at the U.S. Post Office in Middletown, Deura stole numerous packages, including packages containing an Apple computer, PlayStation and Nintendo gaming devices, an…
COVID-19: CT Now Has 15,884 Cases, 971 Fatalities: Breakdown By Towns, Cities, Counties COVID-19: CT Now Has 15,884 Cases, 971 Fatalities: Breakdown By Towns, Cities, Counties
Covid-19: CT Now Has 15,884 Cases, 971 Fatalities: Breakdown By Towns, Cities, Counties The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Connecticut is now 15,884, up by 1,129 from a day ago. Of the total number of cases as of Thursday, April 16, 6,816 (43 percent) are in Fairfield County. For a breakdown of COVID-19 cases and fatalities by county, see the first image above. Here are the cities with the most cases in Connecticut: Stamford 1,620 cases, Bridgeport 1,042 New Haven 864, Norwalk 821, Danbury 776, Waterbury 740, Hartford, 537, West Haven 374, Greenwich 364, Stratford 326, Hamden 324, Milford 304, Shelton 293, Fairfield 246 Click here to see im…