Fairfield County Duo Charged In Overnight Burglaries, Police Say Fairfield County Duo Charged In Overnight Burglaries, Police Say
Fairfield County Duo Charged In Overnight Burglaries, Police Say Two Fairfield County men were charged in connection with two overnight burglaries. The incidents took place in Norwalk on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the area of Kermit Street and Rome Street. According to Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police, the department received a call around 7:15 a.m., Thursday, of a residential burglary on Kermit Street that took place in the overnight hours. While police were on the scene, they received another complaint from a neighboring address that had its vehicle entered and items stolen, Dinho said. Dinho said that around 8:15 a.m, Thursday, Norwalk Police rece…
Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet
Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly attacking a youth football coach with a helmet. The incident took place in Norwalk at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Brien McMahon High School field during a game. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police, the assault took place on the field during the game. Following an investigation, Norwalk Police arrested Christopher Polk, age 32, of Norwalk on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Gulino said. When police were dispatched to the field on Sunday, they located the unconscious man laying on the field, along with a large crowd of adult an…
Police Investigating Assault At Fairfield County Youth Football Game Police Investigating Assault At Fairfield County Youth Football Game
Police Investigating Assault At Fairfield County Youth Football Game Police in Fairfield County are seeking information and videos of an alleged assault at a youth football game. The incident took place in Norwalk at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Brien McMahon High School field during a game. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police, the assault took place on the field during the game. The assault reportedly involved a coach being attacked by a parent, according to published reports. Gulino declined to comment further on the type of assault, citing an ongoing investigation. "We are requesting that anyone who witnessed the incident or rec…
Man Accused Of Cashing $9.7K In Fraudulent Checks In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Cashing $9.7K In Fraudulent Checks In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Cashing $9.7K In Fraudulent Checks In Fairfield County A man has been charged after investigators found that he cashed more than $9,700 in fraudulent checks in Fairfield County. Police received a report on April 29 from a People’s Bank Financial investigator about potentially fraudulent banking activity that occurred in Westport in December of 2021, the Westport Police Department announced on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The financial investigator told police that on Dec. 21, five checks drawn on a PNC Bank account and made payable to an individual named Andrew Cohen were negotiated at several People's Bank locations, authorities said. Police sai…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Woman At Fairfield County Pharmacy Know Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Woman At Fairfield County Pharmacy
Know Him? Man Wanted For Exposing Himself To Woman At Fairfield County Pharmacy Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman at an area pharmacy. The incident took place in Norwalk on Monday, Sept. 26. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police, the man approached a woman at a local pharmacy, identifying himself as a medical student.  He then asked the victim to allow him to examine her feet, and then exposed himself to her, Gulino said. The victim immediately called for help, and the man fled.  A second similar incident involving the same man was received from a d…
Police Officer Attacked, Beaten At Fairfield County Festival Police Officer Attacked, Beaten At Fairfield County Festival
Police Officer Attacked, Beaten At Fairfield County Festival A Fairfield County police officer suffered a broken arm and head injury after being attacked by two men at an annual community festival. The incident occurred in Norwalk around 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Oyster Festival. According to Lt. Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police, officers working the event were notified of a fight between juveniles near the Kids Cove.  Officers responded to the area and broke up two separate fights. While escorting one of the juveniles that had been fighting out to Seaview Avenue, an officer was attacked by two men, Blake said. Dur…
Missing Girl Last Seen At Walmart In Fairfield County Located Missing Girl Last Seen At Walmart In Fairfield County Located
Missing Girl Last Seen At Walmart In Fairfield County Located Update: A 17-year-old Fairfield County girl who went missing has been located. Saira Veliz had last been seen leaving Walmart in Norwalk at 680 Connecticut Ave. around 5:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, Norwalk Police said. Police are now reporting that she has been found. Original report: A 17-year-old Fairfield County girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.  Saira Veliz was last seen leaving Walmart in Norwalk at 680 Connecticut Ave. around 5:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, Norwalk Police said. "She is non-verbal but understands Spanish," said police…
Suspect Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor In Fairfield County Suspect Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor In Fairfield County
Suspect Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a minor following an investigation. The incident began in Norwalk in March when the department's Special Victims Unit began investigating the sexual assault of a juvenile, said Lt. Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. Based upon Detective James Thompson’s lengthy investigation and the evidence analysis conducted by the state Forensic Science Laboratory, it was determined that Eddy Puchaicela-Lara, age 31, of Norwalk, was the suspect in the assault, Blake said. An arrest warrant was issued for P…
Fairfield County Man, Age 60, Drowns Attempting To Save Woman, Police Say Fairfield County Man, Age 60, Drowns Attempting To Save Woman, Police Say
Fairfield County Man, Age 60, Drowns Attempting To Save Woman, Police Say A 60-year-old Fairfield County man drowned while attempting to save another person struggling in the water. The incident took place in Norwalk at Calf Pasture Beach near the Coast Guard Auxiliary building around 4:45 p.m., Sunday, July 31. Police responded to the beach after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting an unconscious person in the water at Calf Pasture Beach, said Lt. Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. An officer assigned to Calf Pasture Beach arrived on the scene moments later and observed people pulling an unconscious man to shore and assisting a conscious female to shore,…
11 Years Later, Police Still Pleading For Leads In Fairfield County Double Homicide 11 Years Later, Police Still Pleading For Leads In Fairfield County Double Homicide
11 Years Later, Police Still Pleading For Leads In Fairfield County Double Homicide Police in Connecticut are pleading with the public to come forward with information regarding the cold case double murder of two people that reaches its 11th anniversary next month. On Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, 22-year-old Rickita Smalls and 27-year-old Iroquois Alston, both of Norwalk, were shot and killed while sitting in a parked car on Avenue B, said the Norwalk Police. Since that time investigators have worked hard to bring those responsible to justice including offering a $50,000 reward. But year after year the case has laid stagnant, even with persons of interest, new advances in…
Infant Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Fairfield County, Police Say Infant Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Fairfield County, Police Say
Infant Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Fairfield County, Police Say An infant who was found unresponsive died despite efforts by first responders in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk around 2:17 p.m., Sunday, July 10. Norwalk communications received a 911 call regarding an unresponsive infant. Immediately, the dispatcher handling the call began providing resuscitation instructions over the phone, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police. Norwalk officers rushed to the scene in an attempt to save the baby and were joined in the effort by city fire personnel and EMS, Gulino said. Life-saving attempts continued on the a…
Fairfield County Real Estate Attorney Steals $1M From Clients, Police Say Fairfield County Real Estate Attorney Steals $1M From Clients, Police Say
Fairfield County Real Estate Attorney Steals $1M From Clients, Police Say A Fairfield County real estate attorney has been charged with stealing more than $1 million from clients.  Carl Ferraro, age 57, of Darien, was arrested on Wednesday, July 6 in Norwalk.  Police say they received numerous complaints against Ferraro that he had withheld money from clients during real estate closings, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police. During a lengthy investigation by the detective bureau that involved over half a dozen victims, it was determined that Ferraro would facilitate home closings on behalf of the selling parties, and would …