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CT Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Shotgun CT Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Shotgun
CT Man Charged With Threatening Victim With Shotgun A 34-year-old Connecticut man is being held on bond after allegedly threatening a victim with a rubber bullet shotgun at a hotel. New Haven County resident Jason Jacobs, of Milford, was charged on Monday, Sept. 2, at the Red Roof Inn at 10 Rowe Ave., in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers responded to a threat with a weapon charge at the hotel. An investigation found Jacobs threatened the victim while brandishing a rubber bullet shotgun with two children in the room, police said. Jacobs was arrested and charged with: Breach of peace Threatening Risk of injury Carrying dangero…
CT Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor Under 10 CT Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor Under 10
CT Man Nabbed For Sexual Assault Of Minor Under 10 A Connecticut man was charged with sexually abusing a minor under the age of 10 following an investigation. New Haven County resident Raymond Kaminski, age 77, of Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 22, following an investigation. According to the Milford Police, the department received a complaint in April regarding a potential sexual assault. The complaint was made by a parent whose juvenile child reported that Kaminski had touched her inappropriately and made her feel uncomfortable. An investigation found that Kaminski is also accused of asking to kiss the juvenile in the priva…
CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Suffocate Woman, Throwing  Baby On Couch, Police Say CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Suffocate Woman, Throwing  Baby On Couch, Police Say
CT Man Accused Of Attempting To Suffocate Woman, Throwing Baby On Couch, Police Say A Connecticut man is accused of attempting to strangle a woman during a domestic incident with a baby nearby. New Haven County resident Edgar Alamo, age 23, of Meriden, was arrested on the charges on Sunday, April 28 in Milford. According to the Milford Police, officers took custody of Alamo regarding two active arrest warrants stemming from separate incidents.  Alamo is accused of throwing a woman to the floor by her hair, choking her, and trying to suffocate her. The victim’s toddler child was present during one altercation, police said.  During this altercation…
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police
Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By Police A Fairfield County man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 35-year-old woman and then fled has been captured by police. Related: Shelton Stabbing Suspect On The Run  Christopher Graham, age 38, of Shelton, was captured on Wednesday, April 24, for the incident on Tuesday, April 23, at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS were called to the home for a report of a stabbing and assault of a 35-year-old woman. The initial investigation revealed that Graham and two women were hanging out at the residence. An ar…
Stamford Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 12 Elementary School Students Stamford Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 12 Elementary School Students
Stamford Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 12 Elementary School Students An elementary school teacher in Fairfield County has been accused of inappropriately touching a dozen students. On Friday April 5, the Stamford Police Department Family Services Unit executed a search-and-seizure warrant at a residence in Norwalk after being notified by the Department of Children and Families in February, leading to an investigation with student testimonies in which each of the students disclosed details of their encounters. All 12 victims were female students  at Strawberry Hill Elementary School in Stamford. The teacher, Andrew Park, was arrested and charged with 12…
Man Accused Of Murdering 40-Year-Old Woman In CT Man Accused Of Murdering 40-Year-Old Woman In CT
Man Accused Of Murdering 40-Year-Old Woman In CT A man was apprehended and charged in the murder of a 40-year-old woman in Connecticut. Police in New Haven County announced that 42-year-old Ewen Dewitt was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for the murder of Julie Minogue in Milford. The incident happened at 76 Salem Walk, police reported. The investigation into Minogue's death began on Tuesday morning. Authorities said Dewitt was processed for charges of: Murder Criminal violation of a protective order Criminal violation of a restraining order Risk of injury Reckless endangerment
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say
Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say A Fairfield County teacher has been arrested for allegedly abusing a student by knocking him out of a chair and dragging him. The arrest took place in Norwalk at West Rocks Middle School on Thursday, June 16. New Haven County resident, York Mario, age 61, of Orange, was arrested following an investigation that was initiated in Nov. 2021, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police Department.  School officials reported to police that on October 29, 2021, Mario grabbed a student by his shoulder, while he was sitting in a chair, and pulled him causing the student to fall to …
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting Police have made an arrest in a shooting during a meeting of car enthusiasts that left a 19-year-old former high school sports standout dead in Fairfield County. Everett Brown, age 21, of Stamford, was apprehended on Wednesday, April 21 by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit after the department executed a search warrant at Brown’s residence, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Scanlon. Brown was arrested in connection with the shooting that happened around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, April 18, in the parking lot of the RPM Raceway at 600 West Ave., in Stamford, that left Courtney Lewis, …
Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for the second time for allegedly inappropriately touching two juveniles after giving them alcohol. The first incident took place in December when the Monroe Police Department received the complaint of a sexual assault taking place at the home of Thein Ly, age 38, of Monroe, said Monore Police Lieutenant Stephen Corrone.   The two juveniles said while staying at Ly’s residence, he allegedly provided them with alcohol and inappropriately touched both of the juveniles during the stay, Corrone said. Ly was arrested based u…
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Target In Area Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Target In Area
Man Accused Of Exposing Himself At Target In Area An area man was arrested at Target for allegedly exposing himself to young juveniles while in the store. New Haven County resident William McClain, 23, of Seymour, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, when Milford Police were summoned to the store at the Post Mall on the report of a male exposing his genitals to young victims, police said. McClain was located a short distance away and arrested. He was charged with: Breach of peace Public indecency Risk of injury He was released on a promise to appear ticket. 
CT Man, Woman Charged With Assaulting Each Other With Protective Orders In Place CT Man, Woman Charged With Assaulting Each Other With Protective Orders In Place
CT Man, Woman Charged With Assaulting Each Other With Protective Orders In Place An area man and woman who both had protective orders against each other were arrested for allegedly getting into a fight with each other. John Derry, 20, of Milford, and Jenaya Lambre, 21, of Stratford, were arrested on Monday, Nov. 2, for allegedly getting into an altercation in Milford with each other while they both have active orders of protection against each other, Milford Police said. Lambre is also accused of pepper-spraying a male in close proximity to a juvenile in October 2020. Derry was charged with violation of a protective order and breach of peace. Lambre was…
CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation
CT Man Accused Of Running ‘Sex Dungeon’ Charged In CT Human Trafficking Investigation A man accused of running a “slave training” business has been arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Connecticut. The Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit arrested Simon Hessler, 47, who was wanted on sexual assault charges. Hessler was charged on Friday, Nov. 8 with four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and four counts of risk of injury/impairing the morals of a minor. He has been remanded on $1,000,000 bail. Hessler, of Ellington, had been arrested in 2018 for attempted trafficking in persons, sex assault second degree, cruelty to person…
Dispute Over CT Stop & Shop Parking Spot Turns Violent, Police Say Dispute Over CT Stop & Shop Parking Spot Turns Violent, Police Say
Dispute Over CT Stop & Shop Parking Spot Turns Violent, Police Say Two men have been charged after a dispute over a parking space at a supermarket in Connecticut turned violent. It happened on Saturday, Sept. 14  at about 9:15 a.m. at a Stop & Shop in Ansonia on Division Street. Ansonia Police Department officers, who responded to a report of a dispute involving weapons, located and identified Kamrin Crawford, 43, of Ansonia and Woodrow Ogman, 33, also of Ansonia as the people involved in the dispute over the parking spot. During the argument, both Crawford and Ogman damaged each other’s cars, and there was a 14-year-old juvenile in Ogman’s …
Bridgeport Man, Woman Arrested At Motel For Allegedly Exposing Infant To Violence Bridgeport Man, Woman Arrested At Motel For Allegedly Exposing Infant To Violence
Bridgeport Man, Woman Arrested At Motel For Allegedly Exposing Infant To Violence A Bridgeport couple was arrested after allegedly exposing an infant to "intimate partner violence" at a Milford motel. Leticia Rosa, 33, and John Grace, 31, were arrested around 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, and charged with risk of injury, criminal trespass, breach of peace, interfering with an officer. Grace was also charged with violating an order of protection, said the Milford Police. The arrests came after the Milford Police were dispatched to a Rowe Avenue motel to assist the Department of Children and Families with a welfare check, police said. When they arrived on the scene, they …
Man Nabbed After Attempting To Lure Young Woman Into Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say Man Nabbed After Attempting To Lure Young Woman Into Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say
Man Nabbed After Attempting To Lure Young Woman Into Vehicle, Bridgeport Police Say Police nabbed a man shortly after he allegedly attempted to entice a young woman to get inside his vehicle in Bridgeport. The attempt took place around 11:12 p.m., Sunday, July 14, when the young woman was walking on Alfred Street, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. The woman said the man flagged her down and then attempted to get her to agree to enter his vehicle, Jones said. After refusing, the woman went home and told her mother who then contacted the police, he said. Police responded to the area and through a search located Juan Quechol-Mecatl, 32, of Bridgep…
Fugitive Still On Run After Saying He'd Surrender If 'Wanted' Facebook Post Got 15K Likes Fugitive Still On Run After Saying He'd Surrender If 'Wanted' Facebook Post Got 15K Likes
Fugitive Still On Run After Saying He'd Surrender If 'Wanted' Facebook Post Got 15K Likes A man who made a deal with police to turn himself in if a wanted poster received 15,000 “likes” on Facebook is still on the run, police in Connecticut said. Investigators from the Torrington Police Department posted on Facebook that Jose Simms, 29, who is wanted on seven failure to appear warrants, agreed to turn himself in if a post received the necessary likes. Simms failed to appear in court seven times earlier this year to face charges that include assault, risk of injury and breach of peace. “Here's an interesting one ... Jose Simms (The first warrant pictured) negotiated with me earl…
Child-Care Worker Accused Of Force-Feeding Infant, Greenwich Police Say Child-Care Worker Accused Of Force-Feeding Infant, Greenwich Police Say
Child-Care Worker Accused Of Force-Feeding Infant, Greenwich Police Say A 56-year-old child-care worker has been arrested for allegedly force-feeding an infant at a daycare center. Karen Von Tobel of Greenwich was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 12, following a months-long investigation by the Greenwich Police Department's Special Victim's Unit, said Capt. Robert Berry. Police were first notified on Oct. 23 by a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families of an incident that had taken place on Oct. 16, at a childcare facility in Greenwich, Berry said. Von Tobel had allegedly forced fed the 17-month-old child causing the child to cry and choke, he added. …
Sex Offender In Danbury Sent To Prison for Illegally Reentering From Ecuador Sex Offender In Danbury Sent To Prison for Illegally Reentering From Ecuador
Sex Offender In Danbury Sent To Prison for Illegally Reentering From Ecuador A sex offender from Ecuador, who most recently lived in Fairfield County, is heading back to prison after illegally entering the country for the second time. Enrique Fajardo Marin, 40, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States in June. This is the third time he has been arrested while living illegally in the country. Fajardo was convicted in Danbury Superior Court of illegal sexual contact with a minor and risk of injury in December 2011. He was sentenced to a term of 18 years in prison, execution suspended after 10 years, wi…
28-Year-Old Woman Stole $220 Worth Of Items At Whole Foods, Police Say 28-Year-Old Woman Stole $220 Worth Of Items At Whole Foods, Police Say
28-Year-Old Woman Stole $220 Worth Of Items At Whole Foods, Police Say After allegedly stealing more than $220 worth of merchandise from a Whole Foods in Milford, a 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with larceny and risk of injury, police said. The incident occurred Sunday, Nov. 18 at approximately 8:00 p.m.  Milford police responded to Whole Foods located at 1686 Boston Post Road (Route 1) after hearing reports of a shoplifter in custody. Upon further investigation, police arrested Adelina Lingurar of Woodbridge, Virginia. Lingurar has a $250 bond and has a scheduled court date of Tuesday, Dec. 11.