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Man Found Dead In Stamford Grassy Area Identified, Death Considered 'Suspicious' Man Found Dead In Stamford Grassy Area Identified, Death Considered 'Suspicious'
Man Found Dead In Stamford Grassy Area Identified, Death Considered 'Suspicious' A man's body that was found in a grassy area in Fairfield County and whose death is considered suspicious has been identified. The man was found in Stamford around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 near the pathway that connects Woodland Avenue and Walter Wheeler Drive. Earlier report: Body Of 20-Year-Old Man Found In Stamford, Police Call Death 'Suspicious' Capt. Thomas Scanlon of the Stamford Police said the department is continuing to investigate the suspicious death of the man identified as  Modesto Santiago-Gomez, age 20. He is believed to be homeless.  Investigators…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Stamford Man Wanted In Death Investigation Of 2-Year-Old Know Him? Stamford Man Wanted In Death Investigation Of 2-Year-Old
Know Him? Stamford Man Wanted In Death Investigation Of 2-Year-Old Police are asking the public for help locating a Fairfield County who is a person of interest in the untimely death of a 2-year-old. Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, age 26, of Stamford, is wanted in connection with the death, said Stamford Police Capt. Tom Scanlon, of the Stamford Police. Ismalej-Gomez is additionally wanted on a violation of probation warrant.  "The public is advised to use caution in any dealings with this individual as he is believed to be in possession of a firearm," Scanlon said. Police did not release details regarding the child's death.  Anyone with informatio…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $15K Rolex From Stamford Store, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $15K Rolex From Stamford Store, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Stealing $15K Rolex From Stamford Store, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly stole a $15,000 Rolex from an area jewelry store. The incident took place around 4 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at a jewelry store on High Ridge Road. According to Stamford Police Sgt. Sean Scanlan, the man walked into the store, asked to see the Rolex, put it on his wrist, then ran out of the store.  The suspect is described as being Black in his 30s to 40s. He had a beard and was wearing blue surgical scrubs with a NY Knicks hat. He got into a black 4-door Honda with no license plate. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County Resident Among 17 Men Arrested For Child Luring With Help From YouTubers Fairfield County Resident Among 17 Men Arrested For Child Luring With Help From YouTubers
Fairfield County Resident Among 17 Men Arrested For Child Luring With Help From YouTubers A total of 17 men, including one from Fairfield County, have been arrested for allegedly luring children in Atlantic City, New Jersey in a case involving an assist from concerned citizens who bust child predators online. The citizens were identified by BreakingAC as MrWEB and Predator Catcher PA. MrWEB recently posted a video called "JUSTICE- Thank You Atlantic County Police, Prosecutors, & Shafiq - 26 In 2 Weeks." It appears to be a montage of them confronting alleged predators. The YouTubers routinely record themselves meeting up with individuals who thought they'd been chatting…

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
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Know Him? Man Wanted For Making Threats At Fairfield County Store, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Making Threats At Fairfield County Store, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Making Threats At Fairfield County Store, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for assistance identifying a man who made threats at a convenience store. The incident took place in April at a convenience store in Stamford. The suspect is described as being a Black male, approximately 30 years old, 5-foot-6 with an average build, a black mustache, and a beard, said the Stamford Police. An investigator can be reached at 203-977-4417.  The public can also submit a confidential text tip to Tip411. Anyone with a cell phone can send an anonymous tip to the Stamford Police Department by texting the word StamfordPD and th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Wanted For Stealing Dog In Fairfield County Man Wanted For Stealing Dog In Fairfield County
Man Wanted For Stealing Dog In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are asking for assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a dog out of a front yard recently. “Simba,” a 1-year-old Cavapoo, was taken from the front yard of a McKinley Avenue home near the dead-end at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, police said. A video of the suspect has since been released by investigators that can be found here. At the time of the theft, the suspect was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with insignia in the upper middle back area, light-colored pants, and dark shoes, police said. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or st…

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by Zak Failla
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Social Media Helps Police Identify Teens Responsible For Soccer Field Damage Social Media Helps Police Identify Teens Responsible For Soccer Field Damage
Social Media Helps Police Identify Teens Responsible For Soccer Field Damage With the help of social media, police were able to identify two teens responsible for vandalism to the soccer field at the Ansonia Nature Center. The two male juveniles were charged Saturday, March 2, with the vandalism of the soccer field at the Ansonia Nature Center in February. The damage to the field was estimated to be more than $1,500, the Ansonia Police said. The teens, who were both 17 at the time of the crime, were charged with criminal mischief and released into the custody of their parents, police said. They are scheduled to appear in Waterbury Juvenile Court later this mon…

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by Kathy Reakes