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Wrong-Way Driver From Trumbull Punches, Kicks Officers After Chase, Crash In Darien: Police Wrong-Way Driver From Trumbull Punches, Kicks Officers After Chase, Crash In Darien: Police
Wrong-Way Driver From Trumbull Punches, Kicks Officers After Chase, Crash In Darien: Police A wrong-way Connecticut driver led police on a brief pursuit before crashing into two other cars, injuring a driver, and then assaulting two officers, police said. The Fairfield County incident happened at around 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the town of Wilton. Wilton Police said Jorge Oliva, age 48, of Trumbull, was seen speeding in a Honda SUV going northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 7 (Danbury Road) near Ridgefield Road close to oncoming traffic. Officers initiated a pursuit, during which Oliva was allegedly seen throwing a baseball cap out his window. Police eventually term…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Woman Accused Of Abusing 4-Month-Old After Report To Police By Norwalk Hospital Woman Accused Of Abusing 4-Month-Old After Report To Police By Norwalk Hospital
Woman Accused Of Abusing 4-Month-Old After Report To Police By Norwalk Hospital A 62-year-old woman has been charged with risk of injury to a child after police in Fairfield County received notice from a hospital of suspected child abuse. Lisa Piccerillo, of New Canaan, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 10 for an incident that involved a 4-month-old in May. In May, New Canaan Police were notified by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) regarding a report of suspected child abuse they received from Norwalk Hospital, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. Piccerillo was identified as a relative of the infant victim at the time of t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Local Woman Charged With DUI Following Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Local Woman Charged With DUI Following Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Local Woman Charged With DUI Following Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say A woman turned herself in to police on a warrant for allegedly driving under the influence at nearly four times the legal limit following a crash in Fairfield County. Elizabeth Moran, age 52, of New Canaan, was charged on Tuesday, May 25, for the incident which took place on Saturday, April 10 in the area of Silvermine Road, said Lt. Jason Ferraro of the New Canaan Police. During the incident, officers found a vehicle that had traveled off Silvermine Road and crashed into a utility pole.  A subsequent investigation determined that Moran was the operator/only occupant and whi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Food For Frontline Supports Hospitals, Restaurants In Fairfield County COVID-19: Food For Frontline Supports Hospitals, Restaurants In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Food For Frontline Supports Hospitals, Restaurants In Fairfield County A simple idea to show how one Fairfield County mom appreciated the work her daughter was performing as an EMT during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into an entire movement to feed those on the frontlines. Nicole Straight, of Westport, wanted to thank, and offer a little comfort, to all of the doctors, nurses, EMTs, and first responders, while at the same time helping the struggling workers of the restaurant industry. Her solution, which turned out to be a fantastic success, was dreamed up “Food For The Front Lines,” a grassroots fundraising initiative that provides healthcare workers on …

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by Kathy Reakes