Woman Arrested For Road-Rage Incident Involving UPS Driver In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Arrested For Road-Rage Incident Involving UPS Driver In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Arrested For Road-Rage Incident Involving UPS Driver In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County woman has been arrested for threatening a UPS driver with a knife after being cut off in traffic. Kalianne Schiavi, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 28, after Norwalk Police were dispatched to 190 Martin Luther King Drive (UPS) on the report of a motorist that displayed a knife, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the occupants of a green Honda, who complained that the driver of a UPS truck cut them off at the intersection of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Drive and that they drove to the UPS location to complain to a manager, Gul…
Man Caught After Crashing Stolen BMW In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Caught After Crashing Stolen BMW In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Caught After Crashing Stolen BMW In Fairfield County, Police Say A 30-year-old man was arrested for burglarizing vehicles in Fairfield County, as well as stealing a BMW and later crashing it. Lous Cruz, of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 27, after New Canaan Police were dispatched to the area of Urban Street on a report of two males entering and searching through vehicles on the street, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro.  It was reported that the two suspects were operating a red vehicle with a loud exhaust. Responding officers arrived in the area and the vehicle was spotted driving north on Smith Ridge Road bearing a New …
Alert Issued For Scammers Posing As Law Enforcement In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Scammers Posing As Law Enforcement In Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Scammers Posing As Law Enforcement In Fairfield County Police are warning residents of phone scammers posing as local law enforcement and threatening residents there is a warrant for their arrest. The scammers then demands the resident pay a large amount of money, such as $3,000 to have the charges dismissed, according to an advisory from the Norwalk Police Department. The scammer usually asks for payment by money transfer, gift card, or some type of electronic money transfer, police said.  Police said residents should remember, the court and law enforcement will never demand money over the phone. If you receive a call like this, No…
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspect In Best Buy Robbery In Fairfield County Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspect In Best Buy Robbery In Fairfield County
Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspect In Best Buy Robbery In Fairfield County Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted for allegedly stealing numerous items from a Best Buy in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 2:36 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, when a man entered the Best Buy store, located at 330 Connecticut Ave, in Norwalk, and stole a Garmin GPS and two Nextbase Dash cameras, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. As the man attempted to leave the store with the stolen merchandise he was approached by two Best Buy employees who attempted to check the items he was holding. The suspect displayed a red pocket knife and exited the store, Gulino said. …
Norwalk Officers Arrested After Being Caught In Hotel Room While On Duty, Police Say Norwalk Officers Arrested After Being Caught In Hotel Room While On Duty, Police Say
Norwalk Officers Arrested After Being Caught In Hotel Room While On Duty, Police Say Two Norwalk police officers have been arrested for an incident last year in which they were caught in a hotel room while on duty. Officers Michael Dimeglio, an 8-year member of the department, and Sara Laudano, a 5-year employee, surrendered themselves at Norwalk Police Headquarters on Tuesday, Jan. 5, and were served with arrest warrants stemming from an incident that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 10, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. According to the police department, on Oct. 10, both officers were working in the Patrol Division. At about 12:47 a.m., Norwalk Police Dispatch could not reach Laudano o…
Several Businesses Nabbed For Selling Nicotine, Vaping Products To Minors In Fairfield County Several Businesses Nabbed For Selling Nicotine, Vaping Products To Minors In Fairfield County
Several Businesses Nabbed For Selling Nicotine, Vaping Products To Minors In Fairfield County Three Fairfield County businesses have been busted for selling vaping products over the last several months to juveniles. Numerous businesses in Norwalk were checked over the holiday weekend after the Norwalk Police Department received multiple complaints regarding the practice, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, the department's Special Services Division conducted compliance checks at multiple locations with the assistance of cooperating minors. The following locations were found to not be in compliance: Vapewise: 203 Liberty Square, employee Ali Naji Murshad Al-S…
Fairfield County Duo Busted With Heroin, Other Drugs, Following Four-Month Investigation Fairfield County Duo Busted With Heroin, Other Drugs, Following Four-Month Investigation
Fairfield County Duo Busted With Heroin, Other Drugs, Following Four-Month Investigation Following a four-month investigation, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division has busted two area men for drugs. Larry Adams, 62, and Gerrel Young, 56, both of Norwalk, were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 16, when officers served a search warrant at their homes, said the Norwalk Police Department. During the search, officers seized 250 bags of heroin laced with fentanyl, powder cocaine, and cash.  Adams, known by his street name, “Black”, has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1995, to include 10 criminal convictions, the department said. Both men were charged…
Police Find 250 Bags Of Heroin Laced With Fentanyl At Norwalk Couple's Apartment Police Find 250 Bags Of Heroin Laced With Fentanyl At Norwalk Couple's Apartment
Police Find 250 Bags Of Heroin Laced With Fentanyl At Norwalk Couple's Apartment A four-month investigation into two Norwalk residents led to their arrest and the seizure of 250 bags of heroin laced with Fentanyl, a quantity of cocaine and ill-gotten U.S. currency.  According to the Norwalk Police Department, both 62-year-old Larry Adams and 56-year-old Gerral Young were each charged with the following after police searched their apartment on 15 Kossuth Street: Two counts of possession of a controlled substance Two counts of conspiracy to possess a controlled substance Two counts of possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school Two counts of possession wit…
Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Norwalk Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Norwalk
Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident In Norwalk Police are investigating a case of shots fired that took place during the early-morning hours. The Norwalk Police Department received the report around 1 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, in the area of Edlie Avenue. Responding officers found bullet holes lodged in the side of a house and shell casings at the scene, Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler said. The Detective Bureau is actively investigating this case and it is believed to be an isolated incident. There were no injuries in this incident. Anyone with information can contact Detective Courtney Downer at 203-854-3011.
One Wounded In Norwalk During Shots Fired Incident One Wounded In Norwalk During Shots Fired Incident
One Wounded In Norwalk During Shots Fired Incident Norwalk police are investigating a shooting in which one person received a minor gunshot wound. The incident took place around 11:45 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 on Suncrest Road in Norwalk, said Lt. Jared Zwickler. Arriving officers found one victim with a minor gunshot wound. Detectives were called to the scene to investigate.  The case remains under investigation by the Detective Bureau and anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Sura at 203-854-3011.
Norwalk Police Department Announces Promotions Norwalk Police Department Announces Promotions
Norwalk Police Department Announces Promotions Three Norwalk officers received promotions at Norwalk Police Headquarters by the Police Commission. The promotions took place on Tuesday, Nov. 24, amid wishes of good luck to the three officers, said Lt. Jared Zwickler. Those promoted included: Joseph Dinho was promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant Dinho has been with the department since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2013. Dominic Cisero was promoted to sergeant. Sergeant Cisero has been with the department since 2004 and was promoted to detective in 2011. Scott Ribisl was promoted to detective. Detective Ribisl has been wi…
Norwalk Police Department Announces Promotions Norwalk Police Department Announces Promotions
Norwalk Police Department Announces Promotions Three Norwalk officers received promotions at Norwalk Police Headquarters by the Police Commission. The promotions took place on Tuesday, Nov. 24, amid wishes of good luck to the three officers, said Lt. Jared Zwickler. Those promoted included: Joseph Dinho was promoted to lieutenant. Lieutenant Dinho has been with the department since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2013. Dominic Cisero was promoted to sergeant. Sergeant Cisero has been with the department since 2004 and was promoted to detective in 2011. Scott Ribisl was promoted to detective. Detective Ribisl has been wi…