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Ex-Fairfield County Public Works Director Admits To Environmental Offenses Ex-Fairfield County Public Works Director Admits To Environmental Offenses
Ex-Fairfield County Public Works Director Admits To Environmental Offenses A former Fairfield County public works director pleaded guilty to nine felony environmental and fraud offenses. Connecticut Chief State’s Attorney Patrick Griffin announced on Monday, Nov. 7 that former Fairfield Director of Public Works Joseph Michelangelo, age 61, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to the charges. Michelangelo entered guilty pleas to: Receiving solid waste at an unpermitted facility Illegal disposal of asbestos Illegal disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Conspiracy to commit larceny and other environmental offenses. Under his plea agreement, he faces up to 10 years i…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Stabbing In Fairfield County Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Stabbing In Fairfield County
Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Stabbing In Fairfield County A 59-year-old was arrested and accused of fatally stabbing a man in Fairfield County. Authorities responded to a report of an assault at a location in New Fairfield on Hillview Drive East at about 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, according to Connecticut State Police. The victim, identified as 65-year-old James Knapp, was hospitalized with a stab wound to his chest, and later pronounced dead, police said. Patrick Griffin, of New Fairfield, was also taken to the hospital and was later arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter, authorities said. Police said Griffin was held on $…

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by Nicole Valinote