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Convicted Rapist Who Lived In CT Failed To Register As Sex Offender, Feds Say Convicted Rapist Who Lived In CT Failed To Register As Sex Offender, Feds Say
Convicted Rapist Who Lived In CT Failed To Register As Sex Offender, Feds Say A convicted rapist who was illegally living in Connecticut waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty in Fairfield County for failing to register as a sex offender. Lester B. Joy, 40, formerly of Waterbury, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to failing to register as a sex offender, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in October 2002, Joy was convicted in the State of New Jersey of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and theft.   For those offenses, he was sentenced …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage
Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage Found guilty of the rape and murder of Sheila Watson and Bonnie Minter while their children were within earshot at their Northern Westchester home in Lewisboro in 1978, the now-68-year-old Sam Ayala was granted parole in mid-March and could be released as early as Thursday, Sept. 3.  Ayala lived in Fairfield County at the time, in Norwalk. More than 5,000 have signed a Change.org petition urging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to keep Ayala behind bars.  Jason Minter, both a son to one of the victims and a witness to the crime, speculated that the convict's release was influenced…

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by Christina Coulter
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Rape Case Under Investigation In Greenwich Rape Case Under Investigation In Greenwich
Rape Case Under Investigation In Greenwich Police are investigating a reported case of rape that allegedly took place in Fairfield County. Greenwich Police said the assault was reported on Tuesday, March 10. "We are in the early stages and are investigating the case," said Greenwich Police Lt. Mark Zuccerella.  No arrests have been made and police do not believe there is a danger to the public, said Zuccerella.  The lieutenant said due to the sensitive nature of the crime and privacy issues they would not be releasing additional information unless there is an arrest.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former Teacher Registered As Sex Offender Reports Move In The Area Former Teacher Registered As Sex Offender Reports Move In The Area
Former Teacher Registered As Sex Offender Reports Move In The Area A former Ossining teacher now registered as a sex offender after being convicted of raping a teenager has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Westchester regarding the residency of 37-year-old John Azabache, who has moved to a residence on South Regent Street in Port Chester. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Azabache as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender. Accordin…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Murders, Rapes Spike In NYC Despite Lower Overall Crime Rate Murders, Rapes Spike In NYC Despite Lower Overall Crime Rate
Murders, Rapes Spike In NYC Despite Lower Overall Crime Rate The NYPD has seen a spike in rapes and murders, though overall, crime in New York City is down from this time a year ago. Officials in Manhattan have touted the fact that overall, there is a lower crime rate, however, rapes and murders are on the rise through early March, according to the NYPD’s CompState report. The report found that in 2019, there have been 53 murders, up 29.3 percent from last year, when there were 41 in the same timeframe. The NYPD is also reporting 307 rapes, up from 254 in 2018, a 20.9 percent increase. Robberies, felony assault, burglary and grand larceny have all d…

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by Zak Failla