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Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say
A Fairfield County man who was a person of interest in the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a city park has been captured.
Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested by Stamford Police in a taxi early Tuesday, Jan. 3, after an exhaustive search by officers who went door to door and business to business searching for the alleged child killer, according to Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw.
The department was led to the child's body after receiving a phone call on Monday, Jan. 2, regarding a kidnapping and a child buried at Cummings Park in Stamford.
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Police Officer In Fairfield County Dies After 3-Year Battle With Cancer
A 33-year veteran Fairfield County police officer has died after a three-year battle with cancer,
Officer Douglas Robinson of the Stamford Police Department died on Wednesday, Aug. 24 surrounded by his family, said Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw.
Robinson's age and place of residence were not available.
“Husband, father, officer, coach, mentor, friend; Douglas Robinson touched so many lives through all the hats he wore. Our thoughts, prayers, and tears are with his wife Judy and his children James, Casey, and Kevin. We ask everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during…
