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Man Charged After Vape Shop Busted For Selling Cannabis, Hallucinogens In Norwalk: Police Man Charged After Vape Shop Busted For Selling Cannabis, Hallucinogens In Norwalk: Police
Man Charged After Vape Shop Busted For Selling Cannabis, Hallucinogens In Norwalk: Police A third person has been charged after illegal narcotics, psychedelic mushrooms, and other drugs were seized from several vape shops in Fairfield County, police said.  Earlier Report - Vape Shops Busted For Selling Narcotics, Psychedelic Mushrooms In Norwalk: Police Stratford resident Manuel Nieves, age 44, was arrested at his home on Thursday, March 9 in connection to the illegal sale of cannabis and hallucinogens at NYC Exotic Snax, a vape shop located in Norwalk at 117 Washington St., according to Norwalk Police.  The vape shop was one of three that wer…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Who Called 911 To Report Injured Person Who Was Dead Charged With Assault, Norwalk PD Says Man Who Called 911 To Report Injured Person Who Was Dead Charged With Assault, Norwalk PD Says
Man Who Called 911 To Report Injured Person Who Was Dead Charged With Assault, Norwalk PD Says A Norwalk man has been arrested for an alleged assault after a man was found dead on a street. Ricky Hickman, 57, was arrested on Saturday, March 21, after Norwalk police responded to a 911 call of a man on the ground at 7 Washington St., said Lt. Jared Zwickler.  When officers arrived they found the man dead on the ground, Zwickler. Hickman who had called 911 remained on the scene and investigators determined the two knew each other and that an altercation had taken place prior to the 911 call, police said. During a hearing on Monday, March 23, Hickman was arraigned on assault and c…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Locales Rated Among Best Beer Bars In CT These Fairfield County Locales Rated Among Best Beer Bars In CT
These Fairfield County Locales Rated Among Best Beer Bars In CT If you consider yourself a beer connoisseur and are looking to mix up your weekend Fairfield County bar-hopping routine, we’ve got you covered. Connecticut Magazine recently compiled a list of the state’s best beer bars, and three Fairfield County locales made the cut. Consider grabbing a tasty weekend or late-night brew in one of these Fairfield County beer bars, which are top rated by the magazine’s “panel of culinary experts:” The Blind Rhino, Norwalk: Those who enjoy variety are sure to love the massive selection of beer that Norwalk’s Blind Rhino provides. Located at 15 N. Main Stree…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade While you are slapping on some green and getting ready to celebrate during the annual Norwalk Police Emerald Society 2019 Norwalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade, take a look at these roadways to avoid. The parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Veterans Park, proceeding up Washington Street, onto North Main Street and ending at Pine Street.  The following roads will be temporarily closed at 10:55 a.m.: Route 136 Fort Point Street at Seaview Avenue Washington Street at Water Street Washington Street at South Main Street Marshall Street at North Main Street…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Victim Stabbed, Struck By Car After Disagreement At SONO Bar, Police Say Victim Stabbed, Struck By Car After Disagreement At SONO Bar, Police Say
Victim Stabbed, Struck By Car After Disagreement At Sono Bar, Police Say A search is on for suspects involved in an overnight stabbing in South Norwalk. The victim was stabbed on the street in the stomach after a disagreement at a bar on Washington Street early Sunday morning, Feb. 17, according to Norwalk PD Lt. Terry Blake. Officers interviewed the victim, whose injuries are described as non-life threatening, at about 2:15 a.m. Sunday The victim’s injuries are non-life threatening, Blake said. The victim left the bar after the stabbing and began walking back to a friend’s vehicle on Madison Street. While walking, the victim observed a group of men from the ea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Eateries Serve Up Best American Food, Report Says These Fairfield County Eateries Serve Up Best American Food, Report Says
These Fairfield County Eateries Serve Up Best American Food, Report Says A report from Connecticut Magazine has cited three Fairfield Counties among the state’s top contenders for “best American food.” Here are the Fairfield County establishments that made the cut: The Cottage, Westport: Located at 256 Post Road E., The Cottage restaurant provides an elegant and upscale atmosphere to enjoy a variety of classic American dishes as well as other high-end cuisine options. Diners can also enjoy a wine or cocktail from the restaurant’s expansive collection. For more information, visit the website. Jesup Hall, Westport: Jesup Hall is the perfect locale for those who e…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
South Norwalk Bar Closed After 100-Plus Busted For Underage Drinking South Norwalk Bar Closed After 100-Plus Busted For Underage Drinking
South Norwalk Bar Closed After 100-Plus Busted For Underage Drinking The riding bull is quiet at Johnny Utah's in South Norwalk after the state pulled its license on Friday just hours after police nabbed more than 100 underage people inside the popular Washington Street bar. The Department of Consumer Protection said in a statement that the bar would remain closed until further notice.  "At DCP, we do everything we can within our jurisdiction to keep the public safe, and that means making it clear that businesses in the state must abide by the law," said Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. "Serving alcohol to minors is a seri…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
St. Patrick's Parade Road Closures Announced For Norwalk St. Patrick's Parade Road Closures Announced For Norwalk
St. Patrick's Parade Road Closures Announced For Norwalk Yes, it's almost time to get on your green and head to the annual Norwalk Saint Patrick’s Day Parade for plenty of pageantry and fun.This years event will be held Saturday, March 10, at 11:00 a.m. But not all is fun, unfortunately, the parade also comes with road closures. Norwalk Police said the parade route will cause the following temporary road closures:  Fort Point Street at Seaview Avenue Stroffolino Bridge (Route 136) Washington Street at Water Street Washington Street at North Main Street North Main Street at Marshall Street North Main Street at Ann Street North Main Street at Dr. …

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by Kathy Reakes