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CT Man Charged With Burglarizing Cars CT Man Charged With Burglarizing Cars
CT Man Charged With Burglarizing Cars A 21-year-old Fairfield County man wanted for car burglaries was apprehended after police chased him through a McDonald's restaurant and found him under a car in a grocery store parking lot. The incident occurred in Fairfield at around 5:40 a.m. Thursday in the area of Ann Street and Nichols Street. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police officers responded to the area after receiving a report of car alarms going off. Two suspects were seen riding bikes wearing face masks. Stahl added that a similar complaint had been made earlier that morning, at 1:30 a.m., of two men atte…
Seen Them? Man Steals From CT Stop & Shop, Police Say Seen Them? Man Steals From CT Stop & Shop, Police Say
Seen Them? Man Steals From CT Stop & Shop, Police Say Authorities in Fairfield County are asking for the public's help in finding a man who stole from a Stop & Shop supermarket.  The theft happened on Monday, March 18 just before 7:30 a.m., when a man stole from the Stop & Shop supermarket in New Fairfield at 25 Route 39, according to Connecticut State Police. The suspect was seen driving a white lifted pickup truck caught on surveillance video released by police on social media. Authorities also released images of the suspect inside the store.  Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is asked to call Officer Cassave…
Wallet Snatched Out Of Cart At CT Shopping Plaza, Police Say Wallet Snatched Out Of Cart At CT Shopping Plaza, Police Say
Wallet Snatched Out Of Cart At CT Shopping Plaza, Police Say A thief allegedly snatched a wallet out of a purse in a shopping car in Fairfield County, causing the 74-year-old victim to chase after them. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2 p.m., Sunday, March 3 at a store located in the Stop & Shop plaza, according to Bridgeport Police. The wallet was later recovered in the parking lot by Bridgeport Police, said Scott Appleby, spokesman for the department. Medics were sent because the 74-year-old was out of breath after attempting to run after the person who took it, Appleby said. "Bridgeport Police ask that everyone stay alert to the…
19-Year-Old Charged In Violent Milford Street Takeover That Injured Police Officer 19-Year-Old Charged In Violent Milford Street Takeover That Injured Police Officer
19-Year-Old Charged In Violent Milford Street Takeover That Injured Police Officer A 19-year-old man has been charged with rioting after allegedly taking part in a violent street takeover in a Connecticut parking lot. The incident took place in New Haven County around 1:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Stop & Shop parking lot on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. According to the Milford Police, an officer spotted numerous vehicles and more than 100 people in the parking lot of the shopping center. The officer was immediately confronted by several individuals and then surrounded by a large crowd and assaulted from behind, resulting in the officer being injured, polic…
Man Charged With Taking Part In Violent Milford Street Takeover Man Charged With Taking Part In Violent Milford Street Takeover
Man Charged With Taking Part In Violent Milford Street Takeover A Connecticut man has been charged with racing for allegedly taking part in a violent street takeover incident in which a police officer was attacked and injured. Hartford County resident Malik Robinson, age 28, of Bloomfield, was charged on Monday, Jan. 29 by the Milford Police. According to Milford Police, the "takeover" took place on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in the Stop & Shop parking lot in Milford. A responding Milford Police officer found numerous vehicles and over 100 individuals in the parking lot. He was immediately confronted by several attendees and surrounded and attack…
Juvenile Nabbed In Police Attack During Milford Street Takeover Incident, Police Say Juvenile Nabbed In Police Attack During Milford Street Takeover Incident, Police Say
Juvenile Nabbed In Police Attack During Milford Street Takeover Incident, Police Say A juvenile has been charged with attacking a police officer during an alleged street takeover in a Connecticut parking lot last year. The unnamed New Haven County juvenile was charged on Monday, Jan. 22 by Milford Police for the incident that took place on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at 1:45 a.m., in the Stop & Shop parking lot located at 855 Bridgeport Ave. According to Milford Police, the officer was injured when he responded to the takeover and found more than 100 people and cars in the parking lot. The officer was immediately confronted by several individuals including the teen we…
Milford Officer Attacked, Cruiser Damaged During Street Takeover Incident, Police Say Milford Officer Attacked, Cruiser Damaged During Street Takeover Incident, Police Say
Milford Officer Attacked, Cruiser Damaged During Street Takeover Incident, Police Say Police in Connecticut are investigating after an officer was attacked and his cruiser damaged during a street takeover event. The incident took place in New Haven County in the parking lot of the Stop & Shop on Saturday, Dec. 9 in Milford. Milford Police said an officer responding to the parking lot found it occupied by several vehicles and more than 100 people. While on the scene, the officer entered the crowd to check on a small fire which was a result of fireworks and M-80s being set off.  During this check, the officer was surrounded and hit, punched, and had an unk…
Stop & Shop To Close Location In CT, New Supermarket To Take Over Stop & Shop To Close Location In CT, New Supermarket To Take Over
Stop & Shop To Close Location In CT, New Supermarket To Take Over A Stop & Shop store is closing in Connecticut due to declining revenue, as is the M&T Bank inside the supermarket due to the closure.  Located in Bridgeport at 2145 Fairfield Ave., the store will close early next year, said Caroline Medeiros, a spokeswoman with Stop & Shop. "Stop & Shop has made the difficult decision to terminate the lease for our store located at 2145 Fairfield Ave., in Bridgeport, Connecticut, as the store was not meeting financial expectations," Medeiros said. All associates will be allowed to transfer to other Stop & Shop locations, she s…
CT Woman Robs Bank Inside Stop & Shop Supermarket: Here's Her Sentence CT Woman Robs Bank Inside Stop & Shop Supermarket: Here's Her Sentence
CT Woman Robs Bank Inside Stop & Shop Supermarket: Here's Her Sentence A 28-year-old woman will spend more than two years in prison for robbing a bank inside a Stop & Shop supermarket in Connecticut, officials announced.  Former Middlesex County resident Jalania Pantano of Middletown, age 28, was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 5 to 30 months in prison for robbing a bank in Hartford County in July 2022, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced. Earlier Report - Middletown Duo Nabbed For Robbing People's United Banks Inside Stop & Shop Supermarkets According to federal officials, on July 20, 2022, Pantano a…
Video: Naugatuck Cop Charged With Assault For Using Stun Gun 3 Times On Suspect Video: Naugatuck Cop Charged With Assault For Using Stun Gun 3 Times On Suspect
Video: Naugatuck Cop Charged With Assault For Using Stun Gun 3 Times On Suspect A Connecticut police officer has been charged with assault and cruelty to a person for using his stun gun on a suspect three times during an arrest, according to authorities. In New Haven County, Naugatuck Police Officer Nicolas David Kehoss, age 36, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 30 by the Connecticut State Police in Southbury. According to a warrant for his arrest and body cam footage, Kehoss used his stun guns three times on a suspect who was wanted for an attempted robbery at a Stop & Shop on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Naugatuck.  During the arrest attempt, the suspect, identifie…
Wanted: Woman At Large After Using Knife To Rob Southbury Stop & Shop Wanted: Woman At Large After Using Knife To Rob Southbury Stop & Shop
Wanted: Woman At Large After Using Knife To Rob Southbury Stop & Shop Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly attempted to rob a Stop & Shop with a knife. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 in Southbury at the store located at 100 Main St. According to the Southbury Police, an investigation determined that the woman wearing a blue jacket and black pants, brandished a knife at store employees during a suspected shoplifting and robbery attempt. The woman fled in a white Kia Forte prior to police arrival.  Anyone with information regarding this inciden…
CT Man Charged With Faking Armed Kidnapping, Robbery At Stop & Shop, Police Say CT Man Charged With Faking Armed Kidnapping, Robbery At Stop & Shop, Police Say
CT Man Charged With Faking Armed Kidnapping, Robbery At Stop & Shop, Police Say A Fairfield County man is behind bars after allegedly reporting a kidnapping and armed robbery in the parking lot of a Stop & Shop. Danbury resident Diego Vizhco, age 38, was charged on Wednesday, Sept. 27, for falsely reporting a robbery on Newtown Road on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the store on Newtown Road. According to Danbury. Police, Vizhco initially told police that he and his family had been kidnapped at gunpoint in the parking lot of Stop & Shop. He then told police that he was forced to drive to the Bank of America on Main Street, withdraw cash, and then driv…
Know Them? Meats, Pokemon Cards Taken From CT Stop & Shop Location, Police Say Know Them? Meats, Pokemon Cards Taken From CT Stop & Shop Location, Police Say
Know Them? Meats, Pokemon Cards Taken From CT Stop & Shop Location, Police Say Authorities are asking for help in identifying two men who allegedly stole various items, including over $500 worth of Pokemon cards, from a Stop & Shop supermarket in Connecticut. The thefts both happened at a Stop & Shop in New London County located at 155 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Waterford, the town's police department announced on Friday, Sept. 22. The first of the thefts happened on Thursday, Sept. 14, when a man was allegedly caught stealing various meats on the supermarket's surveillance cameras.  The second incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 19, when a second…
Now Hiring: Grocery Chain Hosting Career Fair In New Haven County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs Now Hiring: Grocery Chain Hosting Career Fair In New Haven County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs
Now Hiring: Grocery Chain Hosting Career Fair In New Haven County Filling Hundreds Of Jobs Supermarket chain Stop & Shop will host a one-day career fair to fill hundreds of open positions at its Connecticut stores on Saturday, Sept. 23. On-the-spot interviews will be held at 34 locations across Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties for permanent, part-time store and e-commerce positions, the company announced. Pay starts at $15 an hour, including union positions in the bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, produce, and pharmacy departments.  There are also unionized openings on the overnight crew, as well as for cashiers, porters, baggers, home shoppers, and drivers.…
Armed Man Kidnaps Family At CT Stop & Shop, Steals Money, Police Say Armed Man Kidnaps Family At CT Stop & Shop, Steals Money, Police Say
Armed Man Kidnaps Family At CT Stop & Shop, Steals Money, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are searching for an armed man who allegedly kidnapped a family in the parking lot of a Stop & Shop and allegedly made them drive to a bank and withdraw money. The incident took place in Danbury around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Stop & Shop on Newtown Road. According to Erin Henry, a spokesperson for the Danbury Police, a family told officers that a man approached their vehicle with a handgun in the parking lot and ordered them to unlock the car. The man then got into the rear behind the driver's seat and ordered the victim to drive to the Bank of…
CT Stop & Shop Theft: Victim Left Car For 15 Minutes Before Robber Struck, Police Say CT Stop & Shop Theft: Victim Left Car For 15 Minutes Before Robber Struck, Police Say
CT Stop & Shop Theft: Victim Left Car For 15 Minutes Before Robber Struck, Police Say An unsuspecting Stop & Shop customer was the target of a recent motor vehicle burglary, according to police. It happened in Fairfield County on Monday, Aug. 7 at approximately 3 p.m., according to the Darien Police Department. A woman parked her car at the Darien Stop & Shop located at 25 Old Kings Highway North and reportedly went into the store for about 15 minutes. When she returned to her car, she noticed that two of her bags were missing. The woman’s car was unlocked, police said. Officers have not released further information regarding the suspect or the status of the …
Duo Steals $750 Worth Of Allergy Medicine From CT Stop & Shop: Police Duo Steals $750 Worth Of Allergy Medicine From CT Stop & Shop: Police
Duo Steals $750 Worth Of Allergy Medicine From CT Stop & Shop: Police Authorities are searching for two men who stole hundreds of dollars worth of allergy medicine from a supermarket in Fairfield County.  The theft happened on Sunday, July 16 around 8:40 p.m., when a Darien police officer responded to the Stop & Shop grocery store at 25 Old Kings Hwy for a reported larceny, Sergeant Dan Skoumbros said.  According to Skoumbros, a loss prevention officer told the officer that two men had entered the store and filled two bags with allergy medicine before leaving the building without paying.  The total value of the stolen medicine wa…
Know Them? Trio Steals Woman's Wallet At CT Stop & Shop Know Them? Trio Steals Woman's Wallet At CT Stop & Shop
Know Them? Trio Steals Woman's Wallet At CT Stop & Shop Police are asking the public for help after three people allegedly stole a Fairfield County woman's wallet at a popular supermarket. The incident occurred in Darien at the Stop & Shop on Old Kings Highway on Thursday, July 13. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police, the victim reported that while shopping for groceries, her wallet was stolen.  The victim told police she was approached by a woman who needed help reading a label and also asked if the victim had glasses she could borrow. The victim unzipped her purse to retrieve her glasses and forg…
Duo Caught Stealing From CT Stop & Shop: Police Duo Caught Stealing From CT Stop & Shop: Police
Duo Caught Stealing From CT Stop & Shop: Police Two people face larceny charges after attempting to steal hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a Stop & Shop grocery store in Fairfield County, police said. The arrests stemmed from an incident that happened on Wednesday, May 31 around 2:15 p.m., when police were sent to the Stop & Shop store at 25 Old Kings Hwy North in Darien for a reported shoplifting incident, according to Darien Police Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.  Once they arrived, police found that asset protection employees at the store had detained two suspects who had allegedly left the store without paying …
Winning $100K CT Lottery Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In South Windsor Winning $100K CT Lottery Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In South Windsor
Winning $100K CT Lottery Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In South Windsor Three lucky Connecticut residents have found themselves with a lot more spending money after winning big prizes from lottery tickets.  One of the lucky tickets, a prize-winning Fast Play $5 Lightning Fast Cash Progressive ticket worth $171,981, was purchased in Fairfield County on Monday, May 1 by Norwalk resident Rupal S., according to Connecticut Lottery.  The ticket was purchased at Warehouse Wine and Spirits located in Norwalk at 390 Westport Ave.  A second lucky lottery player also won big on Monday, as a CASH5 ticket worth $100,000 was purchased in Hartford County by a…
Stop & Shop Closing CT Store Stop & Shop Closing CT Store
Stop & Shop Closing CT Store Stop & Shop in the Glenville section of Greenwich has decided to close due to the number of shrinking customers and declining revenue. "Stop & Shop has made the difficult decision not to renew the lease for our store located at 11 Glen Ridge Rd, in Glenville, Connecticut, as the store was not meeting financial expectations," said Daniel Wolk, of Stop & Shop. The store will be open through Thursday, June 15. Stop & Shop intends to operate the store through Thursday, June 15.  Wolk said all of the 60 employees will be given the opportunity to transfer to other Stop &…
Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say
Fatal Hit-Run: Fluid Trail Leads Cops To Suspect, Damaged Car In CT, Police Say A suspect charged in a fatal hit-and-run in Litchfield County now faces charges after a car fluid trail starting at the scene of the incident led officers to her damaged car, police said.  New Milford resident Maria-Angela Bosch, age 41, was arrested by warrant on Tuesday, March 27 in connection with an October 2022 hit-and-run in New Milford that left a 63-year-old man dead, according to the New Milford Police Department.  On the day of the crash, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, around 9:30 p.m., John Capodanno was attempting to cross Danbury Road (Route 7) from Taco Bell to Stop & S…
Suspect Steals From Stop & Shop, Threatens Employee, Leads Officer On Chase In Branford: Police Suspect Steals From Stop & Shop, Threatens Employee, Leads Officer On Chase In Branford: Police
Suspect Steals From Stop & Shop, Threatens Employee, Leads Officer On Chase In Branford: Police A shoplifting suspect faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing from a Stop & Shop in New Haven County, trying to attack an employee who tried to stop him, and leading an officer on a chase, police said.  The incident happened in Branford on Saturday evening, March 25, when an employee at the Stop & Shop at 22 Leetes Island Rd. confronted a man who had left the store with a cart full of items he had allegedly shoplifted, according to Branford Police.  When the employee tried to stop the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Joe Cottes-Lopez of Wallingford, he then …
Lucky Lotto: CT Winner Collects $825K In Scratch-Off Game Lucky Lotto: CT Winner Collects $825K In Scratch-Off Game
Lucky Lotto: CT Winner Collects $825K In Scratch-Off Game A Connecticut man is probably walking around with a huge smile after winning big on a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket. Hartford County resident Kevin Desimone Jr., of New Britain, won $825,000 on Monday, Feb. 27, on the new game Lucky Lott in which players can win up to $1 million, said Connecticut Lottery officials. Desimone purchased his ticket at the Stop & Shop in Bristol, officials said.
Found: Missing 62-Year-Old Middletown Man Who Suffers From Memory Loss Found: Missing 62-Year-Old Middletown Man Who Suffers From Memory Loss
Found: Missing 62-Year-Old Middletown Man Who Suffers From Memory Loss Update:  Middletown Police report that David Reich was found and is safe. UPDATE- with the help of the public, Mr. Reich has been LOCATED and is SAFE. We want to thank everyone who shared the... Posted by Middletown Police Department -Connecticut on Thursday, January 26, 2023 Earlier report: A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 62-year-old Connecticut man who suffers from memory loss, authorities report. Middlesex County resident David Reich, age 62, of Middletown, was last seen in the area of Dobson Circle in Middletown around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to Mid…
Man Injured In Fight Outside Stop & Shop In Trumbull Man Injured In Fight Outside Stop & Shop In Trumbull
Man Injured In Fight Outside Stop & Shop In Trumbull Two men outside a supermarket store were arrested after allegedly getting into a fight and causing a disturbance. The incident took place in Fairfield County at the Stop & Shop on Quality Street in Trumbull on Friday, Jan. 20. Robert Zacchia, age 55, of Trumbull, and Emmanuel Andriotis, age 19, of Bridgeport were both arrested and charged for their involvement in the incident, said Lt. Brian Weir of the Trumbull Police. Weir said the incident drew a large police response to the grocery store parking lot where Zacchia was walking as Andriotis was driving.  Both men then …
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At CT 7-Eleven Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At CT 7-Eleven
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At CT 7-Eleven A Fairfield County resident won a lottery prize valued at more than $1.6 million. An unnamed Stratford resident claimed a $1,606,034 prize from a "LOTTO!" ticket purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 3621 Main St. in Stratford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 25. CT Lottery also announced several other winners on Friday, including: Leonard Cooke Jr., of Bridgeport, who won a $244,589 prize from a "FAST PLAY - $10 EXTREME GREEN PROGRESSIVE" ticket purchased at Saba Patroleum LLC in Bridgeport An unnamed Meriden resident who won a $100,000 prize from a "Cash…
CT Resident Wins $390K In State Lottery CT Resident Wins $390K In State Lottery
CT Resident Wins $390K In State Lottery A Connecticut resident claimed a $390,000 lottery prize. New London County resident Gary Beaulieu, of Colchester, won a "Lucky For Life" prize from a ticket purchased at Gibbs, located at 299 South Main St. in Colchester, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 14. Other notable winners announced on Monday include: Brian Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big Y Ellington Express #115, located at 140 West Road in Ellington Angela Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big…
Guilford Man Who Stole Chicken From CT Stop & Shop Caught After Crash, Chase, Police Say Guilford Man Who Stole Chicken From CT Stop & Shop Caught After Crash, Chase, Police Say
Guilford Man Who Stole Chicken From CT Stop & Shop Caught After Crash, Chase, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged with allegedly stealing several hundred dollars of chicken from a supermarket and then fleeing from police before crashing his vehicle. The incident began in Hartford County around noon on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Stop & Shop located in South Windsor at 1739 Ellington Road. New Haven County resident Peter A. Ezold, age 38, of Guilford, was spotted by loss prevention personnel stealing several hundred dollars worth of chicken from the supermarket, according to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon, of the South Windsor Police. A Connecticut State Police tro…
Nationwide Cheese Products Recall Expanded Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Nationwide Cheese Products Recall Expanded Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Nationwide Cheese Products Recall Expanded Due To Potential Listeria Contamination A nationwide recall for cheese brands because of potential contamination with Listeria has been expanded, the Food and Drug Administration has just announced. In the initial announcement on Friday, Sept. 30, Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, Michigan announced the recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the concerns of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  All Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products with best-by dates through 12…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination A manufacturer has issued a nationwide recall for two of its brands of cheese because of potential contamination with Listeria, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday, Sept. 30. Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, Michigan is recalling its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the concerns of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.  Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiff…