NORWALK, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man suspected of stealing a car in Middletown was tackled by a police officer in Norwalk as he tried to escape arrest, according to police.At around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, an officer on patrol in Norwalk saw a Nissan Maxima traveling on Water Street with significant front-end damage. Just prior to this, an evading motor vehicle accident had been reported in ...

Television personality Steve Wilkos was taken to the hospital after being involved in a car accident in Darien this week, according to police.Darien Police said that at around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, an officer on patrol discovered a one-car accident on West Avenue in the area of Turnabout Lane. The officer saw a car lying on its passenger side at the edge of the eastbound lane, which ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- The Carver Foundation of Norwalk recently received a $100,000 grant from the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust, which will go to support Carver's after school Youth Development Program."This most generous gift is an early and great boost to Carver's efforts to 'Build Lifetime Achievers' as Carver celebrates its 80th anniversary year in 2018," said Carver ...

NEW CANAAN, Conn. --  A Darien woman was charged with kicking a police officer during an arrest in New Canaan last week, according to police.At around 4:48 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, an officer on patrol in New Canaan saw 37-year-old Adaobi N. Kurylov of Darien riding a bicycle on South Avenue. The officer knew that there was an active warrant out for Kurylov for failure to appear in ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police are seeking a man suspected of stealing a coat off of a bus earlier this month.On Jan. 6, the pictured suspect stole a men's coat from a CT Transit bus, police said. The suspect was last seen in the area of Vet's Park.Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimes Against Property at (203) 977-4407.

WESTON, Conn. -- Weston resident Christopher Plummer was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on Tuesday, while Westport native Justin Paul was nominated for Best Original Song.Plummer was nominated for his role as J. Paul Getty in "All the Money in the World." The role had previously been played by Kevin Spacey, but when sexual misconduct allegations ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Someone who stole a pickup truck in Norwalk early Tuesday morning intentionally backed into one cruiser and drove directly at another before crashing and running away, according to police.At around 3 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a home on Assisi Way for a report of a stolen vehicle. A description of the stolen vehicle, a Chevy pickup, was broadcast to all units, ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- A group of Norwalk teens were arrested on burglary and gun charges after police said they tried to break into a home over a drug debt.Just before 5 p.m. on Monday, officers from the Norwalk Police Patrol Division responded to a burglary at a home on Hadik Parkway. When officers arrived they learned that the suspects had fled the scene, but were able to get a ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – After Sunday's AFC championship win, Patriots fans in Connecticut may be in a rush to get tickets to see their team play in Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. However, officials are warning that scammers may use this opportunity to take advantage of fans.Sports fans booking last minute tickets and travel for big events are a prime target for scammers, ...

A 34-year-old Darien man was arrested Friday and charged with selling drugs in Stamford, according to police.Frank Green Jr. sold cocaine to undercover officers in Stamford on three occasions, according to police. He was charged Friday with three counts of sale of narcotics, and three counts of conspiracy to sale of narcotics, police said.During a search and seizure warrant at Green's ...