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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Norwalk Man Tops 100MPH In Failed Escape Attempt On I-95: Police
A Connecticut man faces multiple charges after leading state police on a high-speed chase topping 100 mph on Interstate 95, officials said.
Joshua Z. Tarzia, 24, of Norwalk, was charged with reckless endangerment, engaging police in pursuit, reckless driving, interfering with an officer, operating without insurance, and driving an unregistered vehicle, Connecticut State Police said.
Troopers attempted to stop a blue BMW just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, in Norwalk for reckless driving and a missing rear registration plate. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped up, hitting triple …
Norwalk Man Who Kidnapped New Canaan Woman To Live Out His Rape Fantasy Gets 25 Years: State
A Connecticut man who tried to kidnap, drown, and sexually assault a 20-year-old woman in broad daylight has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, prosecutors announced.
Mynor Romeo Alvarado-Canahui, 36, of Norwalk, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree assault, and attempted first-degree sexual assault in connection to the May 2020 attack that left the victim with a fractured skull, broken vertebrae, and permanent hearing loss, state prosecutors said.
He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life.
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12-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest Of Norwalk Man, Police Say
A Connecticut man was arrested after a 12-hour standoff with police following an alleged domestic violence assault in which he threw a woman down a flight of stairs and struck her in the head with a dumbbell, authorities said.
On Monday, Feb. 10, at 9:19 a.m., Norwalk police responded to 16 Sable St., after receiving a report of a disturbance, Norwalk Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said. Officers spoke with the female victim, who told police that Deval Pendergrast, 34, had physically assaulted her inside the home.
After the attack, the victim was able to escape and was taken to the hospital for …
