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'Pictures Began Shaking On Walls': CT Residents Share Earthquake Reactions
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake on the Richter scale centered in New Jersey could be felt all over Connecticut, according to officials and residents.
See related: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York, Connecticut, Northeast
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake, which occurred at 10:23 a.m. on Friday, April 5, was centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, in the borough of Lebanon, about 60 miles west of midtown Manhattan.
Fairfield County resident Ashley Garrison, of Easton, said her pictures began shaking on her walls, and she ran outside, where the ground was shakin…
Tip Leads To Quick Arrest Of Dealer Coming To Stamford From NY Daily, Police Say
A man allegedly coming from the Bronx to Fairfield County daily to peddle drugs was nabbed quickly after police received a tip.
Anthony Rivera, age 44, was charged on Friday, Jan. 12, after the Stamford Police drugs and organized crime unit received a tip that he was driving a red Mitsubishi to the area of West Broad Street to peddle various narcotics, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police.
After receiving the tip, the unit was set up in the area, and "sure enough," said Conklin, the red Mitsubishi pulled into the driveway of a home and began selling to various buyers …
Man Who Robbed, Murdered Beloved Stamford Jeweler Sentenced
The man who shot and killed a beloved Fairfield County jeweler during a robbery has been sentenced to prison.
Robert Rallo, age 59, of New York City, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 1, to 40 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, for the March 2020 murder and robbery of Mark Vuono, of Marco Jewelers in Stamford, said US Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery.
“We are very pleased to see these three career criminals held accountable for this senseless murder, and we want to commend the tireless, cutting-edge police work that led to this outcom…
Stamford Felon Nabbed With Gun, Drugs, Police Say
A Fairfield County man recently acquitted on a 2012 murder charge was nabbed by police following a weeks-long investigation he might be in possession of a firearm.
Hakeem Atkinson, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 5, after Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime agents stopped him as he was leaving work in Fairfield, said Stamford Deputy Chief Richard Conklin.
The investigation allowed the unit to obtain warrants for his person, vehicle, and home, Conklin said.
During the stop and later search of his Stamford home, agents located a safe containing a loaded Springfi…
Man Busted With Crack, Cocaine During Stamford Raid, Police Say
A Fairfield County man was busted with alleged crack and powdered cocaine during a raid by police.
The incident took place in Stamford around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 on Myano Lane, Apt. 103.
According to Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department, officers from the Drug and Organized Crime Unit had information that Jermaine "Mash" Akins, age 48, of Bridgeport, was dealing crack and cocaine out of the apartment.
On Thursday, officers from the unit, armed with a search warrant had to break down the door to the apartment after no one answered, said Conklin
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Suspect In 2020 Fatal Fairfield County Stabbing Caught In Texas
A Fairfield County man wanted for the stabbing death of an area man has been captured by US Marshals after more than a year on the run.
The U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force tracked Samuel Delfiro Zapata-Herrera, age 31, of the Stamford area, near Houston, Texas on Tuesday, Nov. 23, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police.
Zapata-Herrera was wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Isaias Sagastume-Aceituno, of Stamford, outside of Reyes Restaurant on Stillwater Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, Conklin said.
Conklin said Zapata-Herrera is in the process of being extradited …
Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County
After a months-long investigation, a Fairfield County man has been arrested for an alleged dangerous daytime shooting that put dozens of residents in jeopardy.
Kenneth Jeffries, age 25, of Norwalk, was arrested Friday, Dec. 10, for the Tuesday, Sept. 7 stalking shooting on Summer Street in Stamford.
According to Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police, Jeffries fired five gunshots at two men walking in the parking lot at 920 Summer St. around 3:30 p.m.
“This is a very busy intersection where you will usually find a line of people at Dairy Queen, people waiting at the bus stop, and at…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say
Following an investigation that lasted more than a year, a Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs, and faces charges associated with an overdose death.
Rodney Spann, age 26, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Stamford Police on Wednesday, Oct. 13, on charges of the sale of narcotics and conspiracy to sell narcotics.
The investigation into Spann began in September 2020 after a woman died from an overdose, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police Department.
During an investigation into her death, Spann became the focus, Conklin said.
Over the yearlong in…
Third Man Arrested In Assault At Park In Fairfield County, Police Say
A third Fairfield County man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man at a popular city park.
Brian Towles, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, July 1, by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit for the stabbing of a 30-year-old man on Friday, June 4, said Captain Richard Conklin.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. at Veteran's Park, in which the victim suffered a stab wound to his torso, and that required emergency surgery. He later recovered in the intensive care unit before being released, police said.
The investigation determined that there were numerous …
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting
Police have made an arrest in a shooting during a meeting of car enthusiasts that left a 19-year-old former high school sports standout dead in Fairfield County.
Everett Brown, age 21, of Stamford, was apprehended on Wednesday, April 21 by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit after the department executed a search warrant at Brown’s residence, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Scanlon.
Brown was arrested in connection with the shooting that happened around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, April 18, in the parking lot of the RPM Raceway at 600 West Ave., in Stamford, that left Courtney Lewis, …
Drug Dealer Busted With Cocaine, Large Stash Of Cash In Fairfield County, Police Say
A Fairfield County alleged drug dealer was busted with more than three ounces of high-grade cocaine and a large amount of cash following an investigation into drug sales in the area.
Edgar Palencia, age 25, of Stamford, was busted by the Stamford Police Department's NARC squad on Tuesday, March 2, after surveilling him for several weeks, said Captain Richard Conklin.
According to Conklin, Palencia, agents had watched Palencia for several weeks make deals across the city, including on March 2, in which officers arrested Adali Sanchez, 34, of Stamford who purchased cocaine from Palencia whil…
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search
Two area men were busted with drugs during a warrant search by Fairfield County police.
Jaydeh Brayboy, 19, and Jerry Salaahudiyn, 36, both of Stamford, were arrested on Sunday, Dec. 20 by members of the Stamford Police Narc Unit during a warrant search, said Capt. Richard Conklin.
According to Conklin, Narc Unit members had been investigating the two men for the sale of drugs for quite some time before the warrant was served.
Salaahudiyn was busted with the alleged sale of a crack to an undercover officer. When busted, he had more than $,000 in cash, Conklin said.
Brayboy was nabbe…
Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford
A man has been accused of running a drug factory after police uncovered more than 16 grams of fentanyl/heroin in his Fairfield County home.
Eugene Wasicki, 51, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19, after officers with the city's Narc Squad served warrants at his home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin.
During the search, officers found 16.5 grams of fentanyl/heroin, scales, cutting agents, and packaging, said Conklin.
Agents also found a 32-semi-automatic pistol, which Wasicki is prevented from owning as a repeat convicted felon, police said.
Conklin said Wasicki …
IDs Released For Victim, Suspect In Fatal Stabbing In Stamford
Police have released the identities of both the man stabbed to death in Stamford and the man being questioned in the case.
Enrique Gutama, 53, of Stamford, was identified as the man found lying on a sidewalk around 10 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at the intersection of Cove and Frederick streets, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin.
The suspect in the case, Alonzo Perez-Mateo, 30, also of Stamford, is being held on two prior warrants, including one in which he ran over a man with his vehicle, said Conklin.
"Both cases he is being held on are violent assaults," Conklin said.
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