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Stop & Shop Closing Greenwich Store Stop & Shop Closing Greenwich Store
Stop & Shop Closing Greenwich 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 &…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Update: 67-Year-Old Man Robbed At Greenwich ATM At Knifepoint, Police Say New Update: 67-Year-Old Man Robbed At Greenwich ATM At Knifepoint, Police Say
New Update: 67-Year-Old Man Robbed At Greenwich ATM At Knifepoint, Police Say Police are searching for a suspect after a 67-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint at an ATM in Fairfield County. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 127 West Putnam Ave., in Greenwich. Greenwich Police Capt. Mark Zuccerella said that a 67-year-old was using the ATM machine. When he completed his transaction and was attempting to leave the bank's front doors, he was pushed back into the lobby area by a knife-wielding man who demanded the man withdraw additional cash. When the man was unable to withdraw any more money, the man was robbed of th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Thief Accused Of Stealing BMW With Child Inside At McDonald's In Fairfield County Thief Accused Of Stealing BMW With Child Inside At McDonald's In Fairfield County
Thief Accused Of Stealing BMW With Child Inside At McDonald's In Fairfield County Police are searching for a suspect and a BMW after a woman's vehicle was stolen from a Fairfield County McDonald's with a child inside. The incident took place in Greenwich on West Putnam Avenue near Exit 5 of I-95 on Tuesday, Nov. 15. According to Greenwich Police, the woman drove into the parking lot and went inside to grab food, leaving the keys in the BMW, and a thief stole the vehicle with a child inside. Once the thief saw the child, the suspect pulled over and let the kid out, police said.  Greenwich Police did not release a suspect description or if the vehicle has been loca…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Car In Fairfield County Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Car In Fairfield County
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Car In Fairfield County Police are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries in Fairfield County. It happened in Greenwich around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, on West Putnam Avenue. A preliminary investigation determined that a 41-year-old man was attempting to cross West Putnam Avenue near its intersection with Western Junior Highway, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police. While crossing the roadway, he was struck by the vehicle traveling westbound, Zuccerella said. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local medi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Woman Nabbed Stealing Seafood From Fairfield County Supermarket, Police Say Westchester Woman Nabbed Stealing Seafood From Fairfield County Supermarket, Police Say
Westchester Woman Nabbed Stealing Seafood From Fairfield County Supermarket, Police Say A Westchester County woman was arrested for allegedly stealing almost $200 worth of seafood from a Fairfield County grocery store. Niesha Willis, 34, of Valhalla, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 22, by Greenwich Police for allegedly stealing from a central Greenwich supermarket, police said. Willis was arrested after police responded to the market on West Putnam Avenue for a report that a larceny had just occurred. Officers were able to locate Willis by matching the description given to them by store employees, police said. Willis originally gave officers a fake name and later admitted to d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations In Fairfield County COVID-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations In Fairfield County A longtime Fairfield County deli known for its great sandwiches and catering, and a favorite spot for area workers, has closed its doors. Corbo's Corner Deli, located at 1380 East Putnam Ave., in Old Greenwich closed its doors for good on Thursday, Dec. 24, 14 years after it opened to serve locals simple, popular food. "After 14 years we are sad to say goodbye to our Old Greenwich location," the owners said on Facebook.  The owner, John Bosco, plans to keep his two other locations, one on the west end of Greenwich on West Putnam Avenue, and the other on Washington Boulevard in Stamfor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Man Driving Without Headlights Nabbed With Marijuana In Greenwich, Police Say Westchester Man Driving Without Headlights Nabbed With Marijuana In Greenwich, Police Say
Westchester Man Driving Without Headlights Nabbed With Marijuana In Greenwich, Police Say A 20-year-old Westchester man was nabbed for possession of marijuana and other charges after being stopped for driving without headlights in Fairfield County. Maxwell Tafolla, of Port Chester,  was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 2, by Greenwich Police after being stopped around 9:30 p.m., for driving without headlights on West Putnam Avenue, said the Greenwich Police. When officers approached the vehicle they detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, police said. During a search of the vehicle, officers found packaging material, a digital scale, THC edibles, and two ounc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Faces DUI Charge After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Greenwich, Police Say Man Faces DUI Charge After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Greenwich, Police Say
Man Faces DUI Charge After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Greenwich, Police Say A man who drove into a utility pole in Greenwich was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol, police said. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department were dispatched to Weaver Street shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, where there was a report of a driver who had struck a utility pole in the area. According to police, upon arrival, the vehicle was unoccupied, and they found the driver, Greenwich resident Mariusz Mosiej, 38, walking alone West Putnam Avenue. After being approached, Mosiej admitted to being involved in the one-car crash. Police said that Mosiej displayed si…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drunk Motorist Found Slumped Over Wheel At Busy Intersection, Greenwich Police Say Drunk Motorist Found Slumped Over Wheel At Busy Intersection, Greenwich Police Say
Drunk Motorist Found Slumped Over Wheel At Busy Intersection, Greenwich Police Say A drunk driver was charged after he reportedly fell asleep at a red light, according to Greenwich Police. Officers responded to a report of a driver stopped at a red light and slumped over in a vehicle at the busy West Putnam Avenue and East Weaver Street intersection at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 18, police said. Police upon arriving determined the driver, Andrew Parker Mills, 24, of New York City fell asleep at the wheel and sat without moving through several light cycles. While being interviewed officers reportedly observed Mills had red, glassy eyes and was unsteady on his feet, and they…

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by Donna Christopher
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Mississippi Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say Mississippi Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say
Mississippi Man Caught With Loaded Gun During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say A man from Mississippi has been charged after police say he was caught with a loaded gun in a Greenwich traffic stop. Greenwich Police say they initiated a traffic stop after observing a driver commit an infraction in the area of West Putnam Avenue and Byram Road on Thursday, July 25 around 9:30 a.m. During officers’ interview with the driver, identified as Everette Worthington, 38, of Silver City, Mississippi, police say they detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of glass containers with a green, leafy substance and a loa…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Erratic Driving Stop Leads To DUI Charge For Greenwich Man, Police Say Erratic Driving Stop Leads To DUI Charge For Greenwich Man, Police Say
Erratic Driving Stop Leads To DUI Charge For Greenwich Man, Police Say A man from Greenwich has been charged with DUI after police say he was pulled over for driving erratically. Greenwich Police say they initiated a traffic stop after observing a motorist driving erratically near the area of Greenwich Avenue and West Putnam Avenue on Sunday, July 14 around 2 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Said Karrout, 58, of Greenwich, was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to police. Karrout was asked to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which police say he did not pass. Karrout was arrested and charge…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Stamford Man Charged With Assaulting Woman At Parking Lot In Greenwich Stamford Man Charged With Assaulting Woman At Parking Lot In Greenwich
Stamford Man Charged With Assaulting Woman At Parking Lot In Greenwich A Stamford man is facing numerous charges after police say he assaulted a woman in a Greenwich parking lot. Greenwich Police say they investigated a report of an assault that occurred in the lot on West Putnam Avenue on Friday, July 5. Statements from the victim report that she was physically assaulted by a man she knows, identified as Jose Rohena, 30, police say. During the assault, police say Rohena threatened to cause further harm to the victim and her family and prevented her from calling 911. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. Police say a minor child was also presen…

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by Valerie Musson
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Woman, 37, Drove Drunk With Headlights Off, Greenwich Police Say Woman, 37, Drove Drunk With Headlights Off, Greenwich Police Say
Woman, 37, Drove Drunk With Headlights Off, Greenwich Police Say A 37-year-old woman from Westchester drove drunk with her headlights on, according to the Greenwich Police Department. Nelly Ackerson, of Rye Brook was arrested Friday, June 21 minutes after midnight following a motor vehicle stop, said police. She reportedly driving east in a 2019 Jeep Compass on West Putnam Avenue without the headlights on so police stopped her, according to the report. That is when officers allegedly saw she had red, glassy eyes, and smelled like alcohol when she spoke, Greenwich Police said. Police reportedly conducted standardized field sobriety tests then arrested A…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Stop For Failure To Maintain Lane Results In DUI Charge For Greenwich Man, 27 Stop For Failure To Maintain Lane Results In DUI Charge For Greenwich Man, 27
Stop For Failure To Maintain Lane Results In DUI Charge For Greenwich Man, 27 A Greenwich police traffic stop on West Putnam Avenue resulted with the DUI arrest of a local man. According to the Greenwich Police Department, a Honda Civic was allegedly observed failing to maintain the proper lane Monday afternoon, June 10, so police initiated the stop on driver Rafael Jose Ribeiro De Godoy, 27, of Greenwich. Field sobriety tests were reportedly given to De Godoy and he was ultimately arrested and charged, said police. Further investigation allegedly revealed he was without a valid driver's license. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influenc…

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by Donna Christopher
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Greenwich Woman Caught Shoplifting $130 In Items From CVS, Police Say Greenwich Woman Caught Shoplifting $130 In Items From CVS, Police Say
Greenwich Woman Caught Shoplifting $130 In Items From CVS, Police Say A 59-year-old Bridgeport woman was arrested after allegedly ripping off $130 in goods from a local CVS store. Vanessa Jackson was arrested on Tuesday around 10:25 a.m. after Greenwich police officers responded to the CVS store on West Putnam Avenue for a report of larceny, Greenwich Police said. An investigation revealed that Jackson took several food items valued at $130 from the store without paying for them, police added. She was charged with larceny and released on a promise to appear ticket. She is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 6.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Caught Hiding Items Shoplifted From CVS In His Jacket, Greenwich Police Say Man Caught Hiding Items Shoplifted From CVS In His Jacket, Greenwich Police Say
Man Caught Hiding Items Shoplifted From CVS In His Jacket, Greenwich Police Say A 76-year-old man was found hiding more than $50 worth of items in his jacket after leaving a local CVS store. Antonio Gagliardi, 76, of Greenwich, was arrested on Tuesday after Greenwich Police were called to the CVS store on West Putnam Avenue for a report of shoplifting, Greenwich Police said. An investigation found that Gagliardi secreted more than $50 worth of merchandise from the store inside his jacket and left without paying, police said. He was later located and charged with larceny and released on a promise to appear notice. He is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 6. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say
Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say A 32-year-old Cos Cob woman was arrested for alleged DUI after police spotted her running a stop sign. Michelle Dupuis was arrested Sunday after being stopped on West Putnam Avenue in the area of Oak Ridge Street when she ran a stop sign and then made a wide turn, said the Greenwich Police. After pulling over her vehicle, the officer reported smelling the odor of alcohol and Dupuis was asked to submit to a series of field sobriety test, which she reportedly failed, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up five white pills, later determined to be a schedule 2 controlled substance, pol…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Trying To Fill Fake Prescription At CVS In Greenwich Woman Charged With Trying To Fill Fake Prescription At CVS In Greenwich
Woman Charged With Trying To Fill Fake Prescription At CVS In Greenwich A Westchester woman was busted in Greenwich attempting to fill a fraudulent prescription at CVS, police said. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department were dispatched to CVS on West Putnam Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, police said, when there was a report of a woman attempting to illegally fill a prescription. Police said that the investigation revealed that Port Chester resident Ana Garcia, 67, was attempting to fill a fraudulent prescription. Further investigation found that she was in possession of multiple unlabeled pill bottles with a variety of prescripti…

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by Zak Failla
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Passenger Who Provided False Name Caught With Drugs, Weapon, Greenwich Police Say Passenger Who Provided False Name Caught With Drugs, Weapon, Greenwich Police Say
Passenger Who Provided False Name Caught With Drugs, Weapon, Greenwich Police Say A 24-year-old man who was already known to police in the area was busted with a host of drugs and a weapon after he tried to pull a fast one on officers in Greenwich. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department conducted a traffic stop on West Putnam Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, when the drivers committed a violation. During that stop, police said that they were given probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants. One of the passengers, Greenwich resident David Giacomara, attempted to deceive officers when he was questioned, offering a false name. Accordi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Locate Teen Wanted On Active Warrant For Larceny In Greenwich Police Locate Teen Wanted On Active Warrant For Larceny In Greenwich
Police Locate Teen Wanted On Active Warrant For Larceny In Greenwich A teenager with an active warrant out for his arrest was busted by police who were in the middle of a traffic stop in Greenwich when he happened to be spotted as he walked by. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department conducted a traffic stop at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday night on West Putnam Avenue.  While they were interviewing the driver, one of the officers recognized a man walking eastbound on the sidewalk, who was wanted for grand larceny dating back to an investigation on Aug. 27. Brown was taken into custody when the officers confirmed there was an active warrant out fo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stop For Brake Light Out On Vehicle Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Greenwich Stop For Brake Light Out On Vehicle Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Greenwich
Stop For Brake Light Out On Vehicle Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Greenwich A 48-year-old man ended up in handcuffs after a non-functioning brake light led to his arrest for alleged drunk driving in Greenwich. Jeffrey McCarroll, of Broad Brook, Connecticut was arrested on Thursday after Greenwich Police officers spotted him driving on West Putnam Avenue with a brake light out, said Greenwich Lt. John Slusarz.  Officers attempted to stop McCarroll who failed to stop for several blocks. Once he came to a stop, officers found that he had glassy, bloodshot eyes and the odor of alcoholic emanating from his breath, police said. He also was unable to perform field sobrie…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Swerving Mercedes Motorist Under Influence, Greenwich Police Say Swerving Mercedes Motorist Under Influence, Greenwich Police Say
Swerving Mercedes Motorist Under Influence, Greenwich Police Say A 72-year-old was busted over Labor Day weekend for allegedly drinking and driving in Greenwich. A patrol officer from the Greenwich Police Department was driving east on West Putnam Avenue behind a white Mercedes-Benz, which was swerving and unable to drive within its established lane. Police said that during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Greenwich resident John Pastore had alcohol on his breath and failed three Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was arrested and charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and cited for failure …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Who Made Unsafe Turn In Greenwich Under The Influence, Police Say Man Who Made Unsafe Turn In Greenwich Under The Influence, Police Say
Man Who Made Unsafe Turn In Greenwich Under The Influence, Police Say A 46-year-old motorist who made an unsafe turn - causing oncoming traffic to come to a halt on a busy Greenwich roadway - was driving under the influence for the second time, police said. Stamford resident Kevin O’Brien was spotted by police turning left out of Livingston Place onto West Putnam Avenue at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 9. While making the dangerous turn, vehicles traveling east were forced to come to a complete stop to avoid crashing into him. Police said that during the subsequent traffic stop, O’Brien was “displaying signs of alcohol impairment. O’Brien was unable to perf…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fourth Arrest Made In Greenwich Gas-Station Melee Fourth Arrest Made In Greenwich Gas-Station Melee
Fourth Arrest Made In Greenwich Gas-Station Melee A fourth arrest has been made in the aftermath of a large fight between two groups of people at a gas station on West Putnam Avenu on Dec. 27. Eric Manning, 20, of Wilbur Peck Court, Greenwich, was charged Monday, Jan. 29, with assault and breach of peace, said Lt. John Slusarz. Manning was charged in connection with a fight between two groups of people at the gas station which started when one person punched another in the face. A larger fight ensured with one suspect grabbing a piece of wood and smashing a car window. A witness called the police, but the group fled before officers arrived…

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by Kathy Reakes