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Liquor Seized From Fairfield County Grocery Store, Owner, Employee Charged, Police Say Liquor Seized From Fairfield County Grocery Store, Owner, Employee Charged, Police Say
Liquor Seized From Fairfield County Grocery Store, Owner, Employee Charged, Police Say An owner and an employee were busted for allegedly selling more than just food at a Fairfield County grocery store. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 at De Castillo Grocery Store at 1160 State St. The bust comes on the heels of an investigation conducted by the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics & Vice Division into the illegal sale of alcohol, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Although the store has a “grocery beer liquor permit” there is no valid permit to sell other forms of alcohol, Gilleran said. The department served a …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Nabbed For Scamming Elderly Out Of Cash, Police Say Norwalk Man Nabbed For Scamming Elderly Out Of Cash, Police Say
Norwalk Man Nabbed For Scamming Elderly Out Of Cash, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been nabbed again for scamming elderly people out of money by saying a loved one was in trouble. Police in Darien arrested Emmanuel Bazil, age 26, of Norwalk, on Friday, March 19, for the crime which took place in July 2019 in Darien, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. According to Palmieri, a complainant contacted the police department and informed officers that the vacant home they were selling had a suspicious package delivered to it.  Earlier in the day, their real estate agent had arrived at the above address and found a package on the st…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops
Two From Fairfield County Charged With Driving Under Influence In NY Stops New York State Police troopers were busy, busting 18 driver for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Sept. 21, State Police from Stormville arrested Oscar G. Tapia, 36, of Mount Vernon, for DWI with two prior convictions within ten years, a felony. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Saturday, Sept. 21, S…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area A new round of thunderstorms sweeping through the area Tuesday night has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories for the region.  The Flash Flood Warning, for Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, is in effect until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. The Flood Advisory, for Putnam and Fairfield counties, is in effect until 9:15 p.m. Just before 7 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.  Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include New City, Newburgh, Midd…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Greenwich Woman Charged With DWI In Upstate NY Stop Greenwich Woman Charged With DWI In Upstate NY Stop
Greenwich Woman Charged With DWI In Upstate NY Stop Several Hudson Valley motorists were among 29 drivers busted by New York State Police troopers recently as law enforcement agencies in the area continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. Among the local motorists charged include: Orange County On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troopers from Catskill arrested Tasha Purdy, 27, of Walden, for DWI. She was traveling in Cairo when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.  On Friday, Sept. 21, State Police troope…

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by Zak Failla