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Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Of Stamford HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Of Stamford HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan
Fundraiser Reaches Goal For Funeral Of Stamford HS Student Found Dead In New Canaan A fundraiser for a Fairfield County high school student who was found dead in a wooded area has reached its goal to pay for funeral expenses. Related: ID Released For Man Found Dead In New Canaan Woods Santos Eujedo Perez, exact age not provided, of Stamford, was found dead Tuesday, July 9, in New Canaan in a wooded area after working at a construction site. Perez, a quiet but friendly Westhill High School student, was reported missing by family on Monday, July 8, according to the New Cannan Police. "Everyone associated with Stamford Public Schools is devastated by the passing of S…
Water Main Break Causes Closure Of High School In Fairfield County Water Main Break Causes Closure Of High School In Fairfield County
Water Main Break Causes Closure Of High School In Fairfield County A school in Fairfield County is closed on Wednesday, Aug.31 Westhill High School in Stamford said on its website that the closure is due to a water main break. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
ID Released For HS Football Player Killed In Fairfield County Crash ID Released For HS Football Player Killed In Fairfield County Crash
ID Released For HS Football Player Killed In Fairfield County Crash A high school football player in Fairfield County has been identified as the teen who was killed during a single-vehicle crash over the weekend. Jordan Martinez, age 17, of Stamford, was killed around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, according to the Office of the State Medical Examiner. His death has been classified as accidental, and that he died from blunt force trauma to the torso and other areas of the body, the Medical Examiner's Office said. An initial investigation by Greenwich Police determined Martinez was driving a 2009 Honda Civic westbound on East Putnam Ave when it left t…
$50,000 Reward Being Offered In Norwalk Double Homicide Case $50,000 Reward Being Offered In Norwalk Double Homicide Case
$50,000 Reward Being Offered In Norwalk Double Homicide Case Connecticut officials are offering a $50,000 reward in the 2011 double homicide in Fairfield County that left a man and woman in their 20s dead. On Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, the Norwalk Police Department responded to the incident that occurred on Avenue B in Norwalk. Rickita Smalls, age 22, and Iroquois Alston, age 27, both of Bridgeport, were found dead in a small dark car awkwardly parked on Avenue B, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. Smalls, a 2007 graduate of Bassick High School worked in the bakery at Stop & Shop in Westport, and Alston, 27, who had attended Westhill High Scho…
Man Nabbed In Connection To Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old In Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection To Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old In Fairfield County
Man Nabbed In Connection To Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old In Fairfield County A second man has been charged in the 2018 shooting death of a 16-year-old Connecticut boy. The Stamford Police Department Major Crimes Unit arrested John Montero-Delossantos, age 21, of Stamford, on Tuesday, May 11, for the death of Marcus Hall, age 16, who was gunned down on the night of Sept. 20, 2018, authorities announced. Montero-Delossantos, aka "Gotti," was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Scanlon. Montero-Delossantos is in the custody of the Connecticut Department of Correction where he is serving a sentence for a…
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Fairfield County's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation…
COVID-19: Stamford, With 1,113 Confirmed Cases, Likely Experiencing Peak Transmission Now COVID-19: Stamford, With 1,113 Confirmed Cases, Likely Experiencing Peak Transmission Now
Covid-19: Stamford, With 1,113 Confirmed Cases, Likely Experiencing Peak Transmission Now The number from state health officials shows that the number of cases of COVID-19 cases continues to spike in Stamford with a growth of 113 cases in just two days. As of late Thursday, April 9, Stamford has 1,113 confirmed cases of COVID-19, compared to 1,000 confirmed cases on April 7, city officials said. There have been 24 recorded deaths related to the pandemic in Stamford, officials said. On Friday, April 10, city officials said in its daily newsletter that the city is "is likely experiencing peak transmission of COVID-19 right now. Please stay home and avoid contact with others." An…
COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths
Covid-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths Stamford continues to be at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Fairfield County with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and 23 deaths, the most for any city in the state of Connecticut. According to the latest figures released on Wednesday, April 8 around 6:30 p.m., Stamford had 1,045 COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths. Officials said Stamford is likely experiencing peak transmission of COVID-19 right now and encouraged residents to stay home and avoid contact with others.  Overall, Fairfield County has the highest number of cases in the state with 4,417 confirm…
Norwalk Police Seek Help Solving 2011 Double Murder Norwalk Police Seek Help Solving 2011 Double Murder
Norwalk Police Seek Help Solving 2011 Double Murder It's been nearly eight years since two area residents were shot to death while they sat in a car on Avenue B in Norwalk.  And although the case is cold, it's still active. That's why the Norwalk Police Department, along with the State of Connecticut is offering a $50,000 reward for information to solve the double homicide. On Aug. 6, 2011, Rickita Smalls, 22, and Iroquois Alston, 27, both of Bridgeport, were found dead in a small dark car awkwardly parked on Avenue B, said the Norwalk police. Residents of the neighborhood called the police that morning, which was a Saturday, to report…
Joseph Bardelli, 48, Of Stamford, Worked At Bank Of America, 'Loved Life' Joseph Bardelli, 48, Of Stamford, Worked At Bank Of America, 'Loved Life'
Joseph Bardelli, 48, Of Stamford, Worked At Bank Of America, 'Loved Life' Joseph M. Bardelli of Stamford who worked at Bank of America died at his home on Wednesday, July 10 at age 48. He was a graduate of Westhill High school Class of 1989. After high school, he pursued a voice recording career. He worked at Bank of America.  Bardelli "walked his own path and along the way, he opened up his heart to everyone. To know Joe, you then understand how strong-willed, detailed minded and courageous he was. Above all, Joe loved life and lived it to the fullest," according to his obituary. He was predeceased by his mother, Lucille Bardelli and his grandparents, Louis…
10 Students Arrested Following Food Fight Melee At Westhill HS 10 Students Arrested Following Food Fight Melee At Westhill HS
10 Students Arrested Following Food Fight Melee At Westhill HS Ten students who attend Westhill High School in Stamford have been arrested following a food fight that turned into a melee with numerous people hurt. The incident took place around 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 12, when "things got out of control," at Westhill High School at 125 Roxbury Road, in Stamford when the planned food fight resulted in hundreds of students running out of the school, many throwing eggs, water and soda cans, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. A few skirmishes also resulted during the chaos, that took place as a result of the planned event…
Nine Students From Westhill, Stamford HS Earn Regional Art, Writing Awards Nine Students From Westhill, Stamford HS Earn Regional Art, Writing Awards
Nine Students From Westhill, Stamford HS Earn Regional Art, Writing Awards A total of nine students from Westhill and Stamford high schools have been honored with Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Two students come from the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE). Four students come from Stamford High School (SHS) and three from Westhill High School (WHS). These students have been recognized for their submissions in the 2019 Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program, a national program dedicated to honoring creative efforts of public, private, and parochial school students in grades 7 through 12. S…
Mold Concern Sparks Student Walkout At Westhill HS Mold Concern Sparks Student Walkout At Westhill HS
Mold Concern Sparks Student Walkout At Westhill HS Students at Westhill High School in Stamford staged a walkout on Monday morning as they protest ongoing mold issues in the building. Hundreds of students took to the football field shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, after a message was circulated amongst students. During the walkout, students were advised to wear black and green, and many brought picket signs protesting the conditions at the school. The walkout comes days after a Board of Education meeting where it was announced that dozens of teachers filed worker’s compensation claims over mold-related symptoms. The Stamford Mol…