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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Danbury Police Department To Hire Certified Police Officers DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Police Department will be accepting applications for certified police officers later this month. The application for Connecticut Lateral Entry Police Officers will be open from Jan. 22 to Feb. 12. Applicants must pass a battery of tests, including a written exam and a physical. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. In order to qualify, applicants must: be a current Connecticut P.O.S.T. Certified Police Officer; have a high school diploma or equivalent; have a valid driver's license; be at least 21 years old by the application closing date; be …

by Casey Donahue

01/17/2018

Police & Fire

Juveniles Charged With Trying To Steal Car At Trumbull Mall TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Two juveniles from Derby were charged with trying to steal a car from the parking lot of L.A. Fitness at the Westfield Trumbull Mall on Monday. Police said that a Bridgeport resident had been working out in the gym when he left his keys and belongings in an unlocked locker in the men's locker room. One of the suspects entered the locker room at around 5:30 p.m. and removed the keys, police said. A Trumbull police officer who was patrolling the area saw the suspect and an accomplice acting suspiciously in the parking lot while trying to locate the car that matched the stol…

by Casey Donahue

01/16/2018

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Busted On Drug Charge After Argument In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — A Norwalk man was arrested with ecstasy in his wallet after taking part in an argument in a car in Darien, according to police. At around 10 p.m. on Jan. 8, police responded to Post Road in Darien on a report of a suspicious motor vehicle. A man had reportedly been seen banging on the window of a car, police said. Officers located the car and made contact with the three people inside. The driver told officers that he had been having an argument with one of the other people in the car, and had banged on the window in frustration, police said. He said the argument was brief, a…

by Casey Donahue

01/16/2018

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory For Northern Fairfield County As Snow Approaches FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A winter weather advisory is in effect for northern Fairfield County until Wednesday afternoon, with 2 to 6 inches of snow expected to hit the area overnight, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect from midnight to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Total snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected to hit the northern part of the county, with localized amounts of up to 6 inches possible. The southern part of the county is not expected to get as much snow, with up to 2 inches predicted. Rain and sleet will mix in with the snow in the early morning …

by Casey Donahue

01/16/2018

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Teens Charged With Stealing Rifle From Bass Pro Shop BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A pair of Bridgeport teens were charged with breaking into Bass Pro Shop in September and stealing a rifle, according to the Connecticut Post. Police told the Connecticut Post that on Sept. 4, they responded to a burglar alarm at the Bass Pro Shop and found that a window had been smashed. A .50 caliber muzzleloader rifle worth $629 had been stolen from the gun case, the Connecticut Post reported. The father of one of the teens, identified as 19-year-old Wegueson Simeon, reported to police that he found the gun under his son's bed, according to the Connecticut Post. Sime…

by Daily Voice

01/16/2018

Business

Wall Street Theater In Norwalk Flips The Switch On New Marquee NORWALK, Conn. -- The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk marked its official opening after an extensive, $10 million renovation by lighting up its marquee in a ceremony. The 700-seat theater, located at 71 Wall St., was originally built in 1915 and has been transformed into a next-generation performance space that will showcase professional music, comedy, dance and stage performances. In keeping with the 100-year-old history of the building, the blade and marquee sign will serve as a beacon for emerging artists and performers showcasing their talents. The lighting ceremony was held Jan. 5.

by Casey Donahue

01/14/2018

Police & Fire

State Police Release Report On Response To Sandy Hook Shooting NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police have released a long-awaited after action report on the response to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 that left 26 people dead, including 20 children. Police said that in the months following the shooting, they began the process of compiling the report to assess the response to the shooting, and to identify opportunities to improve on past practices. State police sought feedback from dozens of individuals, including troopers, agency support personnel, state and local agencies, and family members of the victims. Their responses gui…

by Casey Donahue

01/12/2018

Police & Fire

Newtown Bank Employee Cited For Writing "Help" On Bank Window As Prank NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A Newtown bank employee who wrote "HELP" on a fogged-up window was cited for creating a public disturbance Friday morning after someone saw it and called 911. At 8:44 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Wells Fargo Bank at 22 Church Hill Road in Newtown on a report of suspicious activity. Someone had gone to the entrance of the bank and seen that the word "HELP" had been written on the fogged-up glass, police said. Fearing that somebody was in trouble, the person called 911. Responding officers saw several cars in the parking lot and several people in…

by Casey Donahue

01/12/2018

News

State Officially Declares Site Of Norwalk Condo Fire A Disaster NORWALK, Conn. — The state of Connecticut has officially declared a December condominium fire that displaced dozens in Norwalk as a disaster, meaning that those affected will be eligible for low-interest disaster loans, according to the Hour. A fire that broke out at the StoneWood Condominiums on Richards Avenue in Norwalk on Dec. 11 displaced all the residents of the complex's 54 units. No major injuries were reported, but dozens of people lost their possessions and were left homeless right before the holidays as a result of the fire. Related story: Dozens left homeless by Norwalk condo fi…

by Daily Voice

01/12/2018

Weather

Flood Watch Issued As Heavy Rain Hits Ridgefield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A flood watch is in effect for Fairfield County through Saturday morning, as rain and possibly some thunderstorms could hit this weekend. Friday will be unseasonably warm, with temperatures reaching a high of 58, according to the National Weather Service. There will be no chance to enjoy it, though, because there area will be inundated with rain all day. It could be heavy at times, and 2 or 3 inches could be possible through Saturday. There will be areas of fog as well. Friday night will also see rain and fog, and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperatures will drop to…

by Casey Donahue

01/12/2018

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