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Vape Shop Employee Busted With 4 Pounds Of Pot, Norwalk Police Say Vape Shop Employee Busted With 4 Pounds Of Pot, Norwalk Police Say
Vape Shop Employee Busted With 4 Pounds Of Pot, Norwalk Police Say A vape shop employee was charged with alleged possession of more than one kilo of pot during a warrant search in Fairfield County. The search occurred in Norwalk on Wednesday, March 13 at the Smoke House 1 Vape Shop on Connecticut Avenue. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the search was part of an ongoing investigation into non-licensed shops selling marijuana within the city limits. During the search with the state Consumer Protection Drug Control Division, investigators seized: Over four pounds of marijuana Several hundred products containing greater le…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Nabbed For Stabbing Man In Leg In Norwalk, Police Say Woman Nabbed For Stabbing Man In Leg In Norwalk, Police Say
Woman Nabbed For Stabbing Man In Leg In Norwalk, Police Say A Connecticut woman was nabbed for allegedly stabbing a man in the leg in a Fairfield County parking lot. The incident occurred on Friday, Dec. 1, in Norwalk in the parking lot on Connecticut Avenue. Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police said officers found the man after receiving a call for a person needing medical aid in the parking lot. An investigation found the man was a victim of domestic violence; the suspect was identified as New Haven County resident Yessica Paola Jimenez, age 49, of Seymour. Officers were able to track down Jimenez and charged her with assault. T…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Norwalk Vape Shop Busted For Selling Marijuana Products, Police Say Norwalk Vape Shop Busted For Selling Marijuana Products, Police Say
Norwalk Vape Shop Busted For Selling Marijuana Products, Police Say A Fairfield County vape shop has been busted for allegedly selling marijuana products. The bust was made in Norwalk at the Smoke House Vape Shop on Connecticut Avenue by the Norwalk Police Special Services Division with the State of Connecticut Consumer Protection Drug Control Division on Thursday, Oct. 12. The shop, which operates without a cannabis license, was the subject of a months-long investigation, said Norwalk Police Sgt. Ryan Evarts. During the raid agents seized: Several hundred products that contained illegal levels of THC Over 1 kilo (2.28lbs) of marijuana packaged in large…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Norwalk Donut Shop Named Best Hole-In-Wall Breakfast Spot In State Norwalk Donut Shop Named Best Hole-In-Wall Breakfast Spot In State
Norwalk Donut Shop Named Best Hole-In-Wall Breakfast Spot In State Yum, yum, yum.  That's all it takes to describe a Connecticut eatery that has been voted the best hole-in-the-wall breakfast in the state by Cheapism.com. Located in Norwalk on Connecticut Avenue, the family-owned Speedy Donuts has been around since 1969 making hundreds of luscious donuts and egg sandwiches nestled in fresh rolls and pancakes.  An odd-ball choice on the menu is soup, go figure, but I hear the chicken orzo rocks.  For Norwalkers, the airy, very chic French Cruller is a favorite along with the fluffy jelly stuffed and cinnamon twists.  In case you are in…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead Outside Norwalk CVS Man Found Dead Outside Norwalk CVS
Man Found Dead Outside Norwalk CVS Police are investigating after a man was found dead outside of a Fairfield County CVS store. The incident took place in Norwalk around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the store on Connecticut Avenue. According to Norwalk Police Deputy Chief Joe Dinho, officers responded to the store for a report of an unresponsive man in a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers were able to confirm that the adult individual was dead and was also confirmed by EMS, the chief said. The Detective Bureau was assigned and responded to the location.  "There were no visible signs of trauma, and the cause of death is…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Who Allegedly Robbed Norwalk Gas Station With Knife Charged Man Who Allegedly Robbed Norwalk Gas Station With Knife Charged
Man Who Allegedly Robbed Norwalk Gas Station With Knife Charged A Fairfield County man who allegedly robbed a gas station with a knife for cigarettes and a lighter was caught in a nearby commercial building. Sean Hassan Jarrett, age 29, of Norwalk, was a short time after the 8:30 p.m. robbery of the gas station on Connecticut Avenue on Tuesday, July 18 in Norwalk. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino of the Norwalk Police, officers were able to investigate the robbery and nab Jarrett within 30 minutes of the crime. Police said Jarrette entered the store displaying a knife and demanded cigarettes and a lighter and then left. Investigating officers discovered…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County
Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County The super popular grocery store Wegmans Food Market is building its first store in Connecticut -- in Fairfield County. The store, which will be located in Norwalk, is currently in the planning stages with the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. Wegmans Norwalk will be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue, adjacent to route I-95. The property is currently occupied by an office complex owned by MBI Inc., which plans to move to new office space within Norwalk before construction of the new Wegmans store begins. During a meeting on Wednesday, July 20, Wegmans and city o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Renderings Released Of Wegmans' First CT Store, To Be Located In Fairfield County Renderings Released Of Wegmans' First CT Store, To Be Located In Fairfield County
Renderings Released Of Wegmans' First CT Store, To Be Located In Fairfield County Supermarket chain Wegmans has released a set of renderings after announcing plans to open its first store in Connecticut. The company announced on Tuesday, March 1, that it plans to open the store in the Fairfield County city of Norwalk. Earlier report - Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Norwalk The newly-released renderings show what the company anticipates for the two-floor, 95,000 square-foot store, which is set to be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined, and th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County Supermarket chain Wegmans has announced plans to open its first Connecticut store. The new store will be located in Fairfield County, on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95 in Norwalk, the company announced on Tuesday, March 1. The supermarket will be two levels and about 95,000 square feet, and it will include a multi-level parking garage, representatives said. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined yet, and the company is in the process of seeking municipal approvals. “Each year we receive hundreds of requests from resid…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Dog 'Allegedly' Thrown From Vehicle Returned To Owner In Fairfield County, Police Say Dog 'Allegedly' Thrown From Vehicle Returned To Owner In Fairfield County, Police Say
Dog 'Allegedly' Thrown From Vehicle Returned To Owner In Fairfield County, Police Say A dog that was allegedly thrown from a vehicle earlier this month has been returned to its owner. The incident took place just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, when Norwalk Police received a 911 call that a dog had been thrown from a moving vehicle on Connecticut Avenue near Keeler Avenue, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. An Animal Control Officer and patrol officer responded to the scene and found the 911 call with the dog who received superficial scratches. According to Gulino, the caller said they saw hands coming out of the passenger side window and tossing an item. When the caller realized it…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Walmart In Fairfield County Offers Vaccine COVID-19: Walmart In Fairfield County Offers Vaccine
Covid-19: Walmart In Fairfield County Offers Vaccine A Fairfield County Walmart location will soon begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those eligible to receive the first dosage of the much sought after vaccine. Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk is one of seven Walmarts in the state that will be offering the vaccine to those eligible under Connecticut’s “Phase 1B,” which includes anyone over the age of 65. Those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine now includes healthcare workers, residents and employees in long-term care facilities, first responders, essential workers, and Connecticut residents over the age of 65 as of Thursday, Feb…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Them? Police Asking For Help Identifying Duo Who Robbed Dick's Sporting Goods In Area Know Them? Police Asking For Help Identifying Duo Who Robbed Dick's Sporting Goods In Area
Know Them? Police Asking For Help Identifying Duo Who Robbed Dick's Sporting Goods In Area Police are asking the public for help identifying two men involved in an alleged robbery of almost $3K in merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Monday, Oct. 26, when the men entered the store located on Connecticut Avenue and stole $2,907 of merchandise, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler.   An employee sustained a minor injury while struggling to retrieve merchandise from the suspect wearing the white sneakers.  No weapons were displayed. Any information regarding this case should be forwarded to Detective Linds…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Suspect In Robbery At Home Depot In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Suspect In Robbery At Home Depot In Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Suspect In Robbery At Home Depot In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are searching for a man who allegedly loaded up a rolling storage bin with DeWalt tools in a Home Depot location, then pepper-sprayed a store employee who confronted him before fleeing the store without paying. According to the Norwalk Police Department, the incident took place at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Home Depot on Connecticut Avenue in in Norwalk.  After allegedly pepper-spraying a store employee who confronted him as moved to leave the store with the merchandise, the suspect ran out of the store in the direction of Connecticut Av…

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by Christina Coulter
News
COVID-19: CVS Adds New CT Test Sites, Including Three In Fairfield County COVID-19: CVS Adds New CT Test Sites, Including Three In Fairfield County
Covid-19: CVS Adds New CT Test Sites, Including Three In Fairfield County Of over 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites established by CVS, seven will be in Connecticut, and three will open in Fairfield County.  All seven test sites, along with 400 more in 32 other states and in Washington, D.C.,  will open on Friday, Sept. 18, and include locations at   35 Padanaram Road in Danbury 281 Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk 969 High Ridge Road in Stamford 106 Boston Post Road in  Waterford 675 Washington Street in Middletown  111 Albany Turnpike in Canton  110 Main Street in Hebron Tests are free for patients with health insurance, …

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Walmart In Fairfield County Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Walmart In Fairfield County
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Walmart In Fairfield County The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is requesting public assistance in identifying a man who used a stolen credit card. The credit card was stolen during a motor vehicle burglary on Gregory Boulevard which occurred on Sunday, Aug. 2 before being used at Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk at 1:45 p.m. that day, police said. Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to contact Detective Lindsey Taylor at 203-854-3183 or ltaylor@norwalkct.org.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Photos: Fiery Four-Car Crash Takes Down Three Utility Poles In Norwalk Photos: Fiery Four-Car Crash Takes Down Three Utility Poles In Norwalk
Photos: Fiery Four-Car Crash Takes Down Three Utility Poles In Norwalk A multi-car crash took out three utility poles and caused a massive car fire in Fairfield County, sending four to the hospital. First responders in Norwalk were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle fire on Connecticut Avenue after four cars were involved in a crash at approximately noon on Thursday, July 30. Norwalk Fire Chief Stephen Shay said that one car took out all three utility poles, and the high tension wires surrounded the car and it burst into flames. The two occupants of the vehicle were able to get out with the assistance of nearby bystanders. Firefighters had to wait for cre…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up' Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up'
Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up' The police chief of one of Fairfield County's largest cities is calling out President Donald Trump for his inaction as violent protests broke out across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. With both peaceful and violent protests breaking out throughout the county, Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik took to social media to address the unrest among area residents, while taking a shot at the commander-in-chief. Related story - Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Of Four NYPD Officers During Protest “We’re working so hard to maintain the public trust while the pre…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests
CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the peaceful protest…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Protests Lead To Several Road Closures Protests Lead To Several Road Closures
Protests Lead To Several Road Closures Protests over police-involved deaths caused several road closures in Connecticut on Sunday afternoon, May 31. All roads affected in Norwalk reopened by 4 p.m., Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. A stretch of I-95 in New Haven was shut down most of the afternoon in both directions with hundreds of protestors on the roadway. Lanes have reopened on I-84 in Wate…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County
Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County This story has been updated. Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Chick-fil-a Robbed At Gunpoint During Breakfast Rush, Norwalk Police Say Chick-fil-a Robbed At Gunpoint During Breakfast Rush, Norwalk Police Say
Chick-fil-a Robbed At Gunpoint During Breakfast Rush, Norwalk Police Say Police are searching for an armed robber who held up a Fairfield County Chick-fil-al during the breakfast rush. The robbery took place around 7 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, at the Chick-fil-a located at 467 Connecticut Ave., in Norwalk, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. Responding officers arrived on scene and confirmed a robbery did take place, Zwickler said. No one was injured and police are still on the scene investigating. Detectives ask anyone with information, or who noticed suspicious activity in the area early Friday to call 203-854-3011, or anonymously at 203-854-3011.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Norwalk Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Norwalk
Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Norwalk A fire broke out at a commercial building in Norwalk overnight. The fire in the single-story structure at 108 Connecticut Ave., began around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, Deputy Chief Edward Prescott of the Norwalk Fire Department said.  The renovated building was set to open in January as a barbershop.  The fire was quickly knocked down once firefighters gained entry into the structure, a metal roll-up security door that covered the front of the building and had to be cut open, according to Prescott. While the fire was contained to the building, firefighters positioned a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Searching Area For Taxi Cab Robber Know Him? Police Searching Area For Taxi Cab Robber
Know Him? Police Searching Area For Taxi Cab Robber Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed a taxi cab driver. The incident took place in Norwalk on Wednesday, Oct. 16, when the man got a ride from an Eveready Taxi Cab driver at the Darien Train Station and requested to be dropped off at Stop & Shop on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. When the cab arrived at the Stop & Shop, the driver requested payment and the man told the driver not to turn around or he would shoot him, Blake said. The man then grabbed the driver’s cellular pho…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Missing Norwalk Woman Found
Missing Norwalk Woman Found Update: A woman suffering from dementia who went missing in Norwalk has been found. Annette Sloan, age 84, had last been seen on Connecticut Avenue at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Norwalk Police said. Norwalk Police announced she was located later in the afternoon. Original report: A woman suffering from dementia has gone missing in Norwalk and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Annette Sloan, age 84, was last seen on Connecticut Avenue at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Norwalk Police said. She is described as being 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with gray hair. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed In Stamford After Alleged Stop & Shop Robbery In Norwalk Man Nabbed In Stamford After Alleged Stop & Shop Robbery In Norwalk
Man Nabbed In Stamford After Alleged Stop & Shop Robbery In Norwalk A 36-year-old man was apprehended in Stamford after police say he robbed Stop & Shop in Norwalk on Thursday night. Norwalk Patrol Division Officers responded to the reported robbery at the Stop & Shop located at 385 Connecticut Ave. at around 8:40 p.m. Nov. 29. The caller stated that the suspect stated he was in possession of a firearm, while demanding money, according to police. The clerk said no at which time the suspect fled the store with a stolen pack of cigarettes, according to police. Arriving officers scoured the area, but the suspect was not located. However, a witne…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Route 1 Gas Station Nabbed Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Route 1 Gas Station Nabbed
Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Route 1 Gas Station Nabbed An alleged armed burglar who has been terrorizing businesses in Norwalk has been arrested, and several stolen items seized, police said. Members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Detective Bureau launched an investigation into the armed robbery of the Exxon gas station on Connecticut Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 21. During that incident, an employee said that a suspect entered the station with a handgun and stole cash. The investigation into the armed robbery led police to identify Norwalk resident Henry Euceda-Herrera as a suspect, and a warrant was issued. Euceda-Herrera was arrested on Oct. 2…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hundreds Lose Power In Southern Norwalk Hundreds Lose Power In Southern Norwalk
Hundreds Lose Power In Southern Norwalk Hundreds are reporting power outages in Norwalk early on Thursday afternoon. South Norwalk Electric and Water is working on repairing outages to approximately 400 customers in Norwalk, mostly on Connecticut Avenue, with an estimated time of restoration no later than approximately 1 p.m.  Additionally, as of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, 633 of Eversource’s 1,270,384 customers were reporting that they were in the dark. In Fairfield County, Brookfield (37 customers), Danbury (14), Wilton (two) and New Fairfield (one).  It was not immediately clear what caused the outages. Eversource and SNEW crew…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Double-Fatal Fairfield County Crash Man Charged In Double-Fatal Fairfield County Crash
Man Charged In Double-Fatal Fairfield County Crash A Stamford man has been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with a double-fatal crash that occurred earlier this year. Anthony Domond, 33, was arrested at 7 a.m. Tuesday by members of the Norwalk Police Department with assistance from the Stamford Police and the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force, said Norwalk police Lt. Terrence Blake. Domond was wanted in connection with the double fatal crash that occurred on Connecticut Avenue on Jan. 8, Blake said. When the crash occurred, Domond was driving a vehicle westbound on Connecticut Avenue near Richards Avenue when h…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed With 124 Grams Of Cocaine In Fairfield County Bust Suspect Nabbed With 124 Grams Of Cocaine In Fairfield County Bust
Suspect Nabbed With 124 Grams Of Cocaine In Fairfield County Bust A 38-year-old man was busted with 124 grams of cocaine as members of the Special Services Division conducted a surveillance operation that led to a traffic stop on Route 1 in Norwalk on Thursday, March 15. During this operation, Francis Bruno was observed conducting a drug transaction in the Taylor Avenue area, according to Norwalk police. After observing Bruno committing several motor vehicle violations, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot of 497 Connecticut Ave. A Darien Police Department Canine Officer and Police Service Dog Kenny responded to the scene to assist.…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Seek Suspect In Thefts At T.J.Maxx in Norwalk Know Him? Police Seek Suspect In Thefts At T.J.Maxx in Norwalk
Know Him? Police Seek Suspect In Thefts At T.J.Maxx in Norwalk Norwalk Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is wanted for ripping off purses from the T.J.Maxx Store. Detectives said the man left the store at 330 Connecticut Ave, in an orange Jeep Renegade. If you can identify this person or have any information about the theft, please contact 203-854-3183. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following contacts: Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 or anonymous internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at www.norwalkpd.com.

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Top News In Ridgefield: DMV Worker Arrested, Best Friends Killed In Crash Top News In Ridgefield: DMV Worker Arrested, Best Friends Killed In Crash
Top News In Ridgefield: DMV Worker Arrested, Best Friends Killed In Crash FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The arrest of a DMV worker in Bridgeport on charges of stealing money and the death of two best friends in a head-on crash on Route 1 in Norwalk topped the week's news in Fairfield County.  Here are the top stories of the week, as reported by Daily Voice:  Kimberly Brown of Bridgeport was arrested after police said she stole $79,000 while working for the DMV by exploiting a loophole while registering cars. She was terminated and charged with first-degree larceny by defrauding a public community, and first-degree forgery.  Two men were killed in a head-on two-car c…

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by Daily Voice