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11 Years Later, Police Still Searching For Leads In Fairfield County Double Homicide
Police in Connecticut are pleading with the public to come forward with information regarding the cold case double murder of two people that reaches its 11th anniversary next month.
On Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, 22-year-old Rickita Smalls and 27-year-old Iroquois Alston, both of Norwalk, were shot and killed while sitting in a parked car on Avenue B, said the Norwalk Police.
Since that time investigators have worked hard to bring those responsible to justice including offering a $50,000 reward.
But year after year the case has laid stagnant, even with persons of interest, new advances in…
Officials ID 7-Year-Old Girl Killed In Massive Fairfield County Fire
A 7-year-old Fairfield County girl who died in a fast-moving house fire has been identified by officials.
Summer Fawcett, of Norwalk, was killed around 5 a.m., Saturday, May 14 at 7 Nelson Ave., said the Norwalk Fire Department.
See Earlier Story: 7-Year-Old Girl Killed, Father Injured In Massive Norwalk House FireShe was born on May 8, 2015, and is the daughter of Blair and Lindsay Fawcett.
A first-grade student, she attended Cranbury Elementary School and had also attended Tracey Magnet School.
On Saturday, Norwalk Schools Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella announced school…
Acrobat Seriously Injured After Falling 25-30 Feet At Fairfield County Festival
An acrobat who fell about 30 feet from a performance apparatus at a Fairfield County festival is expected to recover.
The incident took place around 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Norwalk Oyster Festival Saturday when one of the performers, Walter Murcia, with the Pirates Of the Colombian Caribbean acrobatic show fell about 25 to 30 feet from an apparatus.
According to Norwalk Police Sgt. Sofia Gulino, Murcia sustained serious injuries after hitting the ground.
Norwalk Police Officers began tending to the injured person, The acrobat, from East Bradenton, Florida, was tran…
Covid-19: Third Fairfield County City Issues Mask Mandate
A third Fairfield County city has issued a new mask mandate as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase due to the Delta variant.
Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced Tuesday, Aug. 10, that effective at 12 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, the city will require indoor face coverings for all people, regardless of their vaccination status, joining Stamford and Bridgeport in issuing mask mandates.
The Mayor’s executive order affects all establishments in Norwalk, such as bars, gyms, restaurants, movie theaters, hardware stores, and supermarkets where physical distancing cannot be m…
Norwalk Fire Department Swears In New Officers, Promotes Another
The Norwalk Fire Department recently held a promotional and swearing-in ceremony, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters, welcoming new members, and promoting others.
During the event, probationary firefighters John Pomponio, Madeline Jankowski, and Gregory Petriccione were officially sworn into the department and Firefighter Jesse Granton, an 8-year veteran, was promoted to Fire Inspector, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Cheif Edward Prescott.
Fire Inspector Jesse GrantonNorwalk Fire Department
Fire Chief Geno Gatto, and Assistant Chief Chris King presided over the ceremony, while Mayor Harr…
Courage To Speak About Being Drug-Free Celebrates 14th Annual Family Night
The 14th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Tuesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m., at Roton Middle School, 201 Highland Ave. in Norwalk.
All are invited to the event, which will bring students, parents, educators, school and government officials, business and other community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keep children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. A complimentary dinner will be served.
The Courage to Speak Foundation was founded by Ginger and Larry Katz in 1996 after their 20-year-old son, Ian, died of an accident…
