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Restaurant Workers Save Person From Raging Fire In Norwalk Restaurant Workers Save Person From Raging Fire In Norwalk
Restaurant Workers Save Person From Raging Fire In Norwalk A person burned during a blaze in Fairfield County was rescued by good Samaritans who work at a nearby restaurant.  The incident occurred in Norwalk on Friday, April 26, in the rear of 607 Main Ave.  According to Deputy Chief Jonathan Maggio of the Norwalk Fire Department, arriving firefighters found a 1,000-square-foot area of brush burning between the Norwalk River and the rear parking area. Before firefighters arrived, Maggio said staff from the local business Dave's Planet Pizza pulled the victim from the fire and up an embankment to safety. Firefighters from Rescu…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Norwalk Carjacker Who Shot Victim In Leg Captured, Police Say Norwalk Carjacker Who Shot Victim In Leg Captured, Police Say
Norwalk Carjacker Who Shot Victim In Leg Captured, Police Say A violent carjacker who shot a woman in the leg while stealing her vehicle in Fairfield County has been captured.  Deonte Sayles, age 27, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 9 for the Monday, June 19 incident in Norwalk. On June 19 Norwalk Police received a report of a carjacking at 580 Main Ave. Arriving Patrol Division officers located the victim, who had been shot in the leg during the incident.  Officers rendered aid and the victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle and suspect description were relayed to ar…

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by Kathy Reakes
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10 Displaced After Condo Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk 10 Displaced After Condo Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk
10 Displaced After Condo Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk Nearly a dozen residents were displaced after a condominium fire in Fairfield County. The blaze broke out around 11:45 a.m. Sunday, April 2 in Norwalk at the 30-unit facility in Norwalk at 296 Main Ave. Unit 28 and 27 were involved and were showing fire from both balconies from responders arrived, Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay said. No one was home at the time of the fire in those apartments. Apartments below were also damaged.  Units 28 and 27 were declared unfit for occupancy. A total of 10 occupants were displaced and Red Cross was on the scene to provide…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Undercover Op Leads To Prostitution Arrest At Spa In Fairfield County Undercover Op Leads To Prostitution Arrest At Spa In Fairfield County
Undercover Op Leads To Prostitution Arrest At Spa In Fairfield County Two women were arrested on alleged prostitution charges after police in Fairfield County served a warrant at an area spa. The two were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 9, by the Norwalk Police following a lengthy undercover investigation taking place at the Sunshine Spa, located at 666 Main Ave., in Norwalk, said Lt. Jared Zwickler. The two arrested included: Hong Hong Gu, 52, of Flushing who was charged with: Prostitution Promoting prostitution Permitting prostitution Providing massage without a license She was held on a $5,000 bond. Ailin Wu, 43, of Flushing who was charged with providing …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Masked, Armed Man Attempts To Rob Dunkin' Donuts In Norwalk Masked, Armed Man Attempts To Rob Dunkin' Donuts In Norwalk
Masked, Armed Man Attempts To Rob Dunkin' Donuts In Norwalk Police are searching for a masked man who entered the Dunkin' Donuts and demanded money while displaying a gun. The incident took place around 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, at 470 Main Ave., said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. During the incident, the clerk told the suspect that the register could not be opened, at which time the suspect fled the scene on foot, Blake said. Responding officers searched the area with a K9,  however, the suspect was not located, he added. No one was injured during the robbery attempt or search. Norwalk detectives are investigating and ask that anyone w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Wanted: Woman Burglarized Car, Then Used Stolen Credit Card At Walmart, Police Say Wanted: Woman Burglarized Car, Then Used Stolen Credit Card At Walmart, Police Say
Wanted: Woman Burglarized Car, Then Used Stolen Credit Card At Walmart, Police Say Do you know her? A woman accused of burglarizing a car and then using a stolen credit at Walmart is at large and Norwalk Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying her. The woman pictured above allegedly burglarized the car in the parking lot at 761 Main Ave. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 before using the credit card she stole across the street at Walmart, police said.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Fitzmaurice at 203-854-3180. Anonymous tips can be left at 203-854-3111 Anonymous text tips can be sent to “NPD” followed by the m…

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