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Boater Dumped Fuel, Untreated Human Waste Into Norwalk Harbor: Police Boater Dumped Fuel, Untreated Human Waste Into Norwalk Harbor: Police
Boater Dumped Fuel, Untreated Human Waste Into Norwalk Harbor: Police A 79-year-old Connecticut man admitted to police that he dumped diesel fuel and untreated human waste from his boat into Norwalk Harbor last week, authorities said.  Stanley Sikorski, of Norwalk in Fairfield County, was charged with discharging sewage in a no-discharge zone, misuse of a marine sanitation device, and littering in the water, police said on Tuesday, Oct. 15.  Norwalk Police were called to a reported diesel spill just before 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at Manresa Island. Officers could see a sheen on the water and smell fuel in the air.  They spotted an…
'We're All Going To Miss Him': Norwalk Family Grieves Father Of 4's Sudden Death 'We're All Going To Miss Him': Norwalk Family Grieves Father Of 4's Sudden Death
'We're All Going To Miss Him': Norwalk Family Grieves Father Of 4's Sudden Death Dwight St. John came from a long line of Connecticut builders and developers, but his passion wasn't on solid ground, his sister Jill St. John said.  The 59-year-old lifelong Fairfield County resident could captain nearly any boat, he was quick with a joke and a laugh, and he loved to tool around on his Harley Davidson with a long-time buddy on nice days.  Dwight was struck while riding his bike on Saturday, Sept. 14, when a truck hit him as he crossed an intersection in his hometown of Norwalk. He died at Norwalk Hospital a short time later.  Original Report: Police …
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims
Friends Remember Men Killed In CT Boat Crash After Police ID Victims Friends and family are remembering two victims of a Long Island Sound boat crash that killed three and sent six others to the hospital in Connecticut. New London County residents Ian Duchemin, age 25, of Oakdale, and Ryan D. Britagna, age 24, of Waterford, were killed on Monday, Sept. 2, when their boat hit the break wall at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Searchers found their bodies on Friday, Sept. 6. Middlesex County resident Christopher Hallahan, age 34, of Westbrook, also died in the crash ne…
New Update: Missing Candlewood Lake Swimmers ID'd As Men Ages 38, 26 New Update: Missing Candlewood Lake Swimmers ID'd As Men Ages 38, 26
New Update: Missing Candlewood Lake Swimmers ID'd As Men Ages 38, 26 As the search continues for two missing men in a Fairfield County lake, new information has emerged about the incident. Related: Search Resumes For 2 Missing Swimmers In Candlewood Lake In Danbury Update: Bodies Of 2 Missing Swimmers Found In Candlewood Lake The two men, identified as being 26 and 38 years old, went missing in Danbury on Candlewood Lake in the area of City Island around 10:30 p.m., Monday, July 15. According to James Fowler, spokesperson for the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, five people spent the day on a boat at Candlewood Lake. During t…
Ready For Island Living For $25 Million In Greenwich? Ready For Island Living For $25 Million In Greenwich?
Ready For Island Living For $25 Million In Greenwich? Ah, island life: Soaring views of the Connecticut waterway, a private bridge for access, and a kitchen with total water views are just a few of the amenities found on an island estate for sale for $25 million in Fairfield County. Located on Game Cock Road in Greenwich, the 1.1-acre property has been a multi-generational family compound for years, according to Zillow.  It's also one of a few left in Greenwich with a private bridge. Zillow According to Zillow, the property includes a seven-bedroom, five-bath, 6,000-square-foot main house, three en-suite bedrooms, a guest house, a boat…
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend 'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly.  "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain.  "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …
ID Released For Man Found Floating In Water At Jones Beach ID Released For Man Found Floating In Water At Jones Beach
ID Released For Man Found Floating In Water At Jones Beach Police released the identity of a 58-year-old man whose body was found floating in the water at Jones Beach over the weekend. Nassau County resident Marino Prodan, of Seaford, was identified as the man whose body was located at the west end of the beach in Wantagh at about 6:20 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the Nassau County Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 13. When officers arrived and recovered Prodan's body from the water, he was unconscious and was not breathing, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, NCPD said. NCPD previously reported that a 25-foot boat, which b…
Man Who Grew Up In CT Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25 Man Who Grew Up In CT Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25
Man Who Grew Up In CT Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25 A man who grew up in Fairfield County and pursued higher education opportunities out of state has died at the age of 25. Luke Walter Kostrzewski, a former resident of Darien, died unexpectedly in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday, July 19, according to his obituary. He was born in Stamford and graduated from Darien High School. According to his obituary, Kostrzewski also graduated from the College of Charleston, and he had plans to continue his education. "Luke was outgoing and energetic enjoying Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Music, Boating and the beach," his obituary reads.  …
Body Found In Connecticut River ID'd As Missing College Student Body Found In Connecticut River ID'd As Missing College Student
Body Found In Connecticut River ID'd As Missing College Student A body found in the Connecticut River has been identified as a college student who was reported missing last year. The body of Wasique Hasan, age 21, of Easthampton, Massachusetts, was discovered in Hampshire County Friday, May 21, by a boater in Hadley, said the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. No foul play is suspected. Hasan, who attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, had been reported missing by his family on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and his name was then entered into the National Crime Information Center as a missing person. Meanwhile, investigators said a woman kaya…
Two Rescued From Sinking Sailboat In Long Island Sound Two Rescued From Sinking Sailboat In Long Island Sound
Two Rescued From Sinking Sailboat In Long Island Sound Boaters on a sinking sailboat in the Long Island Sound were rescued by police in Fairfield County who made an emergency save. Darien Police Marine Division officers on patrol on the Long Island Sound received a distress call from a boat that was taking on water in the area of Copps Island shortly after 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Police said that the officers were able to locate the boat and found two men in the water, as well as the mast of a sunken sailboat that punctured the waterline. The two men were pulled onto the police boat by the responding officers and transported to the N…
Mark Cunningham Of Norwalk, 35, Dies Suddenly Mark Cunningham Of Norwalk, 35, Dies Suddenly
Mark Cunningham Of Norwalk, 35, Dies Suddenly Mark V. Cunningham of Norwalk died suddenly in Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 7. He was 35 years old. Mark was born in Norwalk on Nov. 23, 1982. He attended Norwalk schools and enjoyed his work as a deckhand in the fishing industry.  Mark loved being on the water, boating and fishing with his family. He is survived by his parents, Mickey Weisheit Carford and Mark Cunningham; his son, Anthony; sisters Heather, Audrey and Erin Cunningham; grandparents Martha Jane Weisheit, Vincent and Mary Cunningham; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Norman “Bud” Weishei…