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Man Busted On Child Porn Charges After Multi-State Investigation: Police Man Busted On Child Porn Charges After Multi-State Investigation: Police
Man Busted On Child Porn Charges After Multi-State Investigation: Police A 27-year-old Connecticut man faces multiple charges after police say he tried to entice a child online, authorities said.  Michael Bernaud, age 27, of Ansonia, was charged with possession of child pornography, two counts of enticing a minor by computer, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, Ansonia police said. He was being held on a $150,000 bond.  Authorities said Bernaud turned himself in after police obtained a warrant for his arrest following a lengthy investigation.  Police could not say much about the investigation to protect the alleged victims, but it i…
Man Charged In Pharmacy Robbery In Monroe, Police Say Man Charged In Pharmacy Robbery In Monroe, Police Say
Man Charged In Pharmacy Robbery In Monroe, Police Say A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged drugstore robbery in Fairfield County in which multiple men entered and robbed the pharmacy of drugs.  New York City resident Ishmael Henry, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 21 by the Monroe Police Department for the crime which took place on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Monroe. According to Lt. Michael Sweeney, of the Monrore Police, witnesses reported multiple men wearing face coverings entered the store and walked to the pharmacy area.  Once they gained access to the p…
Monroe Woman Killed In Early-Morning House Fire Monroe Woman Killed In Early-Morning House Fire
Monroe Woman Killed In Early-Morning House Fire A Fairfield County woman was killed during an early morning house fire. The fire took place in Monroe around 12:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 on Fox Run.  Officers from the Monroe Police Department along with the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire located at 8 Fox Run, said Lt. Michael Sweeney of the Monroe Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found flames and heavy smoke coming from the east side of the house, Sweeney said, The fire quickly spread to the rest of the house. Once out, firefighters located 66-year-old Sheryl…
Know Them? Four Wanted For Monroe Rite Aid Robbery, Police Say Know Them? Four Wanted For Monroe Rite Aid Robbery, Police Say
Know Them? Four Wanted For Monroe Rite Aid Robbery, Police Say Four men wearing ski masks and face coverings are on the run after allegedly stealing thousands of pills at a Fairfield County Rite Aid store. The incident took place in Monroe around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 508 Monroe Turnpike. The men ordered employees to open the safe where narcotics are stored. Once the safe was opened, they emptied the contents and exited the store, said Lt. Michael Sweeney, of the Monroe Police Department. The men fled in a black sedan north on Monroe Turnpike. Responding officers from Monroe were una…
Monroe Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child, Police Say Monroe Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child, Police Say
Monroe Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with numerous counts of allegedly sexually abusing a child over a time period of more than five years. Fernando Cachina, age 86, of Monroe, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 16, for 19 counts of sexual assault charges.  In April, the Monroe Police Department Detective Division received the report of child sexual abuse that had taken place in Monroe.  During the investigation, detectives determined the sexual abuse of the minor by Cachina had been taking place over a period of five years at his home in Monroe, according …
Police Units Respond To Masuk HS County After Threatening Messages Police Units Respond To Masuk HS County After Threatening Messages
Police Units Respond To Masuk HS County After Threatening Messages Extra police are on-site at a Fairfield County high school after threatening text messages were shared with administrators. Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone said the department increased its presence early Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Masuk High School as a precaution during an investigation. "School and police staff have worked collaboratively to identify the origins of the messages," Corrone said. The matter is still being investigated, Corrone said and added that investigators believe there is no ongoing threat. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Man Apprehended In Road-Rage Incident In Monroe Involving Gun, Police Say Man Apprehended In Road-Rage Incident In Monroe Involving Gun, Police Say
Man Apprehended In Road-Rage Incident In Monroe Involving Gun, Police Say A man who was involved in a road-rage incident in which he pointed a gun at another driver has been apprehended in Fairfield County, police said.  Gregory Fotin, age 23, of Newtown, was arrested on Tuesday, July 6, on a host of charges including threatening by the Monroe Police Department, said Lieutenant Stephen Corrone.   Fotin was arrested after police received a 911 call about a road rage incident that occurred on Route 25 in Monroe. The caller reported while traveling southbound in heavy traffic a vehicle came up from behind and attempted to pass her …
Three Monroe Juveniles Charged In Online Child Porn Case, Police Say Three Monroe Juveniles Charged In Online Child Porn Case, Police Say
Three Monroe Juveniles Charged In Online Child Porn Case, Police Say Three Fairfield County juveniles have been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography and for harassment, among other charges. In January of 2021, the Monroe Police Department received a complaint that there was an Instagram account that was posting nude and inappropriate photos of Monroe youths, said  Lieutenant Kevin McKellick of the Monroe PD. In addition, the account holder also posted where each youth lived. The juvenile victim said she, along with others, was being harassed by this anonymous account holder.  "She complained that the accoun…
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Monroe Client, Police Say Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Monroe Client, Police Say
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Monroe Client, Police Say A home health aide has been arrested for allegedly stealing items from a person she cared for in Fairfield County. Stephanie Sabat, age 37, of Monroe, was arrested on a warrant by Monroe Police on Wednesday, April 28, for the incident which took place in August 2019, said Lieutenant Kevin McKellick of the Monroe Police Department. According to McKellick, the department received a complaint from a Spring Hill Road resident that her parents noticed items missing from the house and they suspected their new home health aide was stealing from them.  Sabat, who was employed b…
Monroe Man Nabbed For Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Minors, Police Say Monroe Man Nabbed For Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Minors, Police Say
Monroe Man Nabbed For Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Minors, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for the second time for allegedly inappropriately touching two juveniles after giving them alcohol. The first incident took place in December when the Monroe Police Department received the complaint of a sexual assault taking place at the home of Thein Ly, age 38, of Monroe, said Monore Police Lieutenant Stephen Corrone.   The two juveniles said while staying at Ly’s residence, he allegedly provided them with alcohol and inappropriately touched both of the juveniles during the stay, Corrone said. Ly was arrested based u…
Juvenile Charged In 'Strong-Arm' Robbery Of iPhone In Monroe, Police Say Juvenile Charged In 'Strong-Arm' Robbery Of iPhone In Monroe, Police Say
Juvenile Charged In 'Strong-Arm' Robbery Of iPhone In Monroe, Police Say Police are warning residents of a strong-arm robbery following the arrest of a juvenile for stealing an iPhone after setting up the purchase of the phone online in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Saturday, Feb. 13, when the Monroe Police received the report of a strong-arm robbery at a residence on Castlewood Drive in Monroe, police said. The complainant told police they had listed an iPhone 11 64GB for sale on Facebook Market Place. An individual expressed interest in purchasing the phone and arrangements were made for an exchange to take place at the victim’s reside…
Man Nabbed Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check At Monroe Bank, Police Say Man Nabbed Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check At Monroe Bank, Police Say
Man Nabbed Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check At Monroe Bank, Police Say A Connecticut man was busted allegedly attempting to cash a fraudulent check from a Fairfield County business. New Haven County resident Ian Picerno, 39, of Seymour, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 13, by Monroe Police for attempting to cash a fraudulent check at Union Savings Bank located at 411 Monroe Turnpike, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. Picerno walked up to the drive-thru window of the bank and attempted to cash a check from an auto body shop in Danbury, Corrone said.  The teller identified the check as being fraudulent and contacted the Monroe Police Department,…
Man Attacks Officer While Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Trumbull, Police Say Man Attacks Officer While Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Trumbull, Police Say
Man Attacks Officer While Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Trumbull, Police Say A  man was apprehended after he assaulted a police officer before allegedly fleeing from the scene of a motor vehicle crash in Fairfield County and leading police on a search that lasted for several hours.  The incident began Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the evening, when Damien A. Sanchez, 41, of Bridgeport, assaulted an off-duty Trumbull Police officer at an accident scene on Main Street, as he fled, but was eventually apprehended by police a short distance away, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The off-duty Trumbull Police officer, Sgt. James Arlio, spotted San…
Large House Fire In Monroe Has Closed Roadway Large House Fire In Monroe Has Closed Roadway
Large House Fire In Monroe Has Closed Roadway A large house fire in Fairfield County has closed a busy roadway in the area. The Monroe Fire Department was called to the scene of the fire around 10:24, Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 138 Hattertown Road in Monroe. First arriving units found the home fully engulfed in flames, said Lt. Stephen Corrone, of the Monroe Police Department. In order to allow for emergency vehicles, Hattertown Road is currently closed in the area, he added. A detour has been set-up to accommodate residents.  Corrone said officials believe no one was home at the time of the fire. The scene is still currently active…
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Easton Crash One Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Easton Crash
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured In Three-Vehicle Easton Crash A three-vehicle crash in Fairfield County has left a man dead and two others seriously injured. The crash took place around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, on Route 59 between Maple and Judd roads in Easton. Two of the vehicles were traveling south and one was traveling north, said Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle. The first Easton officer to arrive on the scene found a male passenger who was unresponsive and a citizen administering CPR, Doyle said. The officer and arriving Easton EMS and Easton Fire Department units took over lifesaving efforts. The individual was transported to Saint…
Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Trumbull Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Trumbull
Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Trumbull A local woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fairfield County. It happened just after 5 p.m., Nov. 20 in Trumbull. The pedestrian, Lisa Cimmino, age 57, of Trumbull, was walking on Canoe Brook Road near Madison Avenue when she was struck by the vehicle, causing serious life-threatening injuries, Trumbull Police said. A sedan traveling on Canoe Brook Road struck the victim, and immediately came to a stop a short distance away, according to police.  Trumbull Police officers treated the victim at the scene until Trumbull EMS arrived to assi…
Man Faces DUI, Other Charges After Low-Speed Chase In Monroe Man Faces DUI, Other Charges After Low-Speed Chase In Monroe
Man Faces DUI, Other Charges After Low-Speed Chase In Monroe An intoxicated 56-year-old man led police on an inching chase, frequently stopping in the middle of the travel lane and motioning for pursuing officers, their lights flashing, to pass him, police said. Tony Barr of Bridgeport, 56, reportedly caught the attention of Monroe police officers on Saturday, Sept. 12 with an equipment violation, and maintained that attention by swerving between lanes.  After an officer attempted to pull Barr over at approximately 10:10 p.m., Barr continued to travel north for over a mile with the officer trailing behind him, sirens sounding, said police. …
Woman, Man Accused Of Running Counterfeit CT, NY Scheme Involving Car Titles, Insurance Cards Woman, Man Accused Of Running Counterfeit CT, NY Scheme Involving Car Titles, Insurance Cards
Woman, Man Accused Of Running Counterfeit CT, NY Scheme Involving Car Titles, Insurance Cards Two Connecticut residents are facing charges for an alleged elaborate counterfeiting operation that expanded into New York. An investigation was launched by the Monroe Police Department in February when an area resident purchased a motor vehicle with a fraudulent title. An extensive, multi-agency investigation was launched, which led them to identify Krista Karch and Orlando Dominguez, both residents of Essex, Connecticut, in Middlesex County, as possible suspects. According to police, it was determined that Dominguez allegedly produced counterfeit New York and Connecticut car titles…
Suspect Nabbed In Burglary At Monroe Dunkin' Donuts Suspect Nabbed In Burglary At Monroe Dunkin' Donuts
Suspect Nabbed In Burglary At Monroe Dunkin' Donuts A serial burglar in Connecticut was tracked down after breaking into a Fairfield County Dunkin’ Donuts location, stealing cash and a recording surveillance system, and being tied to other break-ins, police said. Investigators from the Monroe Police Department responded to Dunkin Donuts on Roosevelt Drive shortly after 1:45 on Dec. 27 last year, when a. burglar alarm was activated. Police said that upon arrival, it was determined by detectives that the establishment had been forcefully broken into by two men. A total of $1,395 was missing, and the surveillance system had an estimated value o…
Man Assaults Elderly Family Member With Broomstick, Monroe Police Say Man Assaults Elderly Family Member With Broomstick, Monroe Police Say
Man Assaults Elderly Family Member With Broomstick, Monroe Police Say A 59-year-old man who was caring for an elderly family member short-term was arrested for allegedly assaulting the victim by pushing them down and hitting them with a broomstick. The incident took place in Fairfield County on Wednesday, May 13, when Monroe Police received a complaint of an 80-year-old victim being assaulted, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim who said they had been assaulted by, family member Leonard Glendinning, of West Haven, said Corrone. Glendinning had been acting as the victim’s caretaker while another family …
Missing Woman Found After Monroe Police Issue Silver Alert Missing Woman Found After Monroe Police Issue Silver Alert
Missing Woman Found After Monroe Police Issue Silver Alert A missing woman who prompted a Silver Alert in Fairfield County has been located, police said. The Silver Alert was issued on Thursday, April 9, for Brookfield resident Elizabeth Schwartz, whose vehicle was found abandoned in Monroe by police officers early in the day. The alert stated that she had last been seen at the Howe Market in Shelton wearing dark pants, a pink long sleeve sweatshirt and a tan beach-style hat.  At the time of her disappearance, police said that Schwartz’s family feared she was potentially in medical distress. At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, …
Couple Charged With Faking Burglary To Steal Shotgun, Police Say Couple Charged With Faking Burglary To Steal Shotgun, Police Say
Couple Charged With Faking Burglary To Steal Shotgun, Police Say A Fairfield County man and woman were arrested for allegedly faking a burglary in order to steal a shotgun from a home. Sean Smith, 27, of Danbury, and Kathryn Lewis, 26, of Monroe, turned themselves in to the Monroe Police Department on Monday, March 16, for the incident which took place in October 2019, said Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone.  According to Corrone, on Oct. 23, 2019, the Monroe Police Department received a report of a burglary in progress at 16 Nickel Place. The called told officers that an unknown person had entered the garage of the home and stole a s…
Two Killed In Overnight Crash That Caused Hours-Long Road Closure Two Killed In Overnight Crash That Caused Hours-Long Road Closure
Two Killed In Overnight Crash That Caused Hours-Long Road Closure Two people were killed overnight in a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County. It happened around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, on River Road in Shelton, said Shelton Police Lt. Christopher Nugent. An initial investigation found that two vehicles, a white BMW 5 series with four occupants, and a white Toyota Rav 4 with one occupant were involved in the crash, Nugent said. "There are two people confirmed deceased at this time," Nugent said. "The two deceased were occupants in the white BMW." Two other occupants from the white BMW were taken to area hospitals for injuries sustained in the crash.…
Police To Conduct DUI, Aggressive Driving Enforcement Effort In Monroe Police To Conduct DUI, Aggressive Driving Enforcement Effort In Monroe
Police To Conduct DUI, Aggressive Driving Enforcement Effort In Monroe Drunk drivers beware, the Monroe Police Department will be conducting a DUI and unsafe driving enforcement over the weekend. The enforcement will run from late evening Saturday, Feb. 1, to the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 2, said Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone. The primary purpose of the enforcement is the detection and apprehension of intoxicated drivers, Corrone said. In addition to the checkpoint, officers will also be enforcing speed limits, looking for distracted driving, and seatbelts requirements and aggressive driving throughout the checkpoint. "Aggre…
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two men were arrested on arson charges following an investigation into an event that took place in October regarding the theft of a vehicle.  Matthew Bittner, 38, of Monroe, and Joseph Bogdanyi, 32, Seymour,  were arrested Monday, Dec. 23, by Monroe Police following an investigation into the reported theft and arson of a vehicle. According to Monroe Police, on Oct. 23, the department received a report of a vehicle on fire in the driveway of 35 Corporate Drive in Monroe.  When officers arrived, they found a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fully engulfed in flames, said Monroe …
Fugitive Wanted For Striking Officer With Vehicle In School Parking Lot Nabbed, Monroe PD Says Fugitive Wanted For Striking Officer With Vehicle In School Parking Lot Nabbed, Monroe PD Says
Fugitive Wanted For Striking Officer With Vehicle In School Parking Lot Nabbed, Monroe PD Says A man wanted for allegedly hanging around the parking lot of an area high school approaching students and then striking a police officer with his vehicle when approached has been apprehended. Edwin Galve-Lemus, 32, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 6 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, by the Monroe Police Department with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Bridgeport Police Department, said Monroe Police Lt.  Stephen Corrone.  Galve-Lemus was taken into custody on a warrant at a residence on Orchard Street in Bridgeport, Corrone said. Police had been…
Duo Charged In $42.8K Scam With Money Sent To Vacant Homes In Monroe Duo Charged In $42.8K Scam With Money Sent To Vacant Homes In Monroe
Duo Charged In $42.8K Scam With Money Sent To Vacant Homes In Monroe Two men from New York City were arrested as they retrieved $42,800 in payments sent by victims of a telephone scam to vacant homes for sale in Fairfield County, police say. Police received a complaint on Tuesday, Nov. 19, of suspicious activity concerning the delivery of packages to vacant homes for sale.  On Friday, Nov. 22, police received a call from a UPS security about suspicious deliveries scheduled to be delivered to two vacant homes for sale in eastern Fairfield County in the town of Monroe.  Surveillance was set up on each of the homes. A vehicle was observed driving pas…
Know Him? 'Suspicious Man' Causes Extra Police Presence At Masuk HS Know Him? 'Suspicious Man' Causes Extra Police Presence At Masuk HS
Know Him? 'Suspicious Man' Causes Extra Police Presence At Masuk HS A suspicious man spotted in the Masuk High School parking lot caused the school to operate on a "control movement" status throughout the day. The incident took place early Wednesday, Nov. 20, when the school's security officer "made contact" with the man who then fled the area, said Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone. Corrone said the department is searching for the man in the areas surrounding the school after he jumped out of his vehicle at some point and fled. "All students are safe and Masuk remains in a controlled movement with all exterior doors remaining closed and locked,"…
Extortion Scam Involved Threat To Release Nude Photos Of Monroe Man, Police Say Extortion Scam Involved Threat To Release Nude Photos Of Monroe Man, Police Say
Extortion Scam Involved Threat To Release Nude Photos Of Monroe Man, Police Say An area man who was corresponding with an "alleged" woman online, found out the hard way not to send anyone nude photos when the woman attempted to scam him out of $2,000. Monroe Police are investigating the scam which was reported on Sunday, Oct. 27, after the man received the demand for money, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. Corrone said the man had been talking with the woman online for quite some time and had at one time sent her two $100 gift cards.  After the woman received the gift cards, the two exchanged nude photos, Corrone said. The man then received a screenshot on Facebook of …
Duo Nabbed In Alleged Darien Fraud Scheme Duo Nabbed In Alleged Darien Fraud Scheme
Duo Nabbed In Alleged Darien Fraud Scheme Two area men who allegedly cashed checks and used credit cards taken from a girlfriend's father in Darien were nabbed by police in two separate arrests. The scheme was uncovered in June after a Darien resident reported to police that he believed his daughter's boyfriend, Sean Frangione, 42, of Stamford, had stolen checks from his residence, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. The man also believed Frangione stole $300 in cash and a credit card from his dresser. In total, five fraudulent checks had been cashed for a total of $1,455, said Palmieri.  Several …
Police: 'Overly Aggressive Door-To-Door Salesman' In Monroe Faces Charges Police: 'Overly Aggressive Door-To-Door Salesman' In Monroe Faces Charges
Police: 'Overly Aggressive Door-To-Door Salesman' In Monroe Faces Charges A door-to-door salesman who was scaring residents in Monroe has been arrested for his "overly aggressive tactics" and for not having a license, police said. Jamarcus Styles, 22, of Atlanta, Georgia, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, after Monroe Police received calls from residents on Lazy Brook Road, said Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone. The first call came in around 5:25 p.m. from a resident reporting that Styles was acting aggressively. While checking the area for the salesmen, officers were stopped by a second resident informing them they had a salesman that caused a d…