Man Rescued From Trench At Norwalk Construction Site Man Rescued From Trench At Norwalk Construction Site
Man Rescued From Trench At Norwalk Construction Site A man was rescued from a trench after he was accidentally bumped into a hole by a backhoe operator in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk on Tuesday, March 21 at an excavation site. Norwalk firefighters responded to a call for a worker down in a hole after being "accidentally bumped" by a backhoe operator, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Chief Steve Shay. The firefighters extricated the man from the trench and treated his injuries, Shay said, The man was transported to Norwalk Hospital with minor injuries.
Norwalk Man, Struck, Killed By Car In Westport, Police Say Norwalk Man, Struck, Killed By Car In Westport, Police Say
Norwalk Man, Struck, Killed By Car In Westport, Police Say A Norwalk man was hit and killed by a car in Westport. The crash took place in Westport around 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4 in the area of 575 Riverside Ave.  Matthew Balga, age 54, of Norwalk, was found by first responders who rendered aid before he was transported to Norwalk Hospital where he was pronounced dead, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. Members of the Westport Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team, along with the Accident Investigation Team of the Fairfield Police Department, responded to the scene to conduct the investigation into the …
Seen Her? Westport Woman Goes Missing After Doctor's Appointment Seen Her? Westport Woman Goes Missing After Doctor's Appointment
Seen Her? Westport Woman Goes Missing After Doctor's Appointment Police in Fairfield County are seeking the public's assistance in locating a woman who has gone missing following a doctor's appointment. On Thursday, Feb. 23, around 2:15 p.m. Westport Police responded to a report of a missing person from 29 Washington Ave., said Lt. Matthew Gouveia of the Westport Police. Gouveia said Kathreen Brandt, age 80, drove from her Westport home to Norwalk Hospital for an appointment scheduled at 11:30 a.m.  After completing her visit, she was expected home around 1:30 p.m., Gouveia said.  "Brandt is believed to be suffering from some f…
Man Shot At Norwalk Home In Critical Condition, Police Say Man Shot At Norwalk Home In Critical Condition, Police Say
Man Shot At Norwalk Home In Critical Condition, Police Say A man is in critical condition after being shot at a Norwalk home. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20 at a residence on Dry Hill Road, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police. Multiple Norwalk officers rushed to the scene, along with paramedics and fire personnel after receiving a 911 call of a person shot, Gulino said. Upon arrival, officers searched the home and found the man shot, as well as a handgun, Gulino said. The unidentified man was provided emergency medical aid and rushed to Norwalk Hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries, sh…
24-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed For Norwalk Shooting, Police Say 24-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed For Norwalk Shooting, Police Say
24-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed For Norwalk Shooting, Police Say A Bridgeport man has been charged with the shooting of another man in Norwalk months after the incident took place. Norwalk Police arrested Samuel Branch, age 24, on a fugitive warrant along with the US Marshals on Wednesday, Jan. 18 in Bridgeport. On Thursday, May 12, 2022, members of the patrol division responded to a shooting in the area of 43 North Main Street. They located a crime scene however no victims were on the scene, said Lt. Joe Dinho of the Norwalk Police. A victim later arrived at Norwalk Hospital by private vehicle suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.&nbs…
Officers In Westport Attacked By Man Drinking Fuel Additive, Police Say Officers In Westport Attacked By Man Drinking Fuel Additive, Police Say
Officers In Westport Attacked By Man Drinking Fuel Additive, Police Say A Connecticut man who was found walking down the middle of a street drinking liquid fuel additive has been arrested for allegedly attacking and injuring police officers. The incident took place in Westport on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, when police responded to the area of Center Street on a report of an individual, acting erratically and drinking motor oil.  Responding officers Cameron Baker, age 20, of New Haven, walking in the middle of Center Street and attempted to engage him in conversation. Baker was actively drinking a liquid, later identified as a liquid fuel additiv…
Fatal Crash: SUV Slams Into Metal Beam On I-95 In Darien Fatal Crash: SUV Slams Into Metal Beam On I-95 In Darien
Fatal Crash: SUV Slams Into Metal Beam On I-95 In Darien A Connecticut man was killed in Darien in a single-car crash on I-95. The crash took place around 5 a.m., Monday, Jan. 16, in the area of Exit 12 on I-95. According to the Connecticut State Police, when troopers arrived on the scene they found a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze under the metal beam guard rail on the right shoulder.  A preliminary investigation determined that the SUV was traveling northbound in the right lane when for unknown reasons, it veered off the roadway and struck the end of the metal beam guard rail in the right shoulder, state police said. The driver, identified as Juan…
Manslaughter Charge For Norwalk Crash That Left 1 Dead Manslaughter Charge For Norwalk Crash That Left 1 Dead
Manslaughter Charge For Norwalk Crash That Left 1 Dead A 25-year-old Fairfield County man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a crash that left a 19-year-old dead. The crash, which killed Oscar Valdovinos of Norwalk, took place in Norwalk on Sunday, Nov. 27 on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. When Norwalk officers arrived on the scene of the crash they found a single-car crash with four people injured, said Deputy Chief Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. Norwalk Hospital Emergency Medical Service transported three occupants to Norwalk Hospital, with Valdovinos pronounced dead at the scene, Blake said. The Norwalk …
Local Man Killed After SUV Crashes On Route 7 In Norwalk Local Man Killed After SUV Crashes On Route 7 In Norwalk
Local Man Killed After SUV Crashes On Route 7 In Norwalk A local man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a busy roadway in Fairfield County. It happened around 3:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 in Norwalk. That's when the vehicle, a 2013 Toyota Highlander, was traveling southbound on Route 7 on the left of two lanes near Exit 3, when, for an unknown reason, it veered off the roadway into the right shoulder, then struck the metal beam guardrail and spun out on the grassy shoulder, Connecticut State Police said. The driver, identified as 44-year-old Monehm Pierre, was transported to Norwalk Hospital where he was pron…
ID Released For Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash ID Released For Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash Police in Fairfield County have identified a man killed during a single-car crash that injured three others. The crash took place in Norwalk around 8 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, on Martin Luther King Drive. According to Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police, Oscar Abraham Valdovinos, age unknown, of Norwalk, was a passenger in the car when it crashed.  When emergency services responded closing a section of Martin Luther King Dr., after discovering a large debris field and an occupant who had been ejected from the one-vehicle accident, Dinho said. Earlier report: 1 Killed, 3 Inju…
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Fairfield County Crash, Police Say 1 Killed, 3 Injured In Fairfield County Crash, Police Say
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Fairfield County Crash, Police Say One person was killed and three others injured during a single-car crash in Fairfield County.  The crash took place in Norwalk around 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 27 on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive just south of Lowe Street. Norwalk Police, fire, and Norwalk Hospital EMS responding to the scene found four people injured, said Lt. Terry Blake, of the Norwalk Police. Three people were transported to Norwalk Hospital and one occupant was pronounced dead at the scene, Blake said. The identification of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.  Dr. Martin …
Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet
Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly attacking a youth football coach with a helmet. The incident took place in Norwalk at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Brien McMahon High School field during a game. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police, the assault took place on the field during the game. Following an investigation, Norwalk Police arrested Christopher Polk, age 32, of Norwalk on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Gulino said. When police were dispatched to the field on Sunday, they located the unconscious man laying on the field, along with a large crowd of adult an…