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Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At Norwalk Gas Station In Underwear Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At Norwalk Gas Station In Underwear
Bloody Escaped Fugitive Caught At Norwalk Gas Station In Underwear An immigration detainee who escaped a New Hampshire jail was caught in Connecticut after police found him bleeding and half-dressed at a local gas station, authorities said.  Jianming Zeng of Brooklyn, New York, escaped Sullivan County House of Corrections in Unity, New Hampshire, on Saturday afternoon, July 12, authorities said. He is facing a fraud charge. He was also on an ICE hold.  A vigilant Norwalk gas station clerk at 331 West Avenue noticed the driver of a truck had bloody hands and was only wearing a t-shirt and underwear, Norwalk police said.  The man had pul…
Police ID Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Street In Norwalk Police ID Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Street In Norwalk
Police ID Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Street In Norwalk An elderly woman was struck and killed while crossing the entrance to a popular Norwalk plaza, and police are asking witnesses to come forward. Josephine Pimpinella, 84, was walking in the area of 133 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk, near the historic Golden Hill and Cedar Street shopping centers, around 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 13, police said. A pickup truck slammed into her, leaving her badly injured. It's unclear if the driver stayed at the scene. Paramedics treated her at the scene before rushing her to a local hospital, where she died of her injuries. The Norwalk Police Crash Reconstruct…
Live Grenade Found In Norwalk Triggers Bomb Squad Response; Practice Explosive Also Located Live Grenade Found In Norwalk Triggers Bomb Squad Response; Practice Explosive Also Located
Live Grenade Found In Norwalk Triggers Bomb Squad Response; Practice Explosive Also Located A quiet morning in Norwalk took a tense turn when two separate hand grenades were discovered — one of them live — prompting a swift response from local police and a bomb squad. Officers from the Norwalk Police Department were first called around 10:20 a.m. Monday, June 30, to a home on St. Mary’s Lane, where a resident found a grenade by the side of the road. That device was later determined to be “disabled and inert," authorities said.  But hours later, things got more serious. At about 3:30 p.m., police were dispatched to another report of a found hand grenade, this time in a backya…
Fire Destroys Norwalk Home, Sends Firefighter To Hospital, But Dog Rescued Fire Destroys Norwalk Home, Sends Firefighter To Hospital, But Dog Rescued
Fire Destroys Norwalk Home, Sends Firefighter To Hospital, But Dog Rescued A Norwalk family lost everything when flames tore through their two-story home on Tryon Street, displacing two people and sending one firefighter to the hospital. Fire crews were called to the scene just after 1:15 p.m. and arrived to find thick smoke pouring from the home at 4 Tryon St. Firefighters immediately began battling the blaze and searching for anyone inside. Related: A GoFundMe Has Been Set Up To Rebuild After The Blaze They found a dog suffering from smoke inhalation and quickly carried him out. Emergency crews also rescued the family’s dog, who was rushed to an emergency vet i…
$23K Worth Of Golf Gear Stolen From Norwalk Store, Suspect Linked To Others $23K Worth Of Golf Gear Stolen From Norwalk Store, Suspect Linked To Others
$23K Worth Of Golf Gear Stolen From Norwalk Store, Suspect Linked To Others Police say they've arrested a man who they say is connected to multiple golf store heists.  In February, a Norwalk Golf Galaxy store on Connecticut Ave. was robbed of several high-end clubs worth about $23,000, police said.  Norwalk detectives shared info from the robbery with other local agencies, and police in New York noticed a similar pattern to multiple high-end burglaries there, where someone had swiped thousands in expensive equipment.  Their investigation led them to Matthew Berman, 41, of the Bronx, Norwalk police said. He turned himself in on Wednesday, June 2…
Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures
Driver Suffering Medical Emergency Crashes Into Norwalk Home, Knocks Out Support Structures A driver suffering a medical emergency crashed a pick-up truck through a home in Norwalk on Tuesday, June 17.  The crash was reported around noon at 7 Rockmere Road when the truck crashed through the brick facade and knocked out several support structures.  Norwalk firefighters were able to move some of the debris to get the driver out and into an ambulance that rushed them to Norwalk Hospital. Authorities did not release their condition. Crews stabilized the building to make sure it would not fall over when they removed the vehicle.  Norwalk police are investigating the cr…
Fake Norwalk Officer Scamming Residents; Police Urge Caution As Scams On Rise Fake Norwalk Officer Scamming Residents; Police Urge Caution As Scams On Rise
Fake Norwalk Officer Scamming Residents; Police Urge Caution As Scams On Rise Norwalk police are asking the public to be aware of a new scam involving a fake officer.  Police said they've received multiple reports of someone impersonating a Norwalk police officer, calling and demanding the victim pay a fine for a missed court date or face imprisonment.  The caller is using the name Jason Wilson.  He is not an officer, and police would never call to solicit money for missed court appearances over the phone.  Do not engage with the caller and call the actual police if you receive this call at 203-854-3113. Scam calls are on the rise across the co…
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands Intoxicated Driver With Gun In Jail: Police A routine traffic stop ended with a man facing serious charges after police caught him driving under the influence while carrying a loaded gun, officials said.  Kirk Thomas, 29, of Bridgeport, is facing multiple charges following his arrest on Thursday morning, June 12, in Norwalk, authorities said.  A Norwalk police officer spotted Thomas' Tesla blow through a red light at the intersection of East and Hendricks Avenue without stopping during morning rush-hour traffic. The car turned on I-95, and the officer followed suit.  After pulling him over, Thomas was found to be smok…
Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List
Rite Aid Closing 110+ More Stores Amid New Bankruptcy Filing: See Full List Rite Aid will shut down more than 100 additional stores nationwide as the struggling pharmacy chain moves deeper into bankruptcy. The closings were disclosed in a recent bankruptcy court filing, less than a month after Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 on Monday, May 5. The Philadelphia-based chain is working to sell off its pharmacies, inventory, and other assets to several potential buyers. Rite Aid said it has secured $1.94 billion in new financing to keep locations open during the bankruptcy process. Pharmacy services and immunizations will continue in-store and online. The lates…
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police A routine traffic stop in Norwalk this week ended with three people behind bars after police uncovered multiple firearms and suspected drugs, authorities said. Officers pulled over a vehicle around 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, on Cudlipp Street near Jacob Street, according to Norwalk police. The driver, Charles Razor, was found to have a suspended license. As officers questioned the passengers, they discovered Darius McGee had a loaded Glock 45 with an illegal extended magazine, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up a second loaded 9mm handgun with the serial number scratched off, alon…
Driver Hit Norwalk Child Riding His Bike, Sending Him To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police Driver Hit Norwalk Child Riding His Bike, Sending Him To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police
Driver Hit Norwalk Child Riding His Bike, Sending Him To Hospital With Serious Injuries: Police A New York man is facing serious charges after police say he veered out of his lane and hit a child riding a bike in Norwalk, seriously injuring the young victim. Giovani Holguin, 30, of Harrison, New York, turned himself in to police on Tuesday, May 14, after investigators tied him to the crash that happened on Wilson Avenue in Norwalk last month, authorities said.  According to Norwalk Police, the crash happened on April 19 around 7:15 p.m. Multiple 911 calls came in about a child struck by a car. First responders, including Norwalk Police, Fire, and EMS teams, rushed to the scene. T…
Norwalk House Fire Displaces 11 People; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation Norwalk House Fire Displaces 11 People; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation
Norwalk House Fire Displaces 11 People; Cause Of Blaze Under Investigation Eleven people were forced out of their home after a fire tore through a Norwalk building overnight.  The fire at 19 Adams Lane was reported just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13. The emergency caller told Norwalk dispatchers that the blaze began as a kitchen fire in the basement but had crept through the one-story building, firefighters said.  Norwalk crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring out of the roof and eaves, but they were able to knock down the flames quickly, authorities said.  No one was injured in the blaze, but it displaced 11 people. The Norwalk fire marshal …
Norwalk Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Underage Family Member In Car Norwalk Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Underage Family Member In Car
Norwalk Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Underage Family Member In Car A 36-year-old Connecticut man was arrested over the weekend after an underage family member accused him of sexually assaulting them inside a vehicle earlier this year, according to police. Salvador Valdovinos-Contreras, of Norwalk, was taken into custody on Saturday, May 10, following a felony traffic stop, police said. Authorities began investigating Valdovinos-Contreras on Feb. 9, when an underage relative reported that they and another family member had fallen asleep in his car in South Norwalk and woke up to him allegedly groping them, police said. No further information was released t…
Norwalk High Softball Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students On Campus: Police Norwalk High Softball Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students On Campus: Police
Norwalk High Softball Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students On Campus: Police A Connecticut high school softball coach has turned himself in to police on Friday, May 9, after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting multiple students at school. Cary Nadel, 70, of Wilton, was charged with risk of injury to a minor and four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, according to Norwalk police. Nadel, who coached at Norwalk High School, was accused on April 1 of inappropriate behavior and unwanted touching of students on campus, police said. The Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit investigated the claims and found them credible, authorities said…
Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection
Popular Sports Chain Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Norwalk's SoNo Collection A popular sports bar and grill chain has abruptly closed its only Connecticut location, leaving patrons surprised and disappointed. Yard House, which had been located at the SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, shut its doors on Tuesday, May 6, with little public notice. The company said in a statement that employees from the Norwalk location will have the opportunity to transfer to other Yard House restaurants.  “Closing this restaurant is a difficult business decision, and one that we made carefully and thoughtfully,” the spokesperson said in a statement, “particularly because it impact…
Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner
Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner They gave you life, endless love, and advice you only realized was right years later. Now it's time to listen to your mom to ensure she has a special Mother's Day — and help you claim favorite child status.  A recent survey of 3,000 women highlighted the restaurants they are most excited to dine at on their special day, and three in Connecticut made the cut.  According to Mixbook, the photobook company behind the poll, the most wanted local reservation this year is Café on the Green in Danbury. Known for its classy setting and Italian dishes like lobster ravioli and seared sea sca…
Firefighters Battle Late-Night Blaze At Historic Norwalk Building Firefighters Battle Late-Night Blaze At Historic Norwalk Building
Firefighters Battle Late-Night Blaze At Historic Norwalk Building A late-night apartment fire sent firefighters rushing to a two-story building, where pets were rescued and residents escaped unharmed, authorities said.  The fire broke out inside Clocktower Close Condominiums, a converted factory building at 25 Grand St. in Norwalk, where two first-floor apartments suffered fire and smoke damage. The call came in for help just before 11 p.m. for a fire that had started in the bathroom ceiling of one of the first-floor units. When firefighters arrived, they found flames burning inside the walls of neighboring first-floor units and spreading betwee…
More Than 20 People Displaced In Norwalk House Fire More Than 20 People Displaced In Norwalk House Fire
More Than 20 People Displaced In Norwalk House Fire More than 20 people were displaced after a fire damaged a multi-family home in Norwalk on Tuesday, April 29.  The fire began at a three-story home at 30 Lexington Ave. just after 2:30 p.m. The fire began on the first floor, and many people on the second and upper floors did not realize the building was in flames.  Firefighters alerted them and helped evacuate the building while battling the fire.  Thankfully, there were no injuries. The Red Cross is assisting the 22 people displaced with temporary accommodations.  The Norwalk Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of …
Driver Crashes Into 5 Cars In Norwalk Car Wash, Multiple People Taken To Hospital Driver Crashes Into 5 Cars In Norwalk Car Wash, Multiple People Taken To Hospital
Driver Crashes Into 5 Cars In Norwalk Car Wash, Multiple People Taken To Hospital A driver slammed into five cars at a Connecticut car wash on Monday morning, April 28, injuring multiple people, authorities said.  Police were called to Russell Speeder’s Car Wash at 297 Main Ave. in Norwalk around 10:00 a.m. after a car plowed into five vehicles, Norwalk police said.  Two people were taken to an area hospital for treatment, as well as the driver who caused the crash.  Norwalk police believe the wrecks were an accident, but officials are investigating the incident. Authorities urge anyone with information on the crash to contact Officer Chris…
New Haven Police Address Those Serial Killer Rumors New Haven Police Address Those Serial Killer Rumors
New Haven Police Address Those Serial Killer Rumors Police are pushing back against rumors swirling online that a serial killer is behind the death of a 60-year-old New Haven woman whose body was found last month. Investigators said there is currently "no indication of any criminality" connected to her disappearance and death. Denise Leary was first reported missing in late September 2024, and her remains were found just a short distance from her home in March. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled her cause of death "undetermined," and officials said there were "no signs of foul play" discovered during the autopsy. In a detailed st…
Gas Station Brawl to Jailhouse Mayhem: Norwalk Police Wrestle Suspect in Rampage Gas Station Brawl to Jailhouse Mayhem: Norwalk Police Wrestle Suspect in Rampage
Gas Station Brawl to Jailhouse Mayhem: Norwalk Police Wrestle Suspect in Rampage A late-night cab ride ended in violence at a Norwalk CITGO station, where a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed by three men who refused to pay their fare. The incident escalated further when one suspect began attacking a police cruiser and damaged multiple holding cells after being arrested, authorities said.  Norwalk patrol officers were called to 128 Connecticut Ave. just before midnight after a report of a violent assault on a cab driver. Officers separated those involved and called for medical help. The driver suffered cuts to the left side of his face after being punched and stru…
Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds
Norwalk Man Watches Helplessly As House Fire Kills Beloved Birds A Connecticut man tried to rescue his pet birds as flames tore through his Nowalk home, but the fire quickly grew out of control, destroying the house and claiming the lives of the birds inside. Norwalk firefighters rushed to the Lockwood Lane home just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, to reports of a man trapped inside a burning two-story house.  Firefighters found the fire had started in the rear kitchen area and was climbing to the second floor.  Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control using a full first-alarm response, which included 26 Norwalk firefighters f…
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed)
These CT ShopRite Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday (Some Are Closed) Before you head out for rolls or last-minute chocolate bunnies this Easter Sunday, double-check your local ShopRite’s hours below. Across Connecticut, some ShopRite stores are staying open for limited hours, while many others will be closed all day on Sunday, April 20. Here’s the full list of which CT ShopRite stores are open, closed, and when they’re closing early, so you’re not left out in the parking lot. OPEN (Limited Easter Sunday Hours): These stores will be open on Easter — most from 6 or 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ShopRite of Clinton – 7am-2pm ShopRite of Cromwell – 7am-2pm ShopRite of…
Gunfire, Silence, Hospital Tip: How Police Cracked Fairfield Shooting Case Gunfire, Silence, Hospital Tip: How Police Cracked Fairfield Shooting Case
Gunfire, Silence, Hospital Tip: How Police Cracked Fairfield Shooting Case A Norwalk man was arrested and charged this week in connection with a 2024 shooting that shook a Fairfield neighborhood, authorities said, crediting months of detective work with tracking down the alleged gunman. Jaquan Rosado, 32, faces multiple charges related to the Fiske Street shooting, Fairfield police announced. Officers responded to the area around 10:30 p.m. on June 23, 2024. Investigators found evidence of gunfire but no victim at the scene. That changed later that night when a local hospital alerted police that a man had arrived with a gunshot wound to his leg, authorities said.…
Man, 52, Killed in Early Morning Crash in Norwalk; Driver Remains At Scene Man, 52, Killed in Early Morning Crash in Norwalk; Driver Remains At Scene
Man, 52, Killed in Early Morning Crash in Norwalk; Driver Remains At Scene A 52-year-old man was hit and killed riding a moped in Fairfield County early Sunday morning, April 13, authorities said.  Jose Olavarria was hit at the intersection of West Avenue and Reed Street in Norwalk around 3:50 a.m. and rushed to an area hospital, Norwalk police said. Doctors were unable to save his life.  The driver of the car that hit him remained on the scene.  Norwalk police are investigating the crash.  Authorities urge anyone who saw the crash or has any information about it to contact Officer Chris Wasilewski at 203-854-3035 or Cwasilewsk…
Darien Police Killing: Officers Offering $150K For Details In Officer's Cold Case Killing Darien Police Killing: Officers Offering $150K For Details In Officer's Cold Case Killing
Darien Police Killing: Officers Offering $150K For Details In Officer's Cold Case Killing It's been 44 years since a police officer in Fairfield County was gunned down while chasing a suspect running away from a restaurant robbery, but authorities aren't giving up on finding his killer. Police Officer Kenneth Bateman was shot and killed on May 31, 1981, after spotting someone leaving the Duchess Patio Restaurant in Darien near the Norwalk border. He was waiting on backup when gunfire erupted, and a shootout began.  Bateman died of his injuries. Authorities offered a $100,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction of the person responsible for the b…
Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In Early Morning Norwalk Fire Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In Early Morning Norwalk Fire
Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In Early Morning Norwalk Fire A truck hauling multiple vehicles caught fire early Wednesday, April 9, on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, destroying several cars in the process, authorities said. The flames broke out around 5:50 a.m. near Exit 14 South on I-95, Norwalk firefighters said.  Four of the six cars on the carrier were destroyed in the fire near Exit 14 South.  Norwalk Fire Department Firefighters believe the blaze started in the truck’s brakes. The driver couldn't use their fire extinguisher to put it out, which allowed the flames to creep onto the vehicles on the trailer, officials said. Four of …
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust: Police Police arrested a man with a known history of drug crimes following a routine traffic stop on Monday, April 1, authorities said.  Trey Daniel Greene, 31, of Bridgeport, faces multiple felonies following the stop at the Stuart Avenue and Connecticut Avenue intersection in Norwalk, police said.  Officers pulled over a vehicle Greene was in and found 8.25 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of crack, 12 grams of fentanyl, and 14 folds of heroin, Norwalk police said.  He was being held on a $100,000 bond, police said. 
Norwalk Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Fire; Crews Forced To Pull Down Roof, Walls, Chimney Norwalk Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Fire; Crews Forced To Pull Down Roof, Walls, Chimney
Norwalk Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Fire; Crews Forced To Pull Down Roof, Walls, Chimney A fast-moving fire in Norwalk destroyed a home on Monday, March 24, but, thankfully, no one was injured.  Firefighters were called to 2 Morton St. around 10:50 a.m. to a blaze at the two-and-a-half-story home. The house had items stacked to the ceiling making for an "unusually heavy fire load," crews said.  Firefighters had to bring in an excavator to dismantle portions of the upper roof, walls, and chimneys because they were likely to collapse, Norwalk crews said.  Norwalk Fire Department The Red Cross is working with the sole occupant of the home on temporary housing. Th…
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Connected To Golf-Related Thefts In Fairfield County, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Connected To Golf-Related Thefts In Fairfield County, Cops Say
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Connected To Golf-Related Thefts In Fairfield County, Cops Say A 41-year-old man has been charged in the theft of golf-related items from pro shops across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut after being apprehended at a Westchester County deli, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Berman was arrested on Monday, March 10 as part of an investigation into several overnight pro shop burglaries in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 21.  According to the department, the investigation began in mid-February, when authorities connected a series of burglaries from golf courses as well as a sporti…
Former Congresswoman Who Grew Up In Norwalk Dies At Age 49 Former Congresswoman Who Grew Up In Norwalk Dies At Age 49
Former Congresswoman Who Grew Up In Norwalk Dies At Age 49 A former US congresswoman who became a television commentator has died. Mia Love, a New York native who grew up in Connecticut, was 49 and had been battling brain cancer. After moving west, she served as mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah — about 30 miles outside Salt Lake City — from 2010 to 2014. She was then elected to Congress in 2014 to represent Utah’s 4th District, becoming the first Black Republican woman elected to the House. She served two terms, beginning in 2015. News of her death was announced by her family on social media late Sunday night, March 23.  "With grateful heart…