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Father Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged Father Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged
Father Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged The 28-year-old father of a 2-year-old child found buried in a grave at a Connecticut park has been criminally charged in connection to his death, police announced. On Wednesday, May 1, Stamford Police Captain Tom Scanlon announced that Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, a resident of Stamford, was arrested for his connection to the death of his 2-year-old son, Liam Rivera.  The toddler's body was found buried in a plastic bag at Cummings Park in Stamford on Monday, Jan. 2. Earlier Report - Mother Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged, Police Say The arrest of Ismalej-Gomez was …

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by Ben Crnic & Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Stamford Police Cruiser Hits Person Fatal Crash: Stamford Police Cruiser Hits Person
Fatal Crash: Stamford Police Cruiser Hits Person A person was struck and killed by a Stamford Police Department marked patrol vehicle that was responding to a call for service.  The crash took place in Stamford on Wire Mill Road during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 26. The pedestrian, a Stamford resident, was rushed to the hospital where life-saving measures were unsuccessful, said Stamford Chief of Police Timothy Shaw. No further details were made available. The investigation is being handled by the Connecticut State Police.  "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the deceased," Shaw said. This is a …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Mother Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged, Police Say Mother Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged, Police Say
Mother Of 2-Year-Old Found Buried In Stamford Park Charged, Police Say The mother of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a Fairfield County park has been charged in connection with the case. Iris Rivera-Santos, age 29, of Stamford, was charged on Friday, Feb. 3 in connection with the death of Liam Rivera whose body was found buried in a plastic bag in Cummings Park on Monday, Jan. 2. Rivera-Santos was charged with: Risk of injury to a minor Hindering prosecution Tampering with evidence Cruelty to persons The charges are the result of an extensive investigation that was conducted over the previous weeks in conjunction with the Stamf…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say
Stamford Man Buried Son's Body In Park, Held Mom Hostage, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was a person of interest in the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a city park has been captured. Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, age 26, of Stamford, was arrested by Stamford Police in a taxi early Tuesday, Jan. 3, after an exhaustive search by officers who went door to door and business to business searching for the alleged child killer, according to Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw. The department was led to the child's body after receiving a phone call on Monday, Jan. 2, regarding a kidnapping and a child buried at Cummings Park in Stamford. Offi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Captain In Fairfield County Promoted To Assistant Chief Police Captain In Fairfield County Promoted To Assistant Chief
Police Captain In Fairfield County Promoted To Assistant Chief A popular Fairfield County police captain has been promoted to assistant chief of an area police department. Capt. Richard Conklin will become the next Assistant Chief of Police for the Stamford Police Department, according to Chief Timothy Shaw.  "We are thrilled to have Rich join the leadership team and replace Assistant Chief Lou DeRubeis who is being appointed to the position of Public Safety Director," Shaw said. Conklin comes with over 40 years of law enforcement experience within the Stamford Community, he added. "His ties to the citizens of Stamford are fa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Police Officer In Fairfield County Dies After 3-Year Battle With Cancer Police Officer In Fairfield County Dies After 3-Year Battle With Cancer
Police Officer In Fairfield County Dies After 3-Year Battle With Cancer A 33-year veteran Fairfield County police officer has died after a three-year battle with cancer, Officer Douglas Robinson of the Stamford Police Department died on Wednesday, Aug. 24 surrounded by his family, said Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw. Robinson's age and place of residence were not available.  “Husband, father, officer, coach, mentor, friend; Douglas Robinson touched so many lives through all the hats he wore. Our thoughts, prayers, and tears are with his wife Judy and his children James, Casey, and Kevin. We ask everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford
Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford Six people were arrested and nine police officers were hospitalized during a clash at a protest in Stamford. The protesters were marching for justice for Steven Barrier, a 23-year-old who died due to a medical emergency while in custody last year. The protest began Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8 at Home Depot and proceeded to the Stamford PD headquarters on Bedford Street. During the course of the march, numerous businesses and motorists were affected by the group, Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw said. After arriving at police headquarters, the group did not comply with requests to dispers…

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by Joe Lombardi