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Man Shot In Legs In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Shot In Legs In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Shot In Legs In Fairfield County, Police Say A man was found shot in the legs in Fairfield County after police received multiple phone calls reporting gunshots. The incident took place in Norwalk around 11 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4 in the area of South Main Street and Merritt Street. Responding officers located a crime scene in the area of South Main Street, but not a victim, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake.  A short time later Norwalk dispatch received a call from Norwalk Hospital, who reported that a man suffering from a gunshot wound had just arrived by private vehicle, Blake said. The victim is a 36-year-…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bloody Footprints At Hotel In Fairfield County Prompt Police Investigation Bloody Footprints At Hotel In Fairfield County Prompt Police Investigation
Bloody Footprints At Hotel In Fairfield County Prompt Police Investigation The discovery of bloody footprints led to a police investigation in Fairfield County. On Saturday, Oct. 17 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Norwalk Police received a call from Norwalk Inn staff members requesting assistance as they had located bloody footprints leading to a guest’s room.  Upon arrival, officers located the prints and gathered information from the staff regarding the guest, according to Norwalk Police Sgt. Sofia Gulino. Several officers were speaking through a closed door with the guest, who was not cooperative, said police. Simultaneously, another group of officers began…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Protests Lead To Closure Of I-95 Stretch Protests Lead To Closure Of I-95 Stretch
Protests Lead To Closure Of I-95 Stretch A stretch of I-95 in Fairfield County has shut down amid protests over police-related deaths. The closure, early Saturday evening, June 6, is northbound between Exit 15 and Exit 16. Just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Norwalk Police said there were now road closures now in the area of South Main Street near police headquarters, and motorists should avoid the area. The protests began at Norwalk City Hall. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests
CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the peaceful protest…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Protests Lead To Several Road Closures Protests Lead To Several Road Closures
Protests Lead To Several Road Closures Protests over police-involved deaths caused several road closures in Connecticut on Sunday afternoon, May 31. All roads affected in Norwalk reopened by 4 p.m., Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. A stretch of I-95 in New Haven was shut down most of the afternoon in both directions with hundreds of protestors on the roadway. Lanes have reopened on I-84 in Wate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County
Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County This story has been updated. Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Convicted Felon Found With Stolen Gun After Traffic Stop In Norwalk, Police Say Convicted Felon Found With Stolen Gun After Traffic Stop In Norwalk, Police Say
Convicted Felon Found With Stolen Gun After Traffic Stop In Norwalk, Police Say A convicted felon was caught with a loaded handgun stolen out of a state in a traffic stop in Norwalk, police said. It happened on Friday, Dec. 27 at 6:43 p.m., when members of the Norwalk PD Strategic Narcotics Enforcement Team observed an Infinity sedan traveling on Chestnut Street.  The operator of the vehicle, later identified as Kimani Williams, 28, of Bridgeport, was driving erratically, said Lt. Terrence Blake, the Norwalk PD's public information officer. Police stopped Williams on South Main Street and immediately noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from the…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade While you are slapping on some green and getting ready to celebrate during the annual Norwalk Police Emerald Society 2019 Norwalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade, take a look at these roadways to avoid. The parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Veterans Park, proceeding up Washington Street, onto North Main Street and ending at Pine Street.  The following roads will be temporarily closed at 10:55 a.m.: Route 136 Fort Point Street at Seaview Avenue Washington Street at Water Street Washington Street at South Main Street Marshall Street at North Main Street…

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Senate Candidate Sues Norwalk Police, Online News Outlet State Senate Candidate Sues Norwalk Police, Online News Outlet
State Senate Candidate Sues Norwalk Police, Online News Outlet A State Senate candidate is going on the attack, reportedly filing a lawsuit against the Norwalk Police Department and a local news site for leaking information on a drunk driving arrest several years ago. Republican Marc D’Amelio has delivered a lawsuit to the Norwalk law department, though it hasn’t been filed with the state Supreme Court in Stamford, The Hour reported this week. The lawsuit names the City of Norwalk and news website Nancy on Norwalk as the defendants in the case. The lawsuit alleges that police leaked the information to the online news outlet “in a blatant attempt to inf…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Route 1 Gas Station Nabbed Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Route 1 Gas Station Nabbed
Suspect In Armed Robbery Of Route 1 Gas Station Nabbed An alleged armed burglar who has been terrorizing businesses in Norwalk has been arrested, and several stolen items seized, police said. Members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Detective Bureau launched an investigation into the armed robbery of the Exxon gas station on Connecticut Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 21. During that incident, an employee said that a suspect entered the station with a handgun and stole cash. The investigation into the armed robbery led police to identify Norwalk resident Henry Euceda-Herrera as a suspect, and a warrant was issued. Euceda-Herrera was arrested on Oct. 2…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Truck Crash At Washington Street Bridge In Norwalk Leads To Road Closure Truck Crash At Washington Street Bridge In Norwalk Leads To Road Closure
Truck Crash At Washington Street Bridge In Norwalk Leads To Road Closure South Main Street in Norwalk is closed early Saturday evening after a box truck crash at the intersection of the Washington Street Bridge, The road is expected to be closed for an extended period. No one was injured in the crash at the intersection of South Main Street and Washington Street, which occurred around 7 p.m., Norwalk Police said. The MTA Police are also on the scene. Motorists should avoid the area. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk Apartment Building; Tenants Evacuated Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk Apartment Building; Tenants Evacuated
Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk Apartment Building; Tenants Evacuated NORWALK, Conn. — Six apartments were damaged but no injuries were reported in a fire Wednesday morning at Carlton Court in Norwalk, according to media reports and social media posts from first responders.  Tenants in the complex on Monterey Place evacuated as the fire broke out at about 7:30 a.m., according to the Connecticut Post.  The temperature was about 10 degrees, and buses were sent in to keep the residents of the Norwalk Housing Authority building warm, according to dispatch reports.  Assistant Fire Chief Steve Shay told the Post that the fire that started on the first floor.  Thr…

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