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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Stamford Police Say
Police in Fairfield County have identified the two men involved in a motorcycle versus pedestrian crash earlier this week. Kevin Calle, age 28, of Stamford, was on his motorcycle driving westward on Tresser Boulevard at the intersection of Atlantic Street just before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said. He crashed into Lucas Honohan, a 24-year-old New York man, Stamford Police said. Original Report: 2 Hospitalized In Stamford Motorcycle V. Pedestrian Crash Paramedics took both men to Stamford Hospital, where Calle is listed in stable condition but with…
Obituaries
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business
Police in Fairfield County have identified the 64-year-old Connecticut man killed in an industrial incident on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said. Gary Deleo was assisting a customer at D&D Industries at 124 Magee Ave. in Stamford when he was struck by a front-end loader, authorities said Thursday. Original Report: 64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck By Front-End Loader The driver, 28-year-old Jake Sangalli, cooperated with officers and remained at the scene of the crash, Stamford Police said. Paramedics rushed Deleo to Stamford Hospital, where he died o…
Police & Fire
71-Year-Old Man Dies Day After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Stamford
A 71-year-old man who crashed into a utility pole in Fairfield County on Friday, Oct. 11, has died of his injuries, police announced on Saturday. James Morley, of New York, crashed his SUV into a pole at 690 Atlantic St. in Stamford just before noon, authorities said. Original Report: Driver In Critical Condition Following Stamford Crash Paramedics rushed him to Stamford Hospital in critical condition, and he later died of those injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Authorities ask anyone with information on the single-vehicle wreck to contact…
Police & Fire
(Update) Driver In Critical Condition After Crashing Into Stamford Utility Pole
Update: The 71-year-old driver died of his wound, police announced Saturday, Oct. 12. Click here for more information. Original: A New York man was seriously injured Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, after crashing his SUV into a pole in Fairfield County, authorities said. Police were called to 690 Atlantic St. in Stamford just before noon after a 71-year-old man was found unresponsive in his vehicle after it had struck the pole. Related: 2 Women Hospitalized Following Hit-Run Crash In Waterbury First responders gave the driver medical treatment until paramedics could rush…
Police & Fire
DEA, Norwalk Police Investigation Leads To 17 Warrants, Large Amount Of Drugs, Cash, Cops Say
A large amount of drugs and cash were seized, and numerous arrest warrants were served following an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency and local police in Fairfield County. The warrants were executed in Norwalk and Darien on Monday, April 29, by the Norwalk Police, Stamford Police, Darien Police, US Marshals Service, and the Bridgeport Office of the DEA. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the busts were the result of a 6-month investigation into fentanyl trafficking in the greater Norwalk area. To date, 17 federal and state arrest warran…
Police & Fire
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 …
Police & Fire
Charges Upgraded To Negligent Homicide After Stamford Crash Victim Dies
A 25-year-old man has been charged with negligent homicide after he allegedly crashed into a woman in a crosswalk in Fairfield County. Related: Stamford Woman Critical After Being Struck By Toyota Prius, Police Say Stamford resident Tyler Zinko was arrested on Wednesday, April 17, for the March 4 incident at the intersection of Prospect Street at Forest Street in Stamford. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police, Mary Botan, age 79, of Stamford, was crossing the street in the crosswalk when she was struck by a 2014 Toyota Prius driven Zinko on Monday, M…
Police & Fire
Stamford Woman Critical After Being Struck By Toyota Prius, Police Say
A Fairfield County woman is in critical condition after being struck by a Toyota Prius while crossing a street. Related: Charges Upgraded For Stamford Man After Victim Dies The incident occurred in Stamford around 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 4, at the intersection of Prospect and Forest Streets. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police, a 79-year-old Stamford woman identified as Mary Botan, was found lying on the southern curb line of Forest Street by arriving officers. She has suffered a serious injury, Booth said. The woman was transported to Stamford Hospital, …
Police & Fire
Juvenile Nabbed For 'Swatting' Stamford Home, School At Least 10 Times
An online gaming feud led to the arrest of a juvenile for swatting a Fairfield County home and school at least 10 times. The juvenile living in Maryland was charged on Thursday, Feb. 22 by the Stamford Police. According to Capt. Eugene Dohmann of the Stamford Police Department, swatting is a term used to describe the act of reporting a false critical incident to cause a massive response by emergency service personnel. The first incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, when officers responded to a home on Southfield Avenue on a report of a bomb threat, Dohmann said. This was determi…
Police & Fire
Stamford Cop Charged For Crash That Killed Beloved Pastor Who Was Well-Known Attorney
A police officer has been arrested in connection to a crash that killed a well-known pastor as he was responding to a call in Fairfield County. Related Story: New Update: Well-Known Pastor, Struck Killed By Stamford Police SUV Stamford Police Officer Zachary Lockwood, age 24, was charged by Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, Feb. 7 with misconduct with a motor vehicle for the Wednesday, July 26 collision that killed the Rev. Tommie Jackson. Rev. Tommie Jackson. Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church According to state police, the incident occurred when Lockwood was respo…
Police & Fire
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed After Porsche Crashes Into Pole In Stamford
The identity has been released of a man killed in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week in Fairfield County. The crash happened around 8:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 in Stamford. A 2004 Porsche Cayenne was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street approaching the junction with Magee Avenue when it continued across the intersection, did not negotiate the left curve in the roadway, and struck a City of Stamford traffic light pole, Stamford Police said. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle, now identified as Johny Villard, a 45-year-old Stamford resident, suffered critical injuries durin…
Police & Fire
45-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Pole In Stamford
A man was killed after he allegedly failed to negotiate a turn and hit a traffic light pole in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed After Porsche Crashes Into Pole In Stamford The crash took place in Stamford around 8:55 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29 on Jefferson Street at Magee Avenue. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police, a 2004 Porsche Cayenne was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street approaching the junction with Magee Avenue when the driver failed to negotiate the left curve in the roadway and struck a C…
Police & Fire
Tip Leads To Quick Arrest Of Dealer Coming To Stamford From NY Daily, Police Say
A man allegedly coming from the Bronx to Fairfield County daily to peddle drugs was nabbed quickly after police received a tip. Anthony Rivera, age 44, was charged on Friday, Jan. 12, after the Stamford Police drugs and organized crime unit received a tip that he was driving a red Mitsubishi to the area of West Broad Street to peddle various narcotics, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police. After receiving the tip, the unit was set up in the area, and "sure enough," said Conklin, the red Mitsubishi pulled into the driveway of a home and began selling to various buyers …
Police & Fire
Stamford Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Young Girl
A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl. Hermes Barreto-Avalos, age 61, of Stamford, was arrested Monday, Jan. 8, and charged with sexual assault, unlawful restraint, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. According to Sgt. Brian Butler of the Stamford Police, the girl called police on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, to report a sexual assault. Butler said the victim told officers that Barreto-Avalos, who was a friend of the family, grabbed her and threw her on his bed during the first attack. The girl attempted to fight him off, but Barreto-Av…
Police & Fire
Man Hit By SUV Suffers Critical Injuries In Stamford
A Fairfield County man is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing a busy roadway in inclement weather. The collision took place in Stamford around 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9 on West Main Street near Fairfield Avenue. A 2013 Nissan Rogue, being driven by a 73-year-old Stamford resident was traveling eastbound on West Main Street, said Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police. The pedestrian was crossing West Main Street from south to north. The Rogue struck the pedestrian and knocked him to the ground, Booth said. The pedestrian, a 46-year-old Stamford …
Police & Fire
Norwalk Woman Lights Car On Fire At Stamford Gas Station, Police Say
A Fairfield County woman was charged with arson after allegedly setting gasoline that leaked out of her Nissan Cube on fire at a gas station and then walking away. Paola Monsalve, age 28, of Norwalk was charged in Stamford on Sunday, Dec. 31 around 8:30 p.m. at the Shell station at the corner of Hope and Church streets. Sgt. Damein Rosa of the Stamford Police said the incident started when she left her car while gas was pumping and going inside the store. When she back out, gasoline had run over and was puddling under the car and still running out, Rosa said. Monsalve took the …
Police & Fire
Stamford Man Nabbed With 1,600 Folds Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Following a weeks-long investigation into the sale of fentanyl and other drugs in Fairfield County, a resident has been charged with allegedly operating a drug factory. Stamford Police arrested Devon Strong, aka "Pook," age 41, for narcotic sales on Saturday, Dec. 30. Members of the department's Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit raided Strong's home and vehicle on warrants where they found 110 bundles of fentanyl (1100 folds) in a bag he dropped after getting it out of his trunk, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police. Agents then moved to Strong's home where the…
Police & Fire
$20K Fur Store Heist: Trio On Run After Incident In Stamford
Three men are on the run after allegedly ripping off a Fairfield County fur store for more than $20,000 in goods. The incident took place in Stamford around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Engle's Fur at 115 Bedford St. According to Stamford Police, the three men entered the store and walked out with the furs, fleeing in an awaiting Ford pickup truck with misused Florida plates IBB434. Anyone who has information or who knows the identities of the men is urged to contact Sgt. Damien Rosa of BCI Property Crimes at 203-977-5828.
Police & Fire
Suspect In Stamford Near-Fatal Bus Stabbing Nabbed
A suspect has been charged in the alleged near-fatal stabbing of a man at a Fairfield County bus stop. Olajuwon Raheem Clarke, age 29, homeless, was taken into custody in Brooklyn for the Monday, Nov. 20 stabbing of a Stamford man on a CT Transit bus, said Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police. Witnesses reported that the CT Transit bus stopped at the bus stop and a man got on the bus and engaged the victim in an argument. The argument turned physical, and the suspect pulled out an unknown object from his coat pocket and stabbed the victim in the chest, Scanlon said. The …
Police & Fire
Stamford Man Struck, Killed by Wilton Man In SUV While Crossing Street, Police Say
A 48-year-old Fairfield County man was struck and killed while crossing a busy roadway in the early morning hours. Original Rport - Traffic Alert: Road Closed After Person Struck In Stamford Cesar Cabrera-Guzman, of Stamford, was killed in Stamford around 6:50 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19 on High Ridge Road. Sgt. Jeffrey Booth, of the Stamford Police said Cabrera-Guzman was crossing High Ridge Road and was struck by a 2012 Chevy Suburban in the right southbound travel lane. The collision was witnessed by off-duty Stamford Police Lt. James Comstock, who was also traveling …
Police & Fire
25-Year-Old Nanny Admits Stealing $25K In Items From Stamford Family
A nanny has been charged with larceny after she allegedly stole expensive items from her employer in Fairfield County. Maria Fermin, age 25, of Stamford, was charged on Monday, Dec. 4 after the family began noticing missing items from their home, said Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Pollice. The family first noticed an expensive camera lens missing, then a tennis bracelet, a purse, and $15,000 cash, Scanlon said. The family suspected Fermin because they observed Meta photos where Fermin was wearing items identical to the ones they were missing. Financial Crimes Investigator Vaness…
Police & Fire
Man, Woman Nabbed After Stealing Vehicle With Service Dog Inside In Stamford: Police
A man and woman were apprehended after stealing a vehicle with a service dog inside in Fairfield County. Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Stamford, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on the west side of the city. The vehicle, which was left running, was stolen from Richmond Hill Avenue. Upon taking the report from the owner, officers learned that the stolen vehicle was occupied by a small service dog. Officers were notified to be on the lookout for the vehicle after taking the report. Later in the day, at approximately 6:35 p.m., an officer …
Police & Fire
New Hit-Run Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Stamford, Suspect Vehicle Found
Authorities have located a vehicle suspected of fatally striking a woman in a Fairfield County hit-run, police announced. The vehicle was seized in connection with a hit-run that happened in Stamford on Tuesday, Nov. 21 around 6:15 a.m. on West Main Street (Route 1) near Alvord Lane, Stamford Police said. Earlier Report - Victim Killed In 'Devastating' Stamford Hit-Run: Suspect At Large In Damaged Car At the time of the incident, Stamford resident Marie Jean-Charles, age 74, had been crossing West Main Street from north to south when she was hit in the eastbound trave…
Police & Fire
Victim Killed In 'Devastating' Stamford Hit-Run: Suspect At Large In Damaged Car
Authorities are searching for the driver of a heavily damaged vehicle involved in a hit-run that resulted in a victim's death in Fairfield County, police said. New, updated report - New Update: ID Released Of Hit-Run Victim Killed In Stamford, Suspect Vehicle Found The crash happened on Tuesday, Nov. 21 just before 6:15 a.m., when a pedestrian was struck on West Main Street in Stamford near the intersection with Alvord Lane, according to Stamford Police. According to the department, the 74-year-old victim had been crossing West Main Street from north to south when they were struck in …
Police & Fire
Stamford 7-Hour Standoff Ends After Man Threatening Others Surrenders, Police Say
A 36-year-old Fairfield County man threatening harm to others was charged with reckless endangerment after holding police at bay for more than seven hours. The incident occurred in Stamford around 7:38 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 on High Ridge Road. According to Capt. Chris Baker of the Stamford Police, officers responding to a disturbance call were confronted by a man who was "engaging in threatening behavior." Due to the man's threats, the department's tactical team and negotiating team were called in and High Ridge Road was closed to traffic, Baker said. Police team members spoke with the …
Lifestyle
Video: 4 Kittens Saved From High-Voltage Area In Stamford By Eversource Worker
Ready for a new kitten? Soon there will be four up for adoption after the little ones were saved from a high-voltage area in Fairfield County when an Eversource worker spotted the babies while working. The incident occurred in Stamford where Eversource lineworker Branden Collins was working when he noticed a ball of fur and realized there were kittens in a dangerous area with energized lines and transformers, said Jamie Ratliff, Eversource spokesperson. Collins de-energized the area and made it safe to enter so he could grab the kittens. With the help of Stamford Police and Ani…
Police & Fire
Stamford Man Nabbed For Large Child Porn Downloads Including 520 Photos, Police Say
A 33-year-old Fairfield County man has been charged with possession of child pornography following a four-month-long investigation after authorities were alerted to his actions. Mehdi Jafri of Stamford was arrested on Friday, Oct. 20 by Stamford Police following the investigation conducted along with the Department of Homeland Security, and Westport Police after the department's investigators who investigate internet crimes against children received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. In August, investigators executed a search warrant at Jafri's apartment seizing num…
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead In Stamford Grassy Area Identified, Death Considered 'Suspicious'
A man's body that was found in a grassy area in Fairfield County and whose death is considered suspicious has been identified. The man was found in Stamford around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 near the pathway that connects Woodland Avenue and Walter Wheeler Drive. Earlier report: Body Of 20-Year-Old Man Found In Stamford, Police Call Death 'Suspicious' Capt. Thomas Scanlon of the Stamford Police said the department is continuing to investigate the suspicious death of the man identified as Modesto Santiago-Gomez, age 20. He is believed to be homeless. Investigators…
Police & Fire
Body Of 20-Year-Old Man Found In Stamford, Police Call Death 'Suspicious'
Police are calling the death "suspicious" after a 20-year-old Hispanic man was found in a grassy area in Fairfield County. The man was found in Stamford around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 near the pathway that connects Woodland Avenue and Walter Wheeler Drive. Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police said the man was found after the department received a 911 reporting a man lying on his back in the area. Stamford Fire and EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead, Scanlon said. The man has been identified by police, but his identity has not been released pending notific…
Police & Fire
Tip Leads To Arrest Of Stamford Multi-Strikes Felon With Illegal Gun, Ammo, Police Say
With help from a Crime Stoppers tip, narcotics investigators nabbed a multi-time convicted Fairfield County felon with an alleged illegal gun. The incident took place in Stamford on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the area of Main and Clinton Avenues. According to Assistant Chief of the Stamford Police Richard Conklin, detectives conducted a firearm investigation into Jermell “Polo” Sims, age 43, of Stamford, who was in possession of an illegal firearm. With the assistance of Patrol Officers and K-9 Gale, investigators were able to safely detain Sims in the parking lot of 40 Clinton Avenue, Conklin …
Police & Fire
Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say
Police in Fairfield County are investigating a bomb threat called into a Fairfield County Jewish house of worship, one of many reportedly received across Connecticut. The threat was called into Congregation Shir Shalom, located in Ridgefield, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. Officers evacuated the building and requested the Stamford Police to respond with a bomb detection canine, Raines said. Raines said a short time later, the premise was searched by the Ridgefield Police along with a Stamford Police K-9 Officer and his canine, which resulted in no devices being found. …
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