Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When
Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When Hot, Nashville-style style chicken is coming to a new location in Connecticut. The newest Haven Hot Chicken will open in the town of Fairfield on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 907 Post Road (Route 1). The 1,500-square-foot location will offer its signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy chicken and vegetarian options ranging from the country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy). This includes their signature "THE Sandwich," other featured mains dishes, classic sides, and seasonal limited-time offerings, including this summer's salad, strawberry banana pudding, and a BBQ chicken sandwich.&nb…
Norwalk Man Accused Of Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton Norwalk Man Accused Of Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton
Norwalk Man Accused Of Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly assaulting and seriously injuring a co-worker during a dispute. The incident occurred in Wilton on Tuesday, July 16, at Premier Firewood Company on Pimpewaug Road.  According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, an investigation found that Bonifacio Trejo-Vargas, age 44, of Norwalk, assaulted his co-worker during a dispute. The coworker sustained serious physical injury, Tornello said. Trejo-Vargas was charged with assault and released after posting seven percent of a $2,500 court-set bond.
16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Teen At Norwalk Housing Complex 16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Teen At Norwalk Housing Complex
16-Year-Old Suspect Nabbed In Shooting Of Teen At Norwalk Housing Complex A 16-year-old suspect has been apprehended for allegedly shooting another teen in Fairfield County. The incident happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13 in Norwalk at the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex at 261 Ely Ave.  Norwalk PD patrol officers arrived on the scene and found evidence that shots had been fired.  As officers were on scene, information was gained that a 15-year-old victim had been dropped off at Norwalk Hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to the Norwalk Police Department. Norwalk PD detectives assumed the invest…
Weston 20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Wallet From Westport YMCA, Using Credit Cards Weston 20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Wallet From Westport YMCA, Using Credit Cards
Weston 20-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Wallet From Westport YMCA, Using Credit Cards A Fairfield County man was charged with larceny after allegedly stealing a wallet from a gym and using the credit cards inside. Massimo Zhong, 20, of Weston, was arrested on Monday, July 8, for the June incident at the Westport/Weston YMCA. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, officers started an investigation after the theft was reported, and they found that the credit cards were used in Norwalk shortly after being stolen. The investigating officer reviewed surveillance footage and identified Zhong entering the YMCA, entering the locker room, and leaving. Woods said he…
School Guidance Counselor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Student In Norwalk School Guidance Counselor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Student In Norwalk
School Guidance Counselor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Student In Norwalk A Fairfield County school guidance counselor has been charged with alleged sexual assault of a student. Luisa Melchionne, age 37, of New Canaan, was arrested on a warrant on Thursday, July 11, in connection with a complaint filed in April. According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, the department began an investigation into the claims of an inappropriate relationship with a student at Nathan Hill Middle School in Norwalk. The department's Special Victims Unit assumed the investigation and determined that Melchionne, a Nathan Hale Middle School guidance counselor, was se…
Driver Arrested After 6-Year-Old Left On Norwalk Housing Authority Van Driver Arrested After 6-Year-Old Left On Norwalk Housing Authority Van
Driver Arrested After 6-Year-Old Left On Norwalk Housing Authority Van A 47-year-old Norwalk Housing Authority bus driver was charged with child endangerment after locking a 6-year-old on a bus for the night. The incident occurred in Norwalk on Wednesday, May 15.  According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, on May 15, patrol officers responded to a call where a 6-year-old child did not return home from after-school activities sponsored by the Norwalk Housing Authority.  Officers located the child asleep in the Housing Authority passenger van parked in their lot, Evarts said. Evarts said the Special Victims Unit conducted a follow…
Norwalk Police Officer Retires After Arrest For Road Rage, Violating Department Rules Norwalk Police Officer Retires After Arrest For Road Rage, Violating Department Rules
Norwalk Police Officer Retires After Arrest For Road Rage, Violating Department Rules A Fairfield County police officer who was arrested for allegedly throwing objects at a car and attempting to run it off the roadway during a road rage incident has retired from the department. Related: Road Rage: Norwalk Police Officer Arrested In Connection To Incident Involving Woman Norwalk Police Officer David Vetare, age 54, was charged on Saturday, March 9, in Trumbull around noon on Route 25 South near Exit 6, according to the Connecticut State Police. Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh said on Wednesday, July 3, that Vetare was charged with reckless driving, operating a motor …
These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
These CT Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say Several Connecticut restaurants are the cream of the crop when it comes to their wine offerings, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator. A total of 36 eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine. The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are (by county):  Fairfield County: L'Escale Restaurant, Greenwich; Tony's at the J House, Riverside; Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford; The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood, …
Norwalk Man, 27, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old Norwalk Man, 27, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old
Norwalk Man, 27, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old A Fairfield County man is being held on a $750,000 bond after being charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old. In May of 2023, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit began to investigate an incident where a 4-year-old was reported to have been sexually assaulted by Ricardo Cruz Cisneros, age 27. According to Sgt. Ryan. Evarts of the Norwalk Police, the investigation led to an arrest warrant to be issued on Monday, July 1, for Cisneros.  During the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 2, Cisneros was seen driving in Norwalk. Evart said th…
Woman, 59, Hit, Killed Walking Near Cemetery In Norwalk Woman, 59, Hit, Killed Walking Near Cemetery In Norwalk
Woman, 59, Hit, Killed Walking Near Cemetery In Norwalk Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a 59-year-old woman was struck and killed while walking near a cemetery.  The incident occurred in Norwalk around 9:20 a.m., Friday, June 21, at 81 Riverside Ave. (Riverside Cemetery). According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, officers responded to the area following a 911 call of an accident with injuries in which a pedestrian was struck. Norwalk patrol officers arrived on the scene with Norwalk firefighters, who began providing medical aid to the pedestrian, identified as Kathleen Quigley-Cutting o…
First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps
First Day Of Summer 'Freebies' To Cool You Off From Soaring Temps As temperatures soar across Connecticut on the first day of Summer, smart business owners across the state are offering free items to cool off, including bottled water and vanilla milkshakes. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index is expected to reach 101 degrees on Thursday, June 20, in Hartford County, while other areas of the state will bake with temperatures in the upper 90s to nearly 100 degrees. To help cool off and stave off heat stroke, cities and towns have opened cooling centers, including in Fairfield County in Bridgeport.  Meanwhile, savvy business owner…
Man Charged With Burglary After Woman Finds Him In Her Home In Norwalk Man Charged With Burglary After Woman Finds Him In Her Home In Norwalk
Man Charged With Burglary After Woman Finds Him In Her Home In Norwalk A Fairfield County man has been charged with alleged burglary after a resident woke up to find him in her home.  The incident occurred in Norwalk around 4:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the woman told officers she woke up and found a man standing in her home.  The man attempted to take the woman's phone as she tried to call 911 and then fled the scene prior to patrol officers’ arrival, Podgorski said. Podgorski said detectives processed the scene and reviewed video surveillance. As a result of their i…