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Brien McMahon High School

26-Year-Old Woman's Suspicious Death In Redding Under Investigation 26-Year-Old Woman's Suspicious Death In Redding Under Investigation
26-Year-Old Woman's Suspicious Death In Redding Under Investigation Connecticut State Police's Major Crimes Squad has taken over the case of a suspicious death of a 26-year-old Fairfield County woman whose body was found in a wooded area. Related: Body Found In Redding On Route 53 The victim, identified as Leah Chaparro, of Bridgeport, was discovered on Sunday, Feb. 18 by a jogger in Redding on Route 53 (Glen Road). Detectives are actively investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding Chaparro’s death, state police said. Chaparro, a graduate of Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, was known for her love of music, and dancing, and had an i…
Former Norwalk School Bookkeeper Stole $35K, Police Say Former Norwalk School Bookkeeper Stole $35K, Police Say
Former Norwalk School Bookkeeper Stole $35K, Police Say A former Fairfield County school bookkeeper has been charged with felony larceny after allegedly stealing more than $35,000, police said. Marilyn Knox, age 67, of Norwalk, was charged on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for stealing money while employed at Brien McMahon High School. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski, of the Norwalk Police, on Tuesday, June 20, the Norwalk Public Schools contacted the Norwalk Police Department regarding a previously employed staff member who committed thefts over an extended period of time.  An investigation by the Detective Bureau revealed that Knox, who…
Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet
Man Charged With Attacking Fairfield County Youth Football Coach With Helmet A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly attacking a youth football coach with a helmet. The incident took place in Norwalk at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Brien McMahon High School field during a game. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police, the assault took place on the field during the game. Following an investigation, Norwalk Police arrested Christopher Polk, age 32, of Norwalk on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Gulino said. When police were dispatched to the field on Sunday, they located the unconscious man laying on the field, along with a large crowd of adult an…
Police Investigating Assault At Fairfield County Youth Football Game Police Investigating Assault At Fairfield County Youth Football Game
Police Investigating Assault At Fairfield County Youth Football Game Police in Fairfield County are seeking information and videos of an alleged assault at a youth football game. The incident took place in Norwalk at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Brien McMahon High School field during a game. According to Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police, the assault took place on the field during the game. The assault reportedly involved a coach being attacked by a parent, according to published reports. Gulino declined to comment further on the type of assault, citing an ongoing investigation. "We are requesting that anyone who witnessed the incident or rec…
Four Schools Put In Lockdown After Shots Fired In Fairfield County, Police Say Four Schools Put In Lockdown After Shots Fired In Fairfield County, Police Say
Four Schools Put In Lockdown After Shots Fired In Fairfield County, Police Say Four Fairfield County schools were briefly placed on lockdown after shots were fired in the area. The incident took place around in Norwalk around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 24. Norwalk Police responded to the area of Bouton Street after receiving a 911 call of shots being fired, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police Department. Out of an abundance of caution, the schools in the immediate area were alerted, while police personnel searched the area and gathered information, Gulino said. The schools affected included Brien McMahon High School, Roton Middle School, Brook…
COVID-19: School District In Fairfield County Fined For Not Having Proper PPE COVID-19: School District In Fairfield County Fined For Not Having Proper PPE
Covid-19: School District In Fairfield County Fined For Not Having Proper PPE A Fairfield County school district was fined for failing to provide proper personal protective equipment to its custodial staff. The Norwalk School District was fined $700 by the Connecticut Department of Labor for allegedly allowing custodians at Brien McMahon High School to use non-chemical resistant gloves to sanitize the building. OSHA issued the citation on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and the district had until this week to pay the fine and address the issue, though it was handled earlier.  The district was also cited for using improper hand protection, though there was no fine to go wit…