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Man Busted On Child Porn Charges After Multi-State Investigation: Police Man Busted On Child Porn Charges After Multi-State Investigation: Police
Man Busted On Child Porn Charges After Multi-State Investigation: Police A 27-year-old Connecticut man faces multiple charges after police say he tried to entice a child online, authorities said.  Michael Bernaud, age 27, of Ansonia, was charged with possession of child pornography, two counts of enticing a minor by computer, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, Ansonia police said. He was being held on a $150,000 bond.  Authorities said Bernaud turned himself in after police obtained a warrant for his arrest following a lengthy investigation.  Police could not say much about the investigation to protect the alleged victims, but it i…

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by Josh Lanier
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Man Charged In Pharmacy Robbery In Monroe, Police Say Man Charged In Pharmacy Robbery In Monroe, Police Say
Man Charged In Pharmacy Robbery In Monroe, Police Say A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged drugstore robbery in Fairfield County in which multiple men entered and robbed the pharmacy of drugs.  New York City resident Ishmael Henry, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 21 by the Monroe Police Department for the crime which took place on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Monroe. According to Lt. Michael Sweeney, of the Monrore Police, witnesses reported multiple men wearing face coverings entered the store and walked to the pharmacy area.  Once they gained access to the p…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Killed In Early-Morning Fairfield County House Fire Woman Killed In Early-Morning Fairfield County House Fire
Woman Killed In Early-Morning Fairfield County House Fire A Fairfield County woman was killed during an early morning house fire. The fire took place in Monroe around 12:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 on Fox Run.  Officers from the Monroe Police Department along with the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire located at 8 Fox Run, said Lt. Michael Sweeney of the Monroe Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found flames and heavy smoke coming from the east side of the house, Sweeney said, The fire quickly spread to the rest of the house. Once out, firefighters located 66-year-old Sheryl…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Know Them? Four Wanted For Fairfield County Rite Aid Robbery, Police Say Know Them? Four Wanted For Fairfield County Rite Aid Robbery, Police Say
Know Them? Four Wanted For Fairfield County Rite Aid Robbery, Police Say Four men wearing ski masks and face coverings are on the run after allegedly stealing thousands of pills at a Fairfield County Rite Aid store. The incident took place in Monroe around 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 508 Monroe Turnpike. The men ordered employees to open the safe where narcotics are stored. Once the safe was opened, they emptied the contents and exited the store, said Lt. Michael Sweeney, of the Monroe Police Department. The men fled in a black sedan north on Monroe Turnpike. Responding officers from Monroe were una…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Child, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with numerous counts of allegedly sexually abusing a child over a time period of more than five years. Fernando Cachina, age 86, of Monroe, was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 16, for 19 counts of sexual assault charges.  In April, the Monroe Police Department Detective Division received the report of child sexual abuse that had taken place in Monroe.  During the investigation, detectives determined the sexual abuse of the minor by Cachina had been taking place over a period of five years at his home in Monroe, according …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Image Of High School Student In Fairfield County Teen Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Image Of High School Student In Fairfield County
Teen Accused Of Sending Inappropriate Image Of High School Student In Fairfield County A Fairfield County teen has been arrested for allegedly sending an inappropriate photo of a student at an area high school throughout the school. Julian Krieg, age 18, of Monroe, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 12, for his involvement in an incident at Masuk High School, said Lieutenant Stephen Corrone, of the Monroe Police. According to Corrone, on Sept. 23, the Monroe Police Department received information from the administrative staff at Masuk High School in Monroe that an inappropriate picture of a student was being circulated throughout the school. During an investigation …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Units Respond To High School In Fairfield County After Threatening Messages Police Units Respond To High School In Fairfield County After Threatening Messages
Police Units Respond To High School In Fairfield County After Threatening Messages Extra police are on-site at a Fairfield County high school after threatening text messages were shared with administrators. Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone said the department increased its presence early Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Masuk High School as a precaution during an investigation. "School and police staff have worked collaboratively to identify the origins of the messages," Corrone said. The matter is still being investigated, Corrone said and added that investigators believe there is no ongoing threat. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Apprehended In Road-Rage Incident Involving Gun In Fairfield County Man Apprehended In Road-Rage Incident Involving Gun In Fairfield County
Man Apprehended In Road-Rage Incident Involving Gun In Fairfield County A man who was involved in a road-rage incident in which he pointed a gun at another driver has been apprehended in Fairfield County, police said.  Gregory Fotin, age 23, of Newtown, was arrested on Tuesday, July 6, on a host of charges including threatening by the Monroe Police Department, said Lieutenant Stephen Corrone.   Fotin was arrested after police received a 911 call about a road rage incident that occurred on Route 25 in Monroe. The caller reported while traveling southbound in heavy traffic a vehicle came up from behind and attempted to pass her …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Fairfield County Juveniles Charged In Online Child Porn Case, Police Say Three Fairfield County Juveniles Charged In Online Child Porn Case, Police Say
Three Fairfield County Juveniles Charged In Online Child Porn Case, Police Say Three Fairfield County juveniles have been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography and for harassment, among other charges. In January of 2021, the Monroe Police Department received a complaint that there was an Instagram account that was posting nude and inappropriate photos of Monroe youths, said  Lieutenant Kevin McKellick of the Monroe PD. In addition, the account holder also posted where each youth lived. The juvenile victim said she, along with others, was being harassed by this anonymous account holder.  "She complained that the accoun…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Fairfield County Client, Police Say Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Fairfield County Client, Police Say
Home Health Aide Accused Of Stealing From Fairfield County Client, Police Say A home health aide has been arrested for allegedly stealing items from a person she cared for in Fairfield County. Stephanie Sabat, age 37, of Monroe, was arrested on a warrant by Monroe Police on Wednesday, April 28, for the incident which took place in August 2019, said Lieutenant Kevin McKellick of the Monroe Police Department. According to McKellick, the department received a complaint from a Spring Hill Road resident that her parents noticed items missing from the house and they suspected their new home health aide was stealing from them.  Sabat, who was employed b…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for the second time for allegedly inappropriately touching two juveniles after giving them alcohol. The first incident took place in December when the Monroe Police Department received the complaint of a sexual assault taking place at the home of Thein Ly, age 38, of Monroe, said Monore Police Lieutenant Stephen Corrone.   The two juveniles said while staying at Ly’s residence, he allegedly provided them with alcohol and inappropriately touched both of the juveniles during the stay, Corrone said. Ly was arrested based u…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Juvenile Charged In 'Strong-Arm' Robbery Of iPhone In Fairfield County, Police Say Juvenile Charged In 'Strong-Arm' Robbery Of iPhone In Fairfield County, Police Say
Juvenile Charged In 'Strong-Arm' Robbery Of iPhone In Fairfield County, Police Say Police are warning residents of a strong-arm robbery following the arrest of a juvenile for stealing an iPhone after setting up the purchase of the phone online in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Saturday, Feb. 13, when the Monroe Police received the report of a strong-arm robbery at a residence on Castlewood Drive in Monroe, police said. The complainant told police they had listed an iPhone 11 64GB for sale on Facebook Market Place. An individual expressed interest in purchasing the phone and arrangements were made for an exchange to take place at the victim’s reside…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check From Fairfield County Business, Police Say Man Nabbed Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check From Fairfield County Business, Police Say
Man Nabbed Attempting To Cash Fraudulent Check From Fairfield County Business, Police Say A Connecticut man was busted allegedly attempting to cash a fraudulent check from a Fairfield County business. New Haven County resident Ian Picerno, 39, of Seymour, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 13, by Monroe Police for attempting to cash a fraudulent check at Union Savings Bank located at 411 Monroe Turnpike, said Lt. Stephen Corrone. Picerno walked up to the drive-thru window of the bank and attempted to cash a check from an auto body shop in Danbury, Corrone said.  The teller identified the check as being fraudulent and contacted the Monroe Police Department,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman, Man Accused Of Running Counterfeit CT, NY Scheme Involving Car Titles, Insurance Cards Woman, Man Accused Of Running Counterfeit CT, NY Scheme Involving Car Titles, Insurance Cards
Woman, Man Accused Of Running Counterfeit CT, NY Scheme Involving Car Titles, Insurance Cards Two Connecticut residents are facing charges for an alleged elaborate counterfeiting operation that expanded into New York. An investigation was launched by the Monroe Police Department in February when an area resident purchased a motor vehicle with a fraudulent title. An extensive, multi-agency investigation was launched, which led them to identify Krista Karch and Orlando Dominguez, both residents of Essex, Connecticut, in Middlesex County, as possible suspects. According to police, it was determined that Dominguez allegedly produced counterfeit New York and Connecticut car titles…

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by Zak Failla