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Fairfield County Teacher Accused Of Abusing Student, Police Say
A Fairfield County teacher has been arrested for allegedly abusing a student by knocking him out of a chair and dragging him.
The arrest took place in Norwalk at West Rocks Middle School on Thursday, June 16.
New Haven County resident, York Mario, age 61, of Orange, was arrested following an investigation that was initiated in Nov. 2021, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police Department.
School officials reported to police that on October 29, 2021, Mario grabbed a student by his shoulder, while he was sitting in a chair, and pulled him causing the student to fall to …
Duo Sentenced In Scheme To Murder Individual, Set Fire To Fairfield County Business
Two men were sentenced to years in prison for their roles in a plan to murder an individual and set fire to a Fairfield County business.
Luis Mercado, age 55, of Bridgeport, and 35-year-old Luis Mejias, of Waterbury, were sentenced on Monday, June 27, to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
They both pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon on Friday, March 25, the US Attorney's Office said.
On the morning of April 2, 2018, police attempted t…
Suspect Nabbed In CT Shooting That Left Woman Dead, Another Critically Injured
Police in Connecticut have captured a man wanted for the shooting death of a woman and critically injuring another.
The homicide took place in Hartford on Monday, Feb. 7 around 2:25 a.m.
The victims were found when Hartford fire, and EMS responded to an apartment at 16 Evergreen Ave., on a report of a party needing medical attention, said Lt. Aarron Boisvert, of the Hartford Police.
Upon arrival, two women in bed, one was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. the second, Allison McCoy, age 21, of Hartford, was dead from multiple gunshot wounds, Boisvert said.
The injured woman…
Man, Woman Charged With Sexual Assault Of Child In Fairfield County
Two people have been arrested in Fairfield County for the alleged sexual abuse of a child.
The arrests come after an investigation in Danbury following a complaint made in September 2021.
Danbury police began an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child. The child, who is now an adult, was the complainant, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams, of the Danbury Police.
After a lengthy investigation, including the issuance and execution of several search warrants and other investigative techniques, arrest warrants for two suspects were issued, Williams said.
On Tuesday, May 31, Danbur…
CT Man Nabbed For Murder At Scene Of Crime, Police Say
A Connecticut man was charged with the alleged shooting death of another man after witnesses to the crime held him until police arrived.
The incident took place in New Haven County at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 in Milford.
Milford Police rushed to the scene at 83 Edgefield Ave., after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fight between two individuals and possible gunfire, said Officer Marilisa Anania, of the Milford Police.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located one victim, Justin Spray, age 35, on the ground in the side yard of the residence, who had sustai…
Arrest Made In Fatal Stabbing Of Popular Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete
Police in Connecticut have arrested a teen for the stabbing death of a popular Fairfield County teen and the stabbing of three others.
James "Jimmy" McGrath, age 17, a football and lacrosse player at Fairfield College Preparatory School, was killed around 11:50 p.m., in Shelton on Saturday, May 14 during a fight in front of a residence, authorities said.
The suspect, a 16-year-old from New Haven County who resides in the city of Milford, was arrested by Shelton Police and charged with murder and three counts of assault on Wednesday, May 18, Shelton PD Det. Richard Bango said.
The susp…
