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CT Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say CT Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs In Vehicle During Stop, Police Say A Connecticut man was allegedly nabbed with weapons and drugs after police were called to a store for a shopper acting suspiciously. Fairfield County resident Oscar Rosado-Nazario, age 40, of Bridgeport, was charged on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in New Haven County in the Walmart parking lot in Milford. According to Milford Police, an employee at Dick's Sporting Goods called to report a shoplifter that was "acting suspiciously." When police arrived, Rosado-Nazario had already left the store, but the employee described the vehicle he left in. A short while later police said an officer spotted…
Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say
Men Steal $6K In Merchandise From CT Dick's Sporting Goods, Police Say A 19-year-old man was nabbed with more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods, while his two accomplices managed to get away, police said.   The incident occurred in New Haven County in Milford on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Dick's Sporting Goods store on Boston Post Road. According to Milford Police, officers responded to the store after receiving a shoplifting complaint. The loss prevention officer told police that Terrell Davis, age 19, of Saginaw, Michigan, and two other males select merchandise and bring them to the register,  police said. …
‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported ‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported
‘Immediately Stop Using': 2.2 Million Exercise Bikes Recalled After Injuries Reported A recall has been issued for 2.2 million exercise bikes until they can be repaired following multiple reports of injuries. The seat post assembly of the Peloton Bike Model PL01 can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bikes and contact Peloton for a free repair. Peloton is offering consumers a free seat post that can be self-installed. The bike measures 4 feet long, and 2 feet wide, and has an adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen, which tilts up…
New Barnes & Noble Opening In Danbury Fair Mall New Barnes & Noble Opening In Danbury Fair Mall
New Barnes & Noble Opening In Danbury Fair Mall Book and magazine fans will be able to spend hours browsing the latest editions when mega-bookseller Barnes & Noble opens its new store at the Danbury Fair Mall. The grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12 with author Amy Poeppel cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her newest book, "The Sweet Spot," company officials said. The bookseller will relocate from Danbury Square to Danbury Fair Mall, into the space formerly occupied by Arhaus. The new location will feature a B&N Café and showcase a new design seen in the most recent Barnes & Noble store openings. …
Nationwide Recall Issued For 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due To Magnet Ingestion Hazard Nationwide Recall Issued For 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due To Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Nationwide Recall Issued For 1.9M Soft Coolers, Gear Cases Due To Magnet Ingestion Hazard Nearly two million coolers are being recalled nationwide due to serious injury or death risk if one were to consume detached magnets that could potentially fuse together inside the body. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that approximately 1.9 million YETI soft coolers and gear cases that have magnet-lined closures that can fail and result in detached magnets are subject to recall after hundreds of complaints were filed. “The magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested,” according to CPSC. “When …
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location
Target To Open At Danbury Fair Mall In Former Sears Location A new Target store will be opening at the Danbury Fair Mall. It will take over the space formerly occupied by Sears, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, June 21 by Macerich, owns and operates the mall. The 126,000 square-foot two-level Target store will be the first in the City of Danbury. "Target coming to Danbury Fair is the latest anchor-replacement success for Macerich's A-quality portfolio of regional town centers," Macerich President Ed Coppola said. "The terrific merchandise mix and attractive demographics surrounding Danbury Fair make this property a great match…
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme A man who was part of an elaborate “grab-and-go” theft scheme that targeted retailers throughout New England and the East Coast has been sentenced to prison time, federal officials announced. Hartford resident Jahliil Parrott, also known as “Stretch,” age 24, of Windsor, was sentenced by US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release “for participating in an extensive commercial larceny spree,” US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced. Avery said that Parrott’s arrest and sentence came as part of "Operation American S…
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for participating in an extensive commercial larceny spree. Andres Barclett, aka "Coolie", age 27, of Hartford, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 1, followed by two years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. This case stems from “Operation American Steal,” a long-term multi-agency investigation into numerous “grab and go” thefts from various retail fashion stores in Connecticut and nearby states," said Boyle.  A “grab-and-go” scheme is a type of theft where one or mor…
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall
New Restaurants, Stores Coming To Danbury Fair Mall One of the area’s most popular shopping centers is getting a facelift as developers signed multiple deals to bring new restaurants, stores, and “experiences” to the Danbury Fair Mall. Site construction has already begun at Danbury Fair on a new Shake Shack and LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants, officials announced this week, marking the first ground-up construction at the site since 1991. Other planned grand openings at the Danbury Fair Mall include in 2021 include Athlete, Barbarie’s Fitness Evolution gym, Charming Charlie, FYE, Newbury Comics, and Urban Outfitters. Officials noted that des…
Man, Woman Nabbed For Assaulting Cop, Fleeing Traffic Stop, Police Say Man, Woman Nabbed For Assaulting Cop, Fleeing Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man, Woman Nabbed For Assaulting Cop, Fleeing Traffic Stop, Police Say A man and a woman wanted for allegedly assaulting an officer were nabbed following a pursuit. Lehman Blackmon, age 43, of New Haven, and Taneesha Barnes, age 37, of Waterbury, were arrested on Saturday, Feb. 13 by Milford Police when an officer spotted a vehicle that was wanted for assaulting a New Haven Police officer earlier in the evening. According to Milford Police, when their officers attempted to pull over the vehicle, the driver engaged officers in a pursuit that ended on I-95 at Exit 39A.  Blackmon and Baranes fled the vehicle on foot and were later found and i…
Know Them? Police Asking For Help Identifying Duo Who Robbed Dick's Sporting Goods In Area Know Them? Police Asking For Help Identifying Duo Who Robbed Dick's Sporting Goods In Area
Know Them? Police Asking For Help Identifying Duo Who Robbed Dick's Sporting Goods In Area Police are asking the public for help identifying two men involved in an alleged robbery of almost $3K in merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods in Fairfield County. The incident took place on Monday, Oct. 26, when the men entered the store located on Connecticut Avenue and stole $2,907 of merchandise, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler.   An employee sustained a minor injury while struggling to retrieve merchandise from the suspect wearing the white sneakers.  No weapons were displayed. Any information regarding this case should be forwarded to Detective Linds…
Popular Restaurant Chain Closes Danbury Mall Location Popular Restaurant Chain Closes Danbury Mall Location
Popular Restaurant Chain Closes Danbury Mall Location Another Fairfield County restaurant has closed its door due to the financial hardships connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brio Tuscan Grille, a local favorite for Italian dining in the Danbury Fair Mall, has permanently closed, according to its parent company. The company has filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors, crediting the global pandemic as the reason. The restaurant was part of the mall's redevelopment efforts after Filene's department store shuttered.  Other businesses that were part of the redevelopment attempt included the Cheesecake Factory, Dick’s Sporting…
Couple Accused Of Embezzling Money From Baseball Association In Fairfield County Couple Accused Of Embezzling Money From Baseball Association In Fairfield County
Couple Accused Of Embezzling Money From Baseball Association In Fairfield County A Fairfield County couple has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $25,000 from an area youth baseball association. Kurt Dyer, 51, and Jennifer Dyer, 47, both of Bethel, were arrested on Thursday, April 16, on outstanding warrants for larceny following a complaint by the Bethel Baseball Association, a private children's baseball association, said Bethel Police Lt. George J. Bryce, Jr. The arrests came after the organizations new treasurer found several questionable transactions during a financial review, Bryce said.  The purchases were made by previous board memb…