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Headstone Heist: CT Police Searching For Family's Stolen Grave Marker Headstone Heist: CT Police Searching For Family's Stolen Grave Marker
Headstone Heist: CT Police Searching For Family's Stolen Grave Marker Police are asking for the public's help to find a gravestone stolen from a Connecticut cemetery. A family contacted Connecticut State Police this summer after the joint granite headstone for Gloria Benard and her son Michael Benard was taken from South Cemetery in Brooklyn, Windham County. The family is offering a $2,500 reward for information on who took the Twilight Red stone, state police said. An anonymous benefactor who heard of the theft paid to replace the grave marker, but the family wants the original back and the person who took it punished.  Police are asking anyone with i…

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by Josh Lanier
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Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From CT Cemetery Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From CT Cemetery
Daughter 'Beyond Devastated' After Nurse Mom's Headstone Stolen From CT Cemetery Tara Morgan is praying for a miracle. The 45-year-old Connecticut resident, of Waterbury in New Haven County, has done everything she can think of after thieves stole her late mother’s granite headstone from Fairfield County’s St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bethel over the summer, she said. “It happened sometime between Mother’s Day and, I’d say, the end of June,” Morgan told Daily Voice. Following several attempts to reach St. Mary Parish, which oversees the cemetery, she was finally assured by church leadership that the Diocese of Bridgeport’s insurance carrier had been notified “and everything …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At AITE HS In Stamford Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At AITE HS In Stamford
Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At Aite HS In Stamford An investigation into vandalism at a high school in Fairfield County revealed the discovery of a racial slur. The incident occurred at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE) in Stamford. Mayor Caroline Simmons, Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero, and Stamford Board of Education President Jackie Heftman released a joint statement late Friday afternoon, July 26 on the incident. “During the Stamford Police Department’s investigation of the reported antisemitic vandalism at AITE, they discovered that the perpetrators had also spray-painted a …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Teenage Trio Causes Over $20K In Damage At CT High School: Police Teenage Trio Causes Over $20K In Damage At CT High School: Police
Teenage Trio Causes Over $20K In Damage At CT High School: Police Three men and one juvenile suspect face charges after causing over $20,000 in damage to a high school in Connecticut, police announced.  Three 18-year-olds, Jonathan Gosnell, Henry Grabowski, and Mackie Olynnger, were arrested by warrant in connection with vandalism in Middlesex County at the Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Connecticut State Police announced on Friday, April 26.  The arrests stemmed from an incident on Sunday, April 7, when troopers learned of vandalism discovered at the school, located at 256 Kelsey Hill Rd.  According to police, a…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Police Investigating Smash-Grab Burglary At CT Shop Police Investigating Smash-Grab Burglary At CT Shop
Police Investigating Smash-Grab Burglary At CT Shop Police in Connecticut are investigating after a popular smoke shop was heavily damaged by a smash-and-grab robber. The incident took place in Hartford County around 4:20 a.m., Monday, Feb. 26 at the Land Smoke Shop at 722 West Street in Southington. According to Lt. Keith Egan of the Southington Police, a vehicle with several people inside drove into the building, causing significant damage, looted the inside of the building, and then fled. Officers located three trash-like containers in the parking lot containing items from the smoke shop scattered over the parking lot, Egan sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Seeking Info In Damage Of CT Building During Rally Police Seeking Info In Damage Of CT Building During Rally
Police Seeking Info In Damage Of CT Building During Rally Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying the person responsible for damaging a building during a rally regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The vandalism occurred in Hartford County on Sunday, Jan. 21 to the exterior of the building at 65 LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center. If any member of the public has information related to this investigation, please contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203, or use the WHPD Tip Line/email at 860-570-8969 or email whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upd…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At School In CT Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At School In CT
Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At School In CT Police in a Connecticut town are asking the public for help identifying and locating two ATVs and their drivers who allegedly caused heaving damage to a middle school soccer/softball field. The vandalism took place in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Plainville.  A witness reported that the quads were ridden by teenage boys, police said. The camouflage ATV.  Plaiville Police Department One quad was green camouflage and the other was neon orange and white. The orange and white ATV.  Plaiville Police Department If anyone has any informati…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Police Investigate Damage To Facility Housing Ballots For Scheduled Recount Of Fairfield Race Police Investigate Damage To Facility Housing Ballots For Scheduled Recount Of Fairfield Race
Police Investigate Damage To Facility Housing Ballots For Scheduled Recount Of Fairfield Race An investigation is underway after a possible break-in at a facility in Fairfield County that holds election equipment and ballots. At around 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, detectives from the State Police Western District Major Crimes Squad were requested by the Bridgeport State’s Attorney to investigate a reported suspicious incident at the Bigelow Center, located on Mona Terrace in Fairfield.  This property is owned by the town and contained the physical ballots for the Fairfield First Selectman's contest that occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Democrat challenger Bill Gerber l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Swastika Found Carved Into Glass At Darien Train Station, Suspect At Large: Police Swastika Found Carved Into Glass At Darien Train Station, Suspect At Large: Police
Swastika Found Carved Into Glass At Darien Train Station, Suspect At Large: Police Police are investigating an apparent hate crime after an unknown suspect left a swastika in a Connecticut train station. The symbol was discovered in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at approximately 12:10 p.m., according to Darien Police. It was carved into a glass window in a bathroom stall of the Darien Train Station, located at 33 West Avenue. Police said they did not know how long the swastika had been there, and no details about the vandal were released. Darien Public Works was notified so that the vandalism could be taken care of. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.&nbs…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
2 Children Poured Acid On Slides, Injured 4 Other Kids At Western Mass Park: DA 2 Children Poured Acid On Slides, Injured 4 Other Kids At Western Mass Park: DA
2 Children Poured Acid On Slides, Injured 4 Other Kids At Western Mass Park: DA Two minors have been charged with pouring muriatic acid on slides in Hampden County and injuring multiple children, authorities said.  Police said the juveniles poured the toxic material on the slides at Bliss Park in Longmeadow on June 11. Four children who played on them later were burned by the caustic substance.  An investigation found that the juveniles had stolen muriatic acid from the pool's pump room at the park and poured it on three slides. The toxic material was stored correctly, authorities said, but the thieves went to great lengths to get it. They scaled two fences a…

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by Josh Lanier
Schools
UConn Student, Fan Celebration: 16 Hospitalized, 15 Charged After NCAA Title Win UConn Student, Fan Celebration: 16 Hospitalized, 15 Charged After NCAA Title Win
UConn Student, Fan Celebration: 16 Hospitalized, 15 Charged After NCAA Title Win As students and fans celebrated the huge win by the  University of Connecticut in the NCAA men's basketball championship, several ended up in handcuffs and 16 others were injured. The incidents took place in Tolland County on the UConn campus in Storrs as thousands celebrated the win over San Diego State University that was wrapped up late Monday evening, April 3. According to UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz, the vast majority of those celebrating the Husky victory last night did so safely and responsibly. "A small number chose to risk their safety and that of others by vandalizing or …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
New Update: Suspected Vandalism Causes Internet Outage For Thousands In Fairfield County New Update: Suspected Vandalism Causes Internet Outage For Thousands In Fairfield County
New Update: Suspected Vandalism Causes Internet Outage For Thousands In Fairfield County This story has been updated. Approximately 8,000 Optimum customers were left without internet because of "extensive damage" likely caused by a vandal, the company said.  The company announced that some Fairfield County customers were without internet on Friday, March 24 due to a fiber cut by suspected vandalism. Service was estimated to be interrupted into Saturday, March 25, the company said.  Optimum teams restored power to 99% of customers by around 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, according to company spokesperson Janet Meahan. "We thank our crews for their hard work repairing th…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Historic Mark Twain House In Connecticut Vandlized 3 Times In 10 Days Historic Mark Twain House In Connecticut Vandlized 3 Times In 10 Days
Historic Mark Twain House In Connecticut Vandlized 3 Times In 10 Days Police are investigating after a Connecticut historical treasure has been vandalized three times in the past 10 days. The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford where the antics of Tom Sawyer came to life on the page, has been vandalized three times since Dec. 23, with windows broken by bricks and pieces of asphalt, according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police. The latest attack took place on Monday, Jan. 2 around 7:20 a.m. at the home located at 65 Forest St., Boisvert said. The investigating officer determined that three unknown suspects dressed in dark clothing threw p…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
34-Year-Old Accused Of Tearing Pride Flags From CT Democrat Organization's Sign 34-Year-Old Accused Of Tearing Pride Flags From CT Democrat Organization's Sign
34-Year-Old Accused Of Tearing Pride Flags From CT Democrat Organization's Sign A 34-year-old man was charged after police said he tore more than a dozen pride flags from a Connecticut Democrat organization's sign, which was already vandalized multiple times earlier this summer. Troopers responded to a report of an individual damaging property in the area of the I-84 eastbound on-ramp in Tolland at about 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 20, Connecticut State Police said. Police found that the flags had been torn and cut from the Tolland Democrats' sign, which is located on private property on Merrow Road next to the on-ramp. Investigators used video evidence provided by a witness …

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass
Tires Slashed On 45 Vehicles At Company In Western Mass Police are investigating after tires were slashed on 45 vans of a Western Massachusetts company that provides services to the handicapped and those in need of rides to doctor appointments and medical treatments. The incident took place in Springfield at Indian Orchard at Youth on the Move early Monday, May 16, said Ryan Walsh, of the Springfield Police. Janice Brown, the owner of the company, said the vans are used to transport children in wheelchairs to schools, dialysis and cancer patients to treatments, and others with special needs. "Who would do such a thing knowing these are handicap…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Juvenile Caught Spray Painting Graffiti On 10 Fairfield County Businesses Juvenile Caught Spray Painting Graffiti On 10 Fairfield County Businesses
Juvenile Caught Spray Painting Graffiti On 10 Fairfield County Businesses A Fairfield County juvenile has been arrested for multiple counts of alleged criminal mischief after spray painting graffiti on a total of 10 area businesses and landmarks. The crimes took place on Monday, May 2, when Fairfield Police responded to the 10 different businesses for reports of graffiti-type vandalism in the center area of the town. An investigation, led by the department's Quality of Life Unit in cooperation with the Fairfield Police School Safety Unit, revealed the identity of a suspect, said Lt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police. As a result of this investigation, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Vandalizing Public, Private Areas In CT Man Wanted For Vandalizing Public, Private Areas In CT
Man Wanted For Vandalizing Public, Private Areas In CT Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly vandalized several public and private areas with spray paint in Connecticut. The incident took place in Hartford County in Bristol within the past several days. The man used black spray paint to vandalize several public and private properties, Bristol Police said. The suspect may be someone local due to him walking in the area, they added. If you recognize the suspect call 860-584-3000 x3265 or aleciurato@bristolct.gov. Refer to case number 22-3265.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Car Drives Onto Field In Vandalism Incident At School In Fairfield County, Police Say Car Drives Onto Field In Vandalism Incident At School In Fairfield County, Police Say
Car Drives Onto Field In Vandalism Incident At School In Fairfield County, Police Say Police have asked the public for information after a car drove onto a field next to an elementary school in Fairfield County. An officer responded to a report of vandalism at Hindley Elementary School at 10 Nearwater Lane in Darien at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, according to the Darien Police Department. Police said an individual reported that a vehicle drove onto the field next to the school, leaving tire tracks.  The person also reported that a light post was struck during the incident, causing it to lean over, authorities reported. The officer found white transfer paint on th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Boats Vandalized With Graffiti At Fairfield County Marina Boats Vandalized With Graffiti At Fairfield County Marina
Boats Vandalized With Graffiti At Fairfield County Marina Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help after several boats were vandalized with graffiti at an area marina. The incident took place twice in December at the South Benson Marina in Fairfield, said Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police Department. According to Stahl, officers responded to the Marina on both Friday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 23, and found numerous boats spray-painted with similar markings/tags.  The boats were all marked with black paint and what appeared to be either the words Yeet/Yeex, Mot/Mox, Sano, and Reckr, painted on them. Other vandali…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Investigating After Cemetery Sign In Connecticut Vandalized With Anti-Columbus Message Police Investigating After Cemetery Sign In Connecticut Vandalized With Anti-Columbus Message
Police Investigating After Cemetery Sign In Connecticut Vandalized With Anti-Columbus Message Police are investigating after someone allegedly vandalized a sign and at least walls at a historic cemetery in Connecticut with anti-Columbus messages. The vandalism was reported in Middletown from a passing motorist who told them someone had spray painted the sign and other areas of the Indian Hill Cemetery in Middlesex County. According to Lt. Brian Hubbs, of the Middletown Police, officers found that someone had used bright pint spray paint to write "Land Back," with an anarchy symbol on the cemetery's sign. They also painted expletives about Christopher Columbus and the police on two …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University
Police Investigate Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti At Yale University An investigation has been launched at Yale University after two separate instances of anti-Semitic and racially charged graffiti that were discovered at a construction site on campus. The Yale Police Department launched an investigation into anti-Semitic and racist graffiti that were reportedly spray-painted inside the construction site for Kline Biology Tower in New Haven County, which has been closed since work began at the site, according to Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. Higgins said that on Monday, Sept. 20, members of the construction crew working in the area found the graffiti sp…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Them? Three Wanted For CT Library Vandalism Know Them? Three Wanted For CT Library Vandalism
Know Them? Three Wanted For CT Library Vandalism Police are asking the public for identifying three men who rode dirt bikes and ATVs on a library lawn in Connecticut, causing extensive damage. The incident was reported in New Haven County around 1:10 p.m., Wednesday, July 14 in Waterbury. Waterbury Police Department said officers responded to the Silas Bronson Library, located at 267 Grand St., on a criminal mischief complaint.  The callers reported that two ATV quads and one dirt bike were riding through Library Park damaging the lawn area, said Sgt. Robert Davis. When police arrived on the scene, all vehicles had l…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
CT Teen Charged In Yearbook Vandalism Case Involving Hitler, Marathon Bomber Quotes CT Teen Charged In Yearbook Vandalism Case Involving Hitler, Marathon Bomber Quotes
CT Teen Charged In Yearbook Vandalism Case Involving Hitler, Marathon Bomber Quotes A teenager in Connecticut is facing charges for allegedly vandalizing his school’s yearbook to include quotes from Adolf Hitler, drugs, and a message from Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, authorities announced. Hollister Tryon, age 18, who was forbidden from attending his graduation in Hartford County from Glastonbury High School for allegedly altering the school’s yearbook, is now facing criminal charges, according to police. Specifically, Tryon was charged with two counts of third-degree computer crimes for accessing a database used by students to alter classmates’ entries in the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Look To ID ATV Rider On CT School Property Police Look To ID ATV Rider On CT School Property
Police Look To ID ATV Rider On CT School Property Recognize him? Police investigators in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect who was caught on camera on an ATV causing damage to an area school. The Enfield Police Department released a photo of a wanted suspect who was caught riding an ATV on the Parkman School campus on Sunday, July 4, causing “extensive damage” to both the field and playground. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or ATV has been asked to contact investigators at the Enfield Police Department by emailing kragion@enfield.org or leaving them a message on Facebook.

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Investigation Under Way After Pride Month Balloons Removed From Fairfield County Bridge Investigation Under Way After Pride Month Balloons Removed From Fairfield County Bridge
Investigation Under Way After Pride Month Balloons Removed From Fairfield County Bridge Police in Fairfield County are investigating after balloons hung to celebrate Pride Month were removed from an area bridge. Westport Police said they responded to the Ruth Steinkraus Memorial Bridge on Friday, June 11, for a report of possible vandalism.  The complainant stated that as he was driving across the bridge, he noticed that several of the colorful rainbow balloons placed on the bridge lights had been removed, said Westport PD Lt. David Wolf. "These balloons are from a recent event to celebrate Pride month," said Wolf. "This incident is upsetting because …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Two Arrested For Vandalizing Sandy Hook Memorial Two Arrested For Vandalizing Sandy Hook Memorial
Two Arrested For Vandalizing Sandy Hook Memorial Two people have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of a mural dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook school massacre. Lorenzo Cavallo, age 20, of Plainville, and Gina Lombardi, age 21, of Bristol, turned themselves into Southington Police on Tuesday, Jan. 19, for the incident which took place on Sunday, Nov. 29, in Southington. According to police, officers investigated a report of vandalism done to the detached garages on the property of 245 Summer St., in Southington. The property owner donated the back of one structure for a mural painted in remembrance of th…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Anti-Biden Graffiti Spray-Painted At School, Store Across Street In Fairfield County Anti-Biden Graffiti Spray-Painted At School, Store Across Street In Fairfield County
Anti-Biden Graffiti Spray-Painted At School, Store Across Street In Fairfield County Police are investigating graffiti targeting President-elect Joe Biden that was spray-painted at an area school and neighboring retail store in Fairfield County. A member of the Fairfield Board of Education reported that there was graffiti spray-painted on a sidewalk outside McKinley Elementary School on Thompson Street at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Upon police arrival, officers said they found the words “UNITED STATES OF CHINA” spray-painted on the sidewalk outside the school, and the same phrase was also painted outside a snow mount in the back of the building. Police …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 There's no such thing as being "too secure," especially when it comes to safeguarding your home. The blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera Outdoor System will help add a layer of protection to your home during the holiday season, when package theft tends to rise, and beyond. Initially priced at $89, this security camera is currently 33% off at $59.99. Home security cameras are critical for a plethora of reasons. Besides the fact that you'll have an extra eye on your property, it can help deter potential crimes against your home or even your neighbor's if their house is in the view of your camer…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Vandalizing Trump Sign In Fairfield County Man Accused Of Vandalizing Trump Sign In Fairfield County
Man Accused Of Vandalizing Trump Sign In Fairfield County Political tensions boiled over in Fairfield County when a man was caught vandalizing signs supporting President Donald Trump. Shelton resident Taylor Dyrek, 31, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 25 after vandalizing Trump campaign signs in the White Hills section of town, Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango said. It is alleged that Dyrek was caught spray-painting “Dump” above Trump’s name on two signs by a driver coming home from work who alerted the Shelton Police Department. The driver took a photo of Dyrek and his vehicle, proceeded to post it on a community Facebook page, which led to an inv…

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by Zak Failla
News
Person Who Trashed Marine Sniper's Memorial Is Caught Person Who Trashed Marine Sniper's Memorial Is Caught
Person Who Trashed Marine Sniper's Memorial Is Caught Police have identified a suspect in the repeated vandalism of a soldier’s memorial. Glastonbury Police said, over the last three weeks, officers received multiple reports of vandalism to the Sgt. David Coullard memorial. Coullard was a Marine Corps sniper and Glastonbury, Connecticut native. He was killed in action in Iraq, 2005. The Coullard memorial is located on Belle Woods Drive in a peaceful alcove surrounded by trees with a bench and a brick walkway. The memorial itself is made of stone and a metal plaque.  Following an investigation, police said they have identified a 14-year-…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park
Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park Police are investigating after a beautiful, healthy maple tree was found cut down in an area park. Norwalk City officials said the tree was found cut down in Mill Pond Park on Tuesday, June 30.  The tree knocked over a garbage can resulting in litter being scattered all across the park. Little other information was available, but police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Norwalk Police Department at 203-854-3000.

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by Kathy Reakes