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Seriously Injured Man Jumps from Burning CT Building In Early Morning Fire Seriously Injured Man Jumps from Burning CT Building In Early Morning Fire
Seriously Injured Man Jumps from Burning CT Building In Early Morning Fire A man suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday, Dec. 7, after leaping from a window to escape a fire in a Stamford multi-family building. The dramatic scene unfolded at 5:15 a.m. when firefighters were dispatched to the blaze at 17 Clinton Ave., authorities said. The Stamford Fire Department said crews arrived within three minutes to find smoke and flames pouring from a first-floor unit. Neighbors reported seeing a man trapped at a rear window. But as firefighters maneuvered a ladder to rescue him, he jumped after suffering severe injuries from the flames, the department said.  Fi…
Police ID Man Fighting For His Life After CT Transit Bus Crashed Into Him Police ID Man Fighting For His Life After CT Transit Bus Crashed Into Him
Police ID Man Fighting For His Life After CT Transit Bus Crashed Into Him Police have identified the 54-year-old Connecticut man fighting for his life after being struck by a CT Transit bus in Fairfield County on Thursday evening, Dec. 5.  David Sheridan, of Stamford, was struck on Glenbrook Road near East Main Street in Stamford just before 5 p.m. He sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash.  Original Report: Man In Critical Condition After Being Hit By CT Transit Bus Paramedics rushed him to Stamford Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Sheridan remains in the intensive care unit in critical condition, according to the Stamford pol…
Man Critical After Being Struck By Bus In CT: Police Man Critical After Being Struck By Bus In CT: Police
Man Critical After Being Struck By Bus In CT: Police A 54-year-old Connecticut man remains in critical condition after being hit by a transit bus in Fairfield County, authorities said.  The crash happened around 4:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, on Glenbrook Road in Stamford, just before the intersection with East Main Street near downtown Stamford. Police say the pedestrian, a Stamford man, may have fallen from the sidewalk into the vehicle's path.   However, police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.  Paramedics rushed the man to Stamford Hospital. Police are withholding the man's name u…
Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say
Motorcyclist, Pedestrian Crash: 1 In Critical Condition, 1 Seriously Hurt, Police Say Police in Fairfield County have identified the two men involved in a motorcycle versus pedestrian crash earlier this week.  Kevin Calle, age 28, of Stamford, was on his motorcycle driving westward on Tresser Boulevard at the intersection of Atlantic Street just before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.  He crashed into Lucas Honohan, a 24-year-old New York man, Stamford Police said.  Original Report: 2 Hospitalized In Stamford Motorcycle V. Pedestrian Crash Paramedics took both men to Stamford Hospital, where Calle is listed in stable condition but with…
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident Police in Fairfield County have identified the 64-year-old Connecticut man killed in an industrial incident on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.  Gary Deleo was assisting a customer at D&D Industries at 124 Magee Ave. in Stamford when he was struck by a front-end loader, authorities said Thursday.  Original Report: 64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck By Front-End Loader The driver, 28-year-old Jake Sangalli, cooperated with officers and remained at the scene of the crash, Stamford Police said.  Paramedics rushed Deleo to Stamford Hospital, where he died o…
Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Teenage Motorcyclist Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Teenage Motorcyclist
Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Teenage Motorcyclist A Connecticut man who crashed into a teenager earlier this year in Fairfield County has been charged with his death, authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 25.  Hector Rolando Lemus-Portillo, of Stamford, is charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and failure to yield while turning left, police said. Because of their age, the 17-year-old was not identified.  Police said Lemus-Portillo was driving south on Lockwood Avenue in Stamford around 9:15 p.m. on May 17. The teenager was driving north on the same road.  Lemus-Portillo turned left onto William Stre…
17-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Intersection In Stamford 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Intersection In Stamford
17-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Intersection In Stamford A teenager was killed in a two-vehicle overnight crash at an intersection in Fairfield County. It happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, May 17, in Stamford. The initial investigation revealed that the 17-year-old Stamford resident was operating a 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle northbound on Lockwood Avenue, according to Stamford Police Department Sgt. Jeffrey Booth. A 2011 Toyota Corolla, being operated by a 58-year-old Stamford resident, was traveling southbound on Lockwood Ave. At the intersection of Lockwood Avenue and William Street, the Toyota attempted to make a left turn and enter…
Man Drives Car Off Greenwich Roadway Into Coastal Rocks Man Drives Car Off Greenwich Roadway Into Coastal Rocks
Man Drives Car Off Greenwich Roadway Into Coastal Rocks First responders rescued an elderly driver in Fairfield County after he drove off the end of a roadway and landed on the rocks keeping him from driving into Long Island Sound. According to Assistant Chief Mark Zuccerella of the Greenwich Police, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, when the man drove off the end of Steamboat Road. "Due to low tide, no water rescue was needed," Zuccerella said. The driver sustained an ankle injury and was transported to Stamford Hospital.  Greenwich Police did not identify the driver.  The investigation into why the sub…
Stamford Woman Critical After Being Struck By Toyota Prius, Police Say Stamford Woman Critical After Being Struck By Toyota Prius, Police Say
Stamford Woman Critical After Being Struck By Toyota Prius, Police Say A Fairfield County woman is in critical condition after being struck by a Toyota Prius while crossing a street. Related: Charges Upgraded For Stamford Man After Victim Dies The incident occurred in Stamford around 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 4, at the intersection of Prospect and Forest Streets.  According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police, a 79-year-old Stamford woman identified as Mary Botan, was found lying on the southern curb line of Forest Street by arriving officers.  She has suffered a serious injury, Booth said. The woman was transported to Stamford Hospital, …
Stamford Cop Charged For Crash That Killed Beloved Pastor Who Was Well-Known Attorney Stamford Cop Charged For Crash That Killed Beloved Pastor Who Was Well-Known Attorney
Stamford Cop Charged For Crash That Killed Beloved Pastor Who Was Well-Known Attorney A police officer has been arrested in connection to a crash that killed a well-known pastor as he was responding to a call in Fairfield County. Related Story: New Update: Well-Known Pastor, Struck Killed By Stamford Police SUV Stamford Police Officer Zachary Lockwood, age 24, was charged by Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, Feb. 7 with misconduct with a motor vehicle for the Wednesday, July 26 collision that killed the Rev. Tommie Jackson. Rev. Tommie Jackson. Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church According to state police, the incident occurred when Lockwood was respo…
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed After Porsche Crashes Into Pole In Stamford ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed After Porsche Crashes Into Pole In Stamford
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed After Porsche Crashes Into Pole In Stamford The identity has been released of a man killed in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week in Fairfield County. The crash happened around 8:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 in Stamford. A 2004 Porsche Cayenne was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street approaching the junction with Magee Avenue when it continued across the intersection, did not negotiate the left curve in the roadway, and struck a City of Stamford traffic light pole, Stamford Police said. The operator and sole occupant of the vehicle, now identified as Johny Villard, a 45-year-old Stamford resident, suffered critical injuries durin…
45-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Pole In Stamford 45-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Pole In Stamford
45-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Pole In Stamford A man was killed after he allegedly failed to negotiate a turn and hit a traffic light pole in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 45-Year-Old Killed After Porsche Crashes Into Pole In Stamford The crash took place in Stamford around 8:55 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29 on Jefferson Street at Magee Avenue. According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police, a 2004 Porsche Cayenne was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street approaching the junction with Magee Avenue when the driver failed to negotiate the left curve in the roadway and struck a C…
Man Hit By SUV Suffers Critical Injuries In Stamford Man Hit By SUV Suffers Critical Injuries In Stamford
Man Hit By SUV Suffers Critical Injuries In Stamford A Fairfield County man is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing a busy roadway in inclement weather. The collision took place in Stamford around 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9 on West Main Street near Fairfield Avenue. A 2013 Nissan Rogue, being driven by a 73-year-old Stamford resident was traveling eastbound on West Main Street, said Sgt. Jeffrey Booth of the Stamford Police. The pedestrian was crossing West Main Street from south to north. The Rogue struck the pedestrian and knocked him to the ground, Booth said. The pedestrian, a 46-year-old Stamford …
ID Released For Stamford Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Party Christmas Day ID Released For Stamford Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Party Christmas Day
ID Released For Stamford Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Party Christmas Day Police have identified a Fairfield County man who was fatally stabbed outside of a home during a Christmas party. 32-Year-Old Killed In Christmas Stabbing At Stamford Home Juan David Hernandez Velasco, age 32, of Stamford, was attacked around 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25 on Crystal Street. Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police said Velasco was stabbed multiple times and then driven to Stamford Hospital by partygoers where he underwent emergency surgery. He later died. While police were investigating the homicide, they spotted 22-year-old Beimar Araujo-Ramirez walking “recklessly” downto…
32-Year-Old Killed In Christmas Stabbing At Stamford Home 32-Year-Old Killed In Christmas Stabbing At Stamford Home
32-Year-Old Killed In Christmas Stabbing At Stamford Home Police are searching for answers after a 32-year-old man died following a stabbing at a Connecticut residence early Christmas morning. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Stamford Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Party Early Christmas Day The Fairfield County incident happened at around 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 25, at a Stamford home on Crystal Street. Stamford Police said a fight occurred outside the home during a party and the victim was stabbed multiple times. Partygoers then drove the man to Stamford Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Despite their effort…
Suspect In Stamford Near-Fatal Bus Stabbing Nabbed Suspect In Stamford Near-Fatal Bus Stabbing Nabbed
Suspect In Stamford Near-Fatal Bus Stabbing Nabbed A suspect has been charged in the alleged near-fatal stabbing of a man at a Fairfield County bus stop. Olajuwon Raheem Clarke, age 29, homeless, was taken into custody in Brooklyn for the Monday, Nov. 20 stabbing of a Stamford man on a CT Transit bus, said Capt. Tom Scanlon of the Stamford Police. Witnesses reported that the CT Transit bus stopped at the bus stop and a man got on the bus and engaged the victim in an argument. The argument turned physical, and the suspect pulled out an unknown object from his coat pocket and stabbed the victim in the chest, Scanlon said. The …
New Update: 48-Year-Old Victim ID'd After Being Struck, Killed Crossing Roadway In Stamford New Update: 48-Year-Old Victim ID'd After Being Struck, Killed Crossing Roadway In Stamford
New Update: 48-Year-Old Victim ID'd After Being Struck, Killed Crossing Roadway In Stamford A 48-year-old Fairfield County man was struck and killed while crossing a busy roadway in the early morning hours.  Original Rport - Traffic Alert: Road Closed After Person Struck In Stamford Cesar Cabrera-Guzman, of Stamford, was killed in Stamford around 6:50 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19 on High Ridge Road. Sgt. Jeffrey Booth, of the Stamford Police said Cabrera-Guzman was crossing High Ridge Road and was struck by a 2012 Chevy Suburban in the right southbound travel lane. The collision was witnessed by off-duty Stamford Police Lt. James Comstock, who was also traveling …
Man, Woman Nabbed After Stealing Vehicle With Service Dog Inside In Stamford: Police Man, Woman Nabbed After Stealing Vehicle With Service Dog Inside In Stamford: Police
Man, Woman Nabbed After Stealing Vehicle With Service Dog Inside In Stamford: Police A man and woman were apprehended after stealing a vehicle with a service dog inside in Fairfield County. Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Stamford, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on the west side of the city.  The vehicle, which was left running, was stolen from Richmond Hill Avenue. Upon taking the report from the owner, officers learned that the stolen vehicle was occupied by a small service dog. Officers were notified to be on the lookout for the vehicle after taking the report. Later in the day, at approximately 6:35 p.m., an officer …
Man Crossing I-95 In Stamford Hit, Killed By Tractor-Trailer Man Crossing I-95 In Stamford Hit, Killed By Tractor-Trailer
Man Crossing I-95 In Stamford Hit, Killed By Tractor-Trailer A man who was crossing I-95 was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer in Fairfield County. The crash took place around 8:45 p.m. in Stamford on Sunday, Sept. 17 near Exit 8. According to the Connecticut State Police, a tractor-trailer was traveling northbound in the right lane when an unidentified man crossing the highway was struck in the right lane. The victim was transported to Stamford Hospital where he was pronounced dead, state police said. Police are waiting for identification from the Connecticut Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured.&nbs…
Fatal Crash Update: Stamford Officer Who Hit Beloved Pastor Placed On Leave Fatal Crash Update: Stamford Officer Who Hit Beloved Pastor Placed On Leave
Fatal Crash Update: Stamford Officer Who Hit Beloved Pastor Placed On Leave A Stamford Police officer who struck and killed a beloved pastor in his patrol SUV has been placed on administrative leave while the crash is under investigation.  The Rev. Tommie Jackson was hit around 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, in Stamford on Wire Mill Road by a Stamford Police SUV driven by Officer Zachary Lockwood, age 24. Lockwood, of Stamford, has been an officer with the department since April of last year, said Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw.  At the time of the crash, Lockwood, who was responding to a call, was traveling eastbound on Wire Mill Road, police said. …
Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich
Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich A car wash employee suffered serious injuries after being run over by a customer in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Greenwich at the Splash Car Wash at 73 Post Road around 10:20 a.m., on Monday, July 10. An initial investigation determined that an employee of the car wash was struck by a vehicle exiting the wash. The vehicle then continued crossing Post Road where it collided with another vehicle's driver's side, said Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police. The driver of the second vehicle had minor injuries and was transported to Greenwich Hospital for treatment. Th…
Police: Pair Of 'Heroes' Save Drowning Man At Stamford Beach Police: Pair Of 'Heroes' Save Drowning Man At Stamford Beach
Police: Pair Of 'Heroes' Save Drowning Man At Stamford Beach Two men are being called "heroes" after saving a drowning man at a Fairfield County beach. Carlos Manuel Escobar Bonilla and Luis Montano are credited with saving a man’s life at Cummings Beach in Stamford around 11 p.m., Monday, July 3, said the Stamford Police. According to police, Bonilla saw the unidentified man in the water was having trouble, so his friend Montano quickly took off his clothes and dove into the water to save the man.  Montano was able to grab the drowning victim, who was now underwater about 20 yards out in the Long Island Sound.  He pulled the victim to th…
4-Year-Old Suffers Serious Injuries In I-95 Crash In Stamford 4-Year-Old Suffers Serious Injuries In I-95 Crash In Stamford
4-Year-Old Suffers Serious Injuries In I-95 Crash In Stamford A 4-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash that injured five others on a stretch of I-95. The crash occurred in Fairfield County on the southbound side in Stamford around 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 1. According to Connecticut State Police, an 18-year-old Stamford man was driving a 2013 BMW X3 at a high rate of speed when he attempted to change lanes and struck two cars. The BMW then rolled over, police said.  Shortly after, a fourth vehicle ran into one of the cars involved in the initial crash, lost control, and flipped over. The girl, a resident of Stamfor…
Kidnapping Suspect: 23-Year-Old Grabs, Assaults, Drugs Victim, Norwalk Police Say Kidnapping Suspect: 23-Year-Old Grabs, Assaults, Drugs Victim, Norwalk Police Say
Kidnapping Suspect: 23-Year-Old Grabs, Assaults, Drugs Victim, Norwalk Police Say A victim lived through a day of fear and assaults at the hands of a Connecticut man the person knew, according to authorities. On Wednesday, July 5, Norwalk Police received a complaint that New Haven County resident Enrique Rivas-Castillo, age 23, of Ansonia, had threatened the victim over the phone, said Lt. Joe Dinho, of the Norwalk Police. Investigating officers learned that on Monday, July 3, Rivas-Castillo was at the victim’s residence in Norwalk and threatened to assault the victim.  Dinho said the victim ran out of the home, but Rivas-Castillo chased the person, event…
47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich 47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich
47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich Connecticut State Police are searching for witnesses after a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Greenwich. Colin D. Kennedy, age 47, of Stamford, was killed around 1:45 a.m., Friday, June 30 on I-95 after drifting out of his lane and eventually hitting another car head-on, said the Connecticut State Police.  According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, Kennedy was a 911 dispatcher who has worked with the city since October 2005. "He was well respected by his co-workers," Conklin said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his mom and two sisters." According to an inves…
Support Swells For 29-Year-Old Heart Transplant Recipient From Stamford Support Swells For 29-Year-Old Heart Transplant Recipient From Stamford
Support Swells For 29-Year-Old Heart Transplant Recipient From Stamford A community in Fairfield County is coming together to support the family of a 29-year-old heart transplant recipient as he recovers from his surgery.  Stamford resident Mateo Gallego, age 29, became the recipient of a new heart after experiencing chest pain on Monday, May 15. When his condition began rapidly deteriorating, he was taken to Stamford Hospital before he was transferred to Yale Hospital.  There, he was admitted for an unexpected heart transplant after he was diagnosed with heart failure, according to his father, Jorge Gallego, who began a GoFundMe fundraiser page …
26-Year-Old Killed In I-95 Crash In Stamford 26-Year-Old Killed In I-95 Crash In Stamford
26-Year-Old Killed In I-95 Crash In Stamford Connecticut State Police are asking for any witnesses to a single-car crash that killed a man on I-95 in Fairfield County. The crash took place in Stamford around 12:25 a.m., Thursday, June 1, on I-95 northbound in the area of Exit 8. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2017 Nissan Rouge driven by Massachusetts resident Emmanuel Pierre, age 26, of Worcester left its lane of travel for an unknown reason and struck the metal beam guard rail in the right shoulder approximately a quarter of a mile north of Exit 8, state police said. The SUV then crossed all three lanes of travel and struck …
Ceiling Collapse Closes Section Of Stamford Train Station, 1 Injured Ceiling Collapse Closes Section Of Stamford Train Station, 1 Injured
Ceiling Collapse Closes Section Of Stamford Train Station, 1 Injured A portion of a suspended concrete ceiling over a stairway vestibule at the Stamford Train Station collapsed, sending riders scrambling to get out of the way. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 on the Station Place side of the station (Tracks 4 and 2) and the stairway between the platform and the lower concourse tunnel, said Stamford Deputy Fire Chief John Pritchard.  Stamford firefighters responded to the scene and determined that there was a partial ceiling collapse near an escalator that is currently being replaced by the Connecticut State Department of Transport…
Double-Fatal DUI Crash: 22-Year-Old From Stamford Admits To Manslaughter Double-Fatal DUI Crash: 22-Year-Old From Stamford Admits To Manslaughter
Double-Fatal DUI Crash: 22-Year-Old From Stamford Admits To Manslaughter A Fairfield County man who was 18 years old at the time of a double DUI fatal crash in 2019, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges Stamford resident Jerry Diaz, who is now age 22, pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 6, under a plea agreement to two counts of manslaughter, two counts of assault with a vehicle, DUI, and other charges. During the Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, crash, Diaz was speeding at more than 90 mph and had a blood alcohol level six times above the legal limit for a driver under 21, when he slammed into two utility poles, killing two of his friends, said Sgt. Jeffre…
Botched Robbery: Man Charged In Near-Fatal Stamford Shooting Botched Robbery: Man Charged In Near-Fatal Stamford Shooting
Botched Robbery: Man Charged In Near-Fatal Stamford Shooting A man has been charged in connection with a near-fatal shooting during a botched robbery in Fairfield County. The shooting occurred in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb. 9 in the rear driveway of 146 Henry St. in Stamford. When police arrived on the scene they found a man who had been shot in the stomach causing life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to Stamford Hospital where he spent several days in the intensive care unit and is still recovering from his injuries, said Stamford Police Capt. Thomas Scanlon. After a lengthy investigation conducted by the Stamford Po…
Woman Severely Injured During 'Senseless' Robbery By Stamford Teen, Police Say Woman Severely Injured During 'Senseless' Robbery By Stamford Teen, Police Say
Woman Severely Injured During 'Senseless' Robbery By Stamford Teen, Police Say A Stamford teen has been charged with allegedly severely injuring a woman during a robbery as she was leaving work. Roberto Carlos Herrera-Aleman, age 18, was charged on Thursday, Jan. 26, with robbery in connection with the Wednesday, Jan. 11 incident in the area of 201 Broad St., near Ferguson Library, said Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin. During the robbery, a 68-year-old woman who had just gotten off of work was walking when Herrera-Aleman, riding a bike, knocked her to the ground and grabbed a tote she was carrying that contained her cell phone and credit cards, Conklin…