Casey Donahue

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Norwalk Police: Bridgeport Car Theft Suspect Tried To Escape Officers Norwalk Police: Bridgeport Car Theft Suspect Tried To Escape Officers
Norwalk Police: Bridgeport Car Theft Suspect Tried To Escape Officers NORWALK, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man suspected of stealing a car in Middletown was tackled by a police officer in Norwalk as he tried to escape arrest, according to police. At around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, an officer on patrol in Norwalk saw a Nissan Maxima traveling on Water Street with significant front-end damage. Just prior to this, an evading motor vehicle accident had been reported in South Norwalk, police said. Suspecting that this was the car that had fled the scene, the officer tried to stop the Nissan on the Stroffolino Bridge. The driver refused to pull over, and sped away before pu…
TV Star Steve Wilkos Injured In Car Crash In Area TV Star Steve Wilkos Injured In Car Crash In Area
TV Star Steve Wilkos Injured In Car Crash In Area Television personality Steve Wilkos was taken to the hospital after being involved in a car accident in Darien this week, according to police. Darien Police said that at around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, an officer on patrol discovered a one-car accident on West Avenue in the area of Turnabout Lane. The officer saw a car lying on its passenger side at the edge of the eastbound lane, which appeared to have sustained heavy damage, police said. It is believed that the car struck several roadside objects on West Avenue before coming to arrest, police said. The lone occupant of the car was identified…
Carver Foundation Of Norwalk Receives $100K From Weston Man's Estate Carver Foundation Of Norwalk Receives $100K From Weston Man's Estate
Carver Foundation Of Norwalk Receives $100K From Weston Man's Estate NORWALK, Conn. -- The Carver Foundation of Norwalk recently received a $100,000 grant from the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust, which will go to support Carver's after school Youth Development Program. "This most generous gift is an early and great boost to Carver's efforts to 'Build Lifetime Achievers' as Carver celebrates its 80th anniversary year in 2018," said Carver Executive Director Novelette Peterkin. Daniel Edward Offutt of Weston was described by his many friends as a gentleman farmer, a tennis player, a traveler, a sailor, a metal sculptor, a wood worker, a fixer…
Darien Woman Charged With Kicking Police Officer In New Canaan Darien Woman Charged With Kicking Police Officer In New Canaan
Darien Woman Charged With Kicking Police Officer In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. --  A Darien woman was charged with kicking a police officer during an arrest in New Canaan last week, according to police. At around 4:48 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, an officer on patrol in New Canaan saw 37-year-old Adaobi N. Kurylov of Darien riding a bicycle on South Avenue. The officer knew that there was an active warrant out for Kurylov for failure to appear in court for a previous incident in New Canaan police said. The officer followed Kurylov in his patrol car and saw her commit multiple traffic violations, including not obeying a traffic signal and not using her ha…
Do You Know Him? Stamford Police Seek Suspected Coat Thief Do You Know Him? Stamford Police Seek Suspected Coat Thief
Do You Know Him? Stamford Police Seek Suspected Coat Thief STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police are seeking a man suspected of stealing a coat off of a bus earlier this month. On Jan. 6, the pictured suspect stole a men's coat from a CT Transit bus, police said. The suspect was last seen in the area of Vet's Park. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimes Against Property at (203) 977-4407.
Weston's Christopher Plummer, Westport Native Justin Paul Score Oscar Noms Weston's Christopher Plummer, Westport Native Justin Paul Score Oscar Noms
Weston's Christopher Plummer, Westport Native Justin Paul Score Oscar Noms WESTON, Conn. -- Weston resident Christopher Plummer was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor on Tuesday, while Westport native Justin Paul was nominated for Best Original Song. Plummer was nominated for his role as J. Paul Getty in "All the Money in the World." The role had previously been played by Kevin Spacey, but when sexual misconduct allegations against Spacey surfaced in the fall, director Ridley Scott re-shot his scenes with Plummer. Plummer, 88, was nominated for a Golden Globe for the role, but lost to Sam Rockwell. Paul, a 2003 Staples grad, was nom…
Norwalk Officer Injured When Stolen Truck Slams Into Cruiser During Chase Norwalk Officer Injured When Stolen Truck Slams Into Cruiser During Chase
Norwalk Officer Injured When Stolen Truck Slams Into Cruiser During Chase NORWALK, Conn. -- Someone who stole a pickup truck in Norwalk early Tuesday morning intentionally backed into one cruiser and drove directly at another before crashing and running away, according to police. At around 3 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a home on Assisi Way for a report of a stolen vehicle. A description of the stolen vehicle, a Chevy pickup, was broadcast to all units, and moments later an officer spotted it traveling southbound on the Route 7 Connector. The truck got onto I-95 south and pulled to a stop in front of the exit 14 off-ramp, police said. As the officer pulled…
Norwalk Teens Charged With Trying To Break Into Home Over Drug Debt Norwalk Teens Charged With Trying To Break Into Home Over Drug Debt
Norwalk Teens Charged With Trying To Break Into Home Over Drug Debt NORWALK, Conn. -- A group of Norwalk teens were arrested on burglary and gun charges after police said they tried to break into a home over a drug debt. Just before 5 p.m. on Monday, officers from the Norwalk Police Patrol Division responded to a burglary at a home on Hadik Parkway. When officers arrived they learned that the suspects had fled the scene, but were able to get a description of their car and information on the suspects from the complainant, who was home at the time of the incident, police said. The resident told police that the suspects had tried to force open to exterior door…
Connecticut Sports Fans: Beware Of Scammers Selling Fake Super Bowl Tickets Connecticut Sports Fans: Beware Of Scammers Selling Fake Super Bowl Tickets
Connecticut Sports Fans: Beware Of Scammers Selling Fake Super Bowl Tickets FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – After Sunday's AFC championship win, Patriots fans in Connecticut may be in a rush to get tickets to see their team play in Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. However, officials are warning that scammers may use this opportunity to take advantage of fans. Sports fans booking last minute tickets and travel for big events are a prime target for scammers, according to Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. After yesterday’s victory, New England fans may be considering taking that last minute trip to be a part of Super Bowl LII in Minne…
Darien Man Charged With Selling Drugs In Stamford Darien Man Charged With Selling Drugs In Stamford
Darien Man Charged With Selling Drugs In Stamford A 34-year-old Darien man was arrested Friday and charged with selling drugs in Stamford, according to police. Frank Green Jr. sold cocaine to undercover officers in Stamford on three occasions, according to police. He was charged Friday with three counts of sale of narcotics, and three counts of conspiracy to sale of narcotics, police said. During a search and seizure warrant at Green's home, police seized $2,667 in cash and his 2006 Dodge Challenger, police said. Green's bond was set at $150,000 and he was given a court date of Jan. 31.
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