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ID Released After Body Of 31-Year-Old Recovered From Lake In Northern Fairfield County ID Released After Body Of 31-Year-Old Recovered From Lake In Northern Fairfield County
ID Released After Body Of 31-Year-Old Recovered From Lake In Northern Fairfield County The body of a missing Fairfield County man who was last seen swimming in a state park lake has been recovered. Cody Rugar, of New Fairfield, age 31, was found in  Lake Naraneka in Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield around 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 by the Westport Police Dive Team, said Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police Department. Original report: Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield "Our condolences go out to the Rugar family and anyone else affected by this tragic incident," said Raines. Raines said since going missing on Monday, Aug. 14, more than 20…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County
Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County Police and dive teams are searching for a swimmer who was reported missing at a state park in Fairfield County. The effort to find the person began just before 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, after the Ridgefield Police Department received a call reporting they could not find the person they were swimming with. The missing person is a New Fairfield man in his 30s, Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said. The man's identity has not been released. Raines said numerous first responders participated in the search on  Monday including: Danbury Pol…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Beloved Bear In Region Won't Be Charged Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Beloved Bear In Region Won't Be Charged
Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Beloved Bear In Region Won't Be Charged An off-duty Fairfield County police officer who killed a beloved local bear will not be charged. Bobbi the black bear was killed on Thursday, May 12 in Newtown by Ridgefield police officer Lawrence Clarke. Last week, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection found that based on an investigation there is "insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against the homeowner." The incident, which left two bear cubs orphaned, began when Clarke reported to DEEP he shot the bear after numerous encounters with the same bear, known to the state as bear #217, over multiple d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Cop Kills Beloved Bear In Fairfield County Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Cop Kills Beloved Bear In Fairfield County
Investigation Underway After Off-Duty Cop Kills Beloved Bear In Fairfield County State officials are investigating after the fatal shooting of Bobbi the Bear by an off-duty police officer in Northern Fairfield County. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and local police are investigating after the bear, a mother to two cubs, was found shot and killed in Newtown on Thursday, May 12. Bobbi, who was beloved by the Newtown community, was shot by an off-duty Ridgefield Police Department officer who was reportedly protecting his chicken coop at his home in Newtown.  The Ridgefield PD issued the following statement: "We are aware that on…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Roadway Closed After Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say Roadway Closed After Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say
Roadway Closed After Woman Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say A Fairfield County roadway remains closed after an area woman crashed into a utility pole in a single-vehicle crash. Isabella Gould, age 26, of Danbury, was injured following the crash at around 11 p.m., Thursday, April 1 on Main Street in Ridgefield, said Capt. Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police Department. Gould was traveling southbound when she crossed over the northbound lane striking a utility pole on the opposite side of the road causing it to break and fall into the roadway.  She was treated at the scene and transported to the Danbury Hospital for serious, but …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area
Wandering Potbelly Pig Reunited With Owner In Area It only took a day for a lost potbelly pig to be reunited with her owner in Fairfield County. The pig, sorry, don't know her name, was found at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, wandering in the area of Barrack and Grandview in Ridgefield, said Ridgefield Police Department Animal Control Officer Kris Zulkeski. Zulkeski took the pig back to animal control and snapped a picture and posted it to Facebook in hopes of finding its owner. After more than 900 shares, the pig's owner was found and the two were reunited on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  "This is the first pig I have found in Ridgefield," Zulkes…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Naked Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Into, Off Pickup Truck Near Ridgefield/Wilton Line Naked Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Into, Off Pickup Truck Near Ridgefield/Wilton Line
Naked Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Into, Off Pickup Truck Near Ridgefield/Wilton Line A naked man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping onto a pickup truck and then jumped back off into the roadway while it was moving. The incident took place around 9:24 a.m., Sunday, July 7, when Wilton Police responded to an incident on the Ridgefield/Wilton Line about the naked white male that had jumped out of the back of a pickup truck while it was moving, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. The incident started in Ridgefield when a male resident of Ridgefield was traveling south on Danbury Road by the Days Inn and saw what he thought was a dead deer on the side of the r…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home 16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home
16 Assault Weapons, Explosive Device Removed From Ridgefield Home A 49-year-old man was arrested after state police removed an explosive device from his Ridgefield home along with 16 assault weapons, 76 unregistered high-capacity magazines, and six silencers. Mark Albin was arrested on Thursday, March 28, after Ridgefield Police responded to a disturbance at 180 Tackora Trail at 12:30 a.m., said Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt. While taking Albin into custody for disorderly conduct, officers removed firearms from the residence for safekeeping, Platt said. While removing the weapons, officers discovered a large cache of illegal firearms…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield
Hit-Run SUV Driver On Loose: Motorist With NY Plates Crashes Into Utility Pole In Ridgefield Did you see anything? Police investigators in Ridgefield are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to gather information about a one-one-vehicle crash that destroyed a utility pole. According to police, at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, a vehicle struck the pole on North Street, breaking it into several pieces. A white Chevy SUV with New York license plates was spotted in the area with front end damage traveling toward Route 116 (North Salem Road).  Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash has been asked to contact investigators at the Ridgefi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Area Resident Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Area Resident
Know Them? Pair Of Chihuahuas Found By Area Resident Do you know them? A Fairfield County resident found the two dogs roaming in the southern Westchester County area.  "Although these dogs most likely are from out of state, we are hoping the owner will see this post through social media," the Ridgefield Police Department said. The two dogs are: Chocolate Brown female chihuahua, no chip, no collar  Salt and pepper wire haired chihuahua female, no chip, no collar. Anyone with information about the dogs, please call Animal Control at 203-431-2711. Share this story on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook icon below. Check back…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home
Want Her? American Staffordshire Terrier In Ridgefield Looking For New Home Need a new best friend? The Ridgefield Police Department has released an alert regarding Mia, a spayed 7-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who is up for adoption. Police said that the Ridgefield Animal Control is looking to re-home Mia to a family with no other pets in the home, noting “Mia is great with children and people in general.” Anyone with interest in making Mia a part of their family and giving the terrier a new home can contact the Ridgefield Animal Control by calling (203) 431-2711.

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Longtime Police Chief In Fairfield County Dies Days After Retiring Longtime Police Chief In Fairfield County Dies Days After Retiring
Longtime Police Chief In Fairfield County Dies Days After Retiring This story has been updated. Less than a week into his retirement, former Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche has died. Roche, who started his career as a patrol officer in Ridgefield in 1980, announced his retirement from the force, effective as of Friday, Aug. 24. He began his career in Ridgefield as a patrol officer after graduating from the Morris County Police Academy in 1979. He also served as an officer in Rockaway, New Jersey. On Thursday afternoon, the Ridgefield Police Department announced that he has died. “It is with heavy hearts that the men and women of the Ridgefield Police …

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by Zak Failla
News
Missing 25-Year-Old Found Missing 25-Year-Old Found
Missing 25-Year-Old Found Update: The 25-year-old who went missing on Monday in Fairfield County has been found and is safe. Joseph Bonistalli was located and is safe and sound, Ridgefield Police announced Tuesday afternoon. Original report: A 25-year-old Fairfield County man who may be in New York has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in finding him. A Silver Alert has been issued for Joseph Bonistalli of Ridgefield. He is described as being 5-foot-4, 150 pounds. He was last seen on Monday, Aug. 27 at approximately 1 a.m. possibly heading to the New York City/Long Island area. He was…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing 28-Year-Old Area Man Found Missing 28-Year-Old Area Man Found
Missing 28-Year-Old Area Man Found Update: The 28-year-old man who went missing Wednesday afternoon in Ridgefield has been found and is safe. No further information was immediately released. Original report: A 28-year-old man has gone missing in the area and police are asking the public's help in locating him. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert late Wednesday afternoon regarding the disappearance of Sean Ryan. He's described as being 5-foot-9, 160 pounds with red hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing navy blue shorts and a peach-colored T-shirt. Police say he went missing in the area of Soundview Road…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Route 7 Subway Armed Robbery Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Route 7 Subway Armed Robbery
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Route 7 Subway Armed Robbery Do you know him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect involved in an alleged armed robbery at a Subway restaurant on Route 7 in Fairfield County. Investigators from the Ridgefield Police Department were dispatched to the restaurant on Ethan Allen Highway - more commonly known as Route 7 - on Sunday, May 20, where there was a report of a robbery in progress involving a knife-wielding suspect. According to police, at approximately 7:07 p.m. on May 20, a single male suspect allegedly entered Subway, demanding money. After being hande…

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by Zak Failla