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Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge A missing Connecticut mother of five has been declared dead by a judge after being missing for more than four years. Fairfield County resident Jennifer Farber Dulos, age 50, of New Canaan, was declared dead officially by a judge on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, according to ABC News 7. Related story: Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, who is the guardian of her children, had petitioned the court to declare Jennifer dead to protect the children's assets, the news outlet reported. Dulos, whose body has never been found was last se…
Northern Westchester Woman Nabbed For 'Cruelty To Persons' Northern Westchester Woman Nabbed For 'Cruelty To Persons'
Northern Westchester Woman Nabbed For 'Cruelty To Persons' A 19-year-old Northern Westchester woman has been charged with "cruelty to persons" following an investigation in Fairfield County. Ana Maria Rivera, of Mount Kisco, turned herself in to police on Monday, Oct. 23 in New Canaan for an alleged crime that took place in August. Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police, said the incident was domestic in nature and declined to provide additional details. The arrest log said a child under the age of 19 was involved. She was charged with: Intentional cruelty to a child Assault Reckless endangerment Risk of injury to a child Rivera was r…
Northern Westchester Woman Swerving In Traffic Nabbed For Driving Under Influence: Police Northern Westchester Woman Swerving In Traffic Nabbed For Driving Under Influence: Police
Northern Westchester Woman Swerving In Traffic Nabbed For Driving Under Influence: Police A New York woman is being accused of driving under the influence after she was stopped for swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic in Fairfield County. Northern Westchester County resident Shirley Wishnie, age 70, of South Salem, a hamlet of Lewisboro, was charged around 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 27 after the incident in New Canaan. After receiving reports of the swerving vehicle, New Canaan Police officers caught up with Wishnie in the area of Main Street and East Avenue. During a traffic stop, an investigation resulted in the detection of impairment, said Lt. Marc J. DeFelice, o…
Board Of Education Chair In Fairfield County Town Resigns After DUI Charge Board Of Education Chair In Fairfield County Town Resigns After DUI Charge
Board Of Education Chair In Fairfield County Town Resigns After DUI Charge Days after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, New Canaan's Board of Education Chairman has resigned.  Daniel Bennett, age 46, of New Canaan, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 after police responded to a single-vehicle crash on White Oak Shade Road, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Earlier report: Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Officers identified Bennett as the operator of a Volvo that crashed into the side of the roadway, DeFelice said. While speaking with Bennett, the officer…
Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say
Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say The chairman of the New Canaan Board of Education for the district's public schools has been arrested for alleged drunk driving. Daniel Bennett, age 46, of New Canaan, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 after police responded to a single-vehicle crash on White Oak Shade Road, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Officers identified Bennett as the operator of a Volvo that crashed into the side of the roadway, DeFelice said. While speaking with Bennett, the officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and signs of impairment, police said. Bennett refu…
Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of Town Official In Fairfield County Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of Town Official In Fairfield County
Severed Deer Head Found In Driveway Of Home Of Town Official In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are investigating after a severed deer head was left in a town official’s driveway. New Canaan Police confirmed that the head was found just before 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 27, but have released few other details, including the town official's identity.  “At this time, we are investigating this incident,” New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro said. “No further information will be released at this time.” This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
ID Released For Man Found Burning At Park In Fairfield County ID Released For Man Found Burning At Park In Fairfield County
ID Released For Man Found Burning At Park In Fairfield County A man who was found burning in a park in Fairfield County has been identified by the medical examiner's office. The incident took place in New Canaan around 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lapham Road near Waveny Park. On Thursday, Aug. 25, the medical examiner's office positively identified the man as Howard Alan Fletcher, age 71, of Norwalk, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. A cause of death has not been determined, Ferraro said. Earlier report: Man Found Burning In New Canaan Park Has Not Been Identified, Police Say This remains a developing stor…
Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In Fairfield County Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In Fairfield County
Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In Fairfield County A man lying horizontally was found burning after police in Fairfield County responded to a call for a possible fire near a popular park. The incident took place in New Canaan around 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lapham Road near Waveny Park.  Preliminary evidence "does support that this incident is most likely a suicide," New Canaan Police said. Members of the New Canaan PD were dispatched to the area of Lapham Road near the town mulch pile on a report of a possible fire in the woods, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. The report of a fire in the woods w…
Popular Walking Trail In Region Reopens After Deer Attacks Popular Walking Trail In Region Reopens After Deer Attacks
Popular Walking Trail In Region Reopens After Deer Attacks A popular Fairfield County walking trail has reopened after several walkers were attacked by deer. The incidents in New Canaan took place on the Greenlink Trail associated with the New Canaan Land Trust and were first reported on Thursday, June 9. The first incident took place when two women were walking the trail and came upon an aggressive doe and a yearling, also on the trail who would not move, said New Canaan Police Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm. One of the deer charged with women and jumped over them, causing bruises and scrapes, Halm said. The women reported the incident…
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed For Hit-Run Crash, Police Say A Northern Westchester man turned himself in to police on a warrant after he allegedly hit a bicyclist earlier this year in Fairfield County and then fled the scene. Christopher Lynch, age 51, of South Salem, was arrested on Tuesday, July 13, and charged with improper passing and evading responsibility for the crash which took place on Wednesday, April 28 in New Canaan. According to New Canaan Police, Lynch was driving northbound on Smith Ridge Road when he struck the cyclist who was also traveling northbound. After striking the cyclist, a 56-year-old Ridgefield man, Lynch fled the scene, …
Local Woman Charged With DUI Following Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say Local Woman Charged With DUI Following Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Local Woman Charged With DUI Following Crash In Fairfield County, Police Say A woman turned herself in to police on a warrant for allegedly driving under the influence at nearly four times the legal limit following a crash in Fairfield County. Elizabeth Moran, age 52, of New Canaan, was charged on Tuesday, May 25, for the incident which took place on Saturday, April 10 in the area of Silvermine Road, said Lt. Jason Ferraro of the New Canaan Police. During the incident, officers found a vehicle that had traveled off Silvermine Road and crashed into a utility pole.  A subsequent investigation determined that Moran was the operator/only occupant and whi…
Update: Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Rushed To Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive Update: Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Rushed To Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive
Update: Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Rushed To Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive Click here for an updated story: Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Alive Following Suicide Attempt, Police Say Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos, is said to have a weak pulse after being found unresponsive at his Farmington, Connecticut home, according to multiple sources. New Canaan Police said that Dulos was found unresponsive at his Farmington home on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Reports from different sources said Dulos had committed suicide and was originally reported to be dead. However, his attorney, Norm Pattis releas…
ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home
ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home The identity of the toddler who was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the driveway of a New Canaan home has been released. The nearly 2-year-old boy, now identified as Lucas Richard McGee, was hit around 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the home on North Wilton Road, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. The boy's date of birth is Dec. 31, 2017. New Canaan Police, along with New Canaan Fire, and New Canaan Emergency Medical Services first responders arrived at the residence within minutes of the incident to provide emergency medical care, Ferraro said. The gravely injured boy wa…
Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home
Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Driveway Of New Canaan Home A toddler was killed after being struck by a vehicle in the driveway of a New Canaan home. The child, a nearly 2-year-old boy, was hit around 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the home on North Wilton Road, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. New Canaan Police, along with New Canaan Fire, and New Canaan Emergency Medical Services first responders arrived at the residence within minutes of the incident to provide emergency medical care, Ferraro said. The gravely inj…
Woman In Distress Attempts To Bite Officers, New Canaan Police Say Woman In Distress Attempts To Bite Officers, New Canaan Police Say
Woman In Distress Attempts To Bite Officers, New Canaan Police Say A woman has been charged after police say she attempted to bite officers while she was in distress. Kaela Augustine, 26, of Queens, turned herself in to New Canaan Police on Monday, Dec. 2 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Police were dispatched to the area of Park Street near Pine Street on a report of a woman in distress inside a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Officers attempted to make contact with the woman, later identified as Augustine, who was inside the vehicle with two young children, police say. Augustine was subsequently incoherent and uncooperative with officers during the investigati…
Family Hits Back At Attorney's Claim Mom Received Medical Treatment After Going Missing Family Hits Back At Attorney's Claim Mom Received Medical Treatment After Going Missing
Family Hits Back At Attorney's Claim Mom Received Medical Treatment After Going Missing The family and friends of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos say claims that she sought medical treatment since she was reported missing are "absurd." The claim was made by Attorney Norm Pattis, who represents, Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. Pattis dropped the bombshell theory while filing a renewed motion requesting the missing woman's medical records based on insurance billing records, which they claim shows Jennnifer Dulos was billed for treatment on Jully 7. Jennifer Dulos has not been seen since she dropped off her children in school on Fri…
Estranged Husband Says Missing Mom 'Was Suffering From Serious Psychological Problems' Estranged Husband Says Missing Mom 'Was Suffering From Serious Psychological Problems'
Estranged Husband Says Missing Mom 'Was Suffering From Serious Psychological Problems' Despite an existing gag order in place in the case of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos, her estranged husband spoke about the case with a news outlet in Greece. The interview appeared in Prototherma, a newsweekly in Athens, the Greek city where Fotis Dulos was raised, according to CBS 2 News New York. During the interview with the publication's editor, Dionisis Thanasoulas, Dulos raised questions about Jennifer Dulos' psychological state, said CBS. “Jennifer gradually began to take me out of her life and become increasingly distant, a hermit,” Fotis Dulos said…
Attorney For Estranged Husband Files Motion To Dismiss Charges In Missing Mom Case Attorney For Estranged Husband Files Motion To Dismiss Charges In Missing Mom Case
Attorney For Estranged Husband Files Motion To Dismiss Charges In Missing Mom Case Norm Pattis, the attorney for Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos, filed a motion on Wednesday, July 24, to dismiss charges against his client saying there is insufficient evidence. Dulos, who was arrested along with his girlfriend, Michelle Troconi,  has been charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence, in connection to the disappearance of the 50-year-old New Canaan woman two months ago. Jennifer Farber DulosContributed "The defendant stands charged with two crimes that have no basis in the evi…
Video: Estranged Husband Says He Had Dinner With Missing Mom Two Days Before Her Disappearance Video: Estranged Husband Says He Had Dinner With Missing Mom Two Days Before Her Disappearance
Video: Estranged Husband Says He Had Dinner With Missing Mom Two Days Before Her Disappearance The estranged husband of New Canaan missing mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos says he had dinner with her just two days before her disappearance in an interview with NBC News 4 New York's Sarah Wallace. Fotis Dulos said he had an improved relationship with Jennifer Dulos before she disappeared without a trace on Friday, May 24. Related story: Police Shift Search For Missing Mom To Property Of Reservoir In Connecticut "The interesting thing was the last month, I tried many times to make an opening and start communicating with her directly, and that didn't go anywhere in the past," Fotis…
Judge: Girlfriend In Missing Mom Case Can Leave State, Fotis Banned From Contacting Her Judge: Girlfriend In Missing Mom Case Can Leave State, Fotis Banned From Contacting Her
Judge: Girlfriend In Missing Mom Case Can Leave State, Fotis Banned From Contacting Her This story has been updated. As the attorney for the estranged husband of missing New Canaan mom Jennifer Farber Dulos is asking the state to drop all charges against Fotis Dulos' girlfriend Michelle Troconis so she can testify in his favor, a judge has ruled in favor of Troconis saying she can leave the state this weekend. Troconis is out on $500,000 bail on charges of tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in connection with the disappearance of the mother of five on Friday, May 24.  The Superior Court judge ruled Friday, June 28 in favor of her attorney's request to allow he…
Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband Charged In Missing Mom Case Requests Out-Of-State Travel Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband Charged In Missing Mom Case Requests Out-Of-State Travel
Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband Charged In Missing Mom Case Requests Out-Of-State Travel An attorney for the girlfriend of the estranged husband of missing New Canaan mom Jennifer Farber Dulos has filed a motion in Superior Court requesting she be allowed to travel outside of the state. Michelle Troconis who was arrested on Saturday,  June 1, along with her boyfriend Fotis Dulos, bailed out of jail for charges of tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution, after they were caught on video surveillance dumping garbage bags that contained items with the blood of Jennifer Dulos on them. Both Troconis and Fotis have pleaded not guilty. Under the conditions of her releas…
'Gone Girl' Claim By Estranged Husband's Attorney 'Makes No Sense,' Says Missing Mom's Family 'Gone Girl' Claim By Estranged Husband's Attorney 'Makes No Sense,' Says Missing Mom's Family
'Gone Girl' Claim By Estranged Husband's Attorney 'Makes No Sense,' Says Missing Mom's Family New allegations by the attorney of missing New Canaan mom Jennifer Farber Dulos' estranged husband that her disappearance was somehow related to a "Gone Girl," type of scenario has left her family reeling. "Trying to tie Jennifer’s absence to a book she wrote more than 17 years ago makes no sense," said Carrie Luft, a spokesperson for the family and a friend in reference to a novel written by Jennifer Dulos. "Evidence shows that Jennifer was the victim of a violent attack in her New Canaan home." Jennifer, a mother of five, disappeared a month ago on Friday, May 24, after dropping…
17-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Located In New York, Police Say 17-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Located In New York, Police Say
17-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Located In New York, Police Say New update: The 17-year-old girl who went missing in Fairfield County early Friday morning, June 14 has been found in New York. Melissa Cheyenne Davis was located in New York City and is safe, New Canaan Police said on Tuesday afternoon, June 18. She was found by the NYPD after being requested by the New Canaan Police to check a location in the city, according to New Canaan Police. The New Canaan Police received information about her possible whereabouts from a family member. "Melissa has been reunited with her parents," New Canaan Police said. Original report: A 17-year-old has gone…
17-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Located In New York, Police Say 17-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Located In New York, Police Say
17-Year-Old Who Went Missing In Fairfield County Located In New York, Police Say New update: The 17-year-old girl who went missing in Fairfield County early Friday morning, June 14 has been found in New York. Melissa Cheyenne Davis was located in New York City and is safe, New Canaan Police said on Tuesday afternoon, June 18. She was found by the NYPD after being requested by the New Canaan Police to check a location in the city, according to New Canaan Police. The New Canaan Police received information about her possible whereabouts from a family member. "Melissa has been reunited with her parents," New Canaan Police said. Original report: A 17-year-old has gone…
Estranged Husband Goes For Jog Day After Posting $500K Bond In Missing Mom Case Estranged Husband Goes For Jog Day After Posting $500K Bond In Missing Mom Case
Estranged Husband Goes For Jog Day After Posting $500K Bond In Missing Mom Case Click here for an updated story: Police Search Lake In Missing Mom Investigation Fresh out of jail, Fotis Dulos, wearing a T-shirt, shorts, headphones and GPS ankle monitor, went out for a jog early Wednesday, June 12, while K-9 dogs and police continued their search for his missing wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos. Dulos, who is out on $500,000 bail on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and hindering prosecution, ignored shouted questions from reporters as he ran along Deercliff Road in Avon, where he lives in a $4.3 million mansion, WTNH News 8 reported. Fotis …
Police Seek Surveillance Video From Homes, Businesses In Missing Mom Investigation Police Seek Surveillance Video From Homes, Businesses In Missing Mom Investigation
Police Seek Surveillance Video From Homes, Businesses In Missing Mom Investigation Police are asking the public's help in their investigation of the timeline surrounding the disappearance of the missing New Canaan mother of five, Jennifer Farber Dulos. Related story: DNA Connects Blood Soaked Items To Missing New Canaan Mom Case The investigation has established a timeline of when Dulos went missing, and as part of this timeline, New Canaan Police are seeking video surveillance from homes or businesses that have cameras, which capture vehicular activity on roadways. Dulos, 50, was last seen dropping off her children at school Friday, May 24 and was reported mi…
Estranged Husband, Girlfriend Both Charged In Connection To Missing Mom Case Estranged Husband, Girlfriend Both Charged In Connection To Missing Mom Case
Estranged Husband, Girlfriend Both Charged In Connection To Missing Mom Case Two people have been charged in connection to the missing person case of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the mother of five from New Canaan who has not been heard from since Friday, May 24.  New Canaan Police announced on Sunday, June 2 that Dulos' estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, 51, of Farmington, Connecticut, and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, 44, also of Farmington, are facing charges with each being held on a $500,000 bond. The two have each been charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and hindering prosecution in the first degree. "Based on facts and evidence gat…
Search For Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Moves To Hartford, Reports Say Search For Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Moves To Hartford, Reports Say
Search For Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Moves To Hartford, Reports Say Connecticut State Police confirmed that the search for the missing New Canann woman had moved to Hartford on Friday, May 31, a week after the mother of five was reported missing. Jennifer Dulos, 50, was last seen on Friday, May 24, dropping off her children at school and was reported missing later that same day after failing to show up for numerous meetings by friends. Her vehicle was found abandoned later the same day near an area park.  Earlier Friday, New Canaan Police, along with state police had been on Lapham Road in the area of Waveny Park where her SUV was found handing out fly…
Search For Missing Area Mom Now A Homicide Investigation, Report Says Search For Missing Area Mom Now A Homicide Investigation, Report Says
Search For Missing Area Mom Now A Homicide Investigation, Report Says Click here for an updated story: New Canaan Police Release New Info As Search For Missing Mom Hits One Week The search for a Fairfield County mother of five who has been missing for a week is now a homicide investigation, according to a new report. WFSB cited law enforcement sources close to the investigation regarding the disappearance of 50-year-old Jennifer Farber Dulos of New Canaan. Related story: Police Search Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing Woman Dulos was last seen on Friday, May 24, dropping off her children at school in a 2017 black Chevrolet Suburban…
Police Search Northern Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Police Search Northern Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five
Police Search Northern Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Click here for an updated story: Search For Missing New Canaan Mom Now A Homicide Investigation, Reports Says Police searched a home in Northern Westchester as part of an investigation of the disappearance of a Fairfield County mother of five. "A search of a residence did occur today in Pound Ridge with the New York State Police," New Canaan Police said Thursday evening, May 30. "No additional information will be provided on that search."  The woman, who has not been seen in nearly a week, reportedly feared for her life and was afraid her estranged husband would harm her or t…
Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say
Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Click here for an updated story: Police Search Northern Westchester Home In Investigation Of Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five A missing New Canaan mother of five who has not been seen in six days reportedly feared for her life and was afraid her estranged husband would harm her or the children. Jennifer Dulos, 50, was last seen on Friday, May 24, dropping off her children at school and was reported missing later that same day after failing to show up for numerous meetings by friends.  She is described as being slender, 5-foot-7, with dark brown eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair. A …