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Brookfield, CT
News
Man Accused Of Producing Images Of Child Sex Abuse In Fairfield County
A Fairfield County man faces up to 30 years in prison after being busted on child pornography charges. Easton resident Robert McGuire, 41, has been arrested and charged by a federal grand jury with the production of child pornography on multiple occasions over the course of more than two years. The indictment alleges that McGuire produced images of child pornography between February 2018 and June this year. The investigation into McGuire was led by the FBI and Easton Police Department. McGuire, who has been detained since his arrest by the Easton Police Department on Friday, July 10, …
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Fatal Hit-Run Serves As Reminder To 'Slow Down, Be Alert,' Fairfield First Selectwoman Says
The fatal-hit-and run in Fairfield County over the Independence Day holiday weekend “can serve as a reminder” for motorists to slow down and drive cautiously after a 32-year-old woman visiting the area was killed. Marileidy Morel Araujo, 32, was visiting family in the Town of Fairfield and walking her dog when she was struck and killed by a pickup truck driven by Easton resident Declan Kot, who sped away after hitting her, according to police. Earlier story - Police Charge Easton Man In Hit-Run Crash That Killed Woman, 32, In Fairfield Investigators were able to track down Kot, who is no…
Fairfield, CT
News
New Warning Issued For Latest Scam In Fairfield County
In that past several weeks, numerous law enforcement agencies, across several states, including in Fairfield County, are reporting a new scam targeting elderly victims or "grandparent scams." In the latest scam, police say the scammers are contacting elderly victims by phone telling them a family member needs bail money because they have been arrested, usually out of state. In some instances, the suspects use the actual name of local police officers to gain credibility. Although this is a common scam, the suspects in the recent cases tell victims that they will send a courier to pick up th…
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Easton Home
The identity of a 63-year-old man found dead in a Fairfield County home has been released by police. Officers from the Easton Police Department responded to Redding Road at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, where there was a report of an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, officers found Michael Baldyga dead inside the home. According to police, “based on the conditions inside of the residence, the State Police Western District Major Crime Unit was called to assist in processing the scene.” The State Attorney’s Office was also contacted and assisted. According to police, it was determi…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed In Merritt Parkway Chase After Attempting To Steal Hemp In Easton, Police Say
Two suspects have been charged after police say they attempted to steal legally grown hemp in the area. Police say they received a call reporting suspicious activity on a farm in Easton on Sport Hill Road on Monday, Oct. 7 around 1:15 a.m. The report stated that the party was attempting to steal legally regulated hemp plants used to produce CDB oil, police say. Officers responded to the location and allegedly observed a dark-colored Honda with New York registration parked near Sport Hill Road and Adams Road. When the officer attempted to investigate the vehicle, the driver allegedly fled …
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
A man killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend has been identified. Andy Rivera, 36, of Redding, was killed around 5:33 p.m., Sunday, July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. Also, in his vehicle at the time of the accident were two female family members age 62 and 6 years old. The second vehicle involved in the accident was driven by a 50-year-old female who had her daughter and another female in her vehicle, both 17 years old. They are international visitors who …
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
A man was killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend. The crash took place around 5:33 p.m., Sunday, July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. When officers arrived on the scene they found multiple injured victims in both vehicles, he said. Members of the Easton Fire Department deployed their hydraulic extrication tools in an effort to assist in getting the occupants out of the vehicles for necessary medical assistance. Multiple EMS units assisted on scene due to the amount of inju…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Lifestyle
Baby Owl Rescued From Middle Of Busy Roadway In Easton
A baby owl was rescued by Easton Police when it was found sitting in the middle of a busy roadway. The Barred Owl was reported on the road during the evening on Thursday, May 23, on Beers Road, said the Easton Police Department. Officers Tamara French and Donald Kinahan responded and were able to pick up the baby and bring him back to the police station. One the department's dispatchers then transported him to Wildlife in Crisis in Weston who will care for him until he grows up enough to be able to be released in a few months. The department sent a big thank you to Wildlife in Crisi…
Darien, CT
Police & Fire
Darien Police Chief Calls It A Career After Nearly 40 Years In Law Enforcement
After a nearly 40-year career, Darien Police Chief Ray Osborne has officially announced his retirement. Osborne notified the Darien Police Commission and First Selectman Jayme Stevenson earlier this week that he will be retiring on September 1. Osborne’s career began in 1983 after working with the Easton Police Department in 1981. In December of 1996, he was appointed to the Detective Division. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2000, Lieutenant in 2008 and Captain in 2016. Following the retirement of Chief Duane Lovello, the Darien Police Commission named Osborne the tenth Chief of Police. H…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
News
Alert Issued For Social Security Scams In Fairfield County
Police in Fairfield County are cautioning local residents to be wary of new social security phone scams that have recently been making the rounds in the area. The Easton Police Department issued an alert warning that opportunistic scammers have been utilizing new technologies to pose as federal officials claiming there are issues with a social security number or account. “From time to time you may receive a call from a number you don’t know. It may be a recording asking you to call a certain number, or from a real person telling you there is an issue with your social security number, or acc…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Motorist Rescued After Rollover Crash In Easton
A driver in Fairfield County was able to escape injury after the vehicle overturned in a crash on Route 136 in Easton. The crash occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, officials said. The driver was extradited from the rolled-over vehicle and he was treated for minor injuries by Easton paramedics as a precaution. On Facebook, the Easton Volunteer Fire Department posted that the response was a success and the scene was quickly cleared. “Tonight Easton engine 3 and D shift were on scene quickly for an extrication on (Route) 136. Along with AC Fracassini they had they dr…
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Car Break-In Total Surges To 43 In Easton With Three Vehicle Thefts For Year
With car after car being stolen or broken into across the region, the Easton Police Chief is warning residents to take care and lock their doors.Chief Tim Shaw said that another vehicle was stolen over the weekend, bringing the number of cars stolen in Easton to three. “Please remember to lock your doors,” Shaw said In addition to the stolen vehicles, the chief said 43 cars were illegally entered and had valuables taken in 2018. All vehicles were entered through unlocked doors. "Lock all your car doors every time you exit the vehicle," he added. Shaw also said…
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