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New Canaan Police ID Harassing Phone Caller
New Canaan Police on Wednesday recognized officers who took part in resolving a harassment case. In November of 2023, Officer Jake Somma took a complaint regarding harassing phone calls, according to Police Chief John DiFederico. The phone calls had gone on for more than six months and the number was...
Swastika found on a locker at a Fairfield school
FAIRFIELD, CT (WFSB) – A swastika was found drawn on a locker at school in Fairfield. Superintendent Michael Testani said it was found this week. “Other isolated incidents of inappropriate and antisemitic hate speech have occurred in some of our schools,” Testani said in a letter to the school community.
Dangerous Invasive Species Found In Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
A dangerous invasive species was found in the Hudson Valley. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released its update "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review," which highlights. "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Invasive Species Control: Village of Brewster, Putnam County, New York. In this...
Brewster’s “Unofficial Mayor” passes away
BREWSTER – George Godfrey, a 65-year member of the Brewster Fire Department, Korean War veteran and who for decades greeted commuters at the Brewster Metro-North Railroad station between 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. each day while placing American flags on a fence surrounding the station on the village’s Main Street, has died.
Thursday Morning Fire Guts Master Bath at Oak Street Home; No One Injured
A fire gutted the master bathroom of an Oak Street home late Thursday, officials say. No one was injured in the fire at 64 Oak St. Fire dispatch notes show that emergency responders were called at about 11:22 a.m. “The occupants in the home were alerted to the fire when...
Who Knew: New Canaan’s DNA
‘Who Knew?’ is sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market. Is it too on-the-nose to start a column about historical exploration in New Canaan with a Back to the Future reference? Because I’m about to. I’ve stood at the corner of Main and Elm streets and wished for a...
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
Suspect to appear in court for Ansonia woman’s murder
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A man charged with murder in Ansonia is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Jose Morales was charged with murder and tampering with evidence after the death of Christine Holloway. Later this morning, at 10 a.m., the suspect is scheduled to appear in Milford for...
Did You Hear … ?
New Canaan Police are investigating two more instances of graffiti in town: spray paint on a fence near train tracks behind an Old Studio Road home (complaint received at 9:35 a.m. on May 11) and graffiti on a garbage can in front of Joe’s Pizza on Locust Avenue (11:45 a.m. on May 9).
Warm Weather Means Bear Sightings in Bridgeport as What Looks to be a Cub Spotted on Platinum Drive
It is that time of the year again. And although we are not talking about warmer weather, it is the result of warmer weather. A bear sighting took place in Bridgeport on Tuesday in an area that has seen individuals report bears in the past. According to Harold Hayes,. a...
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