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Wrong-Way Crash: Bar Receipts, Social Media Lead To Arrest After Woman, 25, Killed In Danbury
The crash happened on Route 7 in Danbury around 2 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 in the southbound lane just north of Exit 7. Danielle Dempsey, age 25, of Danbury, was driving a gray 2005 Honda Accord when a black 2018 Dodge Challenger driving in the wrong direction struck her vehicle head-on, Connecticut State Police said.
Bridgeport Police Asking for Public Help in Identifying Women being Sought for Shoplifting Incident at Mall
The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in helping identify two females being sought as part of an ongoing investigation. Bridgeport Police Officer Isaac Neal is asking to see if the public can identify the two women shown in the image here. The image, which can be found on the Department's Facebook page, was taken from surveillance footage at the Meadowbrook Mall.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of father, son in Stratford
STRATFORD, CT (WFSB) - A father and son faces a list of charges after drugs and a gun were found during a traffic stop in Stratford, according to police. Josue M. Aponte Jr. 20, of Derby and 42-year-old Josue M. Aponte Sr. of Stratford face a list of charges. Stratford...
Norwalk Carjacking Suspect Caught, Police Say
New Haven County resident Tyssan Woods, age 18, of Waterbury, was arrested on Tuesday, May 14, for the Thursday, March 28 incident on Westport Avenue. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, the department received a call around 5 a.m., March 28, for an attempted carjacking at gunpoint in the area of Westport Avenue.
Woman Busted In Darien Bank Scam: $45K Stolen
Gabriella Rodrigues, age 29, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was arrested on Friday, May 10, after she turned herself in to Darien Police on a warrant. According to Lt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the warrant stems from an incident reported in September 2023 where the victim reported she received a call from a man claiming to be an employee with her bank and that there had been fraud on her account.
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...
ID Released For Driver In Stratford Crash That Killed 4
Massachusetts resident Alexander Dennis, age 21, of the town of Wayland in Middlesex County, was positively identified on Tuesday, May 14, by the state Medical Examiner's Office as the driver of a 2016 Honda CRV the wrong way on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) in Fairfield County around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, in Stratford.
Derby man charged with operating drug factory
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 20-year-old Derby man is facing several charges after police said that he drove recklessly, refused to stop for police and then hit a cruiser. An officer tried to stop Josue Manuel Aponte on Monday because he wasn’t wearing a seat belt, didn’t signal before turning and had a registration that […]
Bronx man accused of stealing mail, cashing checks from CT
WILTON, CT (WFSB) - A man from New York was accused of stealing mail and altering checks from Connecticut. Police in Wilton said they charged Boris Elias Vivies, 35, of the Bronx, with third-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny and second-degree identity theft. Wilton police said they received reports in...
Darien Sees Second Narcotics Bust In Less Than A Month
DARIEN - A Darien residence was the target of a drug raid today, marking the town’s second narcotics-related bust in less than a month. In a written statement, the Darien Police Depart... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
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...
Stamford Woman Nabbed For Norwalk Shooting, Cops Say
Sharona Debbie Annet Bailey-Bramble, age 34, of Stamford, was charged on Monday, May 13, in Norwalk after police responded to a shots fired call. According to Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police, patrol officers responded and relayed the description of Bailey-Bramble and her vehicle to other officers. Officers located...
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