CRIME & SAFETY
Shelton Stabbing Suspect On Run
Police in Fairfield County are on the hunt for a man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a woman during a fight. Update: Man Wanted For Shelton Stabbing, Assault Nabbed By PoliceThe incident occurred in Shelton at a Walnut Tree Hill Road home around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.According to…
Visitations Set For Officer Eleanor Birrittella Of Yonkers
Westchester Correction Officer Eleanor Birrittella of Yonkers died on Saturday, April 20 in a crash at the age of 40, according to the New York Correctional Officers' Benevolent Organization. Birrittella had been a corrections officer for three years before her death and had also served with the Westchester County Board...
Norwalk Woman Nabbed For DUI In Darien, Cops Say
Norwalk resident Christina Alicea, age 29, was charged on Sunday, April 21, on Post Road in Darien. According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, a Darien officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Post Road that swerved to the right into the shoulder, striking the curb, and then was seen crossing over the double-yellow line.
Being Near That Extraordinary Mishap on Steamboat Road
So, having a lovely and leisurely breakfast with friends last Sunday morning on Steamboat Road we were interrupted soon after 10 a.m. by the sound of fire engines arriving outside their door. With the sound of more than one arriving we hurried outside to find multiple police cars arriving. We soon arrived at the appalling scene to find a car upside down outside of the Steamboat Road Pier.
Fugitive Duo Caught On Mundy Lane In Mount Vernon: Police
The arrests of Dion Johnson, age 38, and Yolanda Lower, age 46, who were both wanted in connection with a stabbing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were announced by the Westchester County Police Department on Monday, April 22. According to the department, the events leading up to the arrests began when authorities...
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is coming to Fairfield this Saturday
All are welcome to participate in the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Center for Family Justice sponsored event will be held this Saturday. Registration will begin at the downtown Fairfield Train Station at 8...
Illegal Convicted New York Killer With Fake ID Found Dead In Hudson Valley
In a shocking twist, a convicted killer in the country illegally was found dead in the Hudson Valley. On Tuesday, New York State Police released shocking details regarding a fatal crash in the Lower Hudson Valley that occurred over a week ago. Fatal Crash On Interstate 684 In the town...
Stamford Reps Have Last Word on Simmons Plan to Expand Park Police Amid Budget Cuts
STAMFORD – The city has one park police officer to keep the peace at 58 parks, and he’s part-time. In recent history, the park police staff has not numbered more than three. That’s surprisingly few for a city as developed as Stamford, where many residents are drawn to the parks, their only green space.
Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say
The incident occurred in Darien on Monday, April 22, around 4:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market at 150 Ledge Road. According to Lt. T.J. Whyte of the Darien Police, officers responded to Whole Foods Market regarding a possible motor vehicle burglary in progress. Whyte said officers were told that...
Two officers assaulted by reckless driver in Wilton: police
Two police officers were assaulted while responding to a reckless driver call in Wilton last week, according to police. Wilton police said they saw a car driving recklessly on Danbury Road Monday afternoon. The driver crossed over several lanes and drove in the opposite direction of traffic, authorities said. The...
Fire Marshal: NCFD Responded to Two CO Incidents Sunday
The New Canaan Fire Department responded to two carbon monoxide as incidents on Sunday night caused by cars left running in the garage. The CO levels that were found in the house could be dangerous and cause serious health effects. One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Today’s...
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