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Fairfield Launches “Safe Streets” Campaign to Promote Safer Roads for All

Jun 17, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, CT — The Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Safe Streets Alliance have officially launched the “Safe Streets” Campaign, a town-wide initiative aimed at promoting safer and more respectful behavior on the roads, whether driving, biking, walking, or using e-bikes and scooters. The campaign will kick off with a community event and press conference on Monday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. outside the Fairfield Main Library at 1080 Old Post Road. The event will feature First Selectman Bill Gerber, Governor Ned Lamont, officials from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Police Chief Robert Kalamaras, Acting Fire Chief Kyran Dunn, Riverfield Elementary School Principal Mary Rose Dymond, and representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Demonstrations will include safety vehicles, educational…

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Norwalk

Impersonating an Officer Scam Alert

Jun 17, 2025 Alex

Below is a statement from the Norwalk Police Department: The Norwalk Police Department is investigating several reports of a scam involving an individual impersonating a Norwalk Police Officer. The caller falsely claims that the recipient has missed a court appearance and must pay a fine immediately. In at least one instance, the impersonator used the name “Jason Wilson.” This individual is not a Norwalk Police Officer. Please be advised that the Norwalk Police Department will never call or solicit money for missed court appearances or any legal matter. These calls are fraudulent. If you have received a call of this nature or become a victim of this scam, we urge you to report it by contacting our dispatch at (203)…

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Bridgeport

Pawn Shop Raid

Jun 17, 2025 Alex

Acting on a viewer tip, we discovered that the MX Pawn Shop at 1728 Barnum Avenue. The viewer said police were seen loading records in a rental truck. There are no other details at this time. If you value truly local, independent reporting, support us on Facebook or Patreon today! patreon.com/doingitlocal 2025-06-17@11:22am--#Bridgeport CT

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Valley

AirPods Lead Police to Ansonia Theft, Drugs, and Multiple Arrests

Jun 16, 2025 Alex

On June 14, 2025 two residents of Kentucky reported to the Ansonia Police Department that while they were camping in Rhode Island their car was broken into and property was stolen. The couple reported that airpods were among the stolen items and they were able to track them using their phone to High Street in Ansonia. During the course of the investigation a suspect along with an address on High Street were developed and a search warrant was obtained. During the execution of the search warrant 8 of the 11 items reported stolen were recovered. The suspect, Carlos Sobel, age 46, of Ansonia was located hiding behind the house and taken into custody. Sobel was charged with Larceny Third Degree…

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Valley

Second Arrest Made in Ansonia Street Takeover Investigation

Jun 16, 2025 Alex

On June 12, 2025 Madison Braska, age 22, of Massachusetts, was arrested by warrant for her involvement in the April 26, 2025 street takeover in Ansonia. Braska is the second arrest in the investigation and more arrests are expected as detectives continue to investigate and identify others involved in the incident. Braska was charged with Riot First Degree, Conspiracy to Riot First Degree, Risk of Injury and Interfering. She was held on a $50,000.00 bond to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on June 13, 2025. All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left…

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CONNECTICUT ENTERS MULTISTATE LEGAL FIGHT TO PROTECT GENETIC INFORMATION IN 23ANDME BANKRUPTCY CASE FROM SALE TO HIGHEST BIDDER

Jun 15, 2025 Alex

Attorney General Tong Advises Consumers to Consider Deleting 23andMe Data and Genetic Samples (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced Connecticut has joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general objecting to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and a separate objection to the bankruptcy sale, each filed in federal bankruptcy court on June 9, 2025, aim to stop the bankrupt company from auctioning off the private genetic data of roughly 15 million customers to the highest bidder without customers’ knowledge or consent. 23andMe, a popular direct-to-consumer DNA testing company, filed for bankruptcy and is now seeking to sell off its assets—including sensitive genetic and health data—in a high-stakes auction. Connecticut and other states argue that…

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Westport

Westport Police Nab Counterfeit Suspect After 6-Year Search

Jun 15, 2025 Alex

Westport, CT – On March 3, 2019, Westport Police began an investigation following the arrest of Raquan Hicks in Fairfield, CT. Hicks, along with two others, was allegedly involved in passing counterfeit $100 bills and purchasing merchandise illegally in Westport. Using surveillance footage and law enforcement information sharing, Westport Police obtained an arrest warrant. On June 5, 2025, Westport Detectives traveled to Riker’s Island and took Hicks, 29, of East Orange, NJ, into custody on the outstanding warrant. He was transported to Westport Police headquarters and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 6th and Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st. During booking, officers discovered Hicks also had an extraditable warrant from Pittsfield, MA, for similar charges, and a separate active rearrest…

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