Month: April 2022

Narcotics and Gun Arrest
On Wednesday April 13, 2022, the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division, along with the Norwalk Police Department Emergency Services Unit, seized a large quantity of narcotics and a handgun from the Roodner Court Housing Complex.
Investigators from the Special Services Division had received numerous complaints from residents of the complex regarding continuous sales of illegal narcotics and the use of firearms in conjunction with the sales. After a lengthy investigation, search and seizure warrants were obtained for a residence, for a vehicle and for Donald Flamer.
The warrants were executed on April 13, which led to the recovery of narcotics: crack cocaine, powder cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy), and heroin laced with Fentanyl, the amountsof which are undisclosed. A substance used to cut into the narcotics, in order to dilute it and increase profits, was located: 2.2 pounds in brick form, and 55 grams in powder form. A handgun and money were discovered and seized: approximately $3,174 in U.S. Currency, a Glock 19 9mm handgun, and a box of 9mm ammunition. Narcotics paraphernalia were located and taken as evidence, including 900 plastic apple baggies, 4 digital scales, 5 razor blades with narcotic residue, and a blender with narcotic residue.

Two young children were exposed to the dangerous activity. This investigation is open and ongoing; additional charges are pending related to the weapon. Flamer, an eight time convicted felon, was taken into custody and faces the charges below. The Norwalk Police Department is grateful for the information that was received, leading to this arrest. We will continue to investigate information that we receive in an effort to maintain the safety of our community.
Arrested: Donald Flamer, 41, of Ely Avenue, Norwalk.Charges: Sale of Narcotics, Operation of a Drug Factory, Possession of a Controlled Substance w/in 200 ft of a School or Daycare, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell w/in 200 ft of a School or Daycare, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Risk of Injury to a child.
Bond: $150,000 Court Date: April 22, 2022

Connecticut Department of Transportation Issues Reminder: Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and states across the country are promoting National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) from April 11-15, 2022. This year’s theme is “Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down.” The national campaign has been observed for more than 20 years and was launched by the Federal Highway Administration, American Traffic Safety Services Association, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials as a public awareness campaign to help everyone understand they play a role in keeping motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and roadway workers safe, and to memorialize those who lost their lives in work zone crashes.

“As construction season begins for highway and roadway work, now is the time to remind everyone of the importance of paying attention as they approach and drive through work zones, so motorists, pedestrians, and roadway workers remain safe,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. “Everyone must share the responsibility for work zone safety. Please, don’t wait until you’re in the work zone to reduce your speed. When you see orange, slow down.”

Statistics from the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse show in 2020, there were 774 fatal crashes in work zones resulting in 857 deaths. Out of the 857 fatalities, 117 were work zone workers demonstrating that the vast majority of those killed – were drivers and their passengers and pedestrians.
On Wednesday, April 13, CTDOT and organizations around the country will participate in Go Orange Day. Members of the public are invited to join CTDOT in spreading the message of work zone safety by wearing orange and sharing photos on social media using the hashtags #NWZAW #ObeyTheOrange and #GoOrange4Safety.

On Friday, April 15 at noon, CTDOT encourages the public to join the nation for a special moment of silence wherever you are to honor and remember the people killed in work zone crashes.

We recognize and appreciate all highway construction and maintenance workers, town and city public works departments across the state, public utility companies, private contractors, construction industry associations, and state and local police departments who are all affected by safe traveling through work zones.

To learn more about NWZAW, visit NWZAW.org and visit the Department of Transportation Work Zone Safety, CT Work Zone Safety.

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