Stratford, CT – The Stratford Police Department has arrested a local man in connection with a series of sexual extortion cases involving multiple victims, including a juvenile. Over the course of three days in May 2025, three adult women came forward reporting that a male suspect had threatened to release sexually explicit images of them online unless they sent additional intimate photos.
As detectives investigated the claims, they identified the same suspect in all three cases. A fourth victim, a juvenile female, was also identified and confirmed the same individual had targeted her in a similar manner. The suspect, identified as Mikel Reyes, was charged on June 25, 2025, following the execution of an arrest warrant.
Reyes was charged with three counts of Criminal Attempt at Larceny in the First Degree by extortion, Risk of Injury to a Minor, and Disseminating an Intimate Image. He was released after posting a $150,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 2, 2025.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Jay Delauri at 203-385-4172.
There were no reported injuries in a fire on Tryon Road in Norwalk today. Firefighters had delays with the electrical lines arcing and falling on the fire ground. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Norwalk, CT – On February 17, 2025, Norwalk Police responded to a burglary at Golf Galaxy on Connecticut Avenue, where approximately $23,000 worth of golf clubs were reported stolen. Detectives launched an investigation into the break-in and determined it was part of a broader pattern of commercial burglaries targeting golf equipment retailers across New York and Connecticut.
With assistance from the New York State Police, Norwalk detectives identified 41-year-old Matthew Berman as a suspect in the case. Authorities say Berman has been tied to multiple thefts involving high-end golf merchandise, leading to significant losses for businesses in the region.
After developing probable cause, Norwalk Police obtained an arrest warrant. On the morning of June 25, 2025, Berman turned himself in to Detective Bryce, who led the investigation. He was charged with Burglary, Larceny in the First Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. Berman was held on a $200,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 9, 2025.
Anyone with information about this or similar incidents is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at www.norwalkpd.com or via text by sending “NORWALKPD” and your message to TIP411 (847411).
Firefighters were called to Lantern Drive for a garage fire. Initial calls indicated that there might be a man stuck inside the car that was parked inside. Police were first on the scene, and they ensured the man was not in the vehicle or garage. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire that engulfed the house as well as the garage. No one was injured and the fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Log your reading time. From 6/2 to 8/15, earn 1 virtual ticket for every 30 minutes of time spent reading (or listening!) to a book, comic, magazine, news article, etc.
7/1 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: Karaoke and Chill Let’s level up our summer with some karaoke and chill time with friends. Get ready for tasty snacks, board games, and some much-needed fun. Grades: 7–13 | Location: Lovell Room | No registration required
7/8 | 7:45 PM–9:00 PM: Nerf Wars It’s time to level up the fun! Treasure seekers, join the hunt! We’ve hidden gold in the stacks, and it’s up to each team to work together to find the biggest hoard. Bring your own Nerf blaster or borrow one of ours. Safety rules: Blasters cannot hold more than 6 darts, cannot use Nerf Rival Balls, and cannot be oversized. No latecomers admitted. Registration required, as well as a parental permission slip, which must be handed in to stay and play. Note: This event ends after hours. Make arrangements ahead of time to be picked up—on time—in the back parking lot. Grades: 7–13 | Location: Lovell Room
7/10 | 3:30 PM–4:30 PM: Singing Bowl Experience Learn the history of singing bowls with a focus on Tibetan lineage and a discussion about how healing works. There will be plenty of time for questions plus a short meditation while we all play together. Grades: 7–13 | Registration required | Location: Lovell Room
7/15 | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM: Pokémon Party Trainers, you’re invited to our annual Poké Party! Join us for anime, a Pokémon-themed craft, Pokémon stickers and button-making, video gaming, and Poké snacks. Come dressed as your favorite character for the chance to win a prize. Grades: 7–13 | No registration required | Location: Lovell Room
7/17 | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM: Courtyard Book Discussion Level up your summer with a book discussion about Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol. Whether you loved the book, hated it, aren’t sure about it, or haven’t finished it yet, all are welcome to join our informal, fun discussion and enjoy some snacks! Stop by the Teen Desk to pick up a copy of the book from June 30–July 3. Have your own copy? Great—just let us know you’ll be attending. Grades: 6–8 | Registration required | Location: Library Courtyard
7/22 | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM: Squirt Gun Painting Are you ready to level up the fun with some non-traditional painting? Let’s forget the paint brushes and bring out the squirt guns! All supplies provided. Grades: 7–13 | No registration required | Location: Library Courtyard
7/26 | 12:25 PM–1:15 PM: Lightsaber Training for Adults & Teens Learn about the ways of the Force and how to wield a lightsaber from real Jedi Masters! Kessel Temple is the Connecticut chapter of Saber Guild, an international Star Wars lightsaber performance organization. Costumes encouraged! Grades: 7–Adult | Registration required | Location: Lovell Room
Just after 12:45 AM, Bridgeport firefighters responded to a heavy fire on the 100 block of Hillside Avenue. The blaze, involving a 2.5-story wood frame home, prompted a second alarm and was brought under control in under an hour. No injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal is investigating, and the Red Cross is assisting
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation overwhelmingly approved by the Connecticut General Assembly (Public Act 25-80) that increases penalties and fines against individuals who participate in, organize, or spectate a street takeover, and provides police with more tools to combat these reckless situations.
The bill received support from municipal leaders and police departments throughout the state.
“This disruptive and dangerous trend, which has been increasing with frequency in states all over the country, puts people’s lives at risk and cannot be tolerated,” Governor Lamont said. “This bill gives state and local law enforcement and municipal leaders additional tools to protect the safety of our roads and our communities. It is the result of bipartisan input and advocacy, and I appreciate all who worked to advance this bill to my desk so that I could sign it into law.”
Among some of the bill’s several provisions includes increased license penalties for violating state laws against illegal street racing and street takeovers, including setting a two-year license suspension for anyone with three or more violations. It also authorizes municipalities to adopt their own local ordinances penalizing street takeovers, enabling towns and cities and their local police departments to respond to the specific challenges they face in policing this issue. Additionally, the bill empowers municipalities with the ability to destroy ATVs, dirt bikes, and mini-motorcycles seized from street takeovers.
The legislation is Public Act 25-80, An Act Concerning the Illegal Use of Certain Vehicles and Street Takeovers. It was approved in the Senate by a vote of 34 to 2, and in the House of Representatives by a vote of 144 to 4. The bill has various effective dates.
Norwalk, CT – In November 2023, Norwalk Police were contacted by Desoto Correctional Institution in Florida about Jacob Getman, a Fairfield man incarcerated on domestic violence charges and wanted on multiple warrants in Connecticut. After confirming he was wanted on several warrants—many involving domestic violence—Norwalk Police arranged for his extradition.
On June 22, 2025, members of the Norwalk Police Special Services Division traveled to Florida to extradite Getman, 36, of Fairfield. He was returned to Connecticut and held on a total of $280,000 bond for multiple warrants including four counts of first-degree failure to appear, two counts of violation of a protective order, and two counts of violation of probation. Getman was arraigned at Stamford Court on June 23, 2025.
