Month: July 2025

Hidden Trap Found in Vape Shop; Norwalk Man Arrested

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2025-07-11@#Norwalk CT—Norwalk Police executed a search warrant at R & R Smoke Shop on Main Street as part of an investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales. Officers discovered a hidden electronic trap beneath the sales counter containing a large stash of marijuana products and THC edibles.

The compartment held over 1 kilogram of marijuana products, including pre-rolls, THC vape cartridges, and edibles far exceeding Connecticut’s legal THC limits. Officers also recovered $1,169 in cash. The investigation revealed that the shop was operating without a state-issued cannabis license.

Mohamed Mohamed Lebrahim, 28, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with possession of more than 1 kilogram of marijuana products, possession with intent to sell, and use of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $500, and he is scheduled to appear in court on July 24, 2025.

Anyone with additional information can contact the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 or submit anonymous tips at www.norwalkpd.com or by texting “NORWALKPD” followed by the message to TIP411 (847411).

Jose Morales Sentenced to 65 Years as Search for Vanessa Morales Continues

This morning Judge Murphy sentenced Jose Morales to 65 years in jail, 60 years for his conviction in the homicide of Christine Holloway and 5 years for tampering with evidence in the case. Chief Williams and the entire Ansonia Police Department offer our condolences to the family and friends of Christine and hope that this brings them some closure in the senseless death of Christine. We would also like to recognize the careful and conscientious deliberation of the jury in reaching their verdict, along with the hard work of Senior Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howie Stein, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso, Inspector Hyatt, Inspector Winkler and the entire staff of the Ansonia/Milford State’s Attorney Office.

The Ansonia Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance of Vanessa Morales. The homicide of Christine Holloway was only one aspect of the investigation and with that resolved our next goal is to determine what happened to Vanessa. The Detective Bureau continually reviews the case and will now begin to review the court transcripts for any new information. The two photos with this release are pictures of Vanessa from 2019 and an aged progressed photo to 2025. We encourage anyone with information to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

High Profile Cannabis Celebrates Grand Opening in Stratford, CT

Stratford, CT – July 18, 2025 – High Profile Cannabis, a premium cannabis retailer operated by C3 Industries, officially opened the doors to its new Stratford location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 130 Honeyspot Road. The event marked the brand’s third retail launch in the state of Connecticut.

Louis Cohen, Regional Vice President of C3 Industries, welcomed attendees and expressed the company’s enthusiasm for serving the Stratford community.

“We opened up in Stratford to serve our customers, address needs like pain, sleep, and anxiety, and help people have an overall better day,” Cohen said during the ceremony. “We look forward to being a part of the community and offering ongoing promotions and events for our customers.”

The Stratford location offers a curated selection of full-spectrum cannabis products, including premium flower, edibles, and accessories. The store is open for in-person shopping and also offers convenient online ordering at highprofilecannabis.com.

To celebrate the grand opening, High Profile is inviting customers to join its High Rollers loyalty program, which includes entry into a raffle, which will be held on July 20th (Find out more: https://bit.ly/4lU8o1q) for a 65-inch TV or a Sony PlayStation 5.

As part of its mission, High Profile emphasizes community involvement through social equity efforts, cannabis education, and initiatives aimed at reducing food insecurity in the neighborhoods it serves.

For more information or to browse available products, visit highprofilecannabis.com and select the Stratford location.

High Profile Cannabis Stratford
130 Honeyspot Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(475) 207-6040

Enjoy the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street FairSaturday, July 19 – 10:00am–4:00pm, Rain or ShineShopping, Food, Music and More!

The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development wishes to remind the public that the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Select merchants will offer advance sales of discount merchandise beginning on Thursday, July 17th.

Over 50 vendors are expected to participate in Fairfield Center, setting up stands and offering a variety of merchandise for sale along the Post Road from Coco & Company in Southport to the Heritage Square Shopping Center to the Promenade at the Brick Walk and down to The Two Oh Three. Admission to the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, is free.

Sherman Green will feature an inflatable bounce house as part of a sponsored Kid’s Zone as well as vendors and musical entertainment, including the Star 99.9 street team, to appeal to the entire family. Members of the Fairfield Teen Theatre Company will also be presenting at 11AM a preview of their upcoming stage production of “Disney’s Newsies!”

This year’s event will feature live musical entertainment at multiple venues scattered throughout the downtown. Musicians will be playing throughout the day at venues set up at the Sherman Green and near the Fairfield University Store at 1499 Post Road.

Stop by the Experience Fairfield Tent on Sherman Green to sign up for our monthly newsletter and receive a complimentary limited edition commemorative poster, while supplies last!

For additional information on participating vendors, music and activities, please visit
www.experiencefairfieldct.org/sidewalk-sale.

Sponsors for this year’s event include ConnectFairfield, Bankwell, Fairfield Moms, GoNetSpeed, Motoplex Fairfield, Massage Envy, Star 99.9, and Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

Norwalk Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Child

Norwalk Police arrested 60-year-old Jose Rodriguez after a months-long investigation into allegations of repeated sexual assaults against a 5-year-old child. The investigation began on March 20, 2025, when the child identified Rodriguez as the suspect.

The case was led by the Norwalk Police Special Victims Unit, with assistance from DCF, The Children’s Connection, Yale New Haven Hospital, and the Stamford State’s Attorney’s Office. On July 16, 2025, a warrant was issued, and Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident at his home on Ferris Avenue.

He was charged with sexual assault in the first degree and risk of injury to a minor. His bond was set at $1,000,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on July 17, 2025.

Fugitive from New Hampshire Arrested in Norwalk

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Officers arrested Jianming Zeng, 33, a fugitive from the Sullivan County House of Corrections in New Hampshire, after responding to a report of a suspicious person at 331 West Avenue. A gas station attendant reported that a man wearing only a t-shirt and underwear, with blood on his hands, had entered the lot in a heavy-duty pickup truck and then left the scene. The truck’s license plate was determined to be stolen from Claremont, New Hampshire.

Patrol officers located the truck minutes later at the Shell gas station at 94 West Avenue. Inside the store, they found Zeng, now wearing only a flannel jacket and underwear, with multiple lacerations to his hands and feet. A search of the vehicle uncovered a torn orange jumpsuit.

Zeng had escaped custody the day before by throwing clothing over a fence and climbing through barbed wire. He was confirmed to be a fugitive from Sullivan County and was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

He was charged with being a fugitive from justice and larceny of a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $500,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on July 25, 2025.

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