Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Overnight Standoff Tied to Protective Order Violations

Norwalk Police say patrol officers investigated a domestic dispute on December 13, 2025 at approximately 3:28 p.m. After speaking with the victim, officers were told Jeffrey Vigil was allegedly violating an active no-contact protective order. Police said the investigation determined Vigil had returned to a residence on Old Saugatuck Road following a previous arrest connected to a December 10 domestic violence incident in which police say Vigil discharged a firearm and shot a dog inside the home. The victim reported that Vigil changed the locks and instructed the victim not to return or contact police. Officers also reported they were unable to account for Vigil’s firearms, which police said he was required to surrender under the protective order. Officers responded…

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Stratford Woman Killed After Car Leaves Main Street, Strikes Tree

Stratford police are investigating a fatal one-car crash reported early Saturday morning on Main Street near the intersection of Warner Hill Road. Officers were dispatched to the area around 7:30 a.m. on December 13, 2025, for a reported motor vehicle accident. Police said the vehicle involved was a 2021 black Mercedes GLA 250 and the driver was the only occupant. According to the preliminary investigation, the Mercedes was traveling northbound on Main Street when it left the roadway and struck a tree. The 27-year-old driver was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead from her injuries. The crash remains under investigation by Detective Joseph Maverley. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Maverley at (203) 385-4128…

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Westport Public Works Shares Winter Plowing Guidelines and Safety Reminders

The Westport Department of Public Works (DPW) has shared important winter weather information as crews prepare to plow and treat town roadways. Officials are urging residents to slow down and use extra caution when driving during snow and ice conditions. DPW is responsible for maintaining 124 miles of town roads with a limited number of plow drivers, making plowing priorities necessary. Main roads are cleared first, with special attention given to steep hills and challenging intersections, followed by side streets and then dead-end roads. On side streets, plow drivers typically make one pass to keep roads open while focusing on ensuring main roads remain accessible for emergency vehicles. Residents are reminded not to pass or closely follow snowplows, as plow…

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Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute and Shooting Injures Dog in Norwalk

Norwalk Police responded to a reported domestic dispute on Old Saugatuck Road at approximately 6:55 p.m. on December 10, 2025, after receiving reports that a shot had been fired. Upon arrival, officers found a large brown pit bull suffering from a gunshot wound to its shoulder. Officers immediately rendered aid to the injured dog, applying pressure to the wound and working to stabilize the animal. The dog was transported by police to the VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, where it was later reported to be in stable condition. Police determined that Jeffrey Vigil, 52, had been involved in a disturbance with the victim when the dog bit him on the leg. During the incident, Vigil discharged a firearm, striking…

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