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Norwalk

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

Dec 14, 2025 Alex

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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Westport

Westport Public Works Shares Winter Plowing Guidelines and Safety Reminders

Dec 13, 2025 Alex

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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Norwalk

Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute and Shooting Injures Dog in Norwalk

Dec 12, 2025 Alex

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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Norwalk

Search Warrant at Norwalk Smoke Shop Leads to Seizure of Illegal Marijuana Products

Dec 11, 2025 Alex

Norwalk Police say their Special Services Division executed a search and seizure warrant at Smokey Bear Tobacco and Vape, 43 North Main Street, on December 10th as part of an ongoing investigation into smoke shops suspected of selling illegal cannabis products. Under Connecticut law, any product exceeding 0.3% total THC cannot be sold without a state-issued cannabis license, and marijuana sales are restricted to licensed dispensaries. During the search, investigators found a hidden magnetic compartment near the cash register containing marijuana products. Police seized approximately 1.4 pounds of illegal marijuana edibles, 0.1375 pounds of THC vape product, and 0.54 pounds of marijuana flower. As part of the edibles, officers also located THC-infused seltzers: 89 cans with 25mg THC, 120 cans…

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Bridgeport

Six Adults and One Juvenile Arrested in Major Drug and Gun Sweep at Greene Homes

Dec 9, 2025 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department Task Force has concluded a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotics sales in and around the Greene Homes Housing Complex, targeting individuals with direct ties to firearm-related offenses in the city. Investigators obtained multiple arrest warrants charging several suspects with the sale of narcotics. Police confirmed that all of the individuals targeted in the operation were either on supervised probation or parole at the time of the investigation. On December 5, 2025, the Bridgeport Task Force—assisted by the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Connecticut State Police, the Bridgeport Narcotics Division, and officers from Trumbull, Fairfield, and the Stamford Police Department—executed a coordinated enforcement operation across the city. A total of eight search warrants at six Bridgeport residences…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Task Force Arrests Man in Armed Drug Trafficking Investigation

Dec 9, 2025 Alex

During the month of November 2025, the Bridgeport Police Department Task Force, working in collaboration with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, launched an investigation into Ralph Cora, 42, based on evidence he was trafficking narcotics while armed with an illegal firearm. Investigators determined Cora was allegedly distributing drugs into the west side of Bridgeport while operating out of Naugatuck and using a dark blue 2010 BMW X3 as his primary vehicle. As a result of the investigation, search and seizure warrants were obtained for Cora, his vehicle, and a residence connected to the case in Naugatuck. On November 25, 2025, Bridgeport Police Task Force officers assigned to the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Connecticut State Police Gang Unit, and…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TRAIN STATION IN NAUGATUCK AS PART OF MAJOR UPGRADES TO WATERBURY BRANCH LINE

Jul 20, 2025 Alex

(NAUGATUCK, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has begun construction on a new train station in Naugatuck, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment. The new station is being relocated approximately 0.3 miles south of the existing station, placing it closer to Naugatuck’s downtown and aligning with the borough’s vision for a vibrant, transit-oriented development near Rubber Avenue and Old Firehouse Road. This project is one of several parts of a larger CTDOT initiative to upgrade all six stations on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line. “We’re not just building a train station, we’re building more momentum for Naugatuck’s…

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Fairfield

Back to School Already? Let’s Help Fairfield’s Students Start Strong!

Jul 20, 2025 Alex

July 16, 2025 - It's hard to believe, but Back-to-School season is just around the corner-and for many Fairfield families, it can be a time of financial stress. Once again, Fairfield Social Services is collecting gift card donations to help local students head back to class confident and prepared.     The Fairfield community has always been generous and supportive of neighbors in need, and we thank you for continuing that tradition. The need this year is great, and every donation makes a difference. Whether it's a gift card to Amazon, Target, or Walmart, your support directly benefits students and families right here in Fairfield.     To contribute, please drop off or mail gift cards to Fairfield Social Services. Your generosity…

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State News

Senator Tony Hwang Announces $4.4 Million Awarded to Fairfield for Commerce Drive Bridge Replacement Project

Jul 20, 2025 Alex

HARTFORD, CT — Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) today applauded the awarding of $4,437,138 to the Town of Fairfield for the Commerce Drive Bridge Replacement project, a major infrastructure improvement made possible through the state’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP). As Ranking Member and leading Republican on both the Transportation Committee and the Transportation Bonding Subcommittee, Senator Hwang played a role with Bridgeport legislators in advancing this project and more than a dozen others funded through the LOTCIP initiative. His efforts, in collaboration with state officials and committee leadership, helped ensure a transparent, data-driven process that prioritized local needs and long-term sustainability. “I would like to acknowledge the work of the Transportation Committee and Transportation Bonding Subcommittee leadership for their collaborative efforts, particularly…

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