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Norwalk

Drug Arrests Made in Six Month Investigation

May 2, 2024 Alex

On Monday April 29, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, Norwalk Emergency Services Unit Tactical Response Team, Stamford PD Tactical team, Darien PD, US Marshal’s Service, and the Bridgeport Office of the DEA executed 3 search warrants in Norwalk and one in Darien. This was the result of a 6 month investigation into Fentanyl trafficking in the greater Norwalk area. To date 17 Federal and state arrest warrants have been served. Approximately 15,000 bags of Fentanyl were seized, as well as 300 grams of pure fentanyl, 1 firearm, cocaine and approximately $13,000 in US Currency.

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Westport

Westport Police Continue to See Stolen Vehicle Activity

May 2, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department wants to again bring attention to the stolen vehicleactivity that is occurring throughout town. Over the last several weeks, there has been an increase instolen vehicle attempts, stolen vehicles, and car break-ins. The cars that were stolen or illegally entered had been left unlocked. One recent incident involved five masked individuals that were observed entering a garage and attempting to steal the vehicle inside. The group came to the area in a car which had been stolen from another jurisdiction. These crimes are being actively investigated by the detective bureau with assistance from the Bridgeport Regional Auto Theft Task Force of which Westport Police is a member. In an effort to combat this uptick…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Grenade Found On Street

May 2, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding suspicious objects in the 200th block of Testiny Ave. The Bridgeport Police Department, Fire Department, and CT State Police Department responded to the scene. The CT State Police Department safely removed the object, believed to be a grenade, with no threat to the public reported. Further information is not available at this time.

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Fairfield

NATIONAL BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH – WEAR YOUR HELMET & BE SEEN!

May 1, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT - As the month of May rolls in, so does National Bicycle Safety Month, andthe Fairfield Police Department, in collaboration with the Fairfield Bicycle & PedestrianCommittee, is gearing up to help ensure the safety of our young cyclists.Throughout the month of May, Fairfield Police Officers from the Bicycle Unit, Traffic SafetyUnit, and Patrol Division will be actively engaged in promoting bicycle safety, with a specialfocus on the importance of wearing helmets. Under the law, all children under the age of 15 arerequired to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, and we want to ensure that this safety measureis followed diligently. To incentivize helmet use among our young cyclists, we are thrilled to announce a specialpartnership with Dairy…

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Westport

Westport Youth Commission Helps Launch New Student Job Bank

May 1, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT –The Westport Youth Commission is proud to announce the launch of a new employment platform specifically for high school students. Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn said, " Our student leaders pursued a new teen job platform after speaking with their peers who reported having found babysitting, dog-walking, and retail roles through word of mouth or the odd flier nailed to a pole. The Youth Commission wanted to create a new pathway to expand employment opportunities for high school students in Westport."  Youth Commission member Jake Shufro (SHS ‘26) came up with the project and worked with his peers, speaking to Westport business leaders and stakeholders, researching other community job banks, and testing various options before landing on Greenwich-based QuadJobs as…

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Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN MAY

May 1, 2024 Alex

Chocolate Attack! Mental Health Awareness Month: We’ll release any bad energy by breaking a GIANT chocolate bar & take home a little chocolate for yourself. You can also create your own aromatherapy diffuser with your personally created scent to bring the good energy home! Grades 6-12. No registration. Thursday 5/2 at 3:30-5:00 pm. Star Wars Anniversary Celebration We’re celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Phantom Menace. Join us for movies, games, Star Wars Prizes, snacks & a good time with friends. Saturday 5/4 1:30-5:00 pm. Teen Open Art Hour Wednesday, 5/8 3:30-4:30. Calling all artists! Join us in the Teen Department to draw, paint, or sculpt whatever you like! We’ll provide all the supplies, you bring your artistic inspiration! No registration required.…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Stabber Arrested

Apr 30, 2024 Alex

On April 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call for a man stabbed inthe area of 129 South Main Street. Norwalk Patrol Officers arrived in less than one minute andfound the victim being treated by a bystander. Officers rendered medical aid to the victim whowas soon transported to Norwalk Hospital by Norwalk Paramedics for serious injuries. Officerssecured the crime scene and began to canvass for witnesses. Norwalk Police Detectives arrived and assumed the investigation. Detectives recovered multipleitems of evidentiary value, interviewed witnesses and reviewed video surveillance. As a result,detectives were able to identify Gregory Goldstein as the person responsible for the stabbing.Goldstein was reported to have left the scene in a Honda Odyssey minivan. This informationwas…

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Stratford

Stratford Library Events for First Half of May

Apr 30, 2024 Alex

Seed Library Grab’n’GoThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Seed Grab ‘n’ go for pickup on Wednesday, May 1 (Millet), 15 (Cucumber), and 29 (Sunflowers). You willreceive both the seeds and instructions on how to plant. Registration required. Toregister, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For moreinformation about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 orvisit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.Young Reader’s Book Club MeetingThe Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Young Reader’s Book Clubmeeting. This month’s book will be Clementine. The program meets on May 2 at6pm for grades 2-5. There will be a book discussion, games, a craft/or activity, anda snack offered. Children are asked to read the book before the discussion. Toregister, or for more information…

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Westport

Westport News: Coyote Advisory

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) There have been several coyote attacks on dogs in Westport recently. Fortunately, none of the attacks were fatal. To protect your family pets, take the following measures:  Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard! Coyotes avoid conflict with humans, so your presence should prevent any problems.  While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings.  Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air- horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks).  If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Weekend Stabbing Updates

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

Yesterday, at 11:17PM, There was a report of an assault with a weapon on the 1200 Block of Park Avenue. A female was stabbed with a knife injury to the thigh with non-life-threatening injuries.Roughly an hour later, at at 12:02 am there was a report of a house fight/ assault with a weapon at the 700 Block of Iranistan Avenue. Reports about multiple people fighting outside and one person who was stabbed. St. Vincent’s reported 3 walk-ins with injuries: one head laceration, and two with cuts and bruises.

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