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Psychiatrist Arrested for Sexual Assault

Fairfield, CT — On June 30, 2025, Dr. Lazaro Pomeraniec of Westport, CT was arrested by theFairfield Police Department and charged with Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree in connectionwith an incident involving one of his patients.Dr. Pomeraniec was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in BridgeportSuperior Court on July 10, 2025.Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is urged to contact theFairfield Police Special Victims Unit at (203) 254-4804. All reports will be handled withAnyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254- Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app, by texting the keywordFPDCT and your message to 847411 (Tip411), or…

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Negligent Firearm Storage Leads to Arrest in Norwalk

2025-06-27@Norwalk CT – Norwalk Police arrested 37-year-old Alaina Jones following an investigation into two stolen Glock 9mm handguns from her home. Detectives determined that the firearms were not securely stored, despite two juveniles living in the residence. The guns were later recovered by Stamford Police, and two male suspects were arrested. Jones was charged with risk of injury to a child, interfering with an officer, and negligent storage of a firearm. She was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 11, 2025.

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Stratford Fatal Crash

Stratford Police said that on July 1, 2025, at about 9:10 am, a single-car crash took place near the intersection of Ferry Boulevard and Barnum Avenue Cutoff. The vehicle was occupied solely by a 75-year-old driver, a resident of Bridgeport, CT, who was transported to Bridgeport Hospital but was later pronounced dead. The Stratford Police crash investigation team is currently working to determine the cause of the accident. 2025-07-01@9:10am

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Live Grenade Found in Norwalk

On Monday, June 30, 2025, officers from the Norwalk Police Patrol Division were dispatched totwo separate locations in response to reports of found hand grenades.At 10:21 AM, officers responded to a residence on St. Mary’s Lane, where a resident discovereda grenade on the side of the road. Later that day, at 3:30 PM, officers were dispatched to aresidence on Wolfpit Avenue after a grenade was located in the backyard of the property. During both incidents, patrol officers and supervisors secured the areas, and the Stamford PoliceDepartment Bomb Squad was notified and responded to assist.The investigations revealed the grenade located on St. Mary’s Lane was disabled and inert. Thegrenade located on Wolfpit Avenue was confirmed to be live and was safely…

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Fairfield Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Post Road: Fleeing Driver Located and Charged

https://youtu.be/MPOJq2lUXR8 Fairfield, CT – On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a serious crash at the intersection of Post Road and South Benson Road involving a passenger vehicle and a moped. Despite lifesaving efforts at the scene, the moped operator, identified as Juan Otilio Tista Tista, age 25 of Bridgeport, later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The Fairfield Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Tista Tista’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Due to the serious nature of the crash, the Fairfield Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation revealed that Antony Gutierrez Silva, age…

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Town of Fairfield Announces Christine Vitale Named as Acting First Selectman

Fairfield, CT, June 29, 2025—The Town of Fairfield announces that First Selectman Bill Gerber hasbeen diagnosed with a brain tumor and is currently undergoing medical evaluation, which will necessitatehis absence from the office in the coming weeks.In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, and to ensure continued leadership and stabilityduring his absence, First Selectman Gerber has designated Selectman Christine Vitale to serve as ActingFirst Selectman, effective immediately.Christine Vitale brings extensive experience in Town governance and has served on the Board ofSelectmen since November 2023. Prior to that, she served six years on the Board of Education, four asChair. She has served on the Board of Health and is currently Co-Chair of the Fairfield CARESCommunity Coalition. She will assume…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate Two Shootings and Chase Tied to Gun Violence

https://youtu.be/b1h1-r7RRsE Bridgeport, CT – Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on the evening of June 25, 2025, leaving three individuals injured and leading to a high-speed police pursuit and crash on Route 8. At approximately 7:21 PM, a ShotSpotter activation alerted officers to 12 rounds fired near the 40–50 block of Sheridan Street. Responding officers located a crime scene, and shortly after, two male victims—ages 26 and 18—arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Both underwent surgery and were previously listed in critical condition. The Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. Detective Timothy Leonard is leading the investigation. Around the same time, a third victim, a 24-year-old man, also arrived at the hospital with a gunshot…

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