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Norwalk News: Vape ShopSearch Warrant and Arrest


#Norwalk CT–On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Drug Control Division), executed a Search and Seizure warrant at Smoke House 1 vape shop, situated at #108 Connecticut Avenue. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into non-licensed smoke/vape shops selling marijuana within the City of Norwalk. Smoke House 1 lacks the required license from the State of Connecticut to sell cannabis products exceeding the legal limit.

During the operation, the following items were seized:

  • Over 7lbs of marijuana
  • Several hundred products containing THC above the legal limit
  • Approximately $1200 in US currency

Two individuals were arrested as a result of the raid:

  1. Nusrat Shaika, 20 years old, residing at 1730 Mahan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, faces charges including possession with intent to sell 1kg or more of cannabis, possession of cannabis greater than 1 kilo, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspiracy to commit possession with intent to sell 1kg or more of cannabis, conspiracy to commit possession greater than 1kg of cannabis, and conspiracy to commit use of drug paraphernalia. Shaika’s bond is set at $50,000, and their court appearance is scheduled for April 26, 2024, in Stamford.
  2. MD Shohidul Joy, 19 years old, residing at 8945 217th Street, Queens, NY 11427, is charged with similar offenses to Shaika’s, including possession with intent to sell 1kg or more of cannabis, possession of cannabis greater than 1 kilo, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspiracy to commit possession with intent to sell 1kg or more of cannabis, conspiracy to commit possession greater than 1kg of cannabis, and conspiracy to commit use of drug paraphernalia. Joy’s bond is also set at $50,000, and their court appearance is scheduled for April 26, 2024, in Stamford.

For those with information related to this case, the Norwalk Police Tip Line can be reached at 203-854-3111. Anonymous internet tips can also be submitted via the Norwalk Police website at www.norwalkpd.com.

Swatting Incident At Notre Dame Of Fairfield

2024-04-11@1:11pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield Police responded to Notre Dame of Fairfield on Jefferson Street for an incident that police determined it was a prank swatting incident. Swatting is a term used to describe the action of making hoax phone calls to report serious crimes to emergency services.

Website Cloudflare says “Swatting refers to a harassment technique most often perpetrated by members of the online gaming community. Swatting entails generating an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses. Swatters do this by making phone calls to emergency lines like 911 and falsely reporting a violent emergency situation, such as a shooting or hostage situation.

Swatters often consider what they are doing to be a prank, but it can come with serious consequences. Swatting occupies law enforcement response teams, making them unavailable to respond to real emergencies. There have even been swatting incidents where law enforcement officers were shot, and in one case the victim of the swatting was shot dead by law enforcement.”

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

Bridgeport News: Man Shot
Police UPDATE–On April 10, 2024, at approximately 6:55 pm Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen reports of a victim shot within the 1200 block of Park Avenue.

Patrol officers responded to that area and quickly located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where he is listed in critical condition.

The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. A large crime scene has been secured on Park Avenue between Laurel Avenue and Wood Avenue. Multiple items of evidence have been observed at the scene. Those items, and more, will be collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.

Detectives are currently canvassing the area, identifying witnesses, and documenting their investigation. The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for your help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Thomas Harper, at 203-581-5244. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS.

2024-04-10@6:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police said they have two in custody after a shooting in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. Witnesses told me they heard 6-7 shots. Unconfirmed reports say the man was shot in the head.

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