Norwalk

Norwalk News: Power Surge

2019-10-22@11:19pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters called to 1 and 45 Glover Avenue for activated fire alarms.  1 Glover Avenue's generator was running on firefighters arrival.  No smoke or fire at either location.  Firefighters said witnesses reported an explosion heard in the area.   A surge is speculated.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Silver Alert

2019-10-15@2:57pm--#Norwalk CT--A sliver alert has been issued for Hyacinth McNichol, who is an 80 year-old female, 5'4", 150 lbs, brown eyes, graying hair. She was last seen on October 13, 2019 in Norwalk. Ms. McNichol suffers from medical conditions and has ties to Bridgeport. Anyone with any info or who observes McNichol is asked to call 203-854-3113 or 911. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)  

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Silver Alert

A Silver Alert has been issued for Sokombi Mwilambwe, who described as a 29 year-old, female who is 5’-5” tall, 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing black top with a gray sweater and black pants with a white bag and black suitcase.  She was last seen on October 4, 2019, on Water Street in Norwalk.    She suffers from mental health issues and is endangered.  Anyone with any information about her whereabouts or who observes her is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Department at 203-854-3114 or dial 911. (Norwalk Police Press Release)  

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Norwalk News: Standoff Arrest

2019-09-27@10:37AM--#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police Officers responded to 50 Creeping Hemlock Drive for a despondent male. The male, Joseph Sander made threats to harm another individual within his residence. When officers arrived they observed a female victim on the front steps with Sander standing next to her with a knife. The female victim was able to escape without injury. Sander quickly returned to the house when he observed officers, which started the standoff. The Emergency Services Unit responded to the scene and Crisis Negotiators made contact with Sander via telephone and convinced him to surrender without incident. Sander was placed under arrest. Arrested: Joseph Sander, of 50 Creeping Hemlock Drive, Norwalk. Charges: Reckless Endangerment 1st, Threatening 2nd , Disorderly Conduct Bond:…

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Norwalk School Recognized As National Blue Ribbon School

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the U.S. Department of Education is recognizing four Connecticut public schools as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, an annual award given to select schools across the nation for demonstrating overall high achievement or success in closing achievement gaps.  The only local school in our area was Tracey Magnet School in Norwalk   Tracey Magnet School serves 415 students in Grades K-5. Approximately 70 percent of the students are from economically-disadvantaged families and 28.9 percent of the students are English learners. The Tracey community has established a set of core values that places a priority on “ethical and performance” values. They refer to these with a memorable acronym—PRINT, which represents problem solving, respect, integrity, neighborly,…

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Norwalk Police Need Your Help

The Norwalk Police Department is investigating an evading accident that occurred on July 31, 2019, at the Shorehaven Mobile Gas Station at 219 East Avenue. The women in the photo is a person of interest in this hit and run. Anyone that can identify her is asked to contact Officer Boyd at 203-854-3051 or tbpyd@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)  

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State Police Arrest Man Following Incident at DMV

#Norwalk, CT (August 22, 2019): Connecticut State Police Troop G responded this morning to the Norwalk branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles after a DMV employee phoned police. The employee reported that a customer had allegedly made statements saying, "Today seems like a good day to shoot to kill" and also suggested that he would come back another time. The DMV immediately contacted Connecticut State Police. As a result of the investigation,   Gregory Plaia, date of birth 5/16/1964, of North Canaan, CT was arrested and charged with Breach of Peace 2nd Degree and Threatening 2nd Degree. Plaia was processed and later released after posting a $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on 9/13/2019…

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