#Norwalk CT– On April 14, 2023, at 11:48pm, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple calls reporting shots fired in the area of 30 Day Street. Patrol Division Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene. A short time later Combined Dispatch received a call from Norwalk Hospital reporting a male who arrived at the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives are actively investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Detective Sura at 203-854-3039. 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 the Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NORWALKPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)
On Tuesday, 03/28/2023, the Connecticut State Police became aware of videos posted to Instagram and Facebook social media platforms depicting the operator of an unknown Chevrolet traveling at speeds of approximately 133 MPH in an area recognized by investigators to be Route 7 in Norwalk. The posted speed limit on this portion of Route 7 is 55 MPH.
The video was approximately 18 seconds in duration and depicted a vehicle with a Chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel accelerating from approximately 56 MPH to 133 MPH, based on the vehicle’s visible speedometer. A date and time stamp indicated that the videos were likely uploaded to the platforms on or about 03/27/2023. At the time of the investigation, the Instagram and Facebook account settings allowed for posts and videos to be viewed by the general public.
Trooper Pretel #1104, at Troop G in Bridgeport, was assigned to investigate the incident and attempt to identify the vehicle and operator depicted in the videos. Information included in the Instagram profile used to post the video, indicated that the user was “Joe Tavella III,” and included the description “69 nova pro touring Is2 procharged”.
A Facebook account with the profile name “Joe Tavella III” depicted a white male who was also depicted on the Instagram account as well as a black Chevrolet Nova classic vehicle as the cover photo. The same video of the vehicle traveling on Route 7 in Norwalk had also been posted to the Facebook account.
While gathering information about the vehicle and operator from the video, Trooper Pretel observed the reflection on the dashboard/windshield area of what appeared to be a white male, with visible tattoos on his right arm, recording the video using a hand-held cell phone which was held in his left hand.
While examining other images posted to the social media profiles, an image depicting the same vehicle was discovered, displaying a Connecticut Historical registration plate. Upon conducting a DMV database check for the registration plate, the corresponding vehicle was identified as a 1970 Chevrolet Nova, registered to Joseph D. Tavella, DOB 02/05/1987, of Norwalk. The individual depicted in the driver’s license photo associated with Tavella matched images of the individual associated with the Instagram/Facebook accounts used to post the video. Through further investigation, Trooper Pretel was able to identify a telephone number associated with Tavella.
On Thursday, 03/30/2023 at approximately 12:37 p.m., investigators made contact with Tavella, who agreed to speak with them. While speaking with Tavella, troopers observed a black Chevy Nova nearby. During their interactions, Tavella provided troopers with the vehicle’s insurance information and admitted to driving the vehicle on Route 7 and recording the video on the afternoon of Sunday, 03/26/2023. Investigators determined that the weather conditions depicted in the video were consistent with weather conditions in the Norwalk area on the afternoon of 03/26/2023.
Based upon the information obtained during this investigation, troopers applied for an arrest warrant affidavit for Joseph D. Tavella, which was granted on 03/31/2023.
On Tuesday, 04/11/2023, after learning of the active warrant for his arrest, Tavella turned himself in at Troop G, where he was taken into custody, processed and charged with the following:
C.G.S. 14-222, Reckless Driving
C.G.S. 14-296aa(b1st, Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Using a Hand-held Mobile Telephone/Electronic Device
C.G.S. 53a-64 Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree
Tavella was held on a court-set $100,000.00 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court for a same-day arraignment.
Reckless driving behavior puts everyone on the roadway at risk. Help us keep Connecticut’s roadways safe by calling 9-1-1 to report reckless drivers or other emergencies, as soon as it is safe to do so.
UPDATE: It is now reported to be a larceny, not a robbery.
2023-04-07@2:47pm–#Norwalk CT– The Super 7 Food Mart at 109 New Canaan Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by a white male in all black with face tattoos who fled to Ponus Avenue and was seen hiding in garages.
2023-04-02@11:48am–#Norwalk CT– #ctfire– Firefighters are on the scene of a 2-alarm condo fire in the 2000 block of Main Avenue. Firefighters have rescued 2 occupants and a couple of pets.
#Norwalk CT–On March 24, 2023, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing at Norwalk High School. The incident resulted in a juvenile victim being transported to Norwalk Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Norwalk Police Department responded promptly to the call and quickly identified the suspects, who were later arrested and charged with various crimes.
The Incident
At around 5:00 PM on March 24, 2023, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing at Norwalk High School. Patrol Officers were immediately dispatched to the location and found a juvenile victim on the football field. The officers rendered aid to the victim until Norwalk Hospital EMS arrived on the scene. The victim was then transported to Norwalk Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
During the initial investigation, officers obtained information that two adult non-student males were loitering in the area of the basketball courts at Naramake Elementary School. According to the witnesses, one of the males, later identified as Tyllis Gay, approached a juvenile on the basketball court and punched him in the face. The other adult male, later identified as Dior Sebastian Bell, approached another juvenile and stabbed him with a knife. Both Gay and Bell then fled the scene. The witnesses reported that both attacks were unprovoked.
The Arrest
The Norwalk Police Department quickly responded to the incident and began searching for the suspects based on the descriptions provided by the witnesses. Tyllis Gay was located nearby and engaged in a foot chase with the officers. However, the officers quickly apprehended him and recovered a knife nearby. Detectives were able to locate Dior Sebastian Bell on Strawberry Hill Avenue and took him into custody.
Charges and Bond
After the arrest, the two suspects were charged with various crimes related to the stabbing incident. Tyllis Gay, 21, of Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk, CT, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Assault First, Assault 3rd, and Loitering in or About School Grounds. His bond was set at $50,000, and his court date was scheduled for 3-31-23. Dior Sebastian Bell, 21, of Strawberry Hill Ave, Norwalk, CT, was charged with Assault First, Conspiracy to Commit Assault First, and Loitering in or About School Grounds. His bond was set at $100,000, and his court date was also scheduled for 3-31-23.
#Norwalk CT–On March 22, 2023, at 11:45 PM, a female victim walked into the Norwalk Police Department to report an armed street robbery. She reported that moments prior, she was walking on Henry Street when a red vehicle pulled up alongside her. Two occupants exited the car, with one of them pointing a gun at her while the other hit her in the face with another gun as they attempted to steal her purse. They took her money and fled in the vehicle while the victim ran to the police station to report the incident. The victim was checked by EMS while at police headquarters.
The Stolen Car
Moments later, at 11:49 PM, the Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch Center received a call from a man at the Mobil gas station located at 219 East Avenue, reporting that his vehicle had just been stolen. The vehicle owner reported that he was inside the gas station when he saw two men enter his vehicle and drive off with it, as he had left it running.
Investigation
Norwalk Police Detectives assigned to both incidents developed information that a similar vehicle was used in both locations, leading them to believe that the incidents may be connected. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Bridgeport and transported back to Norwalk Police headquarters for examination.
Call for Public Help
The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, and the Norwalk Police Department is asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Fitzmaurice of the Norwalk Police Department at (203)854-3180 or by email at dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information can also be provided through the methods listed below.
Conclusion
The armed robbery and stolen car incident on March 22, 2023, in Norwalk, Connecticut, have left the police department in search of the perpetrators. The female victim who reported the armed robbery was hit in the face and had her purse stolen by two men who later drove off in a red vehicle, which was later identified as the stolen vehicle reported from the Mobil gas station. The Norwalk Police Detectives assigned to both incidents are investigating the cases and believe they may be connected. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Bridgeport and transported back to Norwalk Police headquarters for examination. The police department is urging anyone with information on these incidents to contact Detective Fitzmaurice of the Norwalk Police Department at (203)854-3180 or by email at dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information can also be provided through the methods listed below.
2023-03-24 #Norwalk CT–A staff member at Brookside Elementary School was arrested for assaulting three fifth-grade students. On February 24, 2023, the Norwalk Public Schools contacted the Norwalk Police Department about the incident. Stefanie Sanabria, a Math Coach, put a martial arts chokehold on the students in class, causing one to lose consciousness. The School Nurse helped the unconscious student right away. The police started investigating and found out what had happened. On March 3, 2023, the police issued an arrest warrant for Sanabria. The Special Victim’s Unit and Patrol Division arrested Sanabria at her house with the help of the Danbury Police Department. The investigation is still ongoing. Sanabria faces charges of Strangulation 2nd, Risk of Injury to a Minor, and Reckless Endangerment 2nd. Her bond is $20,000, and her court date is on March 10, 2023.
#Norwalk CT– Over the course of the last year the Special Services Division of the Norwalk Police Department conducted a long-term investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics and firearms from Ivy Place, Norwalk. Investigators identified Tylon Dubose as the narcotics and firearms trafficker. As a result of the investigation seven arrest warrants were issued for Dubose and a search warrant was issued for his
residence.
On February 22, 2023, Tylon Dubose was arrested and charged with seven arrest warrants. The Special Services Division with the assistance of the Tactical Response Team then executed a search warrant at Ivy Place.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact the Special Services Division at 203-854-3040.
Arrested: Tylon Dubose, 28 of Ivy Place Norwalk
Charges:
6 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance
5 counts of Sale of Narcotics
1 count of Sale of more than 1⁄2 oz of Cocaine
1 count of Carrying a Pistol without a Permit
1 count of Possession of Stolen a Firearm
2 counts of Illegal Transfer of Firearm
2 counts of Firearms Trafficking
2 counts of Illegal Sale of Large Capacity Magazine
2023-02-22@10:52am–#Norwalk CT–Report of a fire at Chiu Fai Garden Restaurant at 48 Westport Avenue. Heavy smoke reported from the roof was reported. Entrance to Stew Leonard was reported to be closed.
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