Norwalk

Norwalk News: Gym Owner Accused Of Sexual Assault

Norwalk, CT- Norwalk Detectives arrested Jose “Calasanz” Martinez, 66 of Norwalk at police headquarters today. Martinez turned himself in on active warrant that charges him with Sexual Assault 4. Norwalk Detectives received complaint from the female victim on July 28, 2019. The victim stated that she was assaulted July 27, 2019, while exercising at the Calasanz Martial Arts and Fitness Studio at 507 Westport Avenue.   The victim stated that while doing core strengthening at his studio, Martinez sexually assaulted her and attempted to have intercourse with her. Based upon the investigation an arrest warrant was issued for Jose Martinez. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Fitzmaurice at 203-854-3180 or dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips…

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Norwalk Murder Investigation

#Norwalk CT--On August 8, 2019 at 12:59am, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a man had been stabbed at 39 Fairfield Avenue. Arriving Patrol Division Officers located the male in an apartment and began rendering aid. The male was transported to the Norwalk Hospital by ambulance, where he succumb to his injuries.   Norwalk Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The victim is identified as Michael Moody, 29 of 39 Fairfield Avenue Norwalk. Sheldon Frierson was identified as a person interest in Mr. Moody’s death. Frierson was arrested at the scene and charged with a violation of a protective order charge. The victim of the violation was a third party…

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Norwalk News: Man Stabbed To Death

2019-08-8 @ 12:59 AM --#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a man had been stabbed at 39 Fairfield Avenue. Arriving Patrol Division Officers located the male in an apartment and began rendering aid.  The male was transported to the Norwalk Hospital by ambulance, where he succumb to his injuries. Norwalk Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.  The victim is identified as Michael Moody, 29 of 39 Fairfield Avenue Norwalk.  A person of interest in Mr. Moody’s death has been identified and the investigation remains active.   This press release is made possible by:  

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Norwalk News: Pursuit

UPDATE: 11:51am--  The car was stopped on Novak Street where the suspect ran into building 6 on Monterey Place where he was taken into custody.   2019-08-06 @ 11:44am---#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle off Flax Hill-Scribner Avenue but broke it off near Belden Avenue due to heavy traffic.  The keys were left in the vehicle according radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:

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Floating Wheelchairs Donated To Local Beaches

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, SMILE Mass (Small Miracles in Life Exist) will donate floating beach wheelchairs to the towns of Fairfield, Norwalk and Westport, CT at a ceremony taking place at 12 noon at Westport’s Compo Beach Pavilion, 60 Compo Beach Rd., Westport, CT 06880. The public is invited to attend. SMILE Mass has donated over 130 of the floating beach wheelchairs throughout New England.  This will be the first donation to Connecticut. The floatable wheelchairs, which resemble beach recliners, have shock-absorbing wheels that maneuver easily over sandy terrain. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe stated, “We are grateful to SMILE Mass for this donation. Along with the newly constructed sidewalks, Mobi-Mats and the ADA compliant restrooms on South Beach,…

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Norwalk News: Explosion At Norwalk Hospital

2019-07-21 @ 7:30PMish--#Norwalk CT--Norwalk Police confirming a report from a viewer that  "EMS on scene at Norwalk Hospital with an explosion in the emergency room. 2 people with minor injuries. Preliminary investigation oxygen tank explosion."  Our source said an oxygen tank on a Georgetown ambulance stretcher exploded while in the emergency room". This news report is made possible by:

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Norwalk Police Need Your Help

Norwalk Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying this person of interest regarding a stolen vehicle investigation.  Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Detective Downer at 203-854-3182. 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) (Norwalk Police press release and photo)

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Norwalk News: Sexual Assault Arrest

#Norwalk CT-- On June 21, 2019, the Norwalk Police Department Patrol Division investigated a complaint involving Kohl’s Loss Prevention Officer Edwin Espichan. The parents of two female juveniles reported that the juveniles were detained by Espichan in the Kohl’s security office at 500 Connecticut Avenue.  During their detention, Espichan asked for sexual favors in lieu of the police or their parents being called.   Detective Marquis and Detective Lapak of the Special Victims Unit assumed the investigation. The Special Victims Unit’s investigation further revealed that one of the juveniles was sexually assaulted by Espichan while detained. The juvenile victims were eventually released after being detained for over an hour. Later that day Espichan contacted one of the juvenile victims via social…

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