Category: Norwalk

#Norwalk CT– On September 10, 2022, at 9:49pm, officers working the Oyster Festival were notified of a fight between juveniles near the Kids Cove. Officers responded to the area and broke up two separate fights. While escorting one of the juveniles that had been fighting out to Seaview Avenue, an officer was attacked by (2) males. One male jumped on the officer, while the second male repeatedly punched the officer in the head. As additional officers ran to assist, one male suspect fled into the crowd. The other male, who was identified as Ezekiel Syphrette, continued his assault on the officer, tearing the officer’s shirt in the process. The officer was able to bring Syphrette to the ground with the assistance of other officers. While taking Syphrette to the ground the officer’s head struck an entry gate. The officer was evaluated at Norwalk Hospital and suffered a head injury and fractured arm. The officer was treated and released. This remains an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information regarding the second male suspect is asked to contact us at 203-854-3051. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.

Arrested: Ezekiel Syphrette, 31 of 25 Quintard Avenue NorwalkCharges: Assault on a Police Officer, Interfering with a Police Officer and Breach ofPeace Bond: $100,000 Court Date: 09/19/2022
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2022-09-10@11:39pm–#Norwalk CT– A homeowner on Hemlock Place saw on his home cameras 3 males attempting to break into his home. Police located a gray vehicle with Florida plates and pursed them to Knapp and Ely Avenue.

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2022-09-03@10:57pm–#Norwalk CT– Report of shots fired and a person down in the 100 block of West Cedar Street.

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#Norwalk CT– On Monday, August 29th at 9:06 am the Norwalk Police Communications center
received a 911 call from a State of Connecticut Marshall attempting to serve an
eviction order at a residence located at 9 Sylvester Court.
The Marshall reported that he was met by a group that was interfering and
obstructing his attempt to serve the order, as well as several individuals
trespassing on the property.

A group of officers responded to Sylvester Court and made contact with the
Marshall. The officers were confronted by a group a 15-20 people protesting the
eviction, trespassing, and obstructing. Officers clearly advised the group that they
were trespassing on the property and to leave. Warnings were given by electronic
device and personally by the responding officers.

During the course of this investigation, officers were confronted by Andrew
Pritchard age 59 the subject of the eviction. Pritchard refused to leave the
property ignoring numerous warnings to leave and was placed under arrest after
a brief resistance.

The other protestors, many of whom traveled from outside of Norwalk and the
State of Connecticut heeded our warnings to leave the property and continued
their protest in the street.
As this was occurring, an individual identified as Roberto Porzio age 48, of
Westport Connecticut approached an officer blocking the road while holding an
axe in his hand. Porzio, who is a believed associate of Pritchard, ignored several
orders to stop approaching and to drop the axe. Porzio stated to the officer that

he was not stopping and continued to approach. The officer drew his taser and
ordered him to stop, the subject was taken into custody by assisting officers.
Andrew Pritchard was charged with Criminal Trespass First Degree, and
Interfering with an officer, and held on a $10.000 bond.
Roberto Porzio was charged with Interfering with an Officer and held on a
$20.000 bond.
Both individuals have court appearance dates of 9-12-22.
No officers or other persons were injured as a result of today’s incident.
The Norwalk Police Department would like to thank the residents of lower
Gregory Blvd and the Marvin beach association for their patience and
understanding this morning, as we investigated this crime.

2022-08-24@11:36pm–#Norwalk CT– Police were dispatched to a parking lot in the 100 block of Main Street for the operator of a white van who punched a dog for barking.

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#Norwalk CT– On August 4, 2022, at 10:58 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that gunshots were heard in the area of South Main Street and Merritt Street. Responding officers located a crime scene in the area of 152 South Main Street. A short time later Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call from Norwalk Hospital, which reported that male suffering from a gunshot wound had just arrived by private vehicle. The victim is a 36- year-old male who suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his legs. The Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
This investigation is active at this time. The Norwalk Police Department Detective Bureau is asking anyone with information to come forward and contact the lead investigator, Detective James Barron, who can be reached by telephone at 203-854-3034, or email at jbarron@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information may be provided in one of the three ways below.

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#Norwalk CT– On Sunday July 31, 2022, at 4:47pm Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting an unconscious person in the water at Calf Pasture Beach near the Coast Guard Auxiliary building. Norwalk Police Patrol Division, Marine Unit, Norwalk Hospital Emergency Medical Service and Norwalk Fire Department were immediately dispatched to the scene. An officer assigned to Calf Pasture Beach arrived on scene moments later and observed people pulling an unconscious male to shore and assisting a conscious female to shore. The officer took over CPR from a bystander who had begun CPR on the male. The Norwalk Fire Department assisted with CPR on the male, who is identified as Mauricio Rodas-Garcia, 60 of Norwalk. Mr. Rodas-Garcia was transported by ambulance to the Norwalk Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The investigation determined that Mr. Rodas-Garcia and the female had been walking on a partially submerged sandbar. The female had fallen into the water and began having difficulty getting back to shore due to the current. Mr. Rodas-Garcia entered the water to assist her however he went under water and did not surface. Bystanders that assisted them located Mr. Rodas-Garcia just under the surface. The female was not injured.

The members of the Norwalk Police Department extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Rodas-Garcia. The Norwalk Police Department also commends the bystanders who brought both people back to shore and rendered aid.
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2022-07-17@7:24pm–#Norwalk CT– A car has “rolled into” a house hitting the gas line on Melrose Avenue.

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#Norwalk CT–On June 16, Mario York, a teacher at West Rocks Middle School, was arrested.An investigation was initiated on November 11, 2021, when a student at West RocksMiddle School reported that he was mistreated by Mr. Mario. Detective Kristina La Pakof the Norwalk Police Department Special Victims Unit assumed the case and worked together with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation revealed that on October 29, 2021, Mario grabbed the student by his shoulder, while he was sitting in a chair, and pulled him causing the student to fall to the ground. Mario then dragged the student across the room while the student clung to another desk. Part of the incident was captured on video by another student. After consultation with the Stamford Superior Court, an arrest warrant was submitted and signed, charging Mr. Mario with Risk of Injury 53-21 and RecklessEndangerment 2nd degree 53a-64. Mr. Mario turned himself in on 6/16/2022 and was released on a $5,000.00 bond.

Arrested: York Mario, 61, of 320 Old Tavern Rd, Orange, CT

Charges: Reckless Endangerment 2nd, Risk of InjuryBond: $5,000