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NORWALK NEWS: SEXUAL ASSAULT ARREST

Feb 3, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On September 20, 2021, the Norwalk Police Department received a complaint of sexual assault against a juvenile victim. Patrol Officers responded and learned the details of the incident and that the suspect had left the area. The Norwalk Police Special Victim’s Unit was notified and assumed the investigation. A detailed and extensive investigation was conducted in conjunction with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families as well as The Children’s Connection. The investigation revealed that the suspect, Manuel Guaman had lived with the child’s family and had sexually assaulted the child many times over several years. When the child disclosed to their parents what had happened, the Norwalk Police were notified. As a result of the investigation, an arrest…

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Food & Beverage Norwalk

“HAVEN HOT CHICKEN” OPENING ITS THIRD LOCATION IN NORWALK

Jan 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk, Connecticut – Haven Hot Chicken, which brings NashvilleHot Chicken and “Not Chicken” to the area as one of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England, today announced that it its third location at 596 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, will be opening on Saturday, January 28.  This 2500 square foot location will feature the brand’s signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy, delicious chicken and vegetarian options ranging from Country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy), along with their beloved fries, sides and seasonal limited-time offerings. “We are over the moon to bring our signature menu to Fairfield County, introducing a whole new population to the deliciousness of Nashville-Hot – and ‘Not’ – Chicken Sandwiches,” said Jason Sobocinski, Haven Hot Chicken co-founder.  “To celebrate and meet our new community, we’re…

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NORWALK NEWS: CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS

Jan 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On January 25, 2023 The Norwalk Police Department Combined Dispatch Center received several complaints throughout the day of catalytic converters thefts from parked vehicles. All thefts, except for one, occurred in the East Norwalk area of the City, with one reported at Norwalk Hospital. Witnesses and video reported and showed a tan colored older Lexus with a sunroof and a black colored trunk, bearing Connecticut registration 404FDJ as parking next to vehicles, and its occupants exiting and removing the catalytic converters from under the vehicles. The suspects were reported to be wearing face masks and appear to have concentrated their efforts in east Norwalk. One of the witnesses reported that the tan Lexus vehicle attempted to strike her while she…

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Norwalk News: Larceny

Jan 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On 9-26-22, the Norwalk Police Department received an initial forgery complaint, which developed into a lengthy and detailed investigation by Detective Ribisl for larceny. Jennifer Hernandez had been employed as a caretaker for an elderly Norwalk resident for over ten (10) years, when the resident’s daughter discovered that her mother had been the victim of illegal withdrawals from her bank account, which had been overdrawn. Det. Ribisl determined that Hernandez had made over one hundred (100) illegal payments to her own credit card accounts using the victim’s account without authorization, totaling over $58,000.oo stolen from the elderly victim.Det. Ribisl applied for an arrest warrant which was granted for violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-122, Larceny in the First Degree. Jennifer…

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Norwalk News: Human Trafficking Arrests

Dec 27, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--In January of 2021, the Department of Children and Families received an anonymous tip regarding the sex trafficking of juveniles in Norwalk. The Department of Children and Families notified the Special Victims Unit of the Norwalk Police Department and an investigation was launched by Detective Patrick English. After a lengthy and complex investigation, Detective English identified multiple victims and the two suspects, Teresa Martinez and Eugene Luini. On December 26, 2022, members of the Special Victims Unit arrested Martinez in the City of Bridgeport and Luini in the Town of Fairfield. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Department Special Victims Unit at 203-854-3043 or Sergeant David Orr at 203-854-3008. Anonymous tips can…

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Norwalk News: Narcotics and Firearm Arrest

Dec 22, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Information received leads to surveillance resulting in an arrest for a firearm and narcotics.On December 13, 2022 the Norwalk Police Special Services Division received detailed information thatan individual was armed with a handgun and selling drugs in the South Norwalk area. Officersconducted surveillance and located the subject who matched the information they were given.The subject was safely detained and found to be in possession of a fully loaded Taurus semi-automatichandgun, with its hammer cocked back. He was also in possession of crack cocaine, powder cocaine,marijuana, scales and drug paraphernalia. Along with the above, the subject also had $22,785 dollars inUS Currency which was seized and will be applied for under asset forfeiture laws.The subject was arrested and is identified as:Sequon…

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