Peeping Plot Foiled: Norwalk Man Arrested for Hidden Bathroom Camera

On January 28, 2025, the Norwalk Police Department arrested Hector Camacho for Criminal Attempt at Voyeurism with Malice following a months-long investigation. The case began on September 29, 2024, when a complainant found a hidden camera in a local restaurant's bathroom. Detectives conducted interviews, reviewed surveillance footage, and used forensic DNA analysis to identify Camacho as the suspect responsible for placing the device. An arrest warrant was obtained, leading to his apprehension by Norwalk Detectives. Camacho, a resident of Weston, CT, is being held on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 11, 2025. The Norwalk Police encourage anyone with information to contact their tip line at 203-854-3111 or submit anonymous tips via their website…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Assault Case

Norwalk police have arrested Moises Ruiz, 37, of Cliff Street, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving multiple juvenile victims. The investigation, launched by the Special Victims Unit on November 23, 2023, led to an arrest warrant for Ruiz, who was tracked to Gwinnett County, Georgia with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force. Ruiz was taken into custody on January 15, 2025, and extradited to Norwalk on January 28, 2025. He is charged with two counts of Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor. His bond is set at $50,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on January 29, 2025.…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Accident

Police UPDATE: On January 30, 2025, at approximately 0859 hours, Bridgeport Fire 1, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle versus a pedestrian collision. The collision occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Capitol Avenue. Police Officers arrived on scene and observed a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The female pedestrian sustained serious injuries, and she was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital.       The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team was requested and arrived on scene. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined a 31-year-old female Bridgeport resident was operating a gray 2018 Toyota Rav4 and traveling south on Main Street.  The gray 2018 Toyota Rav4…

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MURPHY, SCHATZ, CRUZ, BRITT INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO KEEP KIDS SAFE, HEALTHY, OFF SOCIAL MEDIA

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation to keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful impacts. The bill would establish a minimum age of 13 for social media use and prohibit platforms from feeding algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17. “Everyone knows how harmful social media can be to kids. As a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how these platforms use intentionally addictive algorithms to spoon-feed young people horrifying content glorifying everything from suicide to eating disorders. Yet these companies have proven they will choose profits over the wellbeing of our kids unless we force them to do otherwise. This bipartisan…

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J.B. Percival Co. Welcomes New Owners with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Fairfield

https://youtu.be/x7E0CPjhKn8 Fairfield, CT – J.B. Percival Co., a beloved craft cocktail bar in the heart of Fairfield, celebrated an exciting new chapter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the transition to new ownership. The four new owners, including Clark, Sarah, and J.R., were all dedicated patrons of the bar before seizing the opportunity to take it over in November 2024. The event, attended by local business leaders and members of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, highlighted their commitment to maintaining J.B. Percival Co. as a staple in the community while adding their own creative touches. The bar, located at 63 Unquowa Road, pays tribute to Connecticut’s manufacturing history, incorporating salvaged industrial décor that reflects its original 1920s factory roots. During the…

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3 Arrested in Norwalk Smoke Shop Burglary

At approximately 2:25 a.m. on January 30, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of a suspicious person near Van Tassell Court, not far from the store. Shortly after, an unidentified caller whispered into the phone before the call was lost. Although dispatchers could not hear the individual, they were able to trace the call's location to 213 Main Ave. Patrol officers quickly responded and discovered broken glass at the storefront. Inside, three male suspects were seen attempting to burglarize the business. As officers approached, the suspects fled on foot, prompting a police pursuit. Two men were eventually apprehended, while a female suspect was found hiding inside a parked car near the scene. The third male suspect managed to escape and…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ISSUED TO K-12 SCHOOLS ON THE PROTECTION OF STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education has issued a guidance document to every K-12 public school district in Connecticut in response to questions regarding the impact that recent changes in policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pertaining to immigration enforcement activities may have on school operations, student privacy, and the safeguarding of students while in school. Both Connecticut and federal law protect a student’s right to attend public school, regardless of their immigration status. This guidance is intended to provide school districts and their governing bodies with an overview of state and federal laws pertaining to student rights and the responsibilities of school districts, and…

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