Norwalk News: Drug Arrest

On December 20, 2017 members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division assisted members of the Stamford Police Department Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOC) with the execution of search and seizure warrants within the City of Norwalk. Stamford PD NOC had conducted a narcotics sales investigation into Ortero. Because of the investigation, search warrants for Matthew Ortero and his residence at 245 West Rocks Road were issued. Investigators executed the warrants on Ortero and the residence. Investigators located and seized the following: 1.165 pounds of marijuana 2.6 ounces marijuana wax 29.83g cocaine 148 Xanax prescription pills $6,695 Arrested: Matthew Ortero, 28 of 245 West Rocks Road Norwalk Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance (4 Counts), Poss. With Intent to…

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Fairfield News: Fairfield Police Deliver Toys St. Vincent’s Hospital

#Fairfield CT--Last week, the Fairfield Police Department delivered toys to St. Vincent's Hospital.  Dianne Auger, Senior Vice President at St Vincent's said they toys will not only be used for the holidays but throughout the year like during birthdays.  The police department also delivered toys to Bridgeport Hospital this week. Officer Mark Letsch who lead the drive said he would like to thank the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Rec Center, Betsy Browne, FTC, American Legion and Rocco Wealth Management for their awesome assistance.

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Stratford News: Morning Fire

#Stratford CT--A late Monday morning fire damaged a home on Bates Street in Stratford. At 10am Tuesday morning, the Stratford Fire Department responded to 12 Bates Street for a fire in a second floor bedroom. Firefighters arrived to find a fire contained to the bedrooms mattress and night stand. Within 15 Minutes and under the command of Assistant Chief Reitmeyer, Fire Crews were able extinguish the fire without any injuries. The Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the cause and found improperly disposing of cigarette ashes into a plastic garbage pale was to blame for the damage. Occupants (2) will have to relocate until repairs can be made and approved by the building official. (Stratford Fire Press Release)

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Bridgeport News: Police Update On Fatal Crash

The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team responded to a crash involving a pedestrian and 2 vehicles that occurred today, December 19th at 11:28 am on Huntington Turnpike near the intersection of Priscilla St.   Michelle Crooks, 50, of Bridgeport was crossing Huntington Turnpike from the shopping center parking lot of 345 Huntington Turnpike when she was struck by a 2017 BMW 430 xi traveling north on Huntington Turnpike operated by a 41-year-old female from Trumbull.  After striking Crooks the BMW veered to the right striking a tree and a 2004 Honda CRV with 3 occupants, all of Bridgeport that was exiting the gas station at 406 Huntington Turnpike.   Crooks was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was pronounced dead at 12:01 pm.  The operator…

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