Norwalk Man Arrested for Protective Order Violation; Multiple Warrants Served

NORWALK — On October 19, 2025, at 2:34 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call from a victim reporting that Edgar Mancilla-Giles was outside their residence in violation of an active full no-contact protective order. Patrol officers responded, confirmed the order was in effect and the violation, and learned Mancilla-Giles was wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants; his description was broadcast to additional units. A short time later, officers located Mancilla-Giles in the area of Ely Avenue and took him into custody without incident. He was charged with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order and held on a $100,000 bond with a October 20, 2025 court date.

Mancilla-Giles was also served with the following outstanding warrants: Robbery 2nd, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 2nd, Larceny 3rd, and Risk of Injury to a Child (2 counts) stemming from a July 12, 2025 robbery ($500,000 bond); Threatening 2nd from a June 27, 2025 domestic dispute ($35,000 bond); Burglary 2nd and Larceny 6th from a July 3, 2025 burglary ($75,000 bond); and Failure to Appear 1st from a July 30, 2022 disturbance ($25,000 bond)—all with court dates set for October 20, 2025. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call the Domestic Violence Crisis Center hotline 24/7 at 203-588-9097 or dial 911. Arrested: Edgar Mancilla-Giles, 44, of Norwalk, CT.

Fire Truck Accident

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Shelton police are investigating a crash involving a fire truck on Bridgeport Avenue. The fire truck was responding to a mutual aid call to the town of Trumbull when the accident occurred. EMS was called to evaluate 4 firefighters on board and there were no reported injuries.

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Yearlong Probe Nets Second Arrest in CubeSmart Storage Heist

Norwalk police investigating the July 1, 2024 commercial burglary at CubeSmart on Bouton Street have made an additional arrest tied to multiple broken-into storage units and thefts totaling about $23,000 in property, along with several firearms. Detective Barron led a yearlong investigation with partner agencies, which included the recovery of a stolen .357 revolver in Branford.

Following a prior arrest of Tylon Gardner on September 10, 2025, detectives identified Colt Meadows, 22, as another suspect, obtained a warrant through Stamford Superior Court, and took him into custody there on October 14, 2025. Meadows is charged with multiple counts of third-degree burglary and conspiracy, first- and third-degree larceny and conspiracy, and theft of a firearm and conspiracy; bond was set at $50,000.d

Domestic Violence Homicide on Griffen Street; Suspect in Custody, $1M Bond

STRATFORD — On October 20, 2025, at about 7:00 p.m., Stratford Police received a 911 call from a male who said he had just stabbed his girlfriend and intended to kill himself. The caller identified himself as Stanley Mulvey and provided the location as a home on Griffen Street, identifying the victim as Megan McShane. Responding officers found Mulvey lying atop an unresponsive McShane on the kitchen floor; both were covered in blood, and a large, blood-covered kitchen knife was nearby. Mulvey refused commands to move and was physically removed from the residence, then handcuffed and placed in a patrol car, where police say he made several admissions that he had killed McShane. A Stratford EMS paramedic arrived and pronounced McShane deceased from obvious homicidal injuries.

Police note Mulvey is a convicted felon who was previously arrested in May 2025 in a domestic violence case in which McShane was the victim. Mulvey was transported to headquarters and charged with Murder and Interfering with a Police Officer. He was issued an October 21, 2025 court date and is being held in lieu of $1,000,000 bond.

Shots Fired at Penders Practice Field; Nine .45-Caliber Casings Recovered

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STRATFORD — On Monday, October 13, 2025, at about 7:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to the Penders Practice Field (at Glendale Rd. & Charlton St., directly across from the main field) for a report of shots fired. Detectives recovered nine (.45 caliber) spent shell casings scattered on the practice field.

Surveillance video shows two groups of three males meeting on the field; within seconds, one male points a firearm toward the other group and fires nine rounds. No injuries were immediately reported at the scene. Detective Rachel Crosby is leading the investigation; anyone with information is asked to call (203) 385-4122 or email rcrosby@townofstratford.com.

Westport Police Department Advisory – MetroNorth Railroad Announces Saugatuck PedestrianBridge Closures

(Westport, CT) Notification was recently received from Metro North Railroad of their intention to periodically close the pedestrian bridge over the Saugatuck River. These closures are reported to be in connection with an improvement project that is slated to run from Monday, October 27, to Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Beginning on October 27, Metro North Railroad will begin a project intended to make critical safety repairs to the pedestrian bridge connecting the Westport (Saugatuck) Railroad Station to Ferry Lane East. This construction will require that the bridge be kept in a closed position and will require a deviation of all marine traffic.

This project will also necessitate periodic closures of the pedestrian walkway. Metro North anticipates having to close the bridge to foot traffic approximately four to six times during the one month anticipated duration of the project. These closures will take place from 11:00pm to 6:00am while work is on-going.

Commuters should be aware of these occasional closures during this period and are encouraged to seek alternate routes and/or other means of transportation to the Saugatuck Railroad Station.

Century-Old Ghosts Haunt Stratford Library October 28Live Performance of Tales to Chill the Bone

The Stratford Library presents “Halloween Hauntings” – two American tales of ghostly suspense on Tuesday, October 28. Written in the days of ominously flickering candles and kerosene lamps, “The Shadows on the Wall” and “The House That Was Not” are guaranteed to chill the bone. The special evening, performed by professional actress Michèle LaRue, is free and open to the public.

In the wake of a sudden mysterious death, “The Shadows on the Wall” draws four siblings home to a familiar but menacing New England parlor. “The House That Was Not” lures an unsuspecting new bride across the bleak Nebraska prairie. Authored by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1903) and Elia Wilkinson Peattie (1898), respectively, these tales evoke the America of a century ago, still enthralling audiences today. In this unique one-woman show, Michèle LaRue portrays eight characters. The Chicago-born and New Jersey-based LaRue tours nationally with her unique repertoire of century-old American TALES WELL TOLD. Audiences in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and New York have exclaimed, “What you offer is priceless”; “You had us on the edge of our seats”; “I will never look at shadows quite the same way again!”

“Halloween Hauntings” will be presented in the Library Lovell Room starting at 6:30 pm on October 28. The program is recommended for adult audiences. For further information visit the Stratford Library website at: www.stratfordlibrary.org or call: 203.385.4162.

Fairfield Business Owner: “Our Whole Building Was on the Line” After Siting Council Denies UI’s Docket 516R

FAIRFIELD — With the Connecticut Siting Council’s denial of United Illuminating’s Docket 516R, Fairfield business owner Stephen Boccarossa says a weight has been lifted from his staff and customers—at least for now.

Boccarossa, who owns Boccarossa Insurance, said the company’s headquarters sat squarely in the project’s crosshairs. “Standing right here, the transmission line would have gone directly over the top of our building,” he said. “If an access road were added later, they could take the building. That’s how close this came.”

Beyond the physical route, Boccarossa said the risks extended into legal and financial territory that could threaten a small business’s survival. After consulting with colleagues, he said he learned of cases where property owners beneath high-voltage lines had to prove they could carry adequate liability insurance to cover potential injuries. “If you can’t demonstrate the proper coverage, there’s precedent to take the entire property,” he explained. “That’s unbelievable—and terrifying for any business owner.”

Boccarossa also took issue with what he described as a lack of transparency during the earlier hearing process. He said plans showed his entire parcel encompassed by a “work path,” yet he could not get a clear explanation of what that meant in practice. “When I see my whole property inside a work path, it looks like you plan to take my whole building,” he said. “I asked for an explanation—and got nothing. How is that fair?”

With Docket 516R now denied, Boccarossa expects a fresh application and a more accountable process. “Now they have to answer the questions,” he said. “New laws bring more accountability, and that matters not just for my property but for everyone along the line—today and in the future.”

State Senator Tony Hwang, who has supported affected residents and businesses throughout the fight, credited the decision to persistent community advocacy. He called the ruling “a people-first outcome” and said any future proposal must fully address safety, property rights, and local impact. “This was always about lives and livelihoods,” Hwang said. “Going forward, the process must respect that.”

Boccarossa agrees the community’s unity changed the trajectory—and could shape future infrastructure planning for years to come. “This isn’t just about one docket,” he said. “If the rules are stronger and the questions actually get answered, that protects a lot of people for a long time.”

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