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Norwalk

Juvenile Struck by Vehicle on Seaview Avenue

Nov 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a juvenile was struck by a vehicle on Seaview Avenue. Norwalk Police, the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk Hospital EMS were immediately dispatched. Patrol officers arrived in the area of 11 Seaview Avenue and located a six-year-old child on the sidewalk and adjacent grass area of the westbound lanes of Seaview Avenue. First responders began providing emergency medical care to the child, who suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital. The Norwalk Police Crash Reconstruction Unit responded along with the Identification Unit to process the scene and assume the investigation. Based on the preliminary findings, the driver of the vehicle…

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Norwalk

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Connecticut Avenue Crash

Nov 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk Police have identified the pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck on Connecticut Avenue around 5:50 p.m. Tuesday. Officials thanked all media partners who shared the image and the members of the public who called in with information—his identity was confirmed after a caller recognized him on a news platform. As previously reported, officers located the man with serious injuries in the westbound lanes, and he was transported to Norwalk Hospital. Preliminary findings show he was crossing outside a marked crosswalk when he was struck, and the driver remained on scene. The Crash Reconstruction Unit and Identification Unit are continuing the investigation. Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact Officer Equi at 203-854-3035 or…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Individual Responsible for False SantaCon Promotion

Nov 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT – On 11/19/2025, the Fairfield Police Department arrested Fairfield University StudentEmmet Blaney, age 19, of Massapequa, NY, on charges of Criminal Attempt to Commit DisorderlyConduct and Criminal Attempt to Commit Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, following aninvestigation into Blaney promoting a SantaCon gathering, at specific private residential beachaddresses that he has no affiliation with, and without the homeowner’s permission. These promotionsreached over 600,000 views. Blaney was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear inBridgeport Superior Court on 12/8/2025.

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Norwalk

Stratford Man Charged in Residential Burglary Case

Nov 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Police arrested Joseph Benway III, 38, in connection with a January 2, 2025 residential burglary where entry was forced through a broken glass panel on a garage door and approximately $2,000 in currency was reported stolen. Benway, who had previously worked at the home as a contractor, turned himself in on November 12 after detectives developed him as a suspect through multiple search warrants. Benway was charged with Burglary 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and Larceny 3rd Degree. His court-set bond was $150,000, which he posted, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on December 3.

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Bridgeport

Man Charged After Stabbing at Wood Park

Nov 20, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police arrested Evens Dorvelus, 46, on Friday night after a stabbing at Wood Park near Wood Avenue and Benham Avenue shortly before 9 p.m. Officers located Dorvelus minutes later walking on Laurel Avenue with a blood-covered knife in his possession, and he was taken into custody. The 37-year-old victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where he underwent surgery for a neck wound and is expected to survive. The motive remains unclear, though witnesses reported the victim may have been trying to diffuse a dispute between Dorvelus and another man. Dorvelus was charged with Assault in the First Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree, and was held on $100,000 bond.

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Bridgeport Stratford

Jury Finds Bridgeport Man Guilty in Amazon Lot Shooting

Nov 19, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/JNqf64rI_4Y A Bridgeport jury has convicted 28-year-old Anthony Vann of first-degree assault for shooting Uber driver Joel Santana Garcia outside the Amazon facility on Long Beach Boulevard in August 2023. Prosecutors said Vann fired nine shots at the SUV after an argument in the parking lot seriously injuring the driver. Vann admitted pulling the trigger but claimed he acted in self-defense, saying he feared the vehicle would back into him. Jurors deliberated for about two hours before returning the guilty verdict. Vann has been jailed since his arrest and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 20. Original reporting by court reporter Ethan Fry of the Connecticut Post.

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Trumbull

Multiple Gas Calls

Nov 18, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Trumbull first responders are in the Park Avenue area near the university for a number of calls for a strong odor of gas from Park to Madison Avenue. The gas company is receiving multiple calls about a strong gas odor along the parkway corridor. Currently reported to be an odor of gas OUTdoors. 2025-11-18@4:50pm -- #Trumbull CT

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