Fairfield Police Announce Additional Arrests of Former Psychiatrist Lazaro Pomeraniec

Fairfield, CT – On Monday, July 28, 2025, Lazaro Pomeraniec of Westport was arrested by theFairfield Police Department for two additional counts of Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree. Thesecharges stem from two separate incidents involving individuals under his psychiatric care.One of these incidents had already been reported and was under investigation prior toPomeraniec’s initial arrest on June 24, 2025. Following that first arrest, he voluntarilysurrendered his medical license.Pomeraniec was issued a total court set bond of $200,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on08/08/2025The Fairfield Police Department takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and remainscommitted to investigating such matters fully and professionally.Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF PLAINVILLE FIREFIGHTER RAYMOND MOREAU

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Plainville Firefighter Raymond “Ray” Alan Moreau, who died in the line of duty this morning while operating at fire at a residence in Plainville. Flags should be lowered effective immediately and remain lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined. The Office of the Governor will send out a notification indicating when flags should be returned to full staff. “It is with extreme sadness today that we mourn the life of Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau, who selflessly put his life on the line to serve and protect his community,” Governor Lamont…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL BEGINNING MONDAY

Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a multi-day heat wave over the coming week, he is directing the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025, and remaining in effect through at least 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. During this period, temperatures are expected to reach into the 90s and will be accompanied by humid conditions pushing the heat index near or above 100 degrees. This is the third time the protocol has been activated this year. The purpose of activating the protocol is…

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