7 th Annual Italian American Police Society Vincent Penna Memorial Car Show

The 7 th Annual Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Car Show, hosted by the Italian American PoliceSociety of Southern, CT will be held this Sunday August 10, 2025, at 148 East Avenue,Norwalk, CT.  The car show is raising funds for the Vincent Penna Jr Memorial ScholarshipFund. The scholarship awards funds to the education of local children in the community. Vincent Penna Jr. passed away unexpectedly in December of 2020 at the age of 51, leavingbehind his wife and teenage sons, in addition to countless family members, friends, colleaguesand fellow officers who admired his passion for his family and community. Vincent Penna Jr.,was an officer with Westport for 26 years, becoming the Deputy Chief of the Departmentbefore his retirement in 2017.This event…

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Norwalk Police Bust Smokey Bear Smoke Shop for Illegal Cannabis Sales

On August 1, 2025, Norwalk Police Special Services executed a search and seizure warrant at Smokey Bear Smoke Shop on North Main Street as part of an investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales. Officers seized THC gummies, marijuana cigarettes, bags of marijuana, and nitrous oxide canisters. Cielo Davila, 24, of Stamford, was arrested and charged with violating restricted substances laws, sale of less than one kilo of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Davila was released on a $1,000 bond and is due in court on August 15, 2025.

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Bridgeport Man Arrested After Firing 10 Shots in Stratford Domestic Dispute

On July 25, 2025, Stratford Police responded to 143 Oakland Place after Joseph Gray allegedly fired 10 gunshots at his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend during a domestic dispute. No one was injured. Gray was arrested on August 1 in Bridgeport and charged with Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Attempt Assault, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. He remains held on a $225,000 bond and is set for arraignment on August 4.

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Seymour Man Charged for Selling Stolen Cars Online After Stratford Investigation

In March 2025, Stratford Police received two separate complaints from residents who unknowingly purchased stolen vehicles online—one on Craigslist and another on Facebook—each costing about $12,000. Detective Jay Delauri executed five search warrants, leading to the arrest of 30-year-old Tyrone Purcell of Seymour, a convicted felon with prior firearms charges. Purcell surrendered to police on August 1, 2025, and was charged with multiple counts including Forgery, Identity Theft, and Larceny. He was released on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 8, 2025.

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