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Norwalk

Norwalk Police Arrest Man on Family Violence Warrant

Norwalk Police Serve Domestic Arrest Warrant On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Norwalk Police Officers arrested Diedrich Hohn, who was wanted on a family violence arrest warrant. Officers also served Search Warrants at Hohn’s residence and his two vehicles. This investigation began on April 25, 2026, after the victim reported ongoing harassment and threats from Hohn. A restraining order was in place prohibiting Hohn from contacting the victim in any manner. During the execution of the Search Warrant at Hohn’s residence, officers located five glass vials containing unquantified amounts of liquid labeled Nandrolone Decanoate. Nandrolone Decanoate, also known as "Deca," is an injectable anabolic-androgenic steroid classified as a Schedule III controlled substance. Officers also located 186 capsules labeled "Winny." "Winny" is…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Arrest Man in 2025 Greene Homes Homicide

May 6, 2026 Alex

Bridgeport Police arrested a city man on Monday for a 2025 homicide in the Greene Homes. William Davis, 49, was charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Assault of an Elderly Person in the Second Degree in the death of Kevin McKinnon, 61, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on September 10, 2025. Mr. McKinnon was found dead inside an apartment he had been staying at in Building #2 in the Greene Homes on Friday night of September 12, 2025. Family and friends of Mr. McKinnon went to the apartment after they had not seen or heard from him in more than two days. Detectives subsequently found Davis and another male assaulted Kevin McKinnon in the courtyard outside of Building #2…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Man in Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation

Apr 26, 2026 n8n

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested On November 15, 2025, members of the Norwalk Police Department Patrol Division responded to a report of two juveniles who were sexually assaulted. The suspect was reported to be a former family acquaintance. The investigation was assumed by the Special Victims Unit, where Detective Rodriguez identified the suspect as Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua. Following an extensive investigation, Detective Rodriguez developed probable cause and applied for an arrest warrant, which was issued by Stamford Superior Court. On April 20, 2026, Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua was taken into custody without incident. Arrested: Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua, 36, of Orange, CTCharges: Sexual assault in the fourth degree (2 counts) and illegal sexual contact with victim under 16 (2 counts)Bond: $100,000Court: April 21, 2026 Norwalk Police…

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Bridgeport Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Into Trumbull

Apr 25, 2026 n8n

The Bridgeport Police arrested a city man Thursday for numerous recent domestic violence assaults after he was pursued into Trumbull and briefly hid in the woods there. Angel Montanez, 24, had an active felony warrant when he was spotted by a Bridgeport officer driving north on the 25/8 Connector shortly before noon. Montanez abandoned his car shortly thereafter and was taken into custody in a residential Trumbull neighborhood near the border with Monroe. According to the warrant, Montanez was charged with Strangulation in the Second Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the Second Degree, Threatening in the Second Degree, Stalking, Risk of Injury to a Minor (two counts), Robbery in the Third Degree, Assault in the Third Degree (4 counts), Criminal Mischief…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Barricaded Man Following Hours-Long Standoff

Apr 24, 2026 n8n

On April 20, 2026, at 8:59 AM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of a psychiatric complaint. The caller, who was outside the residence, reported that her 20-year-old son, David Erik Wenger, was inside the home and threatening to harm himself. The caller further advised that Wenger had previously made statements about attempting “suicide by cop” and was extremely agitated. Officers responded to the scene and confirmed that no other individuals were inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers observed Wenger on the porch, armed with a saw and a knife, and bleeding from his hand. As officers attempted to establish communication, Wenger threatened to kill officers if they entered the residence. He repeatedly moved in and out of the home,…

Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Two in Package Theft and Fraud Scheme

Apr 7, 2026 Alex

Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield Police Department arrested two individuals on 3/4/2026 following an investigation into package thefts in the area of James Street and Pratt Street. At approximately 1:50 PM, police received a complaint of two individuals removing packages from residential properties. Responding officers locate the suspect vehicle in the area and identified the occupants as Teon Thomas, 24, of Rochester, NY, and Dawud Gause-Seignious, 23, of Wyandanch New York. Through the investigation, officers determined that the suspects were involved in a scheme using fictitious names to order energy efficient thermostats through a rebate program and have them delivered to residential addresses in Fairfield. The suspects would then retrieve the packages without permission from the homeowners. Officers…

Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Milford Man in Connection with Fatal Overdose on Mill Plain Road

Apr 1, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Arrest Man in Connection with December Overdose Death Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield Police Department has arrested Connor Dushay, 22, of Milford, in connection with a December 2025 overdose death in Fairfield. On 12/27/2025, Fairfield Police responded to a residence on Mill Plain Road for a report of an unresponsive male. Despite lifesaving efforts, the individual was later pronounced deceased. An investigation conducted by Fairfield Police detectives determined that the death was the result of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol. Through the course of the investigation, detectives developed evidence that Dushay had supplied narcotics to the victim prior to the overdose and tampered with evidence at the scene. An arrest warrant…

Fairfield

Fairfield Police Sting Nets Multiple Arrests in Prostitution Solicitation Operation

Mar 27, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Conduct Operation Targeting Solicitation of ProstitutionFairfield, CT — On 3/13/2026, members of the Fairfield Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team, Fairfield Detective Bureau, with assistance from the Stratford Police Department Vice Unit, conducted operations targeting individuals soliciting prostitution in Fairfield.On 3/13/2026, the following were charged with Soliciting Sexual Acts: Christopher Birarelli, 39, of TrumbullScott Wootton, 57, of MilfordLuis Torres Pesantez, 49, of White Plains, NYRicardo Nieves, 29, of MonroeTimaury Gay, 21, of BridgeportCesar Rivera, 47, of TrumbullJason Santerre, 43, of SeymourEach individual made arrangements with an undercover officer posing as an escort and traveled to Fairfield where they exchanged or offered money for sexual acts before being taken into custody. All were issued misdemeanor summonses and released on a…

Bridgeport Fairfield

Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

Mar 26, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police have filed additional charges against Wesner Thelamour, age 40, of Bridgeport, in connection with the armed robbery of News Express located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. On 3/25/2026, Thelamour was arrested on a warrant and charged with Robbery in the First Degree with a Firearm and Larceny in the Second Degree. He was held on a bond of $175,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on 3/26/2026. These charges represent an update to a previously reported investigation stemming from an armed robbery earlier this month. The investigation began on March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, when Fairfield Police responded to News Express for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident,…

Norwalk

Norwalk Detectives Arrest Suspect in Financial Crimes Investigation

Mar 21, 2026 Alex

In October 2025, the Norwalk Police Department Detective Bureau began a financial crimes investigation involving a company that was the victim of a business email compromise scam. The scam caused changes in bank wiring instructions and the diversion of a large sum of money to a bank in Washington rather than to the contractor's bank account. Through a lengthy investigation, multiple search and seizure warrants, and working closely with the contractor and multiple banks, a suspect was identified as Matthew Patterson. The majority of the funds were frozen, seized, and returned. An arrest warrant was obtained for Matthew Patterson. Patterson had multiple addresses around the country as well as an Oregon driver's license. Patterson was ultimately located in upstate New…

Norwalk Police Arrest Man on Family Violence Warrant

Bridgeport Police Arrest Man in 2025 Greene Homes Homicide

Norwalk Police Arrest Man in Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation

Bridgeport Man Arrested After Police Pursuit Into Trumbull

Norwalk Police Arrest Barricaded Man Following Hours-Long Standoff

Fairfield Police Arrest Two in Package Theft and Fraud Scheme

Fairfield Police Arrest Milford Man in Connection with Fatal Overdose on Mill Plain Road

Fairfield Police Sting Nets Multiple Arrests in Prostitution Solicitation Operation

Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

Norwalk Detectives Arrest Suspect in Financial Crimes Investigation

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