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Norwalk Police Investigate Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash On Main Street

Motor Vehicle Accident On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 169 Main Street. Officers from the Norwalk Police Department, along with personnel from the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk Hospital EMS, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, first responders located a 34-year-old male suffering from serious injuries in the roadway. Emergency medical care was provided on scene before the victim was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment. The Norwalk Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit and Identification Unit responded to process the scene and assume the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the collision occurred within the…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Burglary and Explosion Threats

Residential Burglary with Threats of Explosion On May 22, 2026, Patrol Officers responded to 150 Glover Avenue following a report of a residential burglary. The resident reported that a male had entered her apartment through a sliding door and announced, “Inspection.” The resident, awakened by the sound of the door being forced open, discovered the man in her kitchen removing knives from her knife block. The suspect stole six knives, made threatening statements about the building “blowing up” and “everyone dying,” and fled the apartment. Officers quickly located the suspect outside the building. He was identified as Nicolas I. Damjanovic and was found in possession of the stolen knives. During the encounter, Damjanovic reiterated his threat, claiming that the building's…

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Former Stratford High Wrestling Coach Arrested in Sexual Assault Investigation

Jordan Miron Arrest Warrant Execution On May 12, 2026, a now 20-year-old female reported to the Stratford Police Department that she was the victim of sexual assault when she was a student while attending Stratford High School. A Detective Bureau investigation conducted over the last six days resulted with the arrest today of a former Stratford High School wrestling coach. Jordan Miron, age 36, is charged with Sexual Assault 2nd degree (actor is a coach). He was issued a May 19, 2026 court date and is being held in lieu of a $150,000.00 court set bond. Anyone with information regarding this incident or any other related incident can contact Detective Marc Halper at mhalper@townofstratford.com or (203) 385-4126.

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Bridgeport Domestic Assault Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals in Bronx

SUSPECT IN SERIOUS DOMESTIC ASSAULT ON BOND STREET TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY U.S. MARSHALS A felon wanted by the Bridgeport Police for seriously assaulting a woman on the East Side last week was captured in the Bronx, New York on Friday morning by United States Marshals. Frank Moreno, 45, had an active Bridgeport warrant for Assault in the Second Degree, Interfering with an Emergency Call and Larceny in the Sixth Degree. On the night of May 6th, Bridgeport officers were called to Bond Street on a report of a female outside covered in blood and pleading with citizens to call the police. An investigation by the Detective Bureau determined Moreno assaulted the victim with his hands and a beer bottle…

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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…

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Bridgeport Police Arrest Man in 2025 Greene Homes Homicide

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

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

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

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,…

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Fairfield Police Arrest Two in Package Theft and Fraud Scheme

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…

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