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Norwalk Man Arrested in Street Robbery Investigation

The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau has arrested a Norwalk man in connection with a robbery reported on May 19, 2026, near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Larsen Street. According to police, patrol officers responded to the area at approximately 8:57 p.m. after a victim reported that an individual grabbed him and removed a wallet from his pants pocket. The wallet reportedly contained $300 in cash. The suspect fled before officers arrived. Detectives took over the investigation, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage. Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Willie Edwards, 59, of Norwalk. An arrest warrant was obtained through Stamford Superior Court and was signed on June 10, 2026. Later that day, detectives located Edwards and took…

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Bridgeport Woman Fatally Stabbed at Park Avenue Rooming House; Homicide Investigation Underway

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the death of a woman found stabbed at a Park Avenue rooming house shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Officers were dispatched to the 350 block of Park Avenue around 12:05 am for an altercation involving numerous persons. The victim, 41-year-old Willesha Riddick of Bridgeport, was bleeding and unresponsive at the front door of the house. She was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital and pronounced deceased. It was determined Ms. Reddick was stabbed multiple times. A second female suffered a minor stab wound at the house. She was treated at Bridgeport Hospital and released. Homicide Detectives conducted interviews throughout the night. The Major Crimes Unit was processing scene into the morning. The stabbings…

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Man Suffers Neck Laceration in Reported Knife Assault on Bridgeport’s East Side

Bridgeport Police are investigating a reported knife assault that occurred in the area of Donald Court and Eckart Street. At approximately 8:47 a.m., officers responded after a man reported being assaulted by a woman armed with a knife. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening laceration to the neck. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police said no additional information is available at this time.

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Homicide Investigation Underway on Woodstock Avenue in Stratford

The Stratford Police Department responded to 437 Woodstock Avenue on April 4, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m. on a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers determined the disturbance was the result of a homicide. The incident is currently under active investigation by the Detective Bureau. Police have stated this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public at this time. Additional information will be released as the investigation continues.

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Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

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,…

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Carjacking!

Police are investigating a carjacking that took place on Wordin Avenue in Bridgeport. According to unconfirmed radio reports, a white Chevrolet Impala was taken at gunpoint by two black males. The suspects are believed to have fled the area and may have entered I-95. The investigation is ongoing. 2026-03-14 @ 11:09pm--#BridgeportCT

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Armed Robbery In Fairfield

On March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Fairfield Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at News Express, located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. The store was open at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. Police stated, β€œThe investigation remains active, and we are unable to provide additional details at this time, as doing so could impact the integrity of the investigation.” The case remains under investigation.

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Police booking photos of Kaleem Uthmaan, Naszar Hobby, and Juan Felix arrested in connection with a Fairfield Connecticut armed home invasion on Candlewood Road.

ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH ARMED ROBBERY AND HOME INVASION

FAIRFIELD, CT – Multiple individuals have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and home invasion that occurred in the early morning hours of February 19, 2026, in the area of Candlewood Road in Fairfield. The following individuals were charged in connection with this incident. Each was charged with Home Invasion, Robbery in the First Degree with a Deadly Weapon, five (5) counts of Unlawful Restraint, and two (2) counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor. They were each held on a $3,000,000 bond and were transported to Bridgeport Superior Court this morning: Kaleem Uthmaan (DOB 9/26/2000) of Hamden, CTNaszar Hobby (DOB 2/4/2005) of New Haven, CTJuan Felix (DOB 10/20/2000) of Monroe, CT On Thursday, February 19, 2026,…

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Armed Robbery Causes School Shutdown

https://youtube.com/shorts/CrqMSvXZOZY Fairfield, CT β€” Fairfield Police have taken all suspects into custody following an early morning armed robbery and home invasion investigation that prompted a large police response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the Candlewood Road area. Officers responded just before 2:30 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 to reports of an armed robbery and possible home invasion. Police quickly secured the victims and initially detained one suspect, while another person of interest was later located in Hamden. Investigators then worked to locate two additional suspects believed to still be in the immediate area, leading to a significant police presence around Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike and instructions for nearby residents to shelter in place and avoid the area.…

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Teen Arrested After Gunfire Inside Trumbull Mall

https://youtube.com/shorts/wHuN-3Tqh4k Trumbull Police arrested a thirteen (13) year-old Bridgeport resident for firing a handgun during a dispute at the Trumbull Mall in December. The youth was apprehended just after 8:00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, near his home after he ran from detectives who approached him to serve the active arrest warrant. He was charged with Attempted Assault 1st Degree, and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, as well as other related crimes.  The boy was one of several teenagers who were involved in a dispute inside the shopping mall on December 26, 2025, and was identified as the shooter following the police investigation. No one was injured as a result of the gunfire.  Following the apprehension…

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