Norwalk Police Investigating Armed Robbery and Stolen Car Incident

The Armed Robbery

#Norwalk CT–On March 22, 2023, at 11:45 PM, a female victim walked into the Norwalk Police Department to report an armed street robbery. She reported that moments prior, she was walking on Henry Street when a red vehicle pulled up alongside her. Two occupants exited the car, with one of them pointing a gun at her while the other hit her in the face with another gun as they attempted to steal her purse. They took her money and fled in the vehicle while the victim ran to the police station to report the incident. The victim was checked by EMS while at police headquarters.

The Stolen Car

Moments later, at 11:49 PM, the Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch Center received a call from a man at the Mobil gas station located at 219 East Avenue, reporting that his vehicle had just been stolen. The vehicle owner reported that he was inside the gas station when he saw two men enter his vehicle and drive off with it, as he had left it running.

Investigation

Norwalk Police Detectives assigned to both incidents developed information that a similar vehicle was used in both locations, leading them to believe that the incidents may be connected. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Bridgeport and transported back to Norwalk Police headquarters for examination.

Call for Public Help

The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, and the Norwalk Police Department is asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Fitzmaurice of the Norwalk Police Department at (203)854-3180 or by email at dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information can also be provided through the methods listed below.

Conclusion

The armed robbery and stolen car incident on March 22, 2023, in Norwalk, Connecticut, have left the police department in search of the perpetrators. The female victim who reported the armed robbery was hit in the face and had her purse stolen by two men who later drove off in a red vehicle, which was later identified as the stolen vehicle reported from the Mobil gas station. The Norwalk Police Detectives assigned to both incidents are investigating the cases and believe they may be connected. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Bridgeport and transported back to Norwalk Police headquarters for examination. The police department is urging anyone with information on these incidents to contact Detective Fitzmaurice of the Norwalk Police Department at (203)854-3180 or by email at dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org. Anonymous information can also be provided through the methods listed below.

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Bridgeport News: Curtains Intentionally Set On Fire

8:24am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police were dispatched to assist firefighters at 300 Gregory Street where the tenant in an apartment allegedly intentionally set the curtains on fire.  The fire is out according to radio reports.

 

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Police investigate 10 day old baby’s death

Police are investigating the death of a 10-day-old child.  Police say there are no outward signs of a suspicious death.  Police will await the autopsy results from the medical examiner before drawing any conclusions.
Police processed the scene out of an abundance of caution.  The sex of the child is not being released.  The incident occurred on Fairview Avenue, a block from St. Vincent’s Hospital.

 

Police receive numerous calls on disturbing video on Facebook

12:02am–#Bridgeport CT–There is a very disturbing video on Facebook of a very small child being sexually assaulted by an adult.  This video has triggered a large number of calls to police departments in the area.   Bridgeport and Stratford Police received many calls.    Police said that unless the caller can identify the person, child or area where the video is originating there is nothing they can do other than report it to the FBI.  There is no way of identifying if it happened in Connecticut.     A viewer told us that her mother called Stratford Police and said they have the link and an investigator is investigating.  Police said not to forward the video but to immediately report it to Facebook.  Last summer Facebook faced an onslaught of disturbing photo images , but no video that we are aware of.  When we first asked our viewers if they knew anything about this we quickly received many comments and shares.  There were many angry and emotional comments as could be expected.

Again, if you know any of the people in the video or can identify the surroundings call the police immediately. Otherwise please report it to Facebook and do NOT forward it.

Noise Complaint Nets Marijuana Operation

Police responding to a noise complaint Saturday encountered noise – and a marijuana grow operation.Officers Ian Schumaker and Abe Konoval arrived at 521 Pequonnock St. just before midnight Saturday and heard loud music coming from the second floor and could smell marijuana. When they knocked and announced themselves they could hear people running inside the apartment and heard a metallic click that sounded like a gun being cocked. They called for backup as a precaution.

After a few more knocks, Pawel A. Pienczykowski, 25, answered the door and appeared nervous. Konoval, through the open door, observed what appeared to be a handgun behind him and police made entry. About 10 people were detained in the kitchen as more officers arrived to conduct a sweep of the apartment.  The handgun, which was determined to be a facsimile, was seized.  Police found more during the sweep. In one room, they noticed soil on the floor, empty flour pots and a projection TV with a loose front screen and a marijuana plant protruding from the side.

Subsequently, they located well over 100 grams of harvested marijuana, several plants still in pots, a large growing tent, heat lamps and other items used in a growing operation. Police also seized 12 pills that tested positive for amphetamines. Pienczykowski said he rented the apartment with his roommate Jose Berrios, also 25.

Both were arrested for operating a drug factory, cultivating marijuana and additional marijuana and narcotics offenses. One juvenile was charged with marijuana possession and released on a promise to appear in juvenile court. Seven other people were questioned and released without charges. Another individual while being questioned jumped out the second-floor window and fled. He eluded police.

Fairfield Police Contract Going Before RTM

Editorial- The RTM will decide the Fairfield Police Department’s Police Contract on March 18th.  The police union has been operating without a contract for over two years.  That includes two hurricanes and one blizzard of service without complaint.  Two weeks ago 5 officers were sent into a wooded area where a man with a gun a during a standoff.  The officers did not hesitate to move in when ordered even after a shot already rang out.  Why is Fairfield making them wait for a decent contract?

Fairfield has a history of being anti-union, dragging on negotiations with the firefighters union and even the nurses union.

If you live in the town of Fairfield, please contact your RTM officials listed below and tell them you support a decent contract for the police.  Tell them you are tired of the town’s anti union position:

District 1:

David M. Becker: 203-424-0024 (phone), david@davidbecker.com (e-mail)

Michael Herley: 203-308-1409 (phone), michael.herley@gmail.com (email)

Carolyn Richmond: 203-259-4803 (phone), clrichmond@optimum.net (e-mail)

Gaylord Meyer: 203-930-2229 (phone), gaylordmeyer@gmail.com (e-mail)

Eric G. Sundman: 203-255-0101 (phone), ericsundman@optonline.net (e-mail)

District 2:

Peter Ambrose: 203-259-0009 (phone), Peterambrose@snet.net (e-mail)

Amy Jennings: 203-259-2335 (phone)

Jeffrey R. Steele: 203-292-3530 (phone), steelejb@optonline.net (e-mail)

John R. Mitola: 203-254-7288 (phone), jrmitola@aol.com (e-mail)

Keith Storm Varian: 203-292-6860 (phone), kvarian@murthalaw.com (e-mail)

District 3:

Edward J. Bateson III: 203-530-3915 (phone), bateson@optonline.net (e-mail)

Thomas P. Conley: 203-255-9659 (phone)

Francis “Hank” Ference: 203-259-6966 (phone), hank110@optonline.net (e-mail)

Mary I. McCullough: 203-255-0877 (phone), mccullough1450@gmail.com (e-mail)

G. David Mackenzie: 203-255-3348 (phone), gdavid_mackenzie@ml.com (e-mail)

District 4:

Joseph M. DeMartino: 203-256-0036 (phone), joseph.demartino@gmail.com (e-mail)

Arthur G. Hug: 203-372-3379 (phone)

Joseph J. Palmer: 203-254-2522 (phone), joe.palmer@mac.com (e-mail)

Heather Dean: 203-255-5238 (phone), heatherdean2012@gmail.com (e-mail)

Amy Mezoff: 203-522-4090 (phone), amezoffrtm@gmail.com (e-mail)

District 5:

Matthew Ambrose: 203-259-0009 (phone), ambrosem@raveis.com (e-mail)

Joshua Garskof: 203-520-5053 (phone), jgrtm5@gmail.com (e-mail)

Christopher M. McAleese: 203-368-2627 (phone), mcaleesechris@ymail.com (e-mail)

Ruth A. Smey: 203-336-3216 (phone), smey@sbcglobal.net (e-mail)

Ann Stamler: 203-767-3614 (phone), annstamler.dem@gmail.com

District 6:

Christopher J. Brogan: 203-615-1896 (phone), cbrogan5@optonline.net (e-mail)

Leonora P. Campbell: 203-335-2423 (phone), leonorartm6@gmail.com (e-mail)

Julie K. Gottlieb: 203-374-1884 (phone), juliertm6@gmail.com

Sheila H. Marmion: 203-373-1855 (phone), marmionsh@aol.com (e-mail)

Jay G. Wolk: 203-203-0591 (phone), jgwolkrtm6@gmail.com (e-mail)

District 7:

Jennifer Hochberg: 203-372-9838 (phone), jahochberg7@gmail.com (email)

Kevin L. Hoffkins: 203-371-5081 (phone), khoffkins@optonline.net (e-mail)

Eric S. Newman: 203-219-9877 (phone), ericnewmancpa@yahoo.com (e-mail)

Marc Patten: 203-820-4447 (phone), marcpatten@att.net (e-mail)

Harold G. Schwartz: 203-371-7217 (phone), hal7rtm@yahoo.com (e-mail)

District 8:

Kathryn L. Braun: 203-256-0334 (phone), kathrynbraund8@yahoo.com (email)

Dana Kery: 203-256-0762 (phone), danakery@gmail.com (email)

Allen Marks: 203-255-9422 (phone), allenmarksrtm@gmail.com (email)

Thomas E. McCarthy: 203-259-4620 (phone), temccarth@yahoo.com (e-mail)

Jeffrey Stopa: 203-521-0825 (phone), jeffstopa2@gmail.com (e-mail)

District 9:

Bill Domeika: 203-650-0986 (phone), williamdomeika@gmail.com (e-mail)

Joseph L.A. Felner Jr.: 203-292-5533 (phone)

Ellen Jacob: 203-259-3747 (phone), dancingusa@optonline.net (e-mail)

Carol Pontrelli: 203-259-4761 (phone), carol.ponti@aol.com (e-mail)

Nicholas D. Mirabile: 203-256-0858 (phone), nickmirabile@yahoo.com (e-mail)

District 10:

Leigh Hannum: Leighhannum@yahoo.com (e-mail)

Kenneth R. Lee: 203-615-3898 (phone), kenlee4rtm@gmail.com (e-mail)

Bruce Ryan: 203-256-8336 (phone), bryan@sourcegrp.com (e-mail)

Carol J. Way: 203-256-8613 (phone), cjffld@gmail.com (e-mail)

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