Casey Donahue

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Norwalk Police Investigating Death Of 20-Year-Old Stamford Man Norwalk Police Investigating Death Of 20-Year-Old Stamford Man Norwalk Police Investigating Death Of 20-Year-Old Stamford Man
Norwalk Police Investigating Death Of 20-Year-Old Stamford Man NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk police are investigating the untimely death of 20-year-old Alejandro Garcia of Stamford. At about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, staff at the Norwalk Hospital Emergency Department notified police that an unresponsive male had been brought to the emergency room and was pronounced dead upon arrival, police said. The man, later identified as Garcia, had been transported to the hospital in a private vehicle by his friends, according to police. Garcia's friends remained at the hospital until police arrived and were cooperating with the investigation, according to police.…
Fairfield Man Takes Helm As Development Director At Catholic Charities Fairfield Man Takes Helm As Development Director At Catholic Charities Fairfield Man Takes Helm As Development Director At Catholic Charities
Fairfield Man Takes Helm As Development Director At Catholic Charities FAIRFIELD, Conn. – With the 100th anniversary of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County approaching next year, the organization’s new Director of Development Bill Morin is working to spread the word and engage the community about the work that the agency does. Morin is a Fairfield resident and the first director of development for Catholic Charities, an organization dedicated to putting faith in action by providing food, housing, mental and health assistance and other services for the needy in Fairfield County. Morin began his new position in April and is responsible for major fundraising …
NAACP, Family Question Circumstances Of Redding Lawyer's Death NAACP, Family Question Circumstances Of Redding Lawyer's Death NAACP, Family Question Circumstances Of Redding Lawyer's Death
NAACP, Family Question Circumstances Of Redding Lawyer's Death REDDING, Conn. – The death of Redding lawyer Gugsa Abraham “Abe” Dabela, who was found dead in his car of a gunshot wound last year, is the subject of an investigation launched by the state NAACP and the Norwalk branch of the NAACP. The body of Dabela, 35, was found in his car after a motor vehicle accident less than a mile from his house on April 5, 2014. The gunshot wound to the back of his head was ruled a suicide by the Office of the Medical Examiner in October 2014. However, Dabela’s family and NAACP officials believe that there are still many questions surrounding his death, and are …
Norwalk Police Offer $50,000 Reward In Cold Case Double Murder Norwalk Police Offer $50,000 Reward In Cold Case Double Murder Norwalk Police Offer $50,000 Reward In Cold Case Double Murder
Norwalk Police Offer $50,000 Reward In Cold Case Double Murder NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk police are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Iroquois Alston and Rickita Smalls four years ago. Bridgeport residents Alston and Smalls were shot and killed while sitting in a car on Avenue B in Norwalk on Aug. 6, 2011. Alston was 27 years old and Smalls was 22. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Justin Bisceglie at 203-854-3181. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Norwalk Police Department tipline at (203) 854-3111, submitted online through…
Man Reports Robbery At South Norwalk Train Station Man Reports Robbery At South Norwalk Train Station Man Reports Robbery At South Norwalk Train Station
Man Reports Robbery At South Norwalk Train Station NORWALK, Conn. -- A man reported being robbed at knife point at the South Norwalk train station Tuesday night. The 26-year-old man told police that he was entering the train station parking lot at around 9:11 p.m. when he was approached by a black man who pushed him and pulled out a knife. He then demanded that the victim give him his money. The victim gave him the cash in his wallet, and the robber ran off toward Mulvoy Street. The man was not injured in the incident. When he reported it to police, he kept changing the location where the robbery took place, saying it took place by the …
Norwalk Variety Store Robbed At Gunpoint Norwalk Variety Store Robbed At Gunpoint Norwalk Variety Store Robbed At Gunpoint
Norwalk Variety Store Robbed At Gunpoint NORWALK, Conn. -- Two men robbed a variety store at gunpoint Tuesday, according to Norwalk police. The robbery took place around 10:30 a.m. at the Corner Variety Store on Westport Avenue. The two men were wearing hoodies and masks when they entered the store, and one of them was brandishing a handgun. They went around the corner and took an undetermined amount of cash, and some cigarettes. After taking the items, the two men ran out and around the corner to a black Jeep Wrangler that was parked behind the store. They then drove off on Volmer Avenue. The clerk in the store was not injure…
Norwalk Police Department Rolls Out Body Cameras Norwalk Police Department Rolls Out Body Cameras Norwalk Police Department Rolls Out Body Cameras
Norwalk Police Department Rolls Out Body Cameras NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk police officers out on patrol will now begin using body cameras attached to their uniforms to record their interactions and improve accountability. The Norwalk Police Department is implementing the use of 35 body cameras that were purchased using donations from Charles Hinnant of Charkit Chemical Corp. and another private donor. The cameras have been used in recent weeks by some members of the traffic unit and special services unit, but as of Monday the patrol unit will begin using them. “I think it’s going to be a really positive program overall,” said Police C…
Elderly Norwalk Man Accused Of Groping Female Security Guard Elderly Norwalk Man Accused Of Groping Female Security Guard Elderly Norwalk Man Accused Of Groping Female Security Guard
Elderly Norwalk Man Accused Of Groping Female Security Guard NORWALK, Conn. -- A 79-year-old Norwalk man was charged with grabbing a female security guard's chest at the senior apartment complex where he lives, according to police. William Kolok was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault. He was held on $1,000 bond and will appear in court Aug. 12. Police were called to a senior apartment facility on Westport Avenue at around 8:20 a.m. Monday. A female security guard in her early 20s told police that she had begun her rounds when Kolok called her over to his room, saying that he needed help with something. When she went over to him, he grabbed…
Norwalk Man Arrested Twice On Drugs, Threatening Officer Norwalk Man Arrested Twice On Drugs, Threatening Officer Norwalk Man Arrested Twice On Drugs, Threatening Officer
Norwalk Man Arrested Twice On Drugs, Threatening Officer NORWALK, Conn. -- Police said a Norwalk man became belligerent with officers after he an another Norwalk man were arrested on drug charges early Tuesday. Marcel Abonyi, 20, was charged with two counts of interfering with an officer, second-degree threatening, possession of narcotics, failure to keep drugs in original container and illegal manufacture, distribution or sale of prescription drugs. He was held on a $15,000 bond. Elio Calleja, 19, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to keep drugs in original containers and illegal manufacture, …
Esty Traveling To Israel, West Bank To Meet With Leaders Esty Traveling To Israel, West Bank To Meet With Leaders Esty Traveling To Israel, West Bank To Meet With Leaders
Esty Traveling To Israel, West Bank To Meet With Leaders DANBURY, Conn. -- U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-5th District) will join a group of 22 fellow Democrats from the House of Representatives on an educational trip to Israel and the West Bank this week to meet with key leaders. The delegation will be led by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) and will learn about issues critical to international security and U.S.-Israeli relations. The group will depart on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and return Monday, Aug. 10. “I look forward to this opportunity to hear first-hand from key Israeli and Palestinian leaders about issues facing the region and enga…
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