Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Suspect In Murder Of Bethel Woman Apprehended In Ohio Suspect In Murder Of Bethel Woman Apprehended In Ohio
Suspect In Murder Of Bethel Woman Apprehended In Ohio \Police have arrested a man in Ohio in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old Bethel woman. Emily Todd was found on Saturday, Dec. 8, shot and killed on Seaview Avenue next to the Newfield Avenue boat ramp in Bridgeport.  Bridgeport Police detectives quickly developed a suspect in the case who was identified as Brandon Roberts, 26, who was tracked to Ohio where he fled and with the help of the Shaker Heights Police Department, an arrest was made, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. "We learned that Roberts fled the state and was staying at his father’s residence i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Services Set For Bethel Woman Found Murdered In Bridgeport Services Set For Bethel Woman Found Murdered In Bridgeport
Services Set For Bethel Woman Found Murdered In Bridgeport As police continue to intensify their search for the killer of a popular Bethel woman, the family has announced funeral service arrangements.Services for 25-year-old Emily Todd of Bethel, who was found fatally shot on Seaview Avenue/ Newfield Avenue adjacent to the boat launch ramp on Sunday,  will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bethel Funeral Home and a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. A reception will follow downstairs. Since Todd was found dead, friends and family members have taken to so…

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by Kathy Reakes
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Bethel Man Charged After Sending Ex-Wife's Divorce Lawyer Harassing Emails, Police Say Bethel Man Charged After Sending Ex-Wife's Divorce Lawyer Harassing Emails, Police Say
Bethel Man Charged After Sending Ex-Wife's Divorce Lawyer Harassing Emails, Police Say A man from Bethel is facing harassment charges after sending his ex wife’s divorce lawyer harassing emails, authorities say. Police arrested 41-year-old Paul Caso at his Wooster Street home on Friday, Dec. 7 on an arrest warrant out of Wilton Police Department. Caso was charged with second-degree harassment. He was later released on $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Dec. 17.

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by Valerie Musson
Bridgeport, CT
News
Bethel Resident ID'd As Woman Found Shot, Killed On Shore In Bridgeport Bethel Resident ID'd As Woman Found Shot, Killed On Shore In Bridgeport
Bethel Resident ID'd As Woman Found Shot, Killed On Shore In Bridgeport A 25-year-old woman who was found shot in the head on the shore of Bridgeport has been identified. Emily Todd of Bethel was fatally shot on Seaview Avenue/ Newfield Avenue adjacent to the boat launch ramp on Sunday, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. Todd sustained a single gunshot wound to the back of the head/neck area and died on the scene, he said. Detectives believe that Todd was in the company of a male whom she recently met.  "We are pursuing substantial leads in the case and continue to examine evidence collected through the day yesterday …

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by Kathy Reakes
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury
Two Busted Following Complaints Of Drug Dealing In Danbury Two men were arrested on drug charges following the execution of warrants after an investigation into drug sales in Danbury. Ariel “MVP” Perez-Hinojosa, 23, of Danbury was arrested Thursday for a variety of drug-related following the search of his Danbury residence, his phone, and his car, Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. While Perez-Hinojosa was the target of the operation, another man, Nicholas Vito Alosco, 29, of Bethel, was also arrested after he was seen allegedly buying illegal drugs from Perez-Hinojosa.  "The investigation leading to the arrest was wee…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In Thanksgiving Details New York State Police troopers busted more than two dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the Thanksgiving holiday in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Wednesday, Nov. 21, State Police troopers from Somers arrested James G. Donofrio, 51, of North Castle, for DWI. He was traveling on I-684 in North Castle, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Nov. 23, State Police troopers from Stormville arrested Marki…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Towns Rank Highest In Household Income These Fairfield County Towns Rank Highest In Household Income
These Fairfield County Towns Rank Highest In Household Income It’s no secret that Fairfield County is home to some of Connecticut's wealthiest communities, but which rank the highest? In a recently released report by Statistical Atlas, the organization calculated which areas in Fairfield County have the highest household income, reviewing data from the 2010 census and 2012 through 2016 American Community Survey. The median income in Fairfield County sits at $86,700, making it the highest county in the state. Fairfield County also has the highest average household income in the state at $812,100, more than $300,000 than its nearest counterpart. The mu…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
News
Storm Knocks Out Power To Hundreds In Fairfield County Storm Knocks Out Power To Hundreds In Fairfield County
Storm Knocks Out Power To Hundreds In Fairfield County The first Nor'easter of the season has resulted in hundreds of power outages to residents and businesses in Fairfield County on Saturday. The hardest hit town as of noontime Saturday is Danbury with 138 outages, according to Eversource. Bethel is reporting 60 outages, Norwalk 59, Monroe 50 and New Canaan 14. Among United Illuminating Company customers, Easton has six outages and Fairfield five and Stratford two. Related story: Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area Rain will continue through much of the day, with the heaviest rain ending at around 3 p.m. However, the…

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by Daily Voice
Newtown, CT
Police & Fire
Danbury Man Assaults Officer With Vehicle During Pursuit In Newtown, Police Say Danbury Man Assaults Officer With Vehicle During Pursuit In Newtown, Police Say
Danbury Man Assaults Officer With Vehicle During Pursuit In Newtown, Police Say A Newtown Police officer was injured earlier this month while attempting to apprehend a man in what began as a routine traffic stop. The incident unfolded on Sunday, Oct. 7, when Newtown officers attempted to stop John Paul Suero of Danbury for having license plates that did not match the vehicle, the department said in a press release.  While attempting to stop the vehicle, Suero took off with officers in pursuit. Due to safety concerns, the officers disengaged the pursuit after a brief time.  Officer Adam James located the vehicle a short time later on a side street and confronted the dr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Danbury, CT
Police & Fire
New Officer Joins Bethel Police Department New Officer Joins Bethel Police Department
New Officer Joins Bethel Police Department The Bethel Police Department recently welcomed the newest addition the town’s "finest." The Bethel Police Department announced this week that they have sworn in their newest officer, Nicholas Silva, who is heading to the Police Academy for a six-month stint to hone his skills.  His training expected to include more than 850 hours of classroom and practical instruction, along with physical fitness conditioning to prepare the officers to perform the many duties of a police officer in today’s communities. Following his tenure at the Police Academy, Silva is scheduled to return home …

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by Zak Failla
Darien, CT
Weather
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms Here's a rundown of rainfall totals from Tuesday's storms that caused flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County. Connecticut Fairfield County Trumbull 7.32 inches, 9:42 p.m.  Shelton 5.28 inches, 7:52 p.m. Wilton 5.25 inches, 6:30 p.m. Westport 4.04 inches, 7:57 p.m. Norwalk 3.57 inches, 8 p.m. New Canaan 3.49 inches, 5 p.m. Danbury 2.71 inches, 8 p.m. Fairfield 2.66 inches, 7:54 p.m. Stratford 2.38 inches, 8:05 p.m. Brookfield 2.37 inches 10 p.m. New Fairfield 2.27 inches, 7:15 p.m. Bethel 2 inches, 3 p.m. Bridgeport Airport 1.97 inches, 8 p.m. Darien 1.54 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Extricated In Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash Woman Extricated In Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash
Woman Extricated In Two-Vehicle I-84 Crash A woman was extricated after a two-vehicle crash on I-84 late Saturday night. The crash occurred just before 11 p.m. in Bethel between exits 8 and 9, where responders from Bethel, Danbury and Brookfield converged on the scene.  Danbury Engine 24 was the first unit to arrive, finding the woman injured and unable to get out of a small minivan that was on its side, said James Gagliardo, public information officer of the Danbury Fire Department.  Lt. Ted Mourges coordinated the rescue effort while Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan worked with the chiefs of Stony Hill, Bethel, and Brookfield Fire Depa…

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by Joe Lombardi