Duo Nabbed In Merritt Parkway Chase After Attempting To Steal Hemp In Easton, Police Say Duo Nabbed In Merritt Parkway Chase After Attempting To Steal Hemp In Easton, Police Say
Duo Nabbed In Merritt Parkway Chase After Attempting To Steal Hemp In Easton, Police Say Two suspects have been charged after police say they attempted to steal legally grown hemp in the area. Police say they received a call reporting suspicious activity on a farm in Easton on Sport Hill Road on Monday, Oct. 7 around 1:15 a.m. The report stated that the party was attempting to steal legally regulated hemp plants used to produce CDB oil, police say. Officers responded to the location and allegedly observed a dark-colored Honda with New York registration parked near Sport Hill Road and Adams Road. When the officer attempted to investigate the vehicle, the driver allegedly fled …
Support Pours In For Family Of 36-Year-Old Father Of Two Killed In Head-On Easton Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 36-Year-Old Father Of Two Killed In Head-On Easton Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 36-Year-Old Father Of Two Killed In Head-On Easton Crash People have opened their hearts and their wallets to support the family of a Redding father of two killed in a car crash that left his mother and young daughter injured. Andy Rivera, 36, was killed around 5:33 p.m., Sunday, July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. Also, in his vehicle at the time of the accident were his 62-year-old mother, Maria, who will need two surgeries and his six-year-old daughter, Brianna, who was also injured. The second vehicle involved was driven by a 50-year-old woman, who had two 17-year-olds in the vehicle…
ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
ID Released For Redding Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border A man killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend has been identified. Andy Rivera, 36, of Redding, was killed around 5:33 p.m., Sunday,  July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw. Also, in his vehicle at the time of the accident were two female family members age 62 and 6 years old.  The second vehicle involved in the accident was driven by a 50-year-old female who had her daughter and another female in her vehicle, both 17 years old. They are international visitors who …
One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border
One Killed In Head-On Crash Near Monroe/Easton Border A man was killed during a two-vehicle head-on crash near the Monroe/Easton border over the weekend. The crash took place around 5:33 p.m., Sunday,  July 14, on Route 59 in the area of 757 Stepney Road, said Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw.  When officers arrived on the scene they found multiple injured victims in both vehicles, he said. Members of the Easton Fire Department deployed their hydraulic extrication tools in an effort to assist in getting the occupants out of the vehicles for necessary medical assistance. Multiple EMS units assisted on scene due to the amount of inju…
ID Released For Easton Man Who Died After Falling Into Norwalk River ID Released For Easton Man Who Died After Falling Into Norwalk River
ID Released For Easton Man Who Died After Falling Into Norwalk River An Easton man who died after falling into the Norwalk River on Selleck Street has been identified. Jozef Gorski, 62, died around 9:24 p.m., Sunday, June 30, after falling into the river, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake. Following a call about the incident, Norwalk Police, Norwalk Fire and Norwalk Hospital EMS responded to are to search for the man who fell and then never resurfaced, Blake said. Stamford Fire dive personnel located Gorski underwater and brought him to the surface, where he was transferred to the care of EMS.  He was transported to the Norwalk Hos…
These Are Seven Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Fairfield County These Are Seven Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Fairfield County
These Are Seven Places To Enjoy Breakfast In Fairfield County Winding up for work or winding down from a race or early errands, breakfast with friends or family may be a great way to plan your day or settle in for a while. Here are seven places to enjoy breakfast in Fairfield County. Caffé Social, 73 North Main St., Norwalk: SoNo has this bright spot for all-day breakfast. Inside is sleek, yet cozy. Rust painted ceiling, and exposed ducts and beams, offset cool, blue walls. You can go in for a full menu of coffee beverages and tea. Breakfast choices include "Elpida's" which is sausage over medium egg and cheese on a toasted croissant, and "Smart…
Analysis Shows How CT Towns Fare In New State Budget Analysis Shows How CT Towns Fare In New State Budget
Analysis Shows How CT Towns Fare In New State Budget Connecticut's $43 budget that Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign on Wednesday, June 5 includes more than $2 billion for public schools in each of the next two fiscal years. In addition to Education Cost Sharing grants effective July 1, the two-year budget includes more than $290 million in each year distributed through a combination of non-education grants. These include: the Municipal Revenue Sharing and Stabilization grants, the Mashantucket Pequot grant and programs that partially reimburse communities for properties exempt from local taxes -- such as state land and buildings and no…
Easton Woman, 21, Whose Jeep Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence, Greenwich Police Say Easton Woman, 21, Whose Jeep Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence, Greenwich Police Say
Easton Woman, 21, Whose Jeep Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence, Greenwich Police Say A woman from Easton is facing charges after she allegedly crossed the double-yellow line in her vehicle while intoxicated, police say. Greenwich Police initiated a traffic stop near Prospect Street on Friday, March 22 around 3 a.m. after receiving a call that the driver of a blue Jeep was under the influence of alcohol and had just left the Byram area. Police conducted the stop after observing the driver, identified as 21-year-old Connie Shuler of Easton, cross the double-yellow line several times in her vehicle. The Jeep also had a broken taillight, police say. While pulling over her vehi…
Motorist Rescued After Rollover Crash In Easton Motorist Rescued After Rollover Crash In Easton
Motorist Rescued After Rollover Crash In Easton A driver in Fairfield County was able to escape injury after the vehicle overturned in a crash on Route 136 in Easton. The crash occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, officials said. The driver was extradited from the rolled-over vehicle and he was treated for minor injuries by Easton paramedics as a precaution. On Facebook, the Easton Volunteer Fire Department posted that the response was a success and the scene was quickly cleared. “Tonight Easton engine 3 and D shift were on scene quickly for an extrication on (Route) 136. Along with AC Fracassini they had they dr…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…
20 Fairfield County Students Perform Alongside Broadway Talent 20 Fairfield County Students Perform Alongside Broadway Talent
20 Fairfield County Students Perform Alongside Broadway Talent A total of 20 students from Fairfield County are scheduled to perform with Broadway talent in the Broadway Method Academy’s production of Annie. The shows are scheduled at Westport Country Playhouse (25 Powers Court) Friday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 17. "Our Broadway Method Academy students, once again, have the unique opportunity to play alongside some of the brightest talent New York City has to offer,” said Director Connor Deane. “This family show is filled with heart and will be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.” Students from Brookfield, …
Joel Barlow HS Grad, 30, ID'd As Man Killed In Fire Joel Barlow HS Grad, 30, ID'd As Man Killed In Fire
Joel Barlow HS Grad, 30, ID'd As Man Killed In Fire A 30-year-old Joel Barlow High School grad has been identified as the person killed in a condominium fire on Saturday, Dec. 22.Sean Ryan Lindsley, 30, of Seymour, died at Griffin Hospital following complications received during a residential fire at the Balance Rock condominiums in Seymour. Born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1988, Lindsley was raised in Seymour and Easton, graduating from Joel Barlow High School in 2006.  He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2008 attaining the rank of Corporal and served his duty assigned to security forces until the time of his honorable discharge…