Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say A 41-year-old man has been charged in the theft of golf-related items from pro shops across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut after being apprehended at a Westchester County deli, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Berman was arrested on Monday, March 10 as part of an investigation into several overnight pro shop burglaries in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 21.  According to the department, the investigation began in mid-February, when authorities connected a series of burglaries from golf courses as well as a sporti…
Trailblazing Ex-Congresswoman Mia Love Dies At 49 Trailblazing Ex-Congresswoman Mia Love Dies At 49
Trailblazing Ex-Congresswoman Mia Love Dies At 49 A former US congresswoman who became a television commentator has died. Mia Love, a New York native who grew up in Connecticut, was 49 and had been battling brain cancer. After moving west, she served as mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah — about 30 miles outside Salt Lake City — from 2010 to 2014. She was then elected to Congress in 2014 to represent Utah’s 4th District, becoming the first Black Republican woman elected to the House. She served two terms, beginning in 2015. News of her death was announced by her family on social media late Sunday night, March 23.  "With grateful heart…
Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops
Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops A 48-year-old Connecticut man with a history of horrific domestic attacks was arrested and charged with another one, this time allegedly strangling the victim, police said. He previously set his fiancée on fire after she called off their engagement.  Kevin L. Epps, of Darien, was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, and charged with two counts of strangulation, unlawful restraint, threatening, and disorderly conduct, authorities said.  Police responded to a domestic violence call around 1:30 p.m. to a home on Post Road in Darien. Officers identified Epps as the suspect and located him…
Stratford Man Drove 119 MPH Through Norwalk Construction Zone On I-95: Police Stratford Man Drove 119 MPH Through Norwalk Construction Zone On I-95: Police
Stratford Man Drove 119 MPH Through Norwalk Construction Zone On I-95: Police A Stratford man was arrested after state police say he was speeding 119 mph through an active construction zone on I-95 where workers were present.  Rakeim Thompson, 24, was arrested Monday, March 17, after police clocked his blue Infiniti Q50 speeding near Exit 16 in Norwalk just after 10:30 p.m., Connecticut State Police said. Construction crews were actively working at the site when Thompson allegedly sped past them in the 55 mph zone, authorities said. Troopers pulled him over and arrested him without incident. He was charged with reckless driving in a construction zone and second…
Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (PHOTOS) Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (PHOTOS)
Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (Photos) Wegmans is getting closer to opening its first Connecticut supermarket and the New York cult favorite is giving a sneak peek inside the new location. Wegmans offered media members a chance to check out the Norwalk store on Thursday, Mar. 13. The supermarket at 675 Connecticut Avenue is expected to open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Six photos provided by Wegmans gave a glimpse into the highly anticipated store.  Crews continue to work on the supermarket's exterior, with the iconic cursive logo hanging on a brick wall above the lower-floor window. Inside the store, tables were …
Norwalk Homeowner Escapes Blaze As Crews Beat Back Flames Norwalk Homeowner Escapes Blaze As Crews Beat Back Flames
Norwalk Homeowner Escapes Blaze As Crews Beat Back Flames Smoke alarms likely saved a Norwalk homeowner’s life early Sunday morning, March 9, when they sounded in the middle of the night after a blaze broke out at their house, authorities said. The fire began just after 12:45 a.m. in the basement of a home on 4 Tonetta Circle. Flames quickly extended to the first floor. The homeowner escaped safely before the fire reached them, the Norwalk Fire Department said. Norwalk firefighters reported the basement and multiple first-floor rooms sustained significant damage, but no injuries were reported. Authorities used the incident to highlight the import…
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police
Norwalk Carjacker Who Drove Off With Victim Before They Escaped Busted: Police A man accused of carjacking a Connecticut couple — driving off with one of the victims still inside — was captured earlier this week, police said. Michael Maldonado, 27, of Norwalk, was arrested Thursday, March 6, and charged with carjacking, unlawful restraint, criminal mischief, motor vehicle theft, and violating a protective order, police said. The victims told police they were sitting in a car on Burwell Street in Norwalk on Nov. 17, 2024, when a man approached and smashed the window. One victim jumped out, but the other remained in the backseat as the suspect drove away, authorities sa…
Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old
Police ID Woman's Body Found In Norwalk River As Missing 35-Year-Old Police in Connecticut announced they have found the body of a Long Island, New York, woman who'd been reported missing days earlier in a Fairfield County river.  The body of Paige Fannon, 35, of West Islip, New York, was located in Norwalk on Thursday afternoon, March 6, police said.  A visitor to Schenck's Island in Wilton called police earlier that day after finding clothing and other personal items on the bank of the Norwalk River. The water was rushing and higher than normal from recent heavy rains.   Police using a UAV found Fannon's body in the water near&nbs…
Best Takeout In Fairfield County In 2024: Blue Cactus Grill Best Takeout In Fairfield County In 2024: Blue Cactus Grill
Best Takeout In Fairfield County In 2024: Blue Cactus Grill We are thrilled to announce that Blue Cactus Grill has been named Best Takeout in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Blue Cactus Grill is a family-owned establishment offering mouthwatering American favorites with a Southwestern twist.  Blue Cactus offers several types of cheesesteaks on its online menu—even chicken "cheesesteaks"! Photo supplied by Blue Cactus Grill Blue Cactus' extensive menu features freshly cut cheesesteaks, award-winning burgers, creative sandwiches and wraps, homemade soups and chilis, flavorful sala…
Best Orthopedic Practice In Fairfield County In 2024: OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics Best Orthopedic Practice In Fairfield County In 2024: OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics
Best Orthopedic Practice In Fairfield County In 2024: OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics We are thrilled to announce that OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics has been named Best Orthopedic Practice in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics boasts a team of board-certified specialists with elite training, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques such as robotic-assisted procedures and minimally invasive surgery to enhance patient outcomes. Its broad expertise covers a range of orthopedic services, from sports medicine and joint replacement to comprehensive pain management, providing customized…
Best Bagels In Fairfield County In 2024: Liz-Sue Bagels II Best Bagels In Fairfield County In 2024: Liz-Sue Bagels II
Best Bagels In Fairfield County In 2024: Liz-Sue Bagels II We are thrilled to announce that Liz-Sue Bagels II has been named Best Bagels in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Liz-Sue Bagels has been a family-run staple for over 50 years, serving the Connecticut community with freshly made, traditional bagels crafted with care. Its welcoming team greets every customer with a friendly smile and a warm, freshly baked bagel, per its website. "They are by far the best around," said Erin, a Readers' Choice voter. Max Schwartz "The best in town!" said Mike, a Readers' Choice voter. "We espe…
Best Bakery In Fairfield County In 2024: Wave Hill Breads Best Bakery In Fairfield County In 2024: Wave Hill Breads
Best Bakery In Fairfield County In 2024: Wave Hill Breads We are thrilled to announce that Wave Hill Breads has been named Best Bakery in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Wave Hill Breads grinds organic grains on-site to ensure peak freshness and enhance the natural flavors of its products. Wave Hill Breads' dough undergoes a fermentation process lasting up to 72 hours, allowing for a higher hydration level that results in deeply flavorful and easily digestible breads, and each loaf is carefully shaped by hand, demonstrating its commitment to traditional artisan baking techniques, per its w…