Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire
Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire A fire broke out at the Shorehaven Golf Club pro shop on Thursday morning, Jan. 30, sending thick smoke billowing into the air as emergency crews rushed to contain the flames. Norwalk Fire Department arrived at 14 Canfield Ave. just after 8:40 a.m. to find flames climbing the outside of the 1.5-story wood-frame building. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze before it could spread into the attic. Crews ventilated the building and checked for hotspots while emergency teams, including Norwalk PD and EMS, secured the area. No injuries were reported. The extent of the damage is unclear.&n…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police
Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police Police arrested a 57-year-old Connecticut man after he hid a camera inside the bathroom at a Fairfield County restaurant. The bust comes after a monthslong investigation.  Hector Camacho, of Weston, was taken into custody by Norwalk detectives on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after authorities linked him to the device using forensic DNA evidence, surveillance footage, and interviews, according to Norwalk police. The case began on Sept. 29, when a person at Sierra Grille at 617 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk discovered a concealed camera in the restroom and alerted authorities. Police did not say…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia
Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia A Fairfield County man wanted for allegedly having inappropriate contact with multiple juveniles was arrested in Georgia after an intense manhunt led by local and federal authorities, police said. Moises Ruiz, 37, of Norwalk, was tracked to Gwinnett County, Georgia, where he was taken into custody on Jan. 15 by US Marshals, according to the Norwalk Police Department. Detectives from Norwalk’s special victims unit traveled to Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to extradite Ruiz back to Connecticut. The investigation began in Nov. 2023, when the Connecticut Department of Children and Families file…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them 5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them 5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them
5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them A Fairfield County family of five, including four young children, avoided tragedy early Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, thanks to their smoke detectors, which alerted them to a fire in their Norwalk home. The blaze began just before 4 a.m. on Cudlipp Street. An adult and four kids younger than six were jolted awake by fire alarms, prompting firefighters to respond to the under-construction home in the Rowayton area of the town. Nearly 30 firefighters arrived at the scene and had the fire under control quickly. However, Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Maggio said the outcome could have been muc…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police
Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police A Connecticut substitute teacher is facing multiple charges after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to middle school students in Norwalk, police said. Richard Lovallo, 64, of Stamford, was arrested on Jan. 24, 2025, following an extensive investigation by the Norwalk Police Special Victims Unit. He faces two counts of risk of injury to a minor/impairing morals and two counts of harmful communication with a minor, according to authorities. The investigation began in September 2024 when Norwalk police received a complaint from a local middle school. Police did not identify the school. …

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police
CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police A 19-year-old Fairfield County man is facing sexual abuse of a minor charges following an investigation by the Norwalk Police Department’s special victims unit. Bryan Flores-Calero, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 23, on two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, police said.  The charges stem from an incident reported on Nov. 21, 2024, when a family member came forward after learning a minor had been sexually abused, police said. Police located Flores-Calero during a traffic stop and arrested him, authorities confirmed. …

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by Josh Lanier
Harrison, NY
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Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From Nyc-area Supermarkets A popular supermarket chain across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is now partnering with Uber Eats to deliver groceries. Wegmans Food Markets has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer grocery deliveries for customers, Uber said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The supermarket chain based in Rochester, New York, has 111 locations along the East Coast. Uber One members can enjoy perks like free delivery and a five-percent discount on Wegmans orders of more than $35. "We're thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January," said Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of North American …

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out
Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out In what could be seen as prophetic irony, a garbage truck caught fire in Fairfield County this week, sending firefighters rushing to the scene, authorities said. The contents of a Waste Management trash truck ignited near the intersection of Woodward and Neptune Avenues at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Norwalk firefighters. The driver pulled into a parking lot at 145 Woodward Ave., near The Sport Haus and 203 Trading, and dumped the smoldering load to allow firefighters to extinguish it. Smoke and flames erupted from a pile of cardboard and plastic recycling. …

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by Josh Lanier
East Granby, CT
Weather
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State Connecticut towns experienced significant snowfall from the storm that swept through the region on Jan. 19 and 20.  Towns in Hartford County recorded some of the highest totals in the state, with North Canton and Glastonbury Center each receiving 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Fairfield and Tolland, also saw substantial snow, with several towns reporting over 5 inches. Alongside North Canton and Glastonbury Center's 6-inch totals, towns such as Bristol and Bradley Airport reported over 5 inches of snow. Simsbury, East Hartford, and South …

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by Cecilia Levine
Bedford, NY
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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
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Dog Dies In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 2 Dog Dies In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 2 Dog Dies In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 2
Dog Dies In Norwalk House Fire That Displaces 2 A dog was killed in a Connecticut house fire early Thursday morning, Jan. 16, despite the efforts of firefighters and its owner, authorities said.  Firefighters were called to 17 Dairy Road in Norwalk just after midnight to find two residents desperately trying to extinguish flames to save their family dog. They received minor injuries for their efforts.  Crews rushed to help, knocking back flames from the basement spreading into the single-story home above. Norwalk firefighters found the dog amidst the chaos and ran it outside while others attacked the fire, authorities said.&nbs…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action
Norwalk Home Destroyed In Blaze Despite Firefighters' Quick Action Firefighters in Connecticut were able to put out a house fire in about 30 minutes Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, but it wasn't enough to save the structure, officials said.  The fire was reported around 8 a.m. at a split-level home on Cindy Lane in Norwalk. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke billowing from the eaves and flames moving through the dining room.  Nearly 30 firefighters helped put out the blaze, but authorities ruled the home unfit to live in after the fire, Norwalk officials said.  Norwalk Fire Department No one was injured in the blaze.  The Norwalk Fire Mars…

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by Josh Lanier