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Norwalk Police investigate Saturday night shooting
Three people were shot Saturday night at Roodner Court, Norwalk Police said. The 911 call reporting that a person had been shot at 261 Ely Ave. came in at 10:12 p.m., a news release said. Officers arrived within two minutes and found two victims, a man who had been shot in the back and a…
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Walsh denies social media accusation of NPD neglect
Norwalk Police deny ignoring an elderly woman as she crawled up the stairs to her home, as alleged on social media in posts featuring a brief video. After seeing the video, the department conducted a full investigation, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh said Friday in a news release. “Without any other context, it could…
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Fired NPS bookkeeper arrested, charged with larceny
NORWALK, Conn. — A former Norwalk Public Schools employee has been arrested and accused with stealing funds from the Brien McMahon student athletic fund, a news release said. Marilyn Knox, 67, of 14 Arnold Lane is charged with larceny first degree. Bond was $50,000 and her court date is Sept. 11. NPS contacted NPD on…
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License plate reader spots stolen U-Haul, Norwalk Police say
NORWALK, Conn. — Three New York men were arrested Thursday after a Norwalk Police patrol officer was alerted to a stolen U-Haul truck on the Route 7 connector by his LPR (license plate reader), a news release said. Patrol units pulled the vehicle over on Grist Mill Road without incident, the release said. Jonathan Daniel…
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Norwalk woman arrested after allegedly driving into police officer, pedestrian
NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk police officer and a pedestrian were hit by a car speeding through SoNo early Saturday, Norwalk Police said. Nancy Nava, 25, of 79 Washington St. was arrested and charged with reckless driving and operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to a news release. Bond was $50,000. Her court date is…
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Norwalk Police promotions include two Deputy Chiefs
NORWALK, Conn. — Ten members of the Norwalk Police Department were promoted Wednesday, including two to the rank of deputy chief. Former Lieutenants Melissa Lepore and Joseph Dinho were sworn-in as deputy chiefs during a ceremony held in the concert hall in City Hall. The program also included the appointment of three lieutenants, three sergeants…
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Norwalk Police Department appoints two additional Deputy Chiefs
In a first for the department, Norwalk Police will have three deputy chiefs. The Police Commission on Monday appointed Lieutenants Joseph Dinho and Melissa Lepore to the position.
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Norwalk Police shoo 93 underage drinkers from SoNo bar
NORWALK, Conn. — Nearly 100 underage drinkers were found in a Washington Street bar late Saturday in an investigation spurred by Norwalk Police officers patrolling the area, a news release said. Officers learned that Saltwater SoNo Restaurant & Bar/Jayla Jayla Nightclub was serving numerous underage people alcoholic beverages and alerted Special Services at 11:30 p.m.,…
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NPD identifies man killed in moped accident
NORWALK, Conn. — The identity of the moped operator who died late Friday after a collision with an SUV has been released. Joseph Velez, 45, lived on Alvin Drive, according to Norwalk Police. At 9:58 p.m. Friday, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of a collision between a car and a moped at the intersection of…
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Norwalk moped driver killed in Friday night collision with SUV
NORWALK, Conn. — A moped driver was killed Friday night in a motor vehicle collision, according to Norwalk Police. Witnesses are needed to aid the police investigation. At 9:58 p.m. Friday, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of a collision between a car and a moped at the intersection of Maple Street and Van Buren Avenue,…
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Norwalk Police investigate second shots fired incident in Colonial Village
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Police are investigating the second incident of shots fired at Colonial Village inside of a week. Reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Suncrest Road came in at 9:54 p.m. Friday, a news release said. Police found shell casings and property damage. No one was injured. The previous incident…
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South Norwalk man charged with robbery shortly after incident
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Police nabbed a robbery suspect within half an hour of a 911 call, according to a department news release. At about 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, Norwalk Police Department Combined Dispatch received a call advising that a Black man had just entered a Connecticut Avenue gas station, displaying a knife, a news release…
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NY man arrested in ongoing NPD vape shops investigation
NORWALK, Conn. — An ongoing investigation into local shops selling marijuana and hallucinogens without a license led Norwalk Police Special Services Officers to execute a search and seizure warrant Tuesday at the Smoke House 1 vape shop, located at 108 Connecticut Ave., a news release said. A New York man was arrested without incident. Police…
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Norwalk Police Department accredited by CALEA, again
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Police Department has once again been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). “The CALEA Accreditation is granted to those public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA Standards. The Norwalk Police Department has remained accredited since 1995, consistently demonstrating excellence in management and service…
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Norwalk Police investigate shots fired in Colonial Village
NORWALK, Conn. — Reports of shots fired Sunday evening in the 100 block of Suncrest Road drew Norwalk Police to Colonial Village, where they found shell casings and property damage, a news release said. No one was reported injured, the release said. The Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Anyone who…
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Two arrested in South Norwalk home invasions
NORWALK, Conn. — Two Norwalk men are accused of being involved in several cases of burglary, robbery, and home invasion. According to Norwalk Police: Joseph de Jesus Tiburcio-Nunez Case 23-29763 Case 23-30208 Case 23-39987 Aneudy Martinez Case 23-29763 Two detectives investigate A Lexington Avenue home was burglarized May 22, police said; cash was taken, and…
