MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE IN JOINT UNDERCOVER OPERATION TARGETING ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, in partnership with the Stamford Police Department’s Special Victims Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), concluded a multi-agency undercover operation targeting individuals seeking to engage in sexual activity with minors. During the investigation, detectives from the Norwalk Police SVU posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms. Undercover officers posed as 15-year-old males and females. As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged: Detroja Kabhi, 23, of West Haven Criminal Attempt at Risk of Injury – Sexual Contact with Victim Under 16 Criminal Attempt at Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor Criminal Attempt at Sexual Assault 2nd Degree Giys Jbeili, 34,…

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Over 40 Rounds Fired

Bridgeport Police responded to the area of Stratford and Carroll Avenue due to ShotSpotter activation reporting 48 rounds fired. There is heavy police presence in the area and no reported victims at this time. The Department is investigating and will provide any updates when they become available.

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Make Music Fairfield Returns June 21

International Make Music Day to Take Place Sunday, June 21 Fairfield, CT - Make Music Day 2026 returns to Fairfield on Sunday, June 21 from 8AM - 10PM. 2026 marks the 9th year that Fairfield has celebrated Make Music Day. This year, there will be over 100 performers, 18 venues, and 70+ performances over the course of the 14-hour festival day. Make Music Day is the free, outdoor music festival celebrated annually all over the world on the Summer Solstice. Created in Paris, France in 1982, Make Music Day, or “Fête de la Musique”, has grown to more than 2,000 cities, making it the globe’s largest music event. Make Music Day features free music of all styles, and is open…

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Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Fee

ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL $100K TAX FOR H-1B VISAS (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement regarding a final ruling from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts finding unlawful and vacating the Trump Administration’s policy imposing a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa petitions. H-1B visas allow U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign national workers in roles that require specialized skills, including as teachers, physicians, researchers, nurses, and other vital workers, to alleviate nationwide labor shortages. The tax created a costly barrier for employers, weakened the economy, and disrupted essential services, especially for public sector and government employers trying to fill these positions. Attorney General Tong joined a multistate…

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Citizens Free-Pinned Motorcyclist

Citizens helped extricate a motorcyclist pinned under an SUV on Washington Avenue near Highland Avenue. Assistant Fire Chief Ellis told us the man had serious injuries to his legs. This is the second time today that citizens helped free a pinned victim, freeing a man trapped under a van at Park Avenue and State Street. 2026-06-13@9:28pm-- #Bridgeport CT

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