Norwalk Police Arrest Two Smoke Shop Employees After Illegal Cannabis Investigations

Smoke Shop Employees Arrested for Illegal Marijuana Sales On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division executed a search and seizure warrant at Wally’s Convenience, located at 336 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Following a comprehensive narcotics investigation, it was determined that employees of Wally’s Convenience were illegally selling marijuana from the store, which is not a licensed cannabis dispensary. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for Wally’s Convenience. During the execution of the search warrant, a total of 4.15 pounds of cannabis products were seized, including flower, vapes, and gummies. The store employee, Emad Alawdi, was taken into custody. Arrested: Emad Alawdi, 28, of Norwalk, CTCharges: Possession with Intent…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian On November 19, 2025, Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of Van Buren Avenue and Bedford Avenue after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle. Responding officers determined that the pedestrian had been struck by two separate vehicles. The incident was captured on a nearby vehicle’s dashboard camera, which showed the pedestrian crossing Van Buren Avenue in the crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop for the red traffic signal while turning left from Bedford Avenue onto Van Buren Avenue. Following the collision, the driver failed to stop and fled the scene. A second vehicle traveling on Van Buren Avenue subsequently struck…

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Bridgeport Domestic Assault Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals in Bronx

SUSPECT IN SERIOUS DOMESTIC ASSAULT ON BOND STREET TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY U.S. MARSHALS A felon wanted by the Bridgeport Police for seriously assaulting a woman on the East Side last week was captured in the Bronx, New York on Friday morning by United States Marshals. Frank Moreno, 45, had an active Bridgeport warrant for Assault in the Second Degree, Interfering with an Emergency Call and Larceny in the Sixth Degree. On the night of May 6th, Bridgeport officers were called to Bond Street on a report of a female outside covered in blood and pleading with citizens to call the police. An investigation by the Detective Bureau determined Moreno assaulted the victim with his hands and a beer bottle…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Protective Order Investigation Leads to Firearms Seizure

Violation of Protective Order Leads to Gun Arrest On Friday, May 8, 2026, Norwalk Police Patrol Officers arrested Dominick Santella for Violation of a Protective Order following a family violence incident. Information obtained indicated that Santella still possessed firearms in violation of a Protective Order prohibiting him from possessing any firearms. Santella had previously signed a DPS compliance statement stating that he had turned over all of his firearms and ammunition. The Detective Bureau assisted in the investigation and obtained search warrants for Santella’s residence and his two vehicles. During the execution of the search warrants, officers located a 12-gauge shotgun, a 22-caliber air rifle, a suppressor, an AR-15 receiver, a 3-D printed AR-15 lower receiver, a tactical vest with…

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Fairfield Rotary Collecting Donations for Veterans During Memorial Day Parade

Please help support veterans by bringing food or making a donation during Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade For the 15th consecutive year, during the Memorial Day Parade in Fairfield on Monday, May 25th, the Rotary Club will be collecting non-perishable food/canned goods and money, cash, credit card, or checks made out to “Homes for the Brave,” along the parade route to donate and support local Veterans. As is tradition, local Veterans will be riding in the truck and helping collect. Marchers will walk along the parade route collecting items including canned goods, coffee, powder creamers, twin sized sheets, towels, and any toiletries. The Club is honored to help support veteran causes including Homes for the Brave, who is the primary recipient.…

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Police Activity In Stratford

Police UPDATE: The Stratford Police Department responded to an address on Claudia Drive on a report of aperson in a mental health crisis at approximately 1113 hours.Access to the immediate area has been restricted and the Special Response Team is on scene.There is no threat to the public at this time. Further details will be made available whenpossible. People in Stratford near the intersection of Success Avenue and Stonybrook Road are being asked to stay inside their homes while police investigate an incident in the area. Officials said there is no threat to the community at large at this time. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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