Month: August 2024

Cocchia’s Liquor Store Arrests

https://youtu.be/p5Pg05ewR28 On Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division executed search and seizure warrants, along with a federal arrest warrant, at Cocchia’s Liquor Store on Ely Avenue in Norwalk. Information had surfaced about a Mexican male named “Felix” selling large quantities of cocaine from the store. An investigation involving controlled purchases of cocaine identified “Felix” as Felix Galindo-Castillo, also known as Cocchie. Galindo-Castillo, who had an active federal arrest warrant, was also found to be the founder of the violent Los Vagos Gang based in Mexico. The federal New York arrest warrant charged him with illegal re-entry into the United States, with a bond set at $1 million. The search warrants covered both Cocchia’s Liquor Store and…

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Italian American Police Society Vincent Penna Memorial Car Show

The Annual Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Car Show, hosted by the Italian American Police Society of Southern CT, will be held this Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. The car show is raising funds for the Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship awards funds to the education of local children in the community. Vincent Penna Jr passed away unexpectedly in December of 2020 at the age of 51, leaving behind his wife and teenage sons, in addition to countless family members, friends, colleagues, and fellow officers who admired his passion for his family and community. Vincent Penna Jr was an officer with Westport for 26 years, becoming the Deputy Chief of the Department before…

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   “KIDS’ DAY” AT THE STRATFORD FARMERS MARKET IS BACK!

STRATFORD, CT, August 8, 2024—The Town of Stratford will be hosting its ninth annual “Kids’ Day” at the Stratford Farmers Market on Monday, August 26th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Paradise Green in Stratford, CT. This family-friendly and fun-filled back-to-school event offers a wide range of healthy activities that are perfect for the entire family. The goal is to captivate young minds with the wonders of fresh, locally grown produce through a variety of engaging and interactive activities. “Kids’ Day,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, “is a perfect example of intergenerational efforts put on by the Town and its many partners. This opportunity for connection and education continues to bring great benefit to all ages in our community. I…

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Westport News: Police Investigate Serious Pedestrian Crash on Imperial Avenue

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department is actively investigating a motor vehicle crash thatoccurred this evening at approximately 6:45pm on Imperial Avenue in the vicinity of Post RoadEast. The crash involved a vehicle striking two pedestrians, resulting in significant injuries.Westport Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services were promptly dispatched to the scenefollowing a 911 call. Upon arrival, first responders provided immediate medical attention to theinjured pedestrians, who were subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment.Their current conditions are listed as critical.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Preliminaryfindings indicate that the vehicle was traveling north on Imperial Avenue when it veered off the roadand struck the pedestrians on the sidewalk.The crash site…

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