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Norwalk

Arrest Made in Child Sexual Assault Case

Nov 7, 2024 Alex

On September 29, 2024, officers responded to a report of sexual assault involving an 8-year-old child. The case was taken over by the Special Victims Unit, which developed probable cause to issue an arrest warrant for Armando Cruz-Zambrano. On November 5, 2024, Special Victims Unit detectives apprehended Cruz-Zambrano without incident on East Avenue. Armando Cruz-Zambrano, 56 years old, of Norwalk, was arrested on November 5, 2024. He faces charges of Sexual Assault 1st Degree, Illegal Sexual Contact with a Victim Under 16, Assault 3rd Degree, and Interfering with an Emergency Call. His bond is set at $2,000,000, with a court date scheduled for November 19, 2024.

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Valley

Ansonia News: Police Investigating Shooting of Ansonia Woman Transported to Hospital

Nov 4, 2024 Alex

On November 1, 2024 at about 7:50 P.M., the Derby Police Department requested assistance for a shooting investigation where the victim was at Griffin Hospital. During the course of the investigation it was determined the victim was shot in Ansonia then transported by private car to the hospital.The victim, a 27 year-old female Ansonia resident, was transferred to another hospital for further treatment where she is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing, this appears to be an isolated incident and detectives are currently pursuing leads in the case. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

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Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN NOVEMBER

Nov 3, 2024 Alex

11/12, 11/19, 11/26: Peer Tutoring/Homework HelpersAre you struggling with class or homework assignments? Need help with math or writing that essay? The Library has high school volunteers ready to help you do your very best. Registration required so homework helpers can be scheduled. Call 203-385-4167 or email slateen@stratfordlibrary.org to schedule an appointment. Grades 5-8. 11/14, 3:30-5 pm: Decorate Your Holiday CupcakesDecorate your own special holiday cupcakes! We have everything you need to decorate fun Thanksgiving cupcakes. Satisfy your sweet tooth eating your creation or bring your work of 'sweet' art home. We'll also sample some cider and hot chocolate while we start gearing up our holiday spirit. Location: Teen Department. Grades 6-12. No registration; while supplies last. 11/18, 3-4 pm:…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Crash!

Nov 3, 2024 Alex

Report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motor cycle at the 3400 block of Fairfield Avenue. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time, and the road going into Bridgeport is impassable from the accident. The lanes going from Bridgeport into Fairfield is open to traffic at this time.

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Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library

Nov 3, 2024 Alex

Milford Author Hal Johnson Is Guest November 17 The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, itsseries of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 17 at 2 pm.  Guest speaker Hal Johnson will discuss his new book, Impossible Histories.  The talk is free and open to the public. A thousand years ago, Vikings landed in Canada, set up camp for a little while, and then left forever. But what if they’d stayed a little longer?  Milford author Hal Johnson looks at these events both from the side of history-as-it-happened (in which Vikings are a footnote in the 16,000-year history of Canada) and history-as-it didn’t. Could one small change a thousand years ago have led to mounted, armored Indigenous knights driving Pilgrims back onto…

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Man Arrested for Killing a Kitten

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

On 11-1-24, Shelton Police arrested 47-year-old Krzystof Bakota of Shelton and charged him with Malicious Killing of an Animal 1st Degree. Bakota was held on a $25,000 bond and brought to Derby Court for arraignment on 11-1-24. The arrest stems from a report Shelton Police took from a family member of Bakota who stated she left her kitten in Bakota’s care while she was away. Bakota told her that the kitten went missing. The kitten was later found deceased in the backyard by another family member. Bakota admitted to family members that he killed the kitten. He told another family member that the kitten was annoying him, so he threw the kitten against a table and then threw the kitten…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR COVERAGE WITH ACCESS HEALTH CT HAS BEGUN AND RUNS THROUGH JANUARY 15

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment Period is November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais today announced that the open enrollment period for Connecticut residents seeking to enroll in health insurance plans for 2025 with Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, has begun effective this morning and continues through January 15, 2025. Governor Lamont and Commissioner Mais are encouraging anyone in need of coverage or considering changing their coverage to take full advantage of this open enrollment period to research their options. This open enrollment period provides individuals and families the opportunity to review, compare, and select health and dental insurance plans for the upcoming year. Consumers…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Update in Fatal Stabbing

Nov 1, 2024 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the murder of a 29-year-old man who was stabbed to death behind a social club in the East End of the city early Friday morning. The victim was identified as Kyle Allen LeBlanc from Southington, Ct. He was most recently residing in Stratford. At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1st, the Stratford Police responded to a report of a person laying in the street bleeding near the intersection of Stratford Ave. and Bruce Ave. Officers subsequently found the victim there deceased, as a result of multiple stab wounds. They then located what is believed to be the initial a crime scene behind the Thirty Plus Social Club at 1985 Stratford Ave. in Bridgeport.…

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Westport

Westport Police Arrest Suspect in Lux Bond & Green Smash-and-Grab Larceny

Oct 31, 2024 Alex

Joshua DeJesus, 25, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Westport police on October 30, 2024, on an outstanding warrant linked to a smash-and-grab larceny at Lux Bond & Green on May 9, 2024. DeJesus was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Larceny in the First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the First Degree, and held on a $250,000 bond; he was transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment on October 31, 2024.

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