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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Crack Down On Seatbelt Violations This Thanksgiving NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Police will be cracking down on seatbelt violations this Thanksgiving holiday. The Norwalk Police Department will be taking part in the Click It or Ticket campaign this week. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, with millions of Americans taking to the road to celebrate the holiday. In order to promote safe driving practices and increase the safety of motorists on the roads, Norwalk Police will be conducting enhanced enforcement of unrestrained vehicle occupants. According to police, 22,441 car occupants died in motor vehicle crashes in 201…

by Casey Donahue

11/20/2017

Police & Fire

Westport Police Crack Down On Seatbelt Violations This Thanksgiving WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Police will be cracking down on seatbelt violations through the Thanksgiving weekend. The Westport Police Department will be taking part in the Click It or Ticket campaign through Monday, Nov. 27. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, with millions of Americans taking to the road to celebrate the holiday. In order to ensure that travelers make it to their Thanksgiving celebrations safely, the Westport Police Department is teaming up with the United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

by Casey Donahue

11/20/2017

Police & Fire

Police Find Drug Factory In Norwalk Barbershop After Break-In NORWALK, Conn. — Police responding to a report of a burglary at a Norwalk barbershop on Friday instead found marijuana and evidence of a drug factory, according to the Hour. Police responded to Joel's Barber Lounge on Cedar Street on Friday morning on a report of an overnight burglary, and when they arrived they found the door ajar, police told the Hour. When they checked inside for suspects, they found evidence of drug activity, according to the Hour. The officers exited and were able to obtain a search warrant for the barbershop, the Hour reported. Police went back in and searched the bar…

by Daily Voice

11/20/2017

Weather

Chilly, Sunny Weather Kicks Off Thanksgiving Week In Shelton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The weather will be mostly sunny and chilly in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, though there is a chance that some rain could hit Fairfield County on Tuesday night into Wednesday. Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 43, according to the National Weather Service. Wind chill values will be between 30 and 35 during the day, and a west wind of 11 to 17 mph is predicted. Monday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 31. Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 55, though wind chill values will be between 25 and 35 early in the day. There is a 40 perc…

by Casey Donahue

11/20/2017

News

Robberies, 9-Year-Old Hero, Navin Case Top This Week's News In Shelton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In case you missed it, here are the top stories of the past week in Fairfield County, as reported by Daily Voice. Police released surveillance footage of an armed robbery at Little Caesars Pizza Restaurant in Bridgeport. The video shows a suspect dressed in black holding a gun directly to the head of an employee, who removes cash from the register and places it in a bag. A bartender was shot in the abdomen during a robbery at BAR in Stratford Center on Tuesday. Police released two surveillance photos of the suspect in the shooting, while a GoFundMe campaign was set…

by Daily Voice

11/19/2017

News

Norwalk Landscaper Faces Prison Time For Filing False Tax Return NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk landscaper faces up to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty Friday to filing a false tax return, according to John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, and Joel P. Garland, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England. According to court documents, 57-year-old Candido Valadares operates two Norwalk-based landscaping businesses, Candide's Landscaping and Water Gardens, and Candide Contractor & Natural Pools. He also provides snow-removal services during the winter. An investigation revealed that he deposited receipts from…

by Casey Donahue

11/18/2017

Neighbors

Stony Hill Tree Lighting Canceled For Saturday, But Food Drive Will Go On BETHEL, Conn. -- The Stony Hill tree lighting scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18 in Bethel has been canceled due to predicted inclement weather, but the food drive will still be held.The food drive will be held at the Big Y Plaza, located at 83 Stony Hill Road in Bethel. Stony Hill Four Corners, Big Y, the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Hawleyville Volunteer Fire & Rescue will collect food to benefit the Bethel and Newtown food pantries. The food drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

by Casey Donahue

11/18/2017

Police & Fire

Westport Woman Pleads Guilty To Charges In Murder Of Boyfriend's Parents BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The girlfriend of Kyle Navin has pleaded guilty to helping him murder his parents, whose bodies were found buried in a Weston backyard two years ago, according to the Connecticut Post. Jennifer Valiante, 31, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and hindering prosecution under the Alford Doctrine on Friday, according to the Connecticut Post. A plea under the Alford Doctrine means that she does not admit guilt, but concedes that should would be found guilty under the evidence. Jeanette and Jeffrey Navin of Easton were reported missing in August 215, and their rema…

by Daily Voice

11/17/2017

Police & Fire

Westport Police: Man Crashed While Driving Drunk, Claimed He Was Kidnapped WESTPORT, Conn. -- A Trumbull man was charged with making up a story about being kidnapped after crashing his car while driving under the influence in Westport, according to police. At 3:15 a.m. June 16, officers were dispatched to Cross Highway in Westport on a report of a crash with injuries. When they arrived, officers found an unoccupied vehicle that was upside. The owner was identified as 51-year-old Stephen Moran of Trumbull, police said. Moran was located walking in the area and injured, and officers detected the odor of alcohol on his breath, according to police. He claimed a male b…

by Casey Donahue

11/17/2017

News

Felon From Stamford Pleads Guilty To Re-Entering U.S. After Being Deported STAMFORD, Conn. -- A citizen of Honduras last residing in Stamford pleaded guilty Friday to re-entering the United States after being deported. Carlos Anariba, 27, also known as Marvin Guillen, pleaded guilty in New Haven to one count of re-entry of a removed alien, according to John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. According to court documents, in November 2008, Anariba, using the name Marvin Guillen, was charged in Stamford with assault, weapons, breach of peace and forgery offenses. After posting bond, he was released to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a…

by Casey Donahue

11/17/2017

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