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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

Gun Charge Added For Man Charged With Selling Drugs Out Of Monroe Home MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe man charged with selling drugs out of his home in August has now been arrested on drug charges after police said they found a stolen handgun in his possession. Michael Pinto, 55, is the husband of a Stamford police officer, and was arrested in August following a joint investigation by the Monroe Police Department and the Stamford Police Narcotics Unit. Police said that the Stamford Narcotics Unit had begun an investigation into cocaine sales with connections to Monroe, and developed Pinto as a suspect. Related story: Stamford cop's husband charged with selling drugs…

by Casey Donahue

11/03/2017

Neighbors

Shelton, Derby Seniors Can Sign Up To Receive Sand & Salt For Melting Ice SHELTON, Conn. -- The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club will be delivering five-gallon buckets of a sand and salt mixture to seniors and disabled individuals in Derby and Shelton on Dec. 7. The sand and salt mixture is to spread on driveways and walkways during the winter to help melt snow and ice. The program is open to seniors age 70 or older, as well as disabled individuals. People residing in housing developments that already provide sand are not eligible for the program. If you are interested in receiving a bucket, sign up at either the Derby or Shelton Senior Center, or contact Kim Ryan at ki…

by Casey Donahue

11/03/2017

Events

Norwalk Historical Society Marks Veterans Day With WWI Lecture, Book Drive NORWALK, Conn. -- In honor of Veterans Day and the WWI Centennial, the Norwalk Historical Society will host a free lecture on local contributions to World War I. "From Lima Beans to Libraries: How Food and Books Helped Win the Great War" will be held Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at the townhouse at Mill Hill Historic Park. Join historians Dr. Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney for a lively lecture and discussion. From gardening, canning and food conservation to prescribing books for servicemen and veterans, there were many ways for people, old and young, to serve. Learn how Connecticut…

by Casey Donahue

11/03/2017

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Join No Shave November To Fight Cancer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Members of the Stamford Police Department are joining the fight against cancer by taking part in No Shave November.The mission of No Shave November is to not only raise money for cancer research and treatment, but also to educate the public about preventative measures. Each day, 22,000 people worldwide die from cancer. Nearly half of cancer diagnoses and deaths are preventable. For the past six years, participants in No Shave November around the world have put down their razors and foregone their hair appointments to join the fight against cancer. The campaign has raised m…

by Casey Donahue

11/03/2017

News

Veterans Day Parade In Stamford Stepping Off On New Route STAMFORD, Conn. -- The annual Stamford Veterans Day parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 at noon.There will be a new route this year, the Veterans Day Parade Committee announced. The parade will start at the intersection of North Street and Bedford Street, then move south on Bedford Street to Atlantic Street, and end at Veterans Park.

by Casey Donahue

11/03/2017

Police & Fire

Body Recovered Of Bridgeport Man Who Jumped From I-95 Into Norwalk River NORWALK, Conn. — The body of a Bridgeport man who jumped from the the Yankee Doodle Bridge on I-95 in Norwalk was recovered Thursday from the water, according to State Police. The man was identified as Evol M. Genias, 58, of Bridgeport. At around 11:11 p.m. on Wednesday, State Police Troop G responded to the area of the Yankee Doodle Bridge over the Norwalk River on I-95 for a report of a person who had possibly jumped from the bridge. The Norwalk Police and Fire Departments, the Westport Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard all used boats and attempted to locate the person, but were …

by Daily Voice

11/03/2017

Police & Fire

Former Bridgeport Man Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Fatal 2012 Stabbing BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A former Bridgeport man was found guilty of manslaughter in a fatal stabbing of a man on the East Side of Bridgeport in 2012, according to the Connecticut Post. Mario Chavez, 56, was found not guilty of murder but was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter on Thursday, the Connecticut Post reported. The charges stemmed from the May 27, 2012, stabbing of 23-year-old Francisco Barbosa-Vega on Arctic Street. Barbosa-Vega was stabbed in the chest following a fight. An investigation identified Chavez as a suspect in the stabbing, but by the time police had secured a wa…

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

Police & Fire

Trumbull Police: Bridgeport Man Hit Daughter, Pointed Gun At Her Boyfriend TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was arrested in Trumbull after police said he hit his adult daughter several times and pointed a gun at her boyfriend while attending his granddaughter's birthday party in town. Police said that 46-year-old Jack Fernandez of Bridgeport was attending a birthday party for his 3-year-old granddaughter on Old Hollow Road in Trumbull on Sunday when the incident occurred. Fernandez's 21-year-old daughter said that during the party, Fernandez became angry with her because he believed she was unappreciative of his paying expenses for her, and that she was being di…

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man In Custody On Threatening Charge Arrested Again NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk man who was charged with threatening a family member in September was arrested again after police said he called the family member from his holding cell, according to the Hour. Police told the Hour that they received a complaint on Sept. 29 that 55-year-old Alan Arndt had threatened to kill a family member. When officers arrived on scene Arndt was not there, but they were able to obtain a warrant for his arrest, according to the Hour. The family member called the police on Tuesday to report that Arndt was banging on the door after being served with eviction papers …

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

Traffic

Expect Delays Due To Roadway Milling In Brookfield Today BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Roadway milling for the Four Corners/Town Center project in Brookfield will be taking place today. Drivers should expect delays in the vicinity of Federal Road/Route 25 and Station Road. Delays will last until 3:30 p.m. Paving will take place on Monday and Tuesday.

by Casey Donahue

11/02/2017

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