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Casey Donahue

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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
Police: Cleaning Woman's Assistant Stole $1,000 Ring From Westport Home Police: Cleaning Woman's Assistant Stole $1,000 Ring From Westport Home
Police: Cleaning Woman's Assistant Stole $1,000 Ring From Westport Home WESTPORT, Conn. -- A cleaning woman's assistant was charged with stealing a $1,000 ring from a Westport home where she was working, according to police. Officers were dispatched to a Marion Road home on Sept. 19 on a report of a larceny. A resident told police that a ring, valued at approximately $1,000, had been stolen from her master bedroom.  The only people with access to the bedroom during the time frame of the theft were the cleaning woman and her assistant, identified as 39-year-old Margarita Mendez Gutierres of Bridgeport, according to police.  Police obtained a search warrant for …

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News
Connecticut Ranks Among States Most Vulnerable To Identity Theft Connecticut Ranks Among States Most Vulnerable To Identity Theft
Connecticut Ranks Among States Most Vulnerable To Identity Theft FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut residents will want to take steps to protect themselves following a data breach at Equifax that exposed confidential information of more than 145 million Americans, as the Nutmeg state has recently been named the 10th most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. The credit-monitoring site WalletHub released a study last week, identifying the states most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. Analysts compared data for all 50 states and the District of Columbia across eight key metrics, ranging from identity theft complaints per capita to average amount…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Warn Of Increase In 'Card Cracking' Scams Stamford Police Warn Of Increase In 'Card Cracking' Scams
Stamford Police Warn Of Increase In 'Card Cracking' Scams STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police are warning about an increase in "Card Cracking" scams where scammers are offering quick cash in exchange for debit cards and pin numbers.Police said that Card Cracking is an updated twist on identity theft, but where victims are often willing participants. Conspirators use social media and other methods to advertise quick cash returns for cards and PIN numbers. Once obtained, they deposit fraudulent checks into the accounts through ATMs, and within hours they then withdraw the funds at another ATM, police said. "If someone on social media ad…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Police Warn Of Uptick In Paintball Attacks Bridgeport Police Warn Of Uptick In Paintball Attacks
Bridgeport Police Warn Of Uptick In Paintball Attacks BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — As Halloween approaches, the city of Bridgeport has seen an uptick in teenagers shooting people with paintball guns, according to the Connecticut Post. Police told the Connecticut Post that it is common for teens to shoot at buildings or property around Halloween, but that this year they have been shooting at people, leading to pain and some injuries. The attacks have also begun earlier this year than in previous years, the Connecticut Post reported. Earlier this month police arrested a teen in connection with a drive-by paintball shooting that left a 41-year-old man bli…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Woman Charged With DUI After Speeding Through Darien Work Zone Norwalk Woman Charged With DUI After Speeding Through Darien Work Zone
Norwalk Woman Charged With DUI After Speeding Through Darien Work Zone DARIEN, Conn. -- A Norwalk woman was arrested on drunken driving charges after police said she was speeding through a construction zone in Darien last week. Police said that at around 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, an officer saw a 2017 Toyota Rav 4 speeding on the Post Road near the intersection with Old Kings Highway South. The area was under construction at the time, and numerous traffic control signs and personnel were in the area. An officer clocked the car traveling at 45 mph near construction equipment and personnel, and saw it cross over the divider line into the close portion of the …

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News
Bethel Officials Warn Resident Of Scammers Claiming To Work For Eversource Bethel Officials Warn Resident Of Scammers Claiming To Work For Eversource
Bethel Officials Warn Resident Of Scammers Claiming To Work For Eversource BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel officials are warning residents of a phone scam being conducted by someone who claims to work for Eversource.Several Bethel residents have received calls from someone claiming to be from Eversource, telling them that their payment is past due and that their power is about to be shut off. The Bethel Police Department is advising residents that they should not trust the caller or any phone number they give you, as they may be part of the scam. If you receive such a call, hang up and call the customer service number that appears on the Eversource website on your own to c…

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Weather
Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain And Wind To Shelton This Week Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain And Wind To Shelton This Week
Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain And Wind To Shelton This Week FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- After a dry start to the week on Monday, rain and storms are expected to hit Fairfield County Tuesday and drench the area. Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 70, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a calm wind, which will become a south wind of 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. There will be areas of drizzle before 2 a.m., followed by a chance of showers. Otherwise the night will be cloudy, with a low around 62. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent, though less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected. Heavy rain is expected to…

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Schools
Staples High Musicians Rally To Replace Sheet Music Destroyed In Hurricane Staples High Musicians Rally To Replace Sheet Music Destroyed In Hurricane
Staples High Musicians Rally To Replace Sheet Music Destroyed In Hurricane WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Staples High School Music Department is pairing with Luck's Music to raise money to replace Texas public school sheet music libraries lost in Hurricane Harvey. Several fundraising events will be taking place to support the students' efforts.  On Friday, Oct. 27, Staples football half-time will feature the SHS Jazz Ensemble, and Staples musicians will hold a "Chamber-a-thon" on Nov. 3. Sponsored students will play and be accepting donations. Luck's Music President Melissa Luck has pledged a matching grant of $10,000 nationwide to help replace the Texas sheet…

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Events
Monsters Can March In Westport For Annual Children's Halloween Parade Monsters Can March In Westport For Annual Children's Halloween Parade
Monsters Can March In Westport For Annual Children's Halloween Parade WESTPORT, Conn. -- Ghouls and goblins will walk the streets of Westport when the town hosts its annual Children's Halloween Parade on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event is sponsored by the Westport Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Merchants Association and Westport P.A.L. Children and parents will meet at Main Street and Post Road at 3:30 p.m. The event is for children of all ages, especially those 8 and under. The parade will proceed up Main Street, turn right onto Avery Place, then turn left on Myrtle Avenue to Town Hall and Veterans Green. Children may trick-or-treat along Main St…

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Darien YMCA Hosts Free Halloween Party For The Community Darien YMCA Hosts Free Halloween Party For The Community
Darien YMCA Hosts Free Halloween Party For The Community DARIEN, Conn. – For a safe, exciting Halloween, the Darien YMCA is again offering an imaginative Halloween experience – a free evening for little goblins and their families to enjoy in an environment that’s both caring and safe.  The holiday fun takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at 2420 Post Road, Darien. Costumes and parental supervision are required. For many years, the Darien YMCA has hosted this Halloween party which includes crafts, bounce houses, concession stand, games, and more. The Darien YMCA will be decorated, waiting, and well supervised.  “It’s a safe, creativ…

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