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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

Learn More About The Danbury Police Dept. At Fall Citizen Police Academy DANBURY, Conn. -- Are you interested in learning more about your local police department? Spots are still available for the 2017 Fall Citizen Police Academy at the Danbury Police Department.Sessions begin Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and continue every Tuesday until Nov. 28. Topics include the laws of arrest, the penal code, patrol procedures, crime scene investigation, defense tactics and firearms. To apply for the Citizen Police Academy, click here and download the application.

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Police & Fire

Peaceful Parks: Stamford Police Crack Down On Problems At Cummings, Leone STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police issued dozens of tickets during quality of life enforcement details at Cummings Park and Leone Park on Thursday. The department had previously conducted a quality of life enforcement at Cummings Beach and Park on July 30 after receiving numerous complaints of loud music, drinking and unsafe driving. Most of the complaints came from families with children and seniors, who said that the behavior was deterring them from using the park. During that enforcement, police handed out more than 30 tickets. Police followed up on that enforcement detail with one on …

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Officers Tackle Felon With Stolen Gun Near Stamford Train Station STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man was arrested with a stolen gun after trying to run from police on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Police said that at around 1:30 p.m., members of the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit noticed a suspicious car while they were patrolling in the area of Henry Street and Washington Boulevard, about a block from the Stamford train station. During their investigation, they detected the odor of marijuana coming from the car, and requested that the driver, 29-year-old Toney Jordan, exit the car, according to police. After getting out of the car, Jordan…

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Marks 16th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks With Memorial Service WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton will pay tribute to those lost in the Sept. 11 attacks with a memorial service at the Wilton Fire Department. The 16th year anniversary service will be held on Monday, Sept. 11 at fire headquarters, 236 Danbury Road in Wilton. The service begins at 10 a.m. and all are welcome to attend.

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

News

Stamford Raises Houston Flag In Solidarity With Hurricane Harvey Victims STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford officials raised the Houston city flag at the Government Center on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Texas, and highlighted ways that Stamford residents can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. “The pictures and videos coming out of Texas and Louisiana get worse and worse every day, showing unthinkable devastation,” said Mayor David Martin, who was joined at the even by Stamford-based Americares and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). “We in Stamford have not been immune to floods and storms over the years, so I appreciate that residents are looking …

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Schools

Wilton Police Urge Safety As New School Year Starts Tuesday WILTON, Conn. -- With Wilton students going back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Wilton Police Department is reminding all residents to be safe and keep an eye out for kids during the morning and afternoon commutes. "Please be alert on our roads, drive safely, and remember to stop for school buses picking up and dropping off students." In a back to school public service message from the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, drivers are reminded that students, teachers, buses, crossing guards and coaches are all back. Police are asking drivers to be alert and watchful for buses…

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Police & Fire

Truck Crashes On Old Redding Road In Weston WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Volunteer Fire Department and EMS responded to a single vehicle crash on Old Redding Road on Thursday night.The sole occupant of the truck was evaluated by Weston EMS. E-7, Rescue 5, 551 and Medic 500 responded to the scene.

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police To Conduct Crosswalk Safety Enforcement Campaign WILTON, Conn. -- As part of an effort to improve pedestrian safety in Wilton Center, the Wilton Police Department will conduct a two-week pedestrian safety enforcement operation, focusing on motorists who fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, as well as speeding violations. The department is conducting this public awareness and enforcement campaign to educate and encourage members of the community to develop and maintain safe practices while driving, walking and cycling through Wilton Center. The operation will take place between Sept. 4 and Sept. 17 at the crosswalks in Wilton Cen…

by Casey Donahue

09/02/2017

Police & Fire

Shelton Fire Depts. Accept Donations For Hurricane Harvey Victims SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Fire Department is teaming with St. Vincent de Paul to gather donations for the people of Texas who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. The following items are being collected: Clothing (all sizes, washed or new only) Undergarments such as underwear, bras, boxers, boxes of diapers or wipes, socks (new only, all sizes) Bedding (new only, in original packagin) Bath, body and cosmetic items (new only) Non-perishable canned food Cases of bottled water Cat and dog food (new only, in original packaging) Reusable shopping bags There will be a drop-off center at St. Jo…

by Casey Donahue

09/01/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Murder Victim, Suspect Had Gotten In Fight Over Money, Cops Say BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A shooting death that took place in Bridgeport in July may have been connected to an altercation between the victim and the suspect that took place in Virginia, according to the Connecticut Post. Richard Evans, 37, of Bridgeport was arrested on Thursday and charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit. The arrest stems from the July 2 shooting death of 44-year-old Reginald May outside May's home on Alice Street. Related story: Bridgeport man charged in murder lured victim out with car alarm Evans and May both worked for a …

by Casey Donahue

09/01/2017

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