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'Pictures Began Shaking On Walls': CT Residents Share Earthquake Reactions 'Pictures Began Shaking On Walls': CT Residents Share Earthquake Reactions
'Pictures Began Shaking On Walls': CT Residents Share Earthquake Reactions A magnitude 4.8 earthquake on the Richter scale centered in New Jersey could be felt all over Connecticut, according to officials and residents. See related: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New York, Connecticut, Northeast  According to the US Geological Survey, the quake, which occurred at 10:23 a.m. on Friday, April 5, was centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, in the borough of Lebanon, about 60 miles west of midtown Manhattan. Fairfield County resident Ashley Garrison, of Easton, said her pictures began shaking on her walls, and she ran outside, where the ground was shakin…
Tip Leads To Quick Arrest Of Dealer Coming To Stamford From NY Daily, Police Say Tip Leads To Quick Arrest Of Dealer Coming To Stamford From NY Daily, Police Say
Tip Leads To Quick Arrest Of Dealer Coming To Stamford From NY Daily, Police Say A man allegedly coming from the Bronx to Fairfield County daily to peddle drugs was nabbed quickly after police received a tip. Anthony Rivera, age 44, was charged on Friday, Jan. 12, after the Stamford Police drugs and organized crime unit received a tip that he was driving a red Mitsubishi to the area of West Broad Street to peddle various narcotics, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police. After receiving the tip, the unit was set up in the area, and "sure enough," said Conklin, the red Mitsubishi pulled into the driveway of a home and began selling to various buyers …
Stamford Man Nabbed With 1,600 Folds Of Fentanyl, Police Say Stamford Man Nabbed With 1,600 Folds Of Fentanyl, Police Say
Stamford Man Nabbed With 1,600 Folds Of Fentanyl, Police Say Following a weeks-long investigation into the sale of fentanyl and other drugs in Fairfield County, a resident has been charged with allegedly operating a drug factory. Stamford Police arrested Devon Strong, aka "Pook," age 41, for narcotic sales on Saturday, Dec. 30. Members of the department's Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit raided Strong's home and vehicle on warrants where they found 110 bundles of fentanyl (1100 folds) in a bag he dropped after getting it out of his trunk, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police. Agents then moved to Strong's home where the…
Greenwich Woman Found Dead In Stamford Park Greenwich Woman Found Dead In Stamford Park
Greenwich Woman Found Dead In Stamford Park A 54-year-old Fairfield County woman who was found dead in a busy park likely died from a drug overdose, police said. The incident took place in Stamford in Mianus River Park around 8:50 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5. The woman, identified as Melissa Tiefer, of Greenwich, was found after a person walking in the park early in the morning noticed her lying on a blanket off a trail and not moving, said Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police. The person called out to the woman and she did not move so they called 911 and officers responded, Conklin said. When officers arrived th…
Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During Packed Stamford Fireworks Display, Police Say Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During Packed Stamford Fireworks Display, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Loaded Gun During Packed Stamford Fireworks Display, Police Say A man was nabbed on the beach during a packed fireworks display after police received a tip through the CrimeStoppers gun program in Fairfield County. Justin Ramos, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at Cummings Beach with a loaded gun in his backpack, said Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin. Conklin said members of the Narcotics and Organized Crime unit received the tips shortly before the event was scheduled to begin. "There was a real concern due to the number of people attending the event," Conklin said. Agents quickly worked with officers …
47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich 47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich
47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich Connecticut State Police are searching for witnesses after a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Greenwich. Colin D. Kennedy, age 47, of Stamford, was killed around 1:45 a.m., Friday, June 30 on I-95 after drifting out of his lane and eventually hitting another car head-on, said the Connecticut State Police.  According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, Kennedy was a 911 dispatcher who has worked with the city since October 2005. "He was well respected by his co-workers," Conklin said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his mom and two sisters." According to an inves…
Man Who Robbed, Murdered Beloved Stamford Jeweler Sentenced Man Who Robbed, Murdered Beloved Stamford Jeweler Sentenced
Man Who Robbed, Murdered Beloved Stamford Jeweler Sentenced The man who shot and killed a beloved Fairfield County jeweler during a robbery has been sentenced to prison. Robert Rallo, age 59, of New York City, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 1, to 40 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, for the March 2020 murder and robbery of Mark Vuono, of Marco Jewelers in Stamford, said US Attorney for the District of Connecticut Vanessa Roberts Avery. “We are very pleased to see these three career criminals held accountable for this senseless murder, and we want to commend the tireless, cutting-edge police work that led to this outcom…
Stamford Man On Federal Parole Nabbed Again With Drugs, Weapons, Police Say Stamford Man On Federal Parole Nabbed Again With Drugs, Weapons, Police Say
Stamford Man On Federal Parole Nabbed Again With Drugs, Weapons, Police Say A Stamford man who was recently released from federal prison has been busted again with alleged drugs and weapons. Charles "Paco" Handy, age 55, was busted by members of the Stamford Police Drugs and Organized Crime Unit on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Members of the unit were watching Handy after receiving word he was dealing drugs in the area and had a handgun, said Stamford Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin. When officers spotted Handy driving an older white pickup truck they pulled him over and found a loaded handgun with six rounds, and 12 bags of cocaine weighing 3.3 grams, Conklin said. …
Stamford Felon Nabbed With Gun, Drugs, Police Say Stamford Felon Nabbed With Gun, Drugs, Police Say
Stamford Felon Nabbed With Gun, Drugs, Police Say A Fairfield County man recently acquitted on a 2012 murder charge was nabbed by police following a weeks-long investigation he might be in possession of a firearm. Hakeem Atkinson, age 27, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 5, after Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime agents stopped him as he was leaving work in Fairfield, said Stamford Deputy Chief Richard Conklin. The investigation allowed the unit to obtain warrants for his person, vehicle, and home, Conklin said. During the stop and later search of his Stamford home, agents located a safe containing a loaded Springfi…
Stamford Fugitive Charged In Attempted Murder Stamford Fugitive Charged In Attempted Murder
Stamford Fugitive Charged In Attempted Murder A Fairfield County man wanted by the US Marshals on a warrant for a New York City murder was nabbed by the police as he walked to his BMW. Stamford resident Caleeb Brown, age 31, was arrested by members of the Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit around 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, just two days after receiving word he was wanted for attempted murder. Brown, who is well-known to the Stamford Police and has a lengthy arrest record, according to Stamford's Assistant Police Chief Richard Conklin, was captured as he walked to his BMW on Tresser Boulevard. The specialized polic…
Man Busted With Crack, Cocaine During Stamford Raid, Police Say Man Busted With Crack, Cocaine During Stamford Raid, Police Say
Man Busted With Crack, Cocaine During Stamford Raid, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted with alleged crack and powdered cocaine during a raid by police. The incident took place in Stamford around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 on Myano Lane, Apt. 103. According to Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department, officers from the Drug and Organized Crime Unit had information that Jermaine "Mash" Akins, age 48, of Bridgeport, was dealing crack and cocaine out of the apartment. On Thursday, officers from the unit, armed with a search warrant had to break down the door to the apartment after no one answered, said Conklin O…
5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say 5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say
5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say Five Fairfield County businesses have been busted for allegedly selling vaping products and tobacco to minors during a sting operation. The operation took place in Stamford on Thursday, Oct. 20. According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, the department NARC and Organized Crime Unit teamed up with the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction after receiving numerous complaints from parents and residents of underage sales. During the sting operation, officers from both departments visited five Stamford businesses and at each business, minors were "readily" sold vape…
Stamford Police Captain Promoted To Assistant Chief Stamford Police Captain Promoted To Assistant Chief
Stamford Police Captain Promoted To Assistant Chief A popular Fairfield County police captain has been promoted to assistant chief of an area police department. Capt. Richard Conklin will become the next Assistant Chief of Police for the Stamford Police Department, according to Chief Timothy Shaw.  "We are thrilled to have Rich join the leadership team and replace Assistant Chief Lou DeRubeis who is being appointed to the position of Public Safety Director," Shaw said. Conklin comes with over 40 years of law enforcement experience within the Stamford Community, he added. "His ties to the citizens of Stamford are fa…
Man Pulls Out Gun During Soccer Game In Stamford, Police Say Man Pulls Out Gun During Soccer Game In Stamford, Police Say
Man Pulls Out Gun During Soccer Game In Stamford, Police Say A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun at a crowded Fairfield County park following a dispute at a soccer game. The incident took place in Stamford around 9:15 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Lione Park on the city's West Side. Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said officers responded to the "very crowded" park on a report that a man had pulled a gun following an argument at one of two large organized soccer games taking place. The man, identified as Dwayne Omar Wilson, age 40, of Hartford, was not playing in the game, but had pulled the gun and walked onto the field with …
Stamford Officer Saves Man Following Stabbing On City Street Stamford Officer Saves Man Following Stabbing On City Street
Stamford Officer Saves Man Following Stabbing On City Street A Fairfield County man was saved by a quick-thinking police officer after he was stabbed on a city sidewalk. The incident took place in Stamford around 9 a.m., Saturday, April 16, in the area of 579 Pacific St. Stamford Officer Nicholas Kuhn was on routine patrol when he was alerted to a man lying on the sidewalk by a passerby in the area. Kuhn immediately ran to the man who he found had been the victim of a stabbing, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police Department. The 36-year-old man was bleeding heavily from a stab wound in the upper chest/neck area, he added. …
Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD
Authorities Issue Alert For Fentanyl-Laced Drugs After Six College Students On Spring Break OD Updated story: West Point Cadets ID'd As Six Spring Breakers Who Overdosed, Report Says As spring break starts to get into full swing, law enforcement officials are warning about the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs after six students overdosed on what they thought was cocaine. The six spring breakers were found inside a vacation rental home in Florida after using cocaine that was laced with fentanyl, leaving one in critical condition inFort Lauderdale, authorities said.   Locally, law enforcement said they are seeing a "tremendous" number of fatal overdose deaths from drugs with fentanyl.…
String Of Fentanyl Deaths Lead City In Fairfield County To Issue Warning String Of Fentanyl Deaths Lead City In Fairfield County To Issue Warning
String Of Fentanyl Deaths Lead City In Fairfield County To Issue Warning Police in one Fairfield County city are warning residents of a string of overdose deaths linked to the use of fentanyl-lace opiates. Captain Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department said on Sunday, Jan. 23, police are investigating a "string of overdose deaths that appear to be due to the use of fentanyl-laced opiates."  While there currently is no evidence that these three deaths of city residents are directly related, the department is warning the public with regard to the rapid and deadly effects of fentanyl, Conklin said. Fentanyl is widely prevalent in the illicit drug s…
Suspect In 2020 Fatal Fairfield County Stabbing Caught In Texas Suspect In 2020 Fatal Fairfield County Stabbing Caught In Texas
Suspect In 2020 Fatal Fairfield County Stabbing Caught In Texas A Fairfield County man wanted for the stabbing death of an area man has been captured by US Marshals after more than a year on the run. The U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force tracked Samuel Delfiro Zapata-Herrera, age 31, of the Stamford area, near Houston, Texas on Tuesday, Nov. 23, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police. Zapata-Herrera was wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Isaias Sagastume-Aceituno, of Stamford, outside of Reyes Restaurant on Stillwater Avenue on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, Conklin said. Conklin said Zapata-Herrera is in the process of being extradited …
Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County
Man Charged For Broad-Daylight Shooting Putting Dozens In Danger In Fairfield County After a months-long investigation, a Fairfield County man has been arrested for an alleged dangerous daytime shooting that put dozens of residents in jeopardy. Kenneth Jeffries, age 25, of Norwalk, was arrested Friday, Dec. 10, for the Tuesday, Sept. 7 stalking shooting on Summer Street in Stamford. According to Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police, Jeffries fired five gunshots at two men walking in the parking lot at 920 Summer St. around 3:30 p.m. “This is a very busy intersection where you will usually find a line of people at Dairy Queen, people waiting at the bus stop, and at…
Manchester Fire Was 'Intentionally Set': Prosecutor Manchester Fire Was 'Intentionally Set': Prosecutor
Manchester Fire Was 'Intentionally Set': Prosecutor A fire in a vacant structure earlier this week was intentionally set, authorities said. On Tuesday, Manchester police and Manchester Fire Department were dispatched on a report of a fire at a vacant structure on Ridgeway Road. Once the fire was extinguished, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Unit, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Manchester Township Detective Bureau, were requested to respond to the scene and conduct an examination into the origin and cause of the fire.  The result of the…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed In Connection With Overdose Death, Police Say Following an investigation that lasted more than a year, a Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs, and faces charges associated with an overdose death. Rodney Spann, age 26, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Stamford Police on Wednesday, Oct. 13, on charges of the sale of narcotics and conspiracy to sell narcotics.  The investigation into Spann began in September 2020 after a woman died from an overdose, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamford Police Department. During an investigation into her death, Spann became the focus, Conklin said. Over the yearlong in…
Two Found In Vehicle In Fairfield County Died From Suspected Overdose, Police Say Two Found In Vehicle In Fairfield County Died From Suspected Overdose, Police Say
Two Found In Vehicle In Fairfield County Died From Suspected Overdose, Police Say Two men found inside a car in Fairfield County likely died from drug overdoses, police say. The men, believed to be in their 30s, were discovered around 3:45 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30 at the corner of Woodland Avenue and Pacific Street in Stamford after police received reports of the two being unresponsive. Capt. Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department said responding officers immediately began administering Narcan and CPR but were unable to revive the men. The two men were then transported to Stamford Hospital, where they were both pronounced dead, Conklin said. The deaths are…
Officers Injured, Cars Smashed, During Armed Robbery In Fairfield County Officers Injured, Cars Smashed, During Armed Robbery In Fairfield County
Officers Injured, Cars Smashed, During Armed Robbery In Fairfield County Four Fairfield County residents were arrested after a planned gun bust turned into an armed robbery that ended with injured officers and smashed police vehicles. Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said the incident, which took place on Thursday, July 1, was the result of a month-long investigation conducted by the department’s Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit targeting Stamford resident Kristian Alvarez, age 18, for the illegal sale of firearms in the city. But the gun bust went wrong as officers watched Alvarez, in a Nissan Altima with no plates, and three other individuals on Thursda…
Third Man Arrested In Assault At Park In Fairfield County, Police Say Third Man Arrested In Assault At Park In Fairfield County, Police Say
Third Man Arrested In Assault At Park In Fairfield County, Police Say A third Fairfield County man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man at a popular city park.  Brian Towles, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, July 1, by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit for the stabbing of a 30-year-old man on Friday, June 4, said Captain Richard Conklin. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. at Veteran's Park, in which the victim suffered a stab wound to his torso, and that required emergency surgery. He later recovered in the intensive care unit before being released, police said. The investigation determined that there were numerous …
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting
Suspect Nabbed For Fatal Shooting Of Fairfield County Teen During Car Enthusiasts' Meeting Police have made an arrest in a shooting during a meeting of car enthusiasts that left a 19-year-old former high school sports standout dead in Fairfield County. Everett Brown, age 21, of Stamford, was apprehended on Wednesday, April 21 by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit after the department executed a search warrant at Brown’s residence, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Scanlon. Brown was arrested in connection with the shooting that happened around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, April 18, in the parking lot of the RPM Raceway at 600 West Ave., in Stamford, that left Courtney Lewis, …
Drug Dealer Busted With Cocaine, Large Stash Of Cash In Fairfield County, Police Say Drug Dealer Busted With Cocaine, Large Stash Of Cash In Fairfield County, Police Say
Drug Dealer Busted With Cocaine, Large Stash Of Cash In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County alleged drug dealer was busted with more than three ounces of high-grade cocaine and a large amount of cash following an investigation into drug sales in the area. Edgar Palencia, age 25, of Stamford, was busted by the Stamford Police Department's NARC squad on Tuesday, March 2, after surveilling him for several weeks, said Captain Richard Conklin. According to Conklin, Palencia, agents had watched Palencia for several weeks make deals across the city, including on March 2, in which officers arrested Adali Sanchez, 34, of Stamford who purchased cocaine from Palencia whil…
Man Threatens To Shoot Victim, Dog In Fairfield County Incident Caught On Video, Police Say Man Threatens To Shoot Victim, Dog In Fairfield County Incident Caught On Video, Police Say
Man Threatens To Shoot Victim, Dog In Fairfield County Incident Caught On Video, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested after a social media video was posted which shows a caucasian man pointing a firearm at a Black man. "This video was taken by a witness of an incident that occurred Monday, Feb. 22 at approximately 11:32 a.m., in the area of 300 Broad Street," said Stamford Police Captain Richard Conklin. The difference in this video is the Black man was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot the man and his dog, Conklin. According to Conklin, the white male shown in the video reported the incident to the police from his cellphone as the incident was …
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search Two area men were busted with drugs during a warrant search by Fairfield County police. Jaydeh Brayboy, 19,  and Jerry Salaahudiyn, 36, both of Stamford, were arrested on Sunday, Dec. 20 by members of the Stamford Police Narc Unit during a warrant search, said Capt. Richard Conklin. According to Conklin, Narc Unit members had been investigating the two men for the sale of drugs for quite some time before the warrant was served. Salaahudiyn was busted with the alleged sale of a crack to an undercover officer. When busted, he had more than $,000 in cash, Conklin said. Brayboy was nabbe…
Stamford Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Pistol Stolen From Car, Police Say Stamford Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Pistol Stolen From Car, Police Say
Stamford Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Pistol Stolen From Car, Police Say A 29-year-old man who reported that his handgun had been stolen out of his unlocked vehicle has been charged with reckless endangerment in Fairfield County. Tyler Burchard, of Stamford, reported that his 9mm Smith & Wesson semiautomatic pistol was stolen last week out of the unlocked center console of his car, which parked in the driveway of his home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin said. Burchard was also charged with the unsafe storage of a firearm in a vehicle, Conklin said. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond. Conklin said the department has seen "an explosion" …
Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford
Man Busted With Fentanyl/Heroin, Charged With Running Drug Factory In Stamford A man has been accused of running a drug factory after police uncovered more than 16 grams of fentanyl/heroin in his Fairfield County home. Eugene Wasicki, 51, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 19, after officers with the city's Narc Squad served warrants at his home, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. During the search, officers found 16.5 grams of fentanyl/heroin, scales, cutting agents, and packaging, said Conklin.  Agents also found a 32-semi-automatic pistol, which Wasicki is prevented from owning as a repeat convicted felon, police said. Conklin said Wasicki …
Man Dies After Jumping From Parking Structure At Stamford Town Center Man Dies After Jumping From Parking Structure At Stamford Town Center
Man Dies After Jumping From Parking Structure At Stamford Town Center A 48-year-old man jumped to his death after walking to the Stamford Town Center mall and jumping from the parking structure. The unidentified man, a resident of Stamford, died around 9:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 26, after jumping from the structure and landing in a loading zone area off Edith Sherman Way, where he was discovered, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. No foul play is expected and police believe the event will be ruled a suicide after reviewing surveillance video, Conklin said. "It's a sad event," Conklin added.