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Police & Fire

Stamford Police Crack 'Luna' Graffiti Case; Damage Estimated At $150K STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police slammed two men with dozens of charges in connection with a graffiti spree that began in December and continued through March when police made the first arrests in the case. Jeffrey Gilleski, 25, of 177 High Clear Drive, Stamford, was charged Thursday with 16 counts of first-degree criminal mischief, 15 counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree criminal mischief, 18 counts of second-degree criminal mischief and and 13 counts of conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal mischief. His bond was set at $25,000. Officers are searching for Michael Vega, 25, …

by Frank MacEachern

09/03/2015

Police & Fire

Police Search For Gunman, Victim After Shots Are Fired Near Stamford Park STAMFORD, Conn. -- After he finished shooting at another man Wednesday night, a gunman said "what's up" or "what now," according to a witness, Stamford police said. The intended victim, a 5-foot-6 black man, fled after the shooting, police said. It is not known whether he suffered any injuries in the 7:45 p.m. shooting in the area of 235 W. Main St., Sgt. Kelly Connelly said. A West Main Street woman heard three shots that she described as sounding like "pow, pow, pow," Connelly said. The woman believed the shooting occurred in the area of Carwin Park near Wes…

by Frank MacEachern

09/03/2015

Schools

New Lebanon School Welcomes Greenwich Kids For Start Of New Year GREENWICH, Conn. -- Lucas Del Pezo isn't sure what to expect this year, but he was certain of one thing at New Lebanon School in Greenwich. "Well, I am getting a nice teacher," Lucas said about his Grade 5 teacher Laura McDermott. Lucas walked to school Wednesday with his sister Sofia, 6, who is entering Grade 1 at the school, accompanied by their mother Karina. Wednesday was the first day of class in the Greenwich Public School system, and Sofia said she was a little nervous and excited about the upcoming year. That excitement was shared by Karina Del Pezo. "I am hoping t…

by Frank MacEachern

09/02/2015

Police & Fire

Norwalk Teen Charged With Leading Police On 100 MPH Chase Through Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- A Norwalk teen led police on a high-speed chase for 20 minutes throughout Wilton before stopping when he found that his way was barred by a police vehicle and a spiked belt early Saturday, police said. Marlon E. Sumner-Harris, 19, of 88 Taylor Ave., was arrested at gunpoint after he came to a stop, police said. He is charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, engaging in a pursuit, speeding, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating without a license, operating without insurance, possession of marijuana and failing to display a plate. He was released on …

by Frank MacEachern

09/01/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Seek Public's Help In More Than 70 Car Break-Ins STAMFORD, Conn. -- As officers investigate reports of more than 70 car break-ins and car burglaries in Stamford in August, police are looking for help from the public. In one of the most recent cases, a man was seen on a surveillance video breaking into three vehicles at the garage at 750 Summer St. at about 3:30 a.m. Friday. The suspect is believed to be a white male about 20 years old with a distinct beard, police said. He was wearing a red long-sleeved shirt, which was unusual due to hot weather at the time. He can also be seen with a hood over his head in the video, police said. Anyon…

by Frank MacEachern

09/01/2015

Schools

Stamford Schools Face Challenge With New Preschool Program As Year Begins STAMFORD, Conn. -- More than a decade ago, Frank Rodriguez ditched his business career and decided that teaching was his calling. He said he believed he could make a difference by teaching elementary students. "I just really like working with kids and there was just a connection that I wanted to do something for the community," the principal at K.T. Murphy School in Stamford said Monday as the new year began. "I thought you could really make a big difference when they first come to school and get them excited about learning." The 41-year-old Stamford native graduated fro…

by Frank MacEachern

09/01/2015

Schools

Greenwich Students Return To Public Schools On Wednesday GREENWICH, Conn. -- After a long hot summer, Greenwich Public Schools students return to class on Wednesday. The district has 11 elementary schools, three middle schools and Greenwich High School. The district also operates the Greenwich Public Preschool and the Greenwich Alternative High School. The system is led by Superintendent William McKersie, who was chosen for the job in 2012 and was Greenwich's fifth superintendent in the past 12 years. The schools range in size from the 229-pupil New Lebanon Elementary School to Greenwich High School with 2,691 students, according to the distric…

by Frank MacEachern

09/01/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Charged With Pitching Empty Beer Bottles At Cafe STAMFORD, Conn. -- An angry man who pitched beer bottles at the Rumba Cafe late Sunday is facing serious charges, Stamford police said. Bertin Lazaro, 31, of 425 W. Main St., was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree assault and third-degree criminal mischief. Police said Lazaro was told to leave the cafe at 475 W. Main St. after causing a disturbance shortly before midnight. He left but returned about 10 minutes later with eight empty beer bottles and tossed them at the cafe's two front doors, police Sgt. Kelly Connelly said. Lazaro ran from the scene but return…

by Frank MacEachern

08/31/2015

Police & Fire

Teen Bicyclist Sent To Hospital After Collision Near Greenwich High School GREENWICH, Conn. — A teenage bicyclist is in serious – but not life-threatening – condition in Stamford Hospital with a concussion and a collapsed lung after he was hit Monday morning by a box truck on East Putnam Avenue near Greenwich High School, Greenwich police said. The eastbound bicyclist tried to cross East Putnam Avenue around 6:20 a.m. to get to the north side of the road. The teen is a member of the high school football team and was on his way to Cardinal Stadium, Lt. Kraig Gray said. “As he did that he ended up striking a small box truck,” Gray said. The box truck was also trave…

by Frank MacEachern

08/31/2015

Schools

Big Changes At Stamford Schools As Students Head Back For New Year STAMFORD, Conn. -- After a scandal-plagued year that saw huge changes in Stamford Public Schools and at Stamford High School, a new year opens with new leadership at the high school. School opens Monday for Stamford students. At Stamford High, Raymond Manka will be the new principal. Superintendent Winifred Hamilton and the Stamford Public Schools kicked off the school year last week for teachers with a first-of-its-kind virtual convocation. Each school hosted its own building-based session during which they shared a video message from the mayor and district leaders, as well as held state a…

by Frank MacEachern

08/30/2015

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