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Greenwich Police Department  GREENWICH — A Port Chester man accused of grabbing a child on her way to school turned himself in to the Greenwich Police Department yesterday, police officials said.  A warrant was out for the arrest of Hector Vargas, 31, for an incident that happened on Sept 11 where he allegedly grabbed a middle school student from behind. He was charged with Unlawful Restraint, Reckless Endangerment and Breach of Peace in the second degree; Sexual Assault in the fourth degree; Stalking in the first degree and Risk of Injury to a child. He remains in custody on a $250,000 bond and was transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment, police said. “The successful resolution of this case was made possible through the invaluable information shared by the local community, which proved instrumental in identifying the alleged perpetrator,” they said in a social media post. “The department commends the vigilance and cooperation of Greenwich residents throughout t...

NORWALK — A man died after crashing his car into the stone wall of the East Norwalk Historical Cemetery around 2 a.m., police officials said. Patrol officers, the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk EMS, were dispatched to the scene where they found 24-year-old Anthony Martinez in critical condition.  Emergency personnel provided medical attention and transported him by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital. He later died from his injuries.  Based on preliminary findings, Martinez was driving his car eastbound on Van Zant Street when he continued through the intersection of East Avenue before striking the wall. The crash is still under investigation and they urge anyone with information to contact Crash Reconstruction Unit Officer Christopher Wasilewski at 203-854-3035 or CWasilewski@norwalkct.gov. Anonymous tips can also be sent using 1 of the 3 ways to the following contacts: - Norwalk Police Tip Line:  203-854-3111 - texting “NORWALKPD” followed by the message to 847411 - visi...

Toys from Dollar Tree are displayed on a shelf.  The Westport Police Department, in partnership with the Police Athletic League and Police Benevolent Association, will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive on the first two weekends of December from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1560 Post Road East, according to a press release. “We respectfully ask for your support and generosity to help create lasting memories for children in need in our community as we believe that every child deserves to feel the magic and joy of the holidays,” Lt. Anthony Prezioso said. Volunteers from the police department will be in the parking lot of ASF Sports and Outdoors, where they will also be accepting cash donations.  Those who are unable to make it can donate to the following toy box stations starting Dec. 1.: Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road, Westport, CT ASF Sports & Outdoors Store, 1560 Post Road East, Westport, CT Awesome Toys & Gifts, 429 Post Road East, Westport, CT The Toy Post, 180 ...

NORWALK — A 6-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in the area of 11 Seaview Ave. around 3:45 p.m. on Thurs., Norwalk Police officials say. Norwalk Police, the Norwalk Fire Department and Norwalk Hospital EMS, were immediately dispatched. Patrol officers found the child on the sidewalk and adjacent grass area of the westbound lanes. First responders began providing emergency medical attention. The boy suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Norwalk Hospital. The Norwalk Police Crash Reconstruction Unit responded along with the Identification Unit to investigate the scene.  The driver of the vehicle was traveling eastbound when he ran west across the roadway and was struck. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. The accident is still currently under investigation.  Any witnesses are asked to contact Crash Reconstruction Unit Officer Equi by phone at 203-854-3035 or email at TEqui@norwalkct.gov. Information can also be shared anonymously by calli...

It's a sunny day and the air is cool and crisp when I stumble upon Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea, a quaint little tea shop nestled in the heart of Stamford's downtown center. The setting is well-lit and it's a weekday, so it's very quiet.  A vintage 70s-looking deck of UNO cards sits on a yellow table, creating a warm inviting touch. I look at the menu that hangs on the wall.  should I get a tea, milk tea, brown sugar pearl tea, or winter special? After pondering between a fruity one and one that's coffee-based, I decide to go with one that a friend recommended to me: the brown sugar pearl with coffee.  I order it with light ice as I do with most drinks to enable me to get more of the product. If there's one thing I remember from chemistry class, it's mass over volume. I watch as the server begins to prepare it for me.  Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea is located at 215 Main Street. According to the website, the story behind this chain all started with a pineapple and, o...

Nelson Ambulance Service and its affiliates are located at  208 Quinnipiac Ave. NORTH HAVEN — Yale New Haven Health System celebrated its purchase of Nelson Ambulatory Service and its affiliates at 208 Quinnipiac Ave. at 2:30 p.m. today. “Knowing the critical nature of our prehospital connections as well as intrahospital work, this has been a missing component of our health system I think for some time,” said Chris O’ Connor, CEO of YNHHS. “Now we can begin to both leverage and enhance what we can offer to our patients.” Chris O' Connor CEO of YNHHS speaks at Nelson Ambulatory Service headquarters. This acquisition will expand access for Nelson’s existing patients to the full complement of resources available under the YNHHS umbrella, providing additional support to strengthen medical transport in the region. Planning between the parties started in January. “Meeting with various management and staff has been a great experience," said Saleem Khan, President and CEO of Nelson Am...