Caught At 111 MPH: Stamford Man Drunk, High While Speeding On I-95 With No License Cops Say Caught At 111 MPH: Stamford Man Drunk, High While Speeding On I-95 With No License Cops Say
Caught At 111 MPH: Stamford Man Drunk, High While Speeding On I-95 With No License Cops Say A Connecticut man with no license or insurance was arrested after state police say he flew past a cruiser at over 100 miles per hour on I-95 while drunk and high.  Delroy Williams, 48, of Stamford, faces multiple charges following his arrest Thursday night, June 26, Connecticut State Police said.  The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. near Exit 14 in Darien, where a state trooper saw a black Acura TL blow past them “at an extremely high rate of speed.” Using radar, the trooper clocked the car at 100 mph in a 55 zone, authorities said. The officer flipped on the cruiser’s lights…
Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There
Wrong-Way Chase In Stamford Causes Multi-Car Crash, 4 Sent To Hospital, But It Didn't End There A stolen BMW led police on a chase through Stamford on Wednesday afternoon, June 25, causing a violent multi-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital, including a Connecticut state trooper, officials said. The pursuit began in New York after the vehicle was connected to the robbery of an off-duty NYPD officer, Stamford police said. Troopers, city officers, and a Westchester County Aviation Unit helicopter followed the SUV across the state line. A Connecticut State Police trooper later spotted the BMW coming off I-95 onto Canal Street in Stamford — driving the wrong way, authoritie…
From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream
From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream Shep Jennings may be a kind, soft-spoken, and well-mannered 11-year-old, but in the water, he’s unstoppable, winning awards, accolades, and the respect of the Connecticut swimming community. But Shep wants to use his skills in the water to help doctors fight cancer. The Darien fifth grader is channeling his love of swimming into raising money for Swim Across America, held Saturday, June 21, in Stamford. He’s already helped raise more than $9,000 for cancer research, making him one of this year’s top individual fundraisers for Swim Across America – Fairfield County. The organization is stil…
Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild Fairfield Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Arrested After Viral Car Stunt Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild Fairfield Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Arrested After Viral Car Stunt
Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild Fairfield Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Arrested After Viral Car Stunt A wild late-night car meetup at a Fairfield County shopping center turned dangerous when drivers lit up the asphalt — literally — and turned a grocery store parking lot into a street stunt arena. Now, more than a month later, police have arrested four people and impounded multiple vehicles.  David Romero, Wanda Romero, Dilmar Ruano-Barrera, and Christopher McGirl are facing multiple charges from the late-night May 2 takeover at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield, police said.  Original Report: Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts As Cars Take Over Fairfield Parking Lot Fairfield officers responded to t…
Police ID Stamford Man, 46, Killed After Car Crashes Into Scooter Police ID Stamford Man, 46, Killed After Car Crashes Into Scooter
Police ID Stamford Man, 46, Killed After Car Crashes Into Scooter A Stamford man has died two weeks after a car crashed into him while he was riding a scooter.  Christian Dinamarca, 46, was rushed to the hospital just before 11 p.m. on May 29 when his scooter was crushed into pieces after a BMW crashed into him in the 100 block of Hope Street in Stamford, police said.  He died of his wounds on Wednesday, June 11.  The crash remains under investigation. The police have not released the driver's name, and no charges have been filed.  Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has information on it to contact Stamford’s Co…
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police
Hungry Kidnapper Forces Victim To Drive Him To Milford McDonald's, Ends Up In Cuffs: Police A 28-year-old Connecticut man is behind bars after police say he forced his alleged kidnapping victim to stop at a McDonald's for food — a decision that ultimately led to his arrest. Alexander Mathews, of Milford, is charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree threatening, and second-degree breach of peace following his arrest on June 2, according to Milford police. Officers were called to the McDonald’s on Boston Post Road around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of a possible kidnapping, authorities said. But by the time officers arrived, Mathews had fled ran away. Police launched …
Walmart Creates New Credit Cards Through Its Own Financial Firm: What To Know Walmart Creates New Credit Cards Through Its Own Financial Firm: What To Know
Walmart Creates New Credit Cards Through Its Own Financial Firm: What To Know Walmart is using its own financial technology startup to launch a major credit card program. Synchrony Financial and the Walmart-backed firm OnePay announced the new Mastercard on Monday, June 9. The move comes after Walmart ended its previous credit card partnership with Capital One years ahead of schedule. Walmart had leaned on Capital One as its exclusive credit card issuer since 2018, but sued to exit the agreement early in 2023, CNBC reported. Capital One later claimed Walmart wanted to end the contract to shift transactions to OnePay. At the time the partnership ended, the Walma…
Reality Bites: Greenwich Restaurant Hosts Watch Party For ‘Jersey Shore’ Cameo Reality Bites: Greenwich Restaurant Hosts Watch Party For ‘Jersey Shore’ Cameo
Reality Bites: Greenwich Restaurant Hosts Watch Party For ‘Jersey Shore’ Cameo Jersey may have the boardwalk, but tonight, Greenwich has the drama. Constantino’s Pasta Bowls, located at 160 Hamilton Avenue, is hosting a watch party for the second episode of the new season of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation."  The restaurant played host to the show's cameras back in September when the cast stopped by after supporting Vinny Guadagnino’s comedy show in Stamford. That visit will be featured in episode 2 of the show’s eighth season, airing Thursday, June 5, at 8 p.m. To celebrate, Constantino’s is inviting fans to make dinner reservations, grab a table, and watch the e…
Stamford Teen Seriously Injured After BMW Slams Into Scooter: Police Stamford Teen Seriously Injured After BMW Slams Into Scooter: Police
Stamford Teen Seriously Injured After BMW Slams Into Scooter: Police A Connecticut teen was hospitalized after a BMW struck him on Thursday night, May 29. The teen was riding a scooter in the 100 block of Hope Street in Stamford just before 11 p.m. when a BMW crashed into him, destroying the scooter and throwing the rider to the ground, police said. The teen suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remained as of Friday morning, Stamford police said. The 46-year-old driver from Stamford spoke with police, who are continuing to investigate the incident. No charges had been filed as of …
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police A routine traffic stop in Norwalk this week ended with three people behind bars after police uncovered multiple firearms and suspected drugs, authorities said. Officers pulled over a vehicle around 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, on Cudlipp Street near Jacob Street, according to Norwalk police. The driver, Charles Razor, was found to have a suspended license. As officers questioned the passengers, they discovered Darius McGee had a loaded Glock 45 with an illegal extended magazine, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up a second loaded 9mm handgun with the serial number scratched off, alon…
Stamford DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money Stamford DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money
Stamford DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money Federal officials have recovered more than $736,000 linked to a Connecticut-based scam targeting DoorDash drivers. But the man behind the scheme was murdered just two days before a court appearance, and now prosecutors must figure out how to return the stolen cash. Police began investigating David Smith in January 2023 when Stamford police responded to a domestic violence call at a local apartment, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Inside, officers found a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine and multiple safes stuffed with $736,040 in cash, along with 118 credit and debit cards, most…
Candace Owens Reveals She Was Target Of Morris Plains Man's Online Death Threats Candace Owens Reveals She Was Target Of Morris Plains Man's Online Death Threats
Candace Owens Reveals She Was Target Of Morris Plains Man's Online Death Threats Conservative commentator Candace Owens revealed this week that she was the unnamed target of a New Jersey man who threatened to kill her in a violent video and group message, prompting a federal investigation and criminal charges. Owens, who was born in White Plains, NY and raised in Stamford, CT, said she was contacted by the FBI last September following her viral debate with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, in which she criticized the late Rabbi Menachem Schneerson. But despite being told a suspect had been arrested, she says federal authorities refused to disclose any details. “We were obviously c…