Stamford Man Crashed Into Pedestrian On Purpose, Left Them Hospitalized: Police Stamford Man Crashed Into Pedestrian On Purpose, Left Them Hospitalized: Police Stamford Man Crashed Into Pedestrian On Purpose, Left Them Hospitalized: Police
Stamford Man Crashed Into Pedestrian On Purpose, Left Them Hospitalized: Police A Connecticut man is facing serious charges after police said he intentionally hit a pedestrian with his SUV before speeding away, authorities said.  Jeremiah Vizzo, 43, of Stamford, turned himself in to police on Monday, April 7, and was being held on a court-set $75,000 bond, authorities said. Police accused Vizzo of crashing his Lexus SUV into a 57-year-old Stamford resident in the 400 block of West Main Street around 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. He allegedly drove off, leaving the victim seriously injured on the road. Paramedics took the victim to an area hospital with serious injur…
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation
Stamford Firm Named No 2 Best Place To Work In Nation A Connecticut-based financial services company has been named the No. 2 best place to work in the United States, according to a new Fortune survey. Synchrony, a Stamford-based finance and insurance company, earned the honor in Fortune’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Fortune has compiled the list for 30 years by surveying employees and asking them to rate their workplace across 60 metrics — including the quality of leadership, pay and benefits, coworker relationships, workplace flexibility, employee appreciation, and opportunities for advancement, the outlet said. “I’…
Loaded Handgun Found In Carry-On Bag At Westchester County Airport: CT Man Arrested Loaded Handgun Found In Carry-On Bag At Westchester County Airport: CT Man Arrested Loaded Handgun Found In Carry-On Bag At Westchester County Airport: CT Man Arrested
Loaded Handgun Found In Carry-On Bag At Westchester County Airport: CT Man Arrested A Fairfield County man was arrested at Westchester County Airport after TSA officers discovered a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at the security checkpoint, officials said.  The incident occurred on Sunday, March 30, and marks the first firearm intercepted at the airport this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration.  TSA officers detected the 9mm handgun, which was packed with a magazine containing 10 bullets, during routine screening. The Westchester County Police Department was immediately contacted and responded quickly to confiscate the weapon and arr…
Ex-Stamford Cop Busted in Prostitution Sting Amid Human Trafficking Probe Ex-Stamford Cop Busted in Prostitution Sting Amid Human Trafficking Probe Ex-Stamford Cop Busted in Prostitution Sting Amid Human Trafficking Probe
Ex-Stamford Cop Busted in Prostitution Sting Amid Human Trafficking Probe A former Stamford police officer who was arrested during a New Canaan traffic stop in January now faces additional charges following a prostitution sting, authorities said. Stephane Smarth, 40, was arrested this week after police said he was caught on camera soliciting sex from a sex worker at the Stamford Suites Hotel. Officers were investigating a potential human trafficking operation when they encountered Smarth, Stamford police said. Police said he was filmed twice entering a hotel room used by sex workers. He was charged with two counts of soliciting a sex act, authorities said. This…
Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ
Stamford Exec Stole $28M from Major Candy Manufacturer In Years-Long Fraud Scheme: DOJ A Connecticut man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing more than $28 million from his employer in a years-long fraud scheme, federal authorities said.  Paul R. Steed, 58, of Stamford, was arrested after a federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging him with wire fraud and tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Bridgeport and is currently being held in custody. According to the indictment, Steed worked remotely from Stamford for Mars Wrigley, a division of Mars Inc., where he served as global p…
Drunk Driver Over Twice Legal Limit Crashes Into Wilton Telephone Pole: Police Drunk Driver Over Twice Legal Limit Crashes Into Wilton Telephone Pole: Police Drunk Driver Over Twice Legal Limit Crashes Into Wilton Telephone Pole: Police
Drunk Driver Over Twice Legal Limit Crashes Into Wilton Telephone Pole: Police A 26-year-old woman from Fairfield County was arrested last week after crashing into a telephone pole while allegedly driving under the influence, police said. Catherine Zayas, of Stamford, was seen driving her blue Hyundai Kona on Chestnut Hill Road in Wilton around 2 a.m. Friday, March 21, police said. She allegedly crashed into a telephone pole at the intersection of Cedar Road. Zayas failed a field sobriety test and registered blood alcohol levels of 0.1732 and 0.1667 on a breathalyzer, according to Wilton police. Connecticut’s legal limit is 0.08. She was charged with driving under th…
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say
Pro Shop Burglary Ring: Suspect Caught At Deli In Millwood In Golf-Related Thefts, Cops Say A 41-year-old man has been charged in the theft of golf-related items from pro shops across the Hudson Valley and Connecticut after being apprehended at a Westchester County deli, police said. Bronx resident Matthew Berman was arrested on Monday, March 10 as part of an investigation into several overnight pro shop burglaries in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, Westchester County Police announced on Friday, March 21.  According to the department, the investigation began in mid-February, when authorities connected a series of burglaries from golf courses as well as a sporti…
Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops
Darien Man Who Once Set Fiancée On Fire Accused Of Strangling Victim In Domestic Attack: Cops A 48-year-old Connecticut man with a history of horrific domestic attacks was arrested and charged with another one, this time allegedly strangling the victim, police said. He previously set his fiancée on fire after she called off their engagement.  Kevin L. Epps, of Darien, was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, and charged with two counts of strangulation, unlawful restraint, threatening, and disorderly conduct, authorities said.  Police responded to a domestic violence call around 1:30 p.m. to a home on Post Road in Darien. Officers identified Epps as the suspect and located him…
Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit
Stamford's Purdue Pharma Files New $7.4B Bankruptcy Plan: How Opioid Victims Could Benefit Purdue Pharma has filed a new bankruptcy plan that will distribute more than $7.4 billion to compensate opioid epidemic victims and fund addiction treatment programs. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company submitted the plan to the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Purdue said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The reorganization increases the Sackler family's payout by $1 billion from a previous deal. The plan will dissolve Purdue and transfer its assets to a new public benefit company focused on opioid crisis abatement. The Sacklers, who have…
'I'm Going To Kill You': Stamford Man's Road Rage Incident Lands Him Behind Bars, Police Say 'I'm Going To Kill You': Stamford Man's Road Rage Incident Lands Him Behind Bars, Police Say 'I'm Going To Kill You': Stamford Man's Road Rage Incident Lands Him Behind Bars, Police Say
'I'm Going To Kill You': Stamford Man's Road Rage Incident Lands Him Behind Bars, Police Say A 24-year-old Connecticut man was arrested after police said he threw objects at another driver and threatened to kill them during a dispute on Interstate 95, authorities said. Pasquale F. Bruno, of Stamford, was charged with throwing objects at a vehicle, reckless driving, criminal mischief, and threatening, Connecticut State Police announced Tuesday, March 11. The victim told police the ordeal began after around 1:30 on Dec. 27, 2024, when they spotted an Infiniti and a Hyundai driving erratically on the interstate in Darien, weaving through traffic and using the right shoulder to pa…
Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire
Popular Stamford Restaurant Destroyed, Other Businesses Burned In Early Morning Fire A Connecticut bistro was gutted in a fast-moving fire early Friday morning, March 7, and other businesses were damaged before firefighters could put it out, authorities said. Stamford firefighters responded to Bedford Street around 4:45 a.m. and found smoke pouring from Chez Vous Bistro, a popular French restaurant on the corner of Spring Street. Flames licked the walls and burned through the ceiling of the building, which is home to multiple businesses. Stamford Fire Department Stamford crews called for reinforcements in the four-alarm fire, and more than 50 firefighters battled the blaz…
Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors We are thrilled to announce that Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors in Stamford has been named Best Financial Advisor in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! The Stamford branch offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including retirement planning, investment management, insurance services, legacy and succession planning, cash flow maintenance, and next-generation education, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Fairfield County began with reader nominations in October and ended wi…