Fairfield Man Accused Of Luring Women With Job Offer, Then Sexually Assaulting Them: Police
A Connecticut man is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman who believed they had been hired to clean homes, authorities said.
Joseph Kolenda, 64, of Fairfield, was arrested this week and charged with sexual assault and robbery, according to Easton police. Detectives believe he may be involved in a second, similar attack, and additional charges are expected.
The first reported assault occurred on Nov. 14, 2024, when a homeowner in Easton called police after a woman banged on her door around 10:30 a.m., pleading for help, authorities said.
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Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust: Police
Police arrested a man with a known history of drug crimes following a routine traffic stop on Monday, April 1, authorities said.
Trey Daniel Greene, 31, of Bridgeport, faces multiple felonies following the stop at the Stuart Avenue and Connecticut Avenue intersection in Norwalk, police said.
Officers pulled over a vehicle Greene was in and found 8.25 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of crack, 12 grams of fentanyl, and 14 folds of heroin, Norwalk police said.
He was being held on a $100,000 bond, police said.
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Named Best In US, New Study Says: See The Full List
Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others.
St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather.
WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
