A key witness in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial who allegedly helped bury negative stories involving him has close ties to Westchester, including a university in the county from which he graduated.  Former media executive David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, became the first witness to testify in Trump's criminal trial on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, according to a CBS News report.  Pecker, the former CEO of the Enquirer's parent company, American Media, Inc, testified that he had used "catch and kill" tactics to buy rights to stor ..read more

Police in Fairfield County are on the hunt for a man who allegedly assaulted and stabbed a woman during a fight. The incident occurred in Shelton at a home on Walnut Tree Hill Road around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. According to Lt. Robert Kozlowsky of the Shelton Police, officers, and EMS responded and found a 35-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound to the leg.  The initial investigation revealed that the suspect and two women were hanging out at the residence. An argument broke out between the man and the victim, Kozlowsky said. The man then physically assaulted and ..read more

Jenn Tran is officially the next "Bachelorette," and the names of the men vying for her heart have already surfaced. Tran, age 26, made her Bachelor Nation debut on Joey Grazidei's season and will be the first Asian-American Bachelorette in season history.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenn (@jenntranx) Tran is a physician assistant based in Miami and will soon be meeting the 28 men hoping for a shot at love. Among the potential suitors is Jeremy Simon, a 29-year-old Fairfield County resident, ABC revealed on social media.  The new season starts in July. Simon ..read more

A much beloved Fairfield County fire marshal has died suddenly, just a year before he planned to retire. Bridgeport Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez, age 63, of Bridgeport, died on Monday, April 22.  “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alberto Hernandez," said Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. "We are all very grateful to have lived in a community where we could be under Hernandez’s protection as a Fire Marshal for the City of Bridgeport. He was a widely loved member of our community, and he will truly be missed by all who knew him." City officials said Hernande ..read more

Three people are behind bars after allegedly burglarizing cars in a Fairfield County town parking lot. The incident occurred in Darien on Monday, April 22, around 4:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market at 150 Ledge Road. According to Lt. T.J. Whyte of the Darien Police, officers responded to Whole Foods Market regarding a possible motor vehicle burglary in progress.  Whyte said officers were told that a man was attempting to open a vehicle's doors in the parking lot after exiting a black SUV.  Officers located the man and identified him as Andres Aldana, age 18, of Queens. Al ..read more

A Connecticut pharmacy business and its owner have paid $120,000 as part of a settlement after issuing illegitimate prescriptions for controlled substances to people displaying red flags of addiction, federal officials announced.  Cornerstone Pharmacy, Inc., which did business in New Haven as Whalley Drug, and its owner, Yong Kwon, entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal government to resolve allegations that they violated the Controlled Substances Act, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced on Monday, April 22.  According to feder ..read more

Updates have begun on a Fairfield County Grade A Market to enhance the shopping experience and bring the store up to date.  The renovations will update the Stamford store's interior decor and refresh the produce, seafood, floral, and meat departments.  The store, located at 563 Newfield Ave., will also feature new fresh-prepared grab-and-go meal options. The market will remain open during the renovation, and store officials said work is expected to be completed by summer.  “Our Newfield Avenue Grade A Market has been a staple in the Newfield-Turn of River neighborhood ..read more

A 47-year-old Connecticut gas station employee has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting minors in exchange for nicotine and vape products. Monir Uddin, of Brooklyn, New York, turned himself in to Connecticut State Police on Saturday, April 20, for the incident on Saturday, Jan. 13, in Litchfield at the Citgo gas station at 199 West Street. Following an intensive investigation, an arrest warrant from the Connecticut State Police says Uddin sexually assaulted three juveniles behind the store in exchange for the goods.  According to the warrant, Uddin posed with the juveniles ins ..read more

A Connecticut man was charged with robbery after allegedly entering a Fleet gas station and demanding money from the clerk eight years after he robbed the same store, police said.  Hartford County resident Gregory West, age 40, of Plainville, was charged on Monday, April 22, for the incident that took place around 10 p.m., April 21, in Southington. According to Lt. Keith Egan of the Southington Police, West entered the station and demanded the cash register drawer from the clerk. When the clerk initially refused, West threatened harm, and Egan said the employee handed over some cash. Ega ..read more

A wrong-way Connecticut driver led police on a brief pursuit before crashing into two other cars, injuring a driver, and then assaulting two officers, police said. The Fairfield County incident happened at around 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the town of Wilton. Wilton Police said Jorge Oliva, age 48, of Trumbull, was seen speeding in a Honda SUV going northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 7 (Danbury Road) near Ridgefield Road close to oncoming traffic. Officers initiated a pursuit, during which Oliva was allegedly seen throwing a baseball cap out his window. Police eventually terminat ..read more