Stamford

Fire at Frederick Street Under Investigation by Stamford Fire Marshal

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Fire at Frederick Street Under Investigation by Stamford Fire Marshal

**Stamford, CT** – On Wednesday at 7:47 pm, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a grill fire that had spread to the rear of a house at 28 Frederick Street.

Engine 4 from the Shippan firehouse reached the location in three minutes and observed heavy smoke from the back of the multifamily home. The crew extinguished the exterior blaze and detected that the fire had spread into the rear exterior wall, prompting the use of additional hoses inside the house.

The house’s occupants had evacuated on their own. Firefighters rescued a dog from the second floor, unharmed. The fire was declared under control at 8:34 pm with no reported injuries.

Due to the significant damage caused, the American Red Cross assisted in relocating two families. The incident brought 35 firefighters, command, and support personnel, with scene support from Stamford EMS and Stamford PD. The fire’s cause is under investigation by the Stamford Fire Marshal’s office.

Suspect Arrested in Connection to Stamford Storage Unit Firearms Theft

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Suspect Arrested in Connection to Stamford Storage Unit Firearms Theft

**Stamford, CT** – The Stamford Police Department, in collaboration with the FBI and NYPD, has apprehended a suspect linked to the theft of firearms from local storage units. This arrest concludes an investigation into the burglaries at CubeSmart on Shippan Avenue and Extra Space Storage on W. Main Street on February 22 and February 23.

Stamford Police responded to reports indicating forced entry into storage containers and firearm theft. The Bureau of Criminal Investigations Property Unit identified Joshua Casiano from the Bronx, NY, as the suspect. Casiano was apprehended in New York City following collaboration among Stamford detectives, the FBI, and NYPD, leading to a search that recovered several stolen handguns.

On Monday, Casiano was extradited to Connecticut to face multiple felony charges including larceny, burglary, conspiracy to commit larceny, and 47 counts of firearm theft. The Stamford Superior Court set his bond at $1 million.

Authorities praise the teamwork between various law enforcement agencies in arresting Casiano. The Stamford Police Department requests anyone with more information contact the Stamford Police Property Crimes Unit at 203-977-5828.

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Stamford

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Stamford

**Stamford, CT** – The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred near the intersection of Long Ridge Road and Brook Run Lane. The incident took place on Thursday at approximately 12:10 a.m.

A 2014 BMW motorcycle was traveling northbound on Long Ridge Road when it veered off the roadway near Brook Run Lane. The vehicle struck a fence and then collided with a tree, resulting in the rider being ejected from the motorcycle.

The operator of the motorcycle, identified as 44-year-old Stamford resident Heber Lopez, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the crash to contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at (203) 977-4712. The investigation is being led by Sgt. Jeffrey Booth and Officer Lindsey Yanicky.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Leaves one man dead in Stamford

Stamford Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash

**Stamford, CT** – The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that happened on Long Ridge Road near its intersection with Brook Run Lane early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. involving a 2014 BMW motorcycle.

The motorcycle was traveling northbound when it left the roadway, striking a fence before hitting a tree. The operator was ejected from the motorcycle as a result of the crash.

The deceased was identified as a 44-year-old resident of Stamford. Authorities are withholding the name of the deceased until family members are notified. The operator was alone on the motorcycle at the time of the accident.

Sgt. Jeffrey Booth and Officer Lindsey Yanicky are leading the ongoing investigation. The police department requests that anyone with information regarding the crash contact the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at (203) 977-4712.

Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

**Stamford, CT** – The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, and Stephen P. Belleau, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced charges against Darius Gamble, 39, of Stamford. Gamble, also known as “Rell,” faces charges for fentanyl trafficking offenses.

According to investigations by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Stamford Police Department, Gamble was identified as a large-scale fentanyl distributor. On September 1, authorities executed a controlled purchase of approximately 50 grams of fentanyl from him.

Gamble was arrested on September 12 following a criminal complaint. During the arrest, law enforcement found approximately 42 grams of fentanyl, a kilogram press machine, narcotics processing tools, and $31,307 in cash in his residence. A further search of his vehicle revealed an additional six grams of fentanyl.

A grand jury in Bridgeport indicted Gamble on October 2 with possession and intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, with each charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of five