Posts Tagged ‘Norwalk’

Norwalk man arrested after gunfire struck a pit bull during Old Saugatuck Road dispute

Large brown pit bull resting on an examination table in a veterinary clinic, calm and recovering

Norwalk police arrested 52-year-old Jeffrey Vigil on Dec. 10, 2025, after officers say a gun was fired during a dispute at an Old Saugatuck Road home and a large brown pit bull was struck and taken to the VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in stable condition. Read On…

Winsted woman charged with 42 counts after multiple dogs and litter of puppies died under her care

German shepherd mix named Tammy sitting on a veterinary exam table under natural window light, appearing thin but calm.

Sarah Smolak appeared in Stamford court on May 28, 2025, as prosecutors say three adult dogs and six puppies died from lack of nutrition while she cared for them. Norwalk police arrested Smolak on two additional counts, bringing the total to 42 charges across Norwalk and Winsted. Read On…