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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

News

Easton Named Safest Town In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Several Fairfield County towns were ranked among the safest in Connecticut, including Easton, which took home the top spot, according to community analysis website Niche. Niche pulled crime data from the FBI in several categories including: Assault rate Robbery rate Murder rate Burglary rate Vehicle theft Larceny rate Crime and safety survey responses Niche also factored in other metrics including quality of schooling and cost of living. Easton received an overall grade of A, including an A+ grade for its schools and an A+ family friendliness. Several other…

06/20/2017

Police & Fire

Darien Marine Police Rescue Man Who Jumped From Burning Boat DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Marine Police rescued a man that had to jump from his burning boat following an explosion on Saturday, officials said. The explosion caused the boat operator's shirt to catch fire. He then jumped into Long Island Sound to extinguish it. He suffered minor burns to his torso, face and arms, police said. The operator taken to an area hospital for his injuries, police said.

06/20/2017

Police & Fire

Drunken Behavior At New Canaan Train Station Leads To Two Arrests NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Two men were arrested at the New Canaan Train station on Saturday after officers responded to reports of drunken behavior, officials said. Eugene Jones, 27, and Tasheem Stephens, 34, both of New York City, were detained after reports of two black males harassing passengers on the train and later acting intoxicated on the New Canaan trainstation platform, police said. Jones was arrested for having an active warrant in New York State for violation of parole while Stephens stood in violation of Connecticut probation, police said. Jones was taken in as a fugitive and hel…

06/20/2017

Police & Fire

Danbury Police Invites Public Comment As Part Of State Accreditation Effort DANBURY, Conn. — Members of the community are invited to offer comments and feedback about the Danbury Police department as part of its state accreditation process. A team of assessors from the Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council will arrive on July 12, to examine the Danbury Police Department’s policy and procedures as they relate to Tier II of the state accreditation Standards. Verification by the team that the Danbury Police Department meets the POST Councils state of the art accreditation Standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation—a highly prized …

06/20/2017

News

Norwalk Drug Dealer Sentenced To More Than 3 Years In Prison NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk drug dealer who sold heroin in the area was sentenced to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on Friday, according to United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. Anthony Scullark, 31, was intercepted over a wiretap ordering 10 “sleeves” or “bricks” (1000 dosage units) of heroin from Kenneth Brickhouse, also known as “K.E.” Scullark was arrested in October of last year after completing a sale in a Norwalk parking lot. Authorities found 65 bags of heroin, 19 small knotted bags of crack cocaine, $1,695 in cash, …

06/19/2017

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Charge Teen In Deli Robbery NORWALK, Conn. – Authorities have charged an 18-year-old Norwalk man in connection to a deli robbery in East Norwalk last month, according to The Hour. Barry Turner, of Norden Place, turned himself in after learning of the warrant for his arrest. Turner is reportedly one of two men caught on surveillance footage breaking into the Jesus Deli on May 21, The Hour reported. Turner was charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny, The Hour said. Anyone who knows the suspects or has any infor…

06/19/2017

Police & Fire

Three Norwalk Stores Cited For Selling Liquor To Minors NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk authorities cited three local shops for selling liquor to minors during a detail on Thursday, June 15. The following stores all sold alcohol to minors: Broad River Wine and Spirit, Harbor Avenue Liquor Store, South Main Street Grocery and Deli A State of Connecticut Liquor Control Division Law Enforcement Referral was submitted for the non-compliant establishments.

06/19/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Charge Third Man In Connection To December Car Burglaries WILTON, Conn. – A third man was arrested and charged on Friday in connection to two car burglaires in Wilton, officials said.Andrew Reed Aultman, 36, of Bristol joins Jay Crump Jr.; and Michael Mallardi as suspects in relation to burglaries that took place in December on Rivergate Drive and West Meadow Road in December, police said. Investigation revealed that a short time after the car burglaries that a victim’s credit cards had been used in Waterbury and Southington. Surveillance footage made Aultman, Crump and Mallardi suspects, police said. All three men have been charged with multiple …

06/19/2017

Weather

Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Trigger Flash Flood Watch In Shelton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – UPDATE: A line of heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms expected to roll through Fairfield County on Monday afternoon, has triggered a severe thunderstorm watch as well as a flash flood watch from the National Weather Service. The thunderstorm watch will be in effect through 8 p.m. while the flash flood watch will be in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. The storms are expected to hit the area after 3 p.m. and into the evening. Some of the storms will pack heavy rain and damaging wind throughout the evening. Chance of rain is 80 percent with up to 2 inches of…

06/19/2017

News

Unmanned Fishing Kayak Off Bridgeport Triggers Coast Guard Search update: The Coast Guard is now searching for a kayaker who was reported missing in New York. Click here for an update from Daily Voice. original story: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – U.S. Coast Guard crews are searching Long Island Sound near Bridgeport on Monday after an unmanned kayak was found about four miles off the coast, according to NBC Connecticut. The 14--foot kayak was located in the Stratford Shoal Middle Ground and had fishing gear in it. Officials believe the kayak came from Long Island, but aren't yet clear if someone went overboard, NBC Connecticut reported. Click here to read the…

06/19/2017

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