Norwalk Police Announce Officer Of The Month

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Police Department announced Friday that Officer James Yang has been named "officer of the month" for August 2025.

In a Facebook post, police said Yang responded to a domestic violence incident involving a kidnapping.

"While en route, he quickly located the suspect's vehicle and conducted a traffic stop," police wrote on Facebook. "The suspect, who had assaulted his partner and forcibly taken her, was taken into custody without incident."

The suspect was charged with first-degree kidnapping following the incident, according to police.

"Officer Yang's attentiveness and swift actions resulted in the arrest of a violent suspect, preventing further harm to the victim," police wrote. "His dedication to protecting our community and ensuring the safety of victims is truly commendable."

The department's full post can be read here.