I'm RJ Scofield, a local Patch editor for Connecticut. I have been working in journalism since graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in, you guessed it, journalism.
I have lived in Connecticut for most of my life and love getting to share interesting local stories with readers and craft compelling features about the unsung heroes of a community.
I currently cover the following Patch communities: Norwalk, New Canaan, Trumbull, Shelton-Derby and Naugatuck.
In the past, I have also covered communities such as Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Darien, New London, Stonington, Waterford and Groton.
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Police said a Naugatuck woman is accused of leaving a 1-month-old baby and a child, 8, locked inside a hot car while she was inside a store.
A road is closed Friday afternoon in Norwalk due to a house fire, according to police.
The nursing home is expected to close in August, resulting in nearly 180 jobs being cut, according to a notice sent to the state DOL.
There have been several residential property sales in Shelton over the past week.
There have been several residential property sales in Naugatuck over the past week.
Grace Farms in New Canaan has announced a robust season of programming in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Trumbull.
There have been several residential property sales in Trumbull over the past week.
Emergency officials said two people were injured and the vehicle was significantly damaged by the tree, which temporarily blocked the road.
Signs up at the national retailer's sole Norwalk location have announced the store will soon be closing and the "entire store [is] on sale."
Three members of the Derby Police Department recently received promotions.
There have been several residential property sales in Norwalk over the past week.
There have been several residential property sales in New Canaan over the past week.
Town officials said the tennis courts soccer fields will be closed all day Saturday due to the scheduled Trumbull Day fireworks.
Court officials said a Naugatuck man, 22, is accused of demanding "sexually explicit images and videos" from a minor.
Police said marijuana, bottles of nitrous oxide and other items were seized during a recent search of a Norwalk vape shop.
A man accused of stealing approximately $23,000 worth of golf clubs from a Norwalk business was arrested this week, according to police.
A French bulldog was found dead in a bag left on the stairs leading up to a restaurant in Shelton, according to animal control.
A Waterbury resident recently purchased a winning ticket at a local business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
Fire officials said the home was determined to be unfit for occupancy and four families are being relocated.
