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Month: June 2018

Bridgeport Local News

Pursuit Update

Jun 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- In a story you saw first on DoingItLocal, a pursuit that began in Bridgeport and into Brookfield, state police apprehended two later in the day.   State police said the entered the pursuit while in Newtown but they lost sight of the white Honda.   Around 7:10, the pursuit began around 6:30 in Bridgeport.  The vehicle was seen near exit 14 of Route 84 and engaged in pursuit to exit 17 around exit 14 when it entered Route 8 south of Waterbury.  The Honda crashed on Charles Street off exit 30 and the occupants fled on foot.  Waterbury Police and a State Police K9 located the suspect who ran to a neighboring home to evade the police.  Police was alerted…

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Norwalk

Norwalk Cops Need Your Help

Jun 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--Norwalk Detectives are seeking the public's assistance with identifying the pictured male. The male was involved in a theft at the Marshalls on Westport Avenue. During the commission of this crime, he was confronted by loss prevention. The male then pulled out a pair of scissors and threatened the employee. The male fled the store and ran eastbound on Westport Avenue, possibly entering a white van. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Cisero at 203-854-3034. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following contacts: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field,…

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Westport

Westport News: Mobi-Mate Make Beaches More Mobile

Jun 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The Parks and Recreation Department and Commission, the First Selectman, the Human Services Department and Commission, and the Commission on People with Disabilities introduced the Mobi-Mat at Compo Beach today. The Mobi-Mat is an eco-friendly, high quality, outdoor access surface which brings tactical agility to unstable grounds for aging people with walkers or canes, wheelchair-bound people, and parents with strollers. First Selectman Jim Marpe said, “We are thrilled that we can offer people with disabilities and young families with strollers full access to our beach.” Director of Parks and Recreation Jennifer Fava added, “Our goal is for everyone, no matter how agile or able, to enjoy all aspects of Compo Beach. This mat creates an opportunity for…

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Westport

Westport News: 37 Snagged In Click It And Ticket Campaign

Jun 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department successfully brought awareness to area residents during its annual Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign, held May 21st-June 3rd, writing a total of 37 citations for seat belt violations in the process. The campaign, which coincided with one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, was twofold: combine increased enforcement, and a zero-tolerance policy with effective communication to road users on the importance of seat belt use. “This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign was a real success,” said Captain David Farrell “Through our enforcement efforts, we believe we helped keep community members safe and reminded drivers of the importance of buckling up. Issuing tickets was not our goal, but…

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