4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Laurel Avenue resident just called the police that she suspected a break into her father's home on the 2nd floor. She said when she was on the first-floor porch someone on the 2nd floor threw a fish down at her. This press release is made possible by:
(Westport, CT) - With the Westport Public Schools beginning on August 31 st , 2017 the Westport Police Department will be out in force targeting traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Westport Officers will be targeting drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones, near bus stops and those that disregard school bus signals in town. The Westport Police Department is committing to protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urge commuters to allow for extra time as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequent stops, as well as children who will be…
12:33pm--#Darien CT-- #cttraffic-- The northbound rest area at exit 10 is reporting to state police that a trucker fueled his truck and drove off. He took off with $250 in fuel. This news report is made possible by:
10:44am-- #Stratford CT-- A woman called the police that she was robbed of over a $2,000 deposit while she was outside the TD Bank at 951 Stratford Avenue according to radio reports. She said there were two suspects, one masked who fled in a brown car north on Ferry Boulevard. No weapon was displayed. This report is made possible by:
How about some likes for the unsung heroes at AMR? On Sunday morning just after 3am their personnel were dispatched to the Stratford Avenue Bridge for a woman in her early 20's ready to jump off the bridge in an attempt to end her life. AMR was first on the scene was able to keep the woman from jumping until police arrived. Police were able to detain the woman and she was transported by the same personnel to Bridgeport Hospital. Way to go AMR and Bridgeport Police!
STRATFORD, CT—The Town of Stratford will be hosting its second annual “Kids Day” at the Stratford Farmers Market on Monday, August 28th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Paradise Green in Stratford, CT. This fun-filled back-to-school event provides a variety of healthy activities perfect for the whole family. This event will feature healthy cooking demonstrations from Cooking Matters, gardening and nature activities, a chance to moon bounce, yoga, ukulele lessons, health information, music from Music Together, touch-a-truck with the Stratford Fire Department, story-time with the Stratford Library, giveaways, and much more! Kid’s Day at the Stratford Farmers Market is part of a larger initiative to increase access to healthy, locally grown foods as a partner with Get Healthy CT Coalition. Get…
On April 11, 2017, officers responded to a South Compo Road address on a report of a disturbance. The resident believed the person on their porch, O’Keefe, had come from across the street and appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. Officers responded to the other address and located O’Keefe’s friend, Joshua Lindwall who also appeared under the influence of alcohol and narcotics based on his appearance. Based on the condition of the two men, officers checked the residence to determine if anyone else was under the influence and needed medical attention. While checking the house, numerous bottles of alcohol were observed, as well as several pill bottles containing Hydrocodone and Oxycodone on the dining room table.…
12:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- Two people were injured in a crash at the intersection of Park Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. The driver in the black car fled but returned to the scene.
11:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot at Stratford Avenue at the intersection of Union Avenue. The man was transported to the hospital prior to EMS arrival. Moments before this shots were fired across town at Freemont Street. Police have located shell casings at both locations and they do NOT match. No word on the victim's condition or where on his body he was shot.
#Westport CT--On July 2, 2017 at approximately 12:57PM, the Westport Police responded to TD Bank, 1111 Post Road East on a report of an alarm. While en route to the bank, responding officers were advised that a bank robbery had just taken place. The suspect had passed a note to the bank employee telling him a robbery was occurring and he had a gun. Video surveillance showed a 2006-2008 Lincoln MKZ or Lincoln Zephyr enter the parking lot just prior to the robbery and leave right after the suspect exited the bank. Detectives learned the Chase Bank at 454 Post Road had been robbed on June 13th by a suspect matching the same description. Detective Sergeant Sereniti Dobson worked…
