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5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a complaint from a woman that a man claiming to be from the FBI harassing her for money. The incident is happening at the laundromat at 1348 Park Ave. This is the second call on this today.
2:22pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--Report of a 6 car accident on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike near Arrowhead Lane.
4:58pm-- Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95, northbound between exits 25 and 26.
4:01pm--Bridgeport CT--#Black Rock CT--Chubby's Bar and Grill on Fairfield Avenue reported to police that they received a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill.
On October 27th, 2013 at 23:39, Fairfield Police responded to a call for assistance at 80 Post Road. Upon arrival, officers located Joseph Russo (dob 12/31/68) of 136 Longview Avenue Fairfield, CT. He was cooperative however appeared to be distraught and provided disturbing details of his intent to harm students at one of our elementary schools. Russo detailed he had thought this for years. Russo notified us of his intent that one day he was going to carry out his actions. Russo wanted immediate help regarding his troubling thoughts so he wouldn’t act on his current belief of hurting school children. Based on the officer’s findings and interview they determined Russo posed a significant and potential danger to others, and…
5:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Lafayette Boulevard and State Street reopens after an investigation of a fatal crash earlier this afternoon.
Other scam warnings from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau Family member arrested- Another common scam involves an elderly person receiving a phone call from someone pretending to be a grandson or granddaughter. The “grandson” or “grand daughter” claims to be under arrest, often in Canada, and needs bail money wired to a particular account, so that they can be released from prison. They may also request the bail payment be made using a Green Dot card or other similar prepaid credit card. Social Security Scams- These calls involve someone claiming to be from social security looking to update your information or reevaluate your status. They often request your name, date of birth, address, social security number and…
#Bridgeport, CT – Nov. 20, 2013 – A 35-year-old woman faces charges she fraudulently took more than $14,000 in overtime for hours she never worked. Nicola Myers, of Bridgeport, worked for a property management company as an administrative assistant. She is accused of submitting her time sheets for approval and then subsequently manipulating them to reflect hours she didn’t work. In all, she is accused to being paid for 453 hours she didn’t work. A company official contacted police after the suspect was confronted and admitted the fraud but refused to make restitution. She no longer works for the company. Detective Frank Podpolucha investigated the case. She faces charges of first-degree computer crimes and second-degree larceny.
FAIRFIELD, CT - In the spirit of coming together for the holiday season and helping Fairfield families in need, a bi-partisan group of Fairfield officials including State Representatives Tony Hwang (R-134), Brenda Kupchick (R-132), Kim Fawcett (D-133), State Senator John McKinney (R-28), Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Selectmen Cristin McCarthy Vahey and Kevin Kiley is collaborating with Operation Hope to host a post-Thanksgiving Food Pantry Drive on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 12-4 pm at the Town Hall Green, which is located in front of the Old Town Hall, 611 Old Post Road. Nonperishable canned and packaged goods, along with monetary donations will be accepted. Operation Hope staff will provide a receipt of charitable donation for tax deduction purposes. Additionally, coats will be collected for the Bridgeport…
10:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A unknown party out of Texas is trying to rent out a home owned by a man on Manhattan Avenue.