Westport Police: Stolen Car Arrest

On December 5th, 2016, Westport PD Officer’s Fearon and Sabin were working a side job on King’s Hwy. North, when they overheard a broadcast for a stolen car out of Stratford. The Officer’s observed the vehicle a short time later and stopped the vehicle without incident. The two occupants were detained and an investigation was initiated. The following suspects were arrested: Artay Drinks (DOB: 12/22/72) of 23 Murray St. in Ansonia Naima West (DOB: 07/27/1980) of 702 Central Ave. in Bridgeport and charged with the following crimes: Drinks was charged with Larceny 3 rd Degree and 21a-279a, Possession of Narcotics West was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Drinks is being held on $10,000 bond at Westport PD. West…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Killed By Hit And Run Driver

Bridgeport Police’s Serious Crash Investigation Team was dispatched to investigate a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Pequonnock Street.  It occurred on  Wednesday evening , 5:44 PM,  on December 07, 2016.   Ismael A. Colon, 19, of Bridgeport walked across Washington Avenue when he was struck by a gray or silver SUV.  The SUV did not stop and fled north on Washington Avenue towards Coleman Street.  Mr. Colon, pedestrian, suffered head and brain trauma.  He passed away at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.  Mr. Colon’s family was notified.   The Serious Crash Team Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to call (203) 576-TIPS or (203) 576-8477.  All information will remain confidential.

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Norwalk News: Bank Robber

On December 6, 2016, at 2:08 p.m., an individual entered the First County Bank at 660 Main Avenue and with a deep voice, told the teller to “give me all the money in your drawer”. The suspect was wearing the ghost facemask, black leather jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, black gloves with design, dark pants and white shoes. The suspect is believed to be a Caucasian male. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cisero at 203-854-3034. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 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, followed…

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Bridgeport Police Crack Down on Illegal Dumping

#Bridgeport Connecticut – Bridgeport Police today are announcing they are continuing to crack down on illegal dumping in Bridgeport, seizing a truck used to illegally dump garbage recently.  Police are also asking the public to help identify a suspect caught on camera dumping debris on November 29, 2016 at the corner of Alice and Sedgewick Streets.  After receiving a tip from a city resident, Bridgeport police on November 22, 2016 seized a private pick-up truck used to illegally dump construction debris on Beardsley Street.  State regulations permit law enforcement agencies to seize assets and property used to commit crimes, including illegal dumping.   The truck was registered to Sam Coley of Bridgeport who was issued a fine for the infraction.  Those…

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