1:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are on scene at 80 Bishop Avenue, the Reliable Plating Company for a possible structure fire. Firefighters on scene reporting it appears to be an issue with one of the machines in the building and they are trying to gain access to the building.
Month: January 2014
Shelton News: Search for missing person
12:20am–#Shelton CT–A search for a missing person is taking place in the woods at 5 Lake Road which is the Apple Rehab which is a provider of short term rehabilitation. Derby is also providing mutual aid in the search.
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
11:28pm–#Bridgeport CT–An armed robbery just occurred outside of Central High School by two males with a silver handgun. Taken was the victims cellphone and backpack with numerous items in it. The suspects fled on foot down Taft Avenue.
Bridgeport News:
4:43pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a child on a bicycle hit by a car on Commerce Drive and State Street Extension. First responders on the way.
UPDATE: Firefighters on scene reporting it is an adult male on the bike with minor injuries.
Fairfield News: Police seek help in identifying bank robbers
On January 27, 2013 at 12:06 pm, a bank robbery was reported from the Fairfield County Credit Union at 1515 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, CT. Three suspects arrived a 1996 Buick Century, 4 door, color blue, CT reg. 136-XYB. It was later learned that it was stolen from Trumbull Avenue Bridgeport, CT that morning. The vehicle is still active and has not been recovered. One male operator stayed in the vehicle and was described as wearing a red jacket.
The other two males entered the bank, one wearing a blue hooded sweat shirt. He brandished a handgun and demanded money from the teller, an undetermined amount of money was taken. All three suspects are described as black males, no age or other information was provided.
The suspects fled the scene in the stolen vehicle, southbound on Black Rock Tpke toward I95. Officers from surrounding towns were notified via State Police Hot Line. Fairfield Detectives processed the scene at the bank, interviewed bank employees and witnesses, no injuries were reported. Please see that attached photo for further description of the vehicle and suspects.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Detective Bureau at 203-254-4800.
Bridgeport News: Fire at the zoo
2:36pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on the way to the Beardsley Zoo for a trashcan fire.
“Play by the Rules” in Westport
Human Services Director and Police Chief Announce “Play by the Rules” Schedule
Westport Human Services Director Barbara Butler and Westport Police Chief
Dale Call announce the scheduling of the “Play By The Rules” program for 6th-8th grade
students in Westport. “Play By The Rules” is an award winning program designed to
teach law to youth, to develop their sense of civic responsibility and provide them with
the tools they need to prevent crime, save lives and build safer communities. The 9-
week program, a collaboration between Westport Youth Services and the Westport Police
Department, will be held at Toquet Hall on Wednesdays after school, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
from Mar. 5, 2014 – May 7, 2014.
The program will be facilitated by staff from Westport Youth Services and the
Westport Police Department as part of the continuing efforts to foster the healthy and
positive relationship between local students and the police. Through engaging activities
and discussion, students will have an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the
law and recognize their shared responsibility in helping to make Westport a wonderful
community for everyone.
Space is limited and students will be enrolled on a first come, first served
basis. To register or if you have questions regarding the program, please contact Kevin
Godburn at kgodburn@westportct.gov or 203-341-1155.
Violent Domestic Incident Leads to Arrest
#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 27, 2014 – A 29-year-old city man faces charges related to a domestic dispute Friday night with his estranged wife.
Officer Mark Blackwell responded to the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue and spoke with a woman, who stated she was concerned about the safety of her friend.
She stated that her friend had called her about two hours earlier and stated that she and her children were leaving with her estranged husband. A short time later, the victim called her grandmother pleading for help before the line disconnected.
Police went to the estranged husband’s address and for 20 minutes tried, unsuccessfully, to get someone to answer the door.
Others officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the house.
The victim called her friend’s cell and spoke with Officer Matthew Goncalves. She stated that she was in Stamford but sounded as if she was under duress.
Police made contact with the victim again and Blackwell asked her if she was okay. She answered “no.” He then asked her if she was inside the Cleveland Avenue house with her estranged husband and if she was injured. She answered “yes” to both questions.
Based on the circumstances and indications of a possible hostage situation involving children, police made a forced entry.
The victim and her three children were found inside a locked third-floor bedroom. Police also found the suspect, John Anderson. He was charged with violation of a protective order, second-degree strangulation, unlawful restraint, third-degree assault, interfering with police and three counts of risk of injury to a minor.
The victim stated that her estranged husband had punched and kicked her over a period of time before police arrived.
Woman Charged With Stealing From Her Employer
#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 27, 2014 – A Shelton woman faces larceny and computer crimes charges for stealing nearly $9,000 from a Bridgeport company for which she worked as a bookkeeper.
Detective Frank Podpolucha, who works in the police financial crimes unit, secured a warrant charging Leigh Margiano, 28, with second-degree forgery, third-degree larceny and second-degree computer crimes.
On Jan. 9, Bridgeport Financial Crimes Unit received a larceny complaint from Connecticut Tank Removal, Inc., a Bridgeport business located at 118 Burr St., reporting employee theft.
Specifically, the company stated that Margiano issued four business checks valuing $8,811.91 for her personal benefit. Margiano’s job responsibilities included bookkeeping and accounts payable management.
The checks were issued between June and September of last year.
Three of the checks were made out to Margiano herself. In two of those checks, the computer ledger incorrectly showed the check paid to someone else.
