10:20pm–#Fairfield News: A number of car were broken into behind Bill’s Crossroad Cafe on Tunxis Hill Road in the back parking lot according to radio reports. Laptops, pocket knife and sunglasses are few of the items taken from a number of cars.
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5:50pm–#cttraffic–#Westport CT–#Fairfield CT–A crash on I-95 northbound at exit 19 is off to the side but things will slow down once firefighters and EMS arrive.
5:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–The CVS at 2610 East Main Street has called police to file a report that there is an inventory shortage of narcotics according to radio reports.
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In a story we reported to you first, here is the state police press release everyone else posting as new:
On June 5, 2015 State Police Detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) received a request from the Weston Police Department to assist with a home invasion investigation. On June 5, 2015 Weston PD received a report that an unknown male rang the doorbell of a residence on Ten O’clock Lane. The female victim did not answer the door, however a short time later she heard glass and wood breaking from the back door of the residence.
The victim reported that the same male entered her residence and confronted her. The male forced the victim to the ground and restrained her. The victim reported that the male took several pieces of jewelry before leaving the residence. The victim did receive non-life threatening injuries.
During the course of the investigation WDMC and Weston PD Detectives collected several pieces of evidence and spoke with the victim, witnesses, and suspect. At the conclusion of an extensive investigation detectives applied for, and were granted, an arrest warrant for Dylan Garner from the Superior Court. Detectives also applied for and were granted multiple Search and Seizure warrants.
On July 28, 2015 WDMC Detectives took Dylan Garner into custody and transported him to Troop G- Bridgeport where he was processed. Garner was held on bond pending his court date.
ARRESTED: Dylan Garner of 17 Teresa Place Bridgeport, Ct
CHARGES: Home Invasion, Larceny 1st Degree, Robbery 3rd Degree, Unlawful Restraint 1st Degree Assault 3rd Degree
COURT: Norwalk Superior Court July 30, 2015 BOND: $250,000
4:25pm–#Fairfield CT–Police are investigating another bike theft at the Metro Station. The bike was taken from the bike rack according to radio reports.
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How about some likes for Ann who has been a waitress at Frankie’s Diner for over 35 years! I stopped by for a late lunch and enjoyed an overstuffed corned beef sandwich with fries. Its always a pleasure catching up with Nick the owner. Don’t forget, it’s cheesecake day and their cheese is out of this world!
Viewer London Paris sent in this photo of Layfette Plaza circa 1978 in Bridgeport. If you have a photo of our local area of days gone by for Flashback Thursday sent the photo to DoingItLocal.com@gmail.com. Make sure to include the who, what where and WHEN! Thanks!
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11:35pm–#Bridgeport CT–Two calls for 5 to 6 shots fired in the park on Virginia Avenue. So far no one or anything hit.
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9:02pm–#Fairfield CT–Police confirming a large sink hole on Bloomfield Drive from a passerby. Public works has been notified.
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