Month: April 2016

12:22pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–An armed robbery occurred at the intersection of Arlington Street and Lincoln Avenue.  Police are looking for a black male and a Hispanic male, both in their teens, both wearing hoodies.  One was wearing a camouflaged jacket (don’t ask me how the saw him…).

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On 03/29/16, at approximately 8:00pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to two locations on reports of unattended children. Officers located a 5 year old juvenile at Walgreens, 880 Post Road East, assisted by a woman who found the juvenile alone. Officers also located a 1 year old juvenile in the area of Toyota of Westport, 777 Post Road East. The 1 year old was found by a group of adults in the area. This was by the same woman.  Officers determined the juveniles were siblings with a home address of 655 Post Road East. Officers located the juvenile’s mother, Natalie Bonny, at her residence. Bonny stated she left the children home alone to take the bus to go shopping. Bonny was taken into custody and charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, 2 counts. The Department of Children and Families is continuing to investigate the matter.

(Westport Police Press Release)

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9:04pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut (4/4/2016)– Bridgeport Police on routine patrol on Route 25 spot a car wanted in a road rage incident.  State police joined Bridgeport Police and a firearm with a shaved off serial number was recovered.

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9:04pm–(4/3/2016)–#Bridgeport Connecticut–A carjacking occurred at at Newfield and Beardsley Street said police spokesman Av Harris.  Police are looking for a heavyset black male wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, a woman was in his company but no description of her was given.  Taken was a gray 2002 Jeep Cherokee.  The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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NORWALK, CT – The Norwalk Police Department is partnering with the Connecticut Highway Safety Office as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to crack down on drivers who choose to ignore Connecticut’s mobile phone laws.

The joint effort will span through the month of April, kicking off on April 4th and running through April 30th.

In 2014, an estimated 3,179 people were killed (10 percent of all crash fatalities) and an additional 431,000 were injured (18 percent of all crash injuries) in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. Last year, Connecticut drivers started to get the message as a result of this crackdown, and law enforcement wrote over 22,000 citations as part of last year’s effort to get drivers to put down their phones and pay attention to the road.

“The laws are well known for the most part,” said Lt. Terrence Blake. “Connecticut has been ahead of the curve in terms of passing tough laws and enforcing them, and while this is a difficult habit to break, the impacts this behavior can have are very real and result in crashes that have real impacts of people’s lives. This is why we have to continue to go out and enforce the law.”  DOT observations conducted before and after last year’s crackdown showed a significant drop in hand held mobile phone use at selected enforcement locations. The observations showed a decrease in distracted driving from 9.6% before April 2015, to 7.8% in August 2015. This represents a 23 percent drop in phone use at the selected enforcement locations.

“While some people may have gotten the message to put down the phone, we all know we still see people every day who choose to ignore the Connecticut law, and put themselves and others of the road at risk,” said Lt. Terrence Blake “If we continue to ratchet down on use over time, we can prevent needless crashes from happening, and people from getting injured or killed – that’s what it’s all about.” Fines for using a mobile phone while behind the wheel have not changed, though they are still steep. A first offense will cost $150, a second $300, and a third and subsequent offense $500.

The effort will ramp up again in August from the 3rd to the 16th For more information about national distracted driving issues, visit www/distraction.gov.

(Norwalk Police Press Release)

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FAIRFIELD, CT, April 3, 2016: On Sunday April 3^rd at 06:50 PM, The Fairfield Fire Department responded to the Merritt Parkway southbound in the area of Merwins Lane in Fairfield.  Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir, the Fire Department Shift Commander (Car 3) arrived on scene and found a single vehicle on its side next to a tree.  The vehicle was not on fire as reported, and Car 3 established command.  Engine 5, under the command of LT Patrick Barry, arrived on scene, assessed a single patient in the vehicle and found he required rapid extrication.  Engine 5 driver stretched a precautionary hose line in case of fire. While Engine 5 personnel gained access to the vehicle.  Ladder 2 personnel arrived on the scene and provided extrication tools, made access through the windshield by sawing though the laminated glass, disentangled the airbag and provided a long board for a rapid extrication.  Westport Fire Department units arrived on scene and proceeded to stabilize the on its side motor vehicle to the tree.   Rescue 1 and Engine 2 arrived on scene and provided additional manpower.  The Westport Fire Department stabilized the vehicle and also provided additional extrication equipment if the mechanical extrication was needed.  Rapid extrication was performed by removal though the sunroof within eight minutes of arrival.  American Medical Response took control of patient care as soon as the patient was extricated.  Ladder 2 personnel disconnected the vehicle’s battery and all units demobilized.  AMR transported the patient to Saint Vincent’s Hospital.  Car 3 transferred command to Engine 5 at 7:23 PM.  Connecticut State Police remained on scene for the investigation.  Engine 5 remained on scene until the vehicle was removed by the towing company.  Engine 5 terminated command at 8:41 PM.  “A quick response and teamwork on the part of both the Fairfield and Westport Fire Departments this evening made this a very effective and efficient operation”, says Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir.

9:04pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police have one person detained after a robbery at Newfield and Beardsley Street of a vehicle.  The suspect had had firearm with the serial numbers filed off.  Police quick response is responsible for the apprehension and firearm recovery.

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7:15pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–Firefighters now on the way to Dell Dale Road for a child with a finger stuck in a paper shredder.

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