4:44pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– A pedestrian was hit on Villa Avenue near Brooklawn Avenue. Police said the pedestrian was not seriously injured. Villa Avenue about a block from Brooklawn is closed to traffic on the westbound side (heading away from Bridgeport).
2:25pm–#Stratford Connecticut– Today’s vehicle fire is an excavator according radio reports at 540 Longbrook Avenue.
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#Stamford Connecticut–The Stratford Police remind everyone to be vigilant during the holiday season. Protect yourself and others by following the recommendations below reporting suspicious activity while shopping and in your neighborhood. Have a safe and happy holiday.
1) Do not leave purchased items visible in the car-leave them in the trunk.
2) While shopping in the evening hours may be less crowded, there are also additional potential
risks involved. When parking in a lot use areas with adequate lighting. Consider shopping with
someone rather than going alone.
3) Make sure purses and wallets are secure on your person and you are aware of their location at
all times.
4) Keep the amount of available cash you have at a minimum or separate it into different pockets
or locations on or about your person. This way all of it is not lost if your purse or wallet is
misplaced or stolen.
5) Credit cards offer convenience and security, however, keep track of all cards and keep receipts
to compare to your monthly statement.
6) Always remain aware of your surroundings at all times and move to and from your vehicle
with confidence and "purpose". Have keys ready before getting to your car so you do not have to
search for them while standing near it.
7) Report suspicious people or activity to law enforcement immediately!
8) If you shop online make sure that you know when packages will be delivered and if you can
not be there, have someone you trust secure the package for you to avoid theft.
9) Always lock your house and set the alarm if you have one installed.
10) Do not advertise on SOCIAL MEDIA when you out and about shopping, therebyalerting potential offenders that your house in unoccupied.
(Stamford Police Press Release)
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9:05pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Just after 9pm Monday night, a shooting occurred at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Union Avenue in front of A&J Variety store. At 19 year old male was struck by gunfire and was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. A crime scene exists at the shooting location, and the Detective Bureau Identification Unit is processing the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).
11:44pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Firefighters are at the apartment building at 21 Davis Avenue where food burning on the stove left a heavy smoke condition throughout the building.
6:55pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital was assaulted by a 50 year old male patient.
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6:50pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police are investigating a robbery of $80 at the intersection of Park and Fairfield Avenue. $80 was taken from the victim.
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5:11pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police investigate a break in to an apartment on Texas Avenue by two males.
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#Westport Connecticut–At approximately 3:24pm on December 9, 2016, police were contacted by an employee from the Verizon Wireless Zone located at 385 Post Road East. The employee was reporting that a female customer had attempted to purchase a cell phone upgrade with what appeared to be a fraudulent New Jersey Operator’s License and a fraudulent credit card. The employee became suspicious of the transaction and attempted to take steps to verify the account holder’s identity. The store had also been notified by a Norwalk branch that the same female had also attempted an apparently fraudulent transaction at their store within the last hour. The employee’s questioning caused the customer to cancel the transaction and leave the store. The employee provided a description of the customer and the customer’s vehicle to police. Westport Detective Heinmiller located this vehicle leaving a Verizon store in Southport where another transaction was reported to have been attempted. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and the occupants were detained.
Officers discovered five forged identifications and five forged credit cards hidden within the vehicle. An eyewitness was able to positively identify the suspect who had attempted the Westport transaction. During the course of the investigation it became apparent that this suspect and operator of the vehicle were working together. These suspects are still under investigation and additional arrests may be forthcoming for incidents which occurred in other jurisdictions.
The following two individuals were arrested:
Glory Ann Torres (Age 32) New York, New York December 9, 2016
Stephanie Bundrick-Dume (Age 25) Bronx, New York Each suspect was charged with the following:
5 Counts of Forgery in the Second Degree (53a-139) 5 Counts of Unlawful Completion of a Reproduction Credit Card (53a-128f) 1 Count of Criminal Attempt at Larceny in the 5th Degree (53a-49/53a-125a)
5 Counts of Identity Theft (53a-129d) 1 Count Illegal Use of a Credit Card (53a-128d)
Both were also charged with equal counts of conspiracy at all of the above charges (53a-48) Both of these individuals are currently being held at the Westport Police Department on a $25,000 bond.
(Westport Press Release)
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