Month: May 2017

Southport News: Dunkin Donuts Robbery Update

7:29pm–The Fairfield Police received a 911 call from an employee of Dunkin Donuts in Southport, 3355 Post Rd. The employee reported the Dunkin Donuts was just robbed at gun point. Two suspects were described: One was a black male wearing a black jacket, a black neoprene type mask, carrying an umbrella. The second was a black female wearing a head band or bandana type garment, with a black jacket. The male and female suspects entered the store together, and the female went to the counter. The female ordered a donut, and when the cashier opened the cash drawer, the male pulled out what appeared to be a silver semi-automatic handgun and pointed it at the cashier. The male jumped over the counter, stole the entire cash tray, then headed for the front door.

 

 

Westport CT– Missing Kayaker

(Westport, CT) At approximately 11:55 a.m. on this date, the Westport Police Department’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a concerned citizen regarding a kayaker possibly in distress. The caller reported that she observed a yellow kayak in the water and that a person appeared to be clinging to it. The area where the kayak was spotted was the waters off of Soundview Avenue.

Officers were immediately dispatched to the area, and the first one on scene reported that he had located a yellow kayak washed up on the beach. Concerned that the vessel’s operator was still in Long Island Sound, the Westport Police Marine Unit was activated. Additionally, the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) were notified. The Coast Guard advised that they would be sending vessels to aid in the search. The Westport Police Marine Unit was the first one to arrive in the area and begin checking the waters. Shortly after the search began, an officer stationed on Soundview Avenue was approached by a male who stated that the kayak that had washed up on the beach belonged to him.

 

The person explained that he and a family member (who was in a separate kayak) launched in Southport and had planned to boat to Westport. He said that shortly after he got underway he was thrown from the kayak as the water was extremely choppy. He stated that he was able to hold onto the kayak’s paddle and was able to use it to assist him in getting back to shore. The kayaker went on to say that he came ashore at the Sherwood Island State Park.

Although the kayaker had been in the water for an extended period of time he appeared to be uninjured and declined medical attention. It should be noted that the kayaker was wearing a personal flotation device and it likely played a big part in this positive outcome.

 

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Westport Gets New Marine Unit

#Westport– On 05/09/17, the Westport Police Department announces the arrival of its new Marine vessel, Marine 1. The boat is an all season 10 meter NAIAD Marine Patrol Vessel.

In 2012, after more than 14 years of service, the former Marine 1 was retired due to safety and mechanical issues. Since then, Police and Town personnel have worked diligently to acquire the vessel which arrived today. Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said, “The new vessel is critical to our Marine Patrol Division, giving us a boat that’s in the water 365 days a year. I would like to thank the surrounding towns of Norwalk and Fairfield who assisted us with mutual aid these past few years while  our boat was being built.” The vessel was driven from Rhode Island to Westport by  the Westport Marine Division Officers.

(Town of Westport Press Release)

Flags To Fly At Half Staff To Honor Cops Who Have Passed

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15, 2017, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance that pays tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.  It is recognized annually during National Police Week.

 

Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.

 

“Dedicating your career towards protecting the safety of others while potentially putting your own life at risk takes a certain kind of person, and we are forever grateful for the service these brave men and women give to our communities,” Governor Malloy said.  “Those who serve in law enforcement deserve our utmost respect for the work they perform each and every day.  They safeguard our families, our homes, and our neighborhoods, and they personify what it means to be a public servant.  The service of those who have given their lives in the line of duty will be forever honored.  On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the members of the law enforcement community who we’ve lost, and we also honor their families, who have sacrificed so much.  We thank them tremendously.”

 

“National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day reminds us of the many sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their families,” Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman said.  “At every level of government, these men and women work under demanding and sometimes dangerous circumstances in total commitment to our laws and our people.  We appreciate their dedication and their integrity.  They are public servants and role models and we thank them for their service.”

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