Month: May 2017

12:57pm–#Derby CT– Tonight’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Derby on 8th Street.

 

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11:20pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a carjacking at 1550 Stratford Avenue near Davenport Street.  A deliveryperson was jumped by 5-6 people possibly with guns.

 

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Norwalk Detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today, May 12, 2017, at 11:30a.m. at the First County Bank located at 700 Connecticut Avenue. The suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note, implying she had a gun. The suspect is described as a light skin black female, in her late twenties or early thirties, approximately 5’4”, stocky build with short black hair pulled behind her neck in a bun or ponytail. The suspect was wearing black framed glasses and a blue Walmart employee vest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norwalk Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011 or Detective Serio at 203-854-3188. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.

UPDATE: This is a 50 year old man not a child as first reported.  CPR has worked, he is breathing but not responsive.

5:17pm– Trumbull CT– Prayers needed for a 50 year old man who fell in the Pequonnick River off Taits Mill Road and is not breathing.  CPR is in progress.

Bridgeport Police UPDATE:

The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team was called out to investigate a car vs pedestrian hit and run collision that occurred at Boston Ave and Mill Hill Ave at approximately 4:11 pm.

David P. Haddon, 80, 0f Bridgeport was crossing Boston Ave at Mill Hill Ave when he was struck by a Chevrolet Impala that was traveling west on Boston Ave.  The operator did not stop after striking Mr. Haddon.  He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with severe head trauma and cervical spine trauma.  He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:31pm.

A witness provided the license plate number and description of the striking vehicle and members of the Patrol Division apprehended the car off exit 26 of I-95 S. The operator failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle 53a-57, Evading Responsibility 14-224 (b), Driving Under The Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 14-227a, Engaging Police In Pursuit 14-223 (b) and No Insurance 14-213b.  She is identified as Ayanna Woodward, 39, of Bridgeport.

Team members Lt Thomas Minar, Officer Michael Falbo and Officer John Perry were the investigating officers.

4:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– The westbound lanes of Boston Avenue are closed for an investigation of a pedestrian being hit near Mill Hill Avenue.  The driver fled the scene.  Possible fatal accident so expect the lane to be closed for a an extended period of time while police investigate.

 

 

2:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man in the 700 block of Grand Street reported to police he found bullet holes in his garage and car parked in there.

 

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