Month: December 2017

Westport Police Arrest 5 Suspects in Connection with a Stolen Vehicle

#Westport CT– On Tuesday December 26, 2017 at approximately 5:00am, Westport Police dispatch received a call from a citizen in the Saugatuck area of town. The caller reported that he observed several individuals exit a white vehicle, enter his yard and then attempt to open the car doors on his vehicles. Patrol units began responding to the area at which time a second 911 call was received by dispatch from a separate citizen residing in the same general area. He also observed several individuals exit what he described as a white Audi sport utility vehicle and enter his yard. The caller confronted the suspects who reportedly got back into their vehicle and fled the immediate area. Officer Michael Tomanelli was one of the first responding units to arrive in the vicinity of the calls, at which time he observed the suspect travel around a curve on Harbor Road at a high rate of speed and cross over the double yellow line into his path of travel.

Officer Tomanelli attempted an evasive maneuver, however the suspects drove straight at his patrol vehicle in an apparent intentional act, thereby causing extensive disabling damage to both vehicles and injuring Officer Tomanelli. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation. At that time, it was believed that at least four suspects exited the vehicle and fled in different directions from the accident scene. Mutual aid units including K9 units were contacted and responded from the Connecticut State Police, Fairfield Police Department, Greenwich Police Department, and Norwalk Police Department. The Westport Police Department’s Marine Unit also responded to the scene to search and monitor the shoreline and adjacent waterways. The Westport Police Department’s drone was deployed to survey the area from overheard and
thermal imaging devices were also utilized by officers on the ground. A perimeter was quickly set around the affected area and canine tracks directly led to the apprehension of three suspects. A fourth and fifth suspect were also later apprehended due to a coordinated effort by the units on scene.

The suspects’ vehicle was found to have been reported stolen out of Weston, Connecticut on December 23, 2017. It was also confirmed that the suspects had been attempting to enter vehicles in the area where the calls originated from. At this time those incidents are still under further investigation.

 

Mayor Ganim Recognizes People’s United Bank for Holiday Donation

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim recognized People’s United Bank for their generous holiday donation in support of children at daycares around the City of Bridgeport. The donation was used to purchase new toys for children up to age five at City daycares managed by Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD) Inc. Mayor Ganim and his holiday helpers dropped off the toys to daycares, coincidentally, while the little ones were asleep.

“This donation will bring joy to the many families in need this holiday season city-wide, and most importantly, put a smile on the faces of children,” said Mayor Ganim. “It’s through community organizations like People’s United Bank that we are able to have an impact on the lives of so many residents in Bridgeport, I’m thankful for the ongoing support we receive.”

Karen Galbo, People’s United Bank Vice President of Community Relations said, “Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season. We look forward to helping bring holiday joy to children throughout Bridgeport.”

 

Southport News: Fire Destroy’s Home

#FAIRFIELD, CT, 12/26/2016:  On Monday morning at 03:28 AM, Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center received a call for a reported house on fire at 459 Morehouse Lane in the Southport section of Fairfield.  The caller reported that there was a fire in the house and that all the occupants had escaped.  During the families’ escape, one occupant jumped from a second floor window sustaining minor injuries.  The first three firefighters arrived on scene under the command of LT Philip Higgins within ten minutes of notification.  Upon arrival, firefighting crews found heavy fire involvement of the residence.  All available on-duty personnel and equipment were called to the scene under the direction of Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood.  The Westport Fire Department was special called to scene to assist in establishing a water supply down the long and narrow roadway.  The Bridgeport Fire Department provided station coverage during this incident.

At the time of the fire, seven occupants were asleep in the residence.  Two occupants were transported to a local hospital with injuries by American Medical Response.  Firefighting crews currently remain on the scene, and the Fire Prevention Division will be conducting the investigation.  The Red Cross and the Milford Fire Department Canteen also responded to provide assistance to both the family and responders during the night’s frigid temperatures.   “We would like all our residents to test their smoke alarms and please be attentive to open flames, candle usage and fire places during this holiday season”, says Chief Denis McCarthy.

Westport News: Westport Fire Busy!

8:15pm–#Westport CT– Firefighters were busy!  First a call for kitchen cabinets on fire on Redcoat Road which was out on the firefighter’s arrival.  The second call was for a possible fire on Blind Brook Road South which turned out to be a malfunctioning furnace that had delayed ignition.

 

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Stratford News: Man Stabbed

#Straford Police UPDATE: On 12/24/17 at 2327 hours, officers were sent to 485 Greenfield Ave in Stratford for the reports of a stabbing. The investigation revealed that a female arrived at the residence,
punched a female victim and stabbed a male victim in the chest. Both victims were treated at Bridgeport Hospital. There was a child present but was unharmed during the altercation.
Karalyn M. Mikucionis 4/26/1990 was placed under arrest and charged with the following: Assault 1 st, Assault 3 rd, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Risk of Injury and Disorderly Conduct. Mikucionis was given a court date of 12/26/2017 at 0900 hours at GA-2. She is being held on a $100,000 Bond.

 

 

11:39pm–#Stratford CT– A man was stabbed in the chest by a woman at 485 Greenfield Avenue according to radio reports and the man was reported to be bleeding heavily.

 

 

 

Connecticut State Police Holiday Enforcement

#MIDDLETOWN, CT (December 24, 2017): The Connecticut State Police are supplementing the normal
patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout this Holiday weekend. The increased patrols began at
12:01 a.m. on Friday, 12/22/2017, and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday 12/26/2017.
Troopers will enforce all motor vehicle laws and focus on reducing the number of DUIs, crashes and
injury-producing accidents occurring on the interstates, state roads and local roadways.
These State Police stats cover the time period starting at 12:01 a.m. on 12/22/17 to 12/24/17 7:30 a.m.

SPEEDING violations: 242
SEATBELT violations: 10
All moving violations: 586
(to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, failure to signal, etc.)
DUI arrests: 19
ACCIDENTS investigated:   279
w/injury: 29
fatality: 0
Motorist Assists: 188
Total calls for service: 3332

2016 stats are from 12/22/2016 12:01 a.m. through 12/26/2016 11:59 p.m.:
Speeding:               579
Seatbelt:                 50
All Moving violations:  1,596
(including following too close, distracted driving, cell phones, etc.)
DUI arrests:            47
Accidents:              528
w/injury:        58
serious injury: 1
fatality:           4
Motorist Assists:   436
(flat tires, broken down and disabled vehicles)
Total calls for service:   8,046

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