Month: December 2017

Bridgeport, CT- For the Holidays, Bridgeport Animal Control is shining the light on companions patiently waiting for their forever homes. Bridgeport Animal Control is also sharing the four easy steps necessary for animal adoption. There are currently 38 dogs and two cats in need of a home. With the gift giving season underway, now is the perfect time to apply for animal adoption and change the life of a pet in need right here in Bridgeport. Steps to Adopting a Pet at BPT Animal Control: Meet the pets!  Bridgeport Animal Control is open Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm. Complete the Application Process.  You will need to complete a written application, available online and provide proof of home ownership (mortgage statement, tax bill, etc.) or a notarized letter…

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Missing K-9

On the December 20, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Danbury Police Department requested assistance in the search for a missing adult male in the area of Wooster Mountain.  State Police K9 Search and Rescue Teams, CSP Bloodhound Teams and Trooper 1 responded to the area to assist in this search.  The adult male was subsequently located by K9 Zeus and was walked out of the woods. During the course of the search, a CSP K9 handler conducting a track lost his footing while negotiating steep terrain and lost possession of the 15 foot leash.  At that time K9 “Texas”, a CSP Bloodhound, was pulling strongly up the slope and continued tracking up the ledge.  When the Trooper reached the top…

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Norwalk News: Drug Arrest

On December 20, 2017 members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division assisted members of the Stamford Police Department Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOC) with the execution of search and seizure warrants within the City of Norwalk. Stamford PD NOC had conducted a narcotics sales investigation into Ortero. Because of the investigation, search warrants for Matthew Ortero and his residence at 245 West Rocks Road were issued. Investigators executed the warrants on Ortero and the residence. Investigators located and seized the following: 1.165 pounds of marijuana 2.6 ounces marijuana wax 29.83g cocaine 148 Xanax prescription pills $6,695 Arrested: Matthew Ortero, 28 of 245 West Rocks Road Norwalk Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance (4 Counts), Poss. With Intent to…

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