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Month: January 2018

Stratford

Stratford News: Hand Grenade Found

Jan 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford News: A hand grenade was found today at 80 Garfield Avenue in Stratford. Officers responded to the waste management facility and found what appeared to be a hand grenade. The State Police Bomb Squad responded and disarmed the explosive and removed it from the area. The grenade appeared to be from World War 1 or 2 and was apparently discarded with garbage that ended up at the facility. Employees alerted officers to its presence. The scene was cleared without incident. (Stratford Police Press Release)   This press release is made possible by:

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Bridgeport State News

Bridgeport DMV Larceny Arrest

Jan 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Middletown, CT. (January 11, 2018): Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime detectives arrested a former Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles employee today following an investigation of a monetary discrepancy at the DMV Bridgeport Office. Upon its Bridgeport Office manager’s discovery of the discrepancy, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notified the Office of the Connecticut State’s Attorney of suspected employee misconduct at the Department of Motor Vehicles Bridgeport office. The Office of the Chief State’s Attorney initiated an investigation and requested that Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime detectives assist the Bridgeport Office of the State’s Attorney with the investigation. Through the course of the several-month-long investigation, WDMC detectives identified the suspect as Kimberly Brown, a motor…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Police Need Your Help Identifying

Jan 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

On December 30, 2017, a vehicle was broken into while parked in the parking lot of Planet Fitness on Pearl Street. Several credit cards were stolen and used at Walgreen’s on Main Avenue. Detectives are asking for the public's assistance with identifying the pictured persons of interest in this theft. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sura at 203-854-3039. Anonymous tips can be sent to the following contacts: Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637) (Norwalk Police Press Release)

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Westport

2018 Westport Youth Citizens’ Police Academy

Jan 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Westport teens beginning on February 27, 2018. Participants will establish a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community and laws affecting teens. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four Westport high school students who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to experience a “ride-along” with an officer from the patrol division. Class participants will meet every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm- 9:30 pm for five weeks to…

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Bridgeport Uncategorized

Bridgeport News: Police Need Your Help Identifying

Jan 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The Robbery squad is seeking assistance identifying a suspect who has committed several robberies this week in the Ogden St and Park St area. A firearm was used in one of the robberies. The suspect can be seen in the photo and video wearing a distinct dark color “NIKE” hoddie with a large white square on the front and back with the black “Nike” logo on the front.The suspect is described as 5’5”-5’9” light brown male. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)

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Bridgeport Uncategorized

Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Head Drives Self To Hospital-Crashes Into Ambulance

Jan 11, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man suffering from a gunshot wound drove himself to the hospital and was about two blocks away from the emergency room when he crashed into an ambulance traveling on Barnum Avenue just before the intersection at Mill Hill Avenue. The EMS personnel quickly assessed the man's condition and found a gunshot wound near his neck according to radio broadcasts from EMS. A nearby ambulance quickly transported the victim. First responders told me he may not make it which will make the city's first homicide for 2018. The EMS personnel were not injured. Expect delays as Barnum Avenue will be closed from Mill Hill Avenue to Central Avenue.

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State News

Governor Postpones Hundreds Of Transportation Projects

Jan 10, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released a full list of projects totaling $4.3 billion that are postponed indefinitely until new revenue is appropriated for the Special Transportation Fund (STF).  The Governor made clear that his administration will announce detailed proposals this month that, if adopted by the General Assembly, would bring the projects back online. The STF finances the state’s transportation system, including the operating costs of the CTDOT and all of the services it provides.  Last month, Governor Malloy reiterated and increased his warnings on the solvency of the fund following the release of a report showing that without prompt action, the STF will be in deficit by…

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