Month: January 2018

Norwalk News: Stolen Vehicle Strikes Police Car And Flees

#Norwalk CT–On January 23, 2018, at 3:05am, officers from the Patrol Division responded to an address on Assisi Way for a stolen motor vehicle complaint. The stolen vehicle description was immediately broadcast to all patrol units. Moments later an officer observed the stolen Chevy pickup traveling southbound on the Route 7 Connector. The vehicle entered I-95 southbound and then pulled to a stop on the exit 14 off-ramp. As the officer pulled behind the truck, it suddenly accelerated back into the front of the police car. The officer then activated his lights and siren, however, the vehicle fled. Due to the damage caused by the intentional collision, the police car became disabled and the officer lost sight of the stolen truck.  The officer sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. Additional officers responded to the area and quickly spotted the vehicle travelling on Flax Hill Road. Officers attempted to stop it however, the driver refused to pull over, driving directly at a marked police car. The officer was able to swerve and avoid the oncoming stolen car. A pursuit ensued until the truck crashed into a parked car in the Rowayton Woods complex on Highland Avenue. The suspect fled the vehicle. Officers chased the suspect on foot before losing sight of the suspect on Possum Circle.
A Westport Police K9 assisted with the search however, the suspect was not located. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with any information is about the incident is asked to contact Norwalk detectives at 203-854-3011. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at:  ww.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the a , and sending it to CRIMES (274637)

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Bridgeport News: Club Shut Down After Shooting

UPDATE: 4 firearms recovered.

12:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– Heavy police presence near the Old Mill Library after shots fired in the Boston Avenue/East Main/Silliman Place area. Police was in the area when the shots were fired.. Club Elements on East Main has been shut down as a result.

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TRUMBULL POLICE OFFICERS AWARDED FOR THEIR LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS

#Trumbull CT–Six Trumbull Police Officers have been the presented with the “Life Saving” award during a recent ceremony conducted by Trumbull EMS. The six officers were recognized for providing critical medical intervention as First Responders, after being dispatched to four (4) separate medical emergencies last year.

In each of the four (4) incidents, an individual had suffered a serious medical condition and had gone into cardiac arrest, where both the heart and breathing had stopped. The officers performed CPR and utilized the portable AED, all in attempts to restart the patients’ hearts. With the assistance and continuing care of ambulance crews from Trumbull EMS and transport to local hospitals, all four (4) patients survived the events and were later discharged from the hospital.

Trumbull EMS Director Joseph Laucella, who presented the awards, credited the quick response and life-saving interventions of those involved, and added, “We are grateful for the hard-working, professional and caring First Responders and thank them for their dedication to our community.” Trumbull Police Chief Michael Lombardo commended the officers and noted, “The value of the first responder program cannot be overstated.  This is highlighted by the unprecedented number of four lives saved last year.”

The recipients included the following officers, along with the date of the medical emergency call:
Officer Kyle Siljamaki May 5, 2017
Officer Jack Moramarco July 26, 2017
Officer Robert Lee September 5, 2017
Officer Quinn Gagstetter September 5, 2017
Officer Thomas Dzurenda October 2, 2017
Officer Joseph Dzurenda October 2, 2017

Trumbull Police officers serve as First Responders to all serious medical emergencies and carry medical kits, AEDs, and Narcan, the antidote for opioid overdose victims. This program works in partnership with Trumbull EMS.

 

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Westport News: Whole Foods Fire

#Westport CT– Last night, Westport Firefighters was dispatched to a report of a kitchen fire at Whole Foods Market at 7:04 PM. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company and the Command Car were on the initial dispatch. Additionally, one Engine from Norwalk Fire was sent to the scene.
Arriving firefighters found the store to be occupied and had the building evacuated. The source of the fire was found to be improperly stored combustibles on top of a pizza oven. The fire activated the kitchen hood system extinguishing agent, extinguishing any fire in the ductwork. Store employees extinguished the remaining burning combustibles prior to the Fire departments arrival. Firefighters secured the utilities to the oven and laddered the building to check for fire extension and found none. The Westport Fire Marshal’s Office responded along with the health department. The store was closed after the fire for cleanup and should be open for business tomorrow. The last Westport Fire unit cleared at 8:42 PM

(Westport Fire Department Press Release)

 

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