#Bridgeport CT– Central High School was/is on lockdown. The principal allegedly saw someone outside the school with an AR-15. However, there has been no chatter on the police radio regarding this in the last forty-five minutes.
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Connecticut State Troopers warn of “fallen officer’s fund” scam. Often times scams come disguised as charities, and scammers use recent tragedies or incidents to steal money from people. Today the Connecticut State Police was made aware of a telephone scam where the scammer called seeking donations for a “fallen officer’s fund.” We’ve heard of similar scams in the past, but not recently, and as you may know we have a fallen officer, TFC Kevin Miller. So what better time than now for scammers to bring this scam back to Connecticut. Unfortunately for the scammer, but fortunately for the rest of us, he called a Connecticut State Trooper. After listening to the scammer, the trooper started asking questions. The scammer provided two different names while stating the “company” he worked for was out of Wyoming. After identifying himself as a trooper and asking where the money would go, the scammer hung up. The trooper called the number back but the line didn’t even ring. Troopers remind you to never give credit card, debit card or bank account information to anyone requesting donations, especially over the phone. Don’t be pressured or guilted into “donating.” Simply hang up. Anyone wishing to make a donation in memory of TFC Kevin Miller can send a check payable to “The Connecticut State Police Union, Inc.” and please include “Kevin Miller Memorial Fund” in the check memo. Checks can be mailed to: Kevin Miller Memorial Fund Connecticut State Police Union 500 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06118 You can also make a donation through the Connecticut State Police Union gofundme website. https://www.gofundme.com/tfc-kevin- miller-1015?ssid=1231341934&pos=1 All donations will go toward the funeral arrangements, and distributed to Kevin’s children in the coming years.
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5:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police have one person in custody after a short pursuit down Iranistan Avenue and crashed in front of the clamshell at Seaside Park. According to the police radio the person was wanted for having an illegal gun.
#Stratford CT–Just before 3 AM today, April 4, 2018, the Stratford Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a bedroom located at 259 Jackson Avenue. The fire gutted one room in a rooming style house. Firefighters arrived to find a room within the ranch style home to be engulfed with fire and occupants were evacuating. Under the command of Assistant Chief Camperlengo, the Fire Crews were able to contain the fire to the room of origin and had it under control within 20 minutes. The fire resulted in one (1) occupant to be transported to a local hospital for unspecified fire-related injuries and affected the living conditions of all six rooms. During this incident, Bridgeport Fire and Milford Fire covered in at Stratford Headquarters to provide Town coverage. Red Cross also was requested to the scene to assist with providing shelter for the seven (7) occupants that were displaced. The Stratford Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
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12:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a purse snatching at/in/around Columbus School at 275 George Street. A few minutes later police received a call for a purse snatching at the laundromat at 280 Washington Avenue. It’s unknown if the two are connected.
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8:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– A shopkeeper at 966 Main Street, the Downtown Corner Store was beaten by two males according to radio reports. No word if anything was taken.
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7:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– A Bridgeport Police Officer suffered minor injuries and the suspect received a bite from K9 after a firearm recovery at Newfield and Revere Street.
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6:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– Bridgeport Police broke off a pursuit of a blue 2010 Toyota Sienna minivan on Barnum Avenue as it entered Stratford. The van had a “How’s My Driving” bumper sticker on the back. You just can’t make this stuff up!
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#Westport CT–On Wednesday, March 28th , Officers Samuel Sabin and David Scinto were honored by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut (PCAC) at the Meritorious Dinner held at the Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange, CT. Officers Sabin and Scinto were presented with awards for meritorious service above and beyond what is normally expected of law enforcement personnel in performance of their duties. They were two of eight officers recognized at the ceremony. Officer Sabin received the Meritorious Service Award for his quick and decisive life-saving actions taken on April 24, 2017 when he rescued an elderly man, who was unable to assist himself, from a burning house without regard for his own peril. Officer Scinto also received a Meritorious Service Award for his actions on February 25, 2017. On that date, Officer Scinto rescued a woman from the icy cold water of the Saugatuck River after locating and utilizing a nearby boat to pull the woman aboard, saving her life. The Westport Police Department would like to congratulate Officers Sabin and Scinto on these distinguished awards and acknowledge the exceptional work they perform every day.
4:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– A purse snatching occurred on Main Street near Wall Street.
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