Month: May 2018

Westport News: Fraudulent Checks

#Westport CT--On 04/27/2018 at approximately 3:15pm, officers were dispatched to Bank of America on a report of a two fraudulent checks that had just been passed. While en route to that location, officers were advised the suspect was now at a second Bank of America location in town. Upon arrival there, officers located the suspect exiting the lobby and attempted to detain him. He struggled and broke free only to be taken into custody a moment later with assistance from bank security. Officers learned the suspect attempted to deposit two more fraudulent checks at that location.   The suspect was identified as Wandy Cruz, 18, of Brooklyn, NY. He was taken into custody and charged with two counts of 53a-128…

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Ganim Asks Public Help In Chief Of Police Search

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that as part of the search process for a police chief, the City of Bridgeport Civil Service Department will hold two public forums to allow the hired Police Chief Search Consultant Randi Frank and community members to meet. These open discussions will allow community members to voice their opinions on what they are looking for in a Police Chief for the City of Bridgeport. “This is a very important position within our city’s leadership,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am encouraging all residents and members of our clergy and community groups to participate in this process.  I am glad to hear that there are already several representatives of faith-based organizations that are planning to…

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