3:13pm--#Fairfield CT-- A flasher was reported at the library on the Post Road. Someone even got a photo, unknown if they needed a telephoto lens. K-9 was dispatched but the suspect got away because of the the rain and the number of people that entered and exited the door he left from. This news report is made possible by:
(Westport, CT) At approximately 11:55 a.m. on this date, the Westport Police Department’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a concerned citizen regarding a kayaker possibly in distress. The caller reported that she observed a yellow kayak in the water and that a person appeared to be clinging to it. The area where the kayak was spotted was the waters off of Soundview Avenue. Officers were immediately dispatched to the area, and the first one on scene reported that he had located a yellow kayak washed up on the beach. Concerned that the vessel’s operator was still in Long Island Sound, the Westport Police Marine Unit was activated. Additionally, the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Energy…
#Westport-- On 05/09/17, the Westport Police Department announces the arrival of its new Marine vessel, Marine 1. The boat is an all season 10 meter NAIAD Marine Patrol Vessel. In 2012, after more than 14 years of service, the former Marine 1 was retired due to safety and mechanical issues. Since then, Police and Town personnel have worked diligently to acquire the vessel which arrived today. Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas said, “The new vessel is critical to our Marine Patrol Division, giving us a boat that’s in the water 365 days a year. I would like to thank the surrounding towns of Norwalk and Fairfield who assisted us with mutual aid these past few years while our boat was being…
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15, 2017, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a national observance that pays tribute to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It is recognized annually during National Police Week. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time. “Dedicating your career towards protecting the safety of others while potentially putting your own life at risk takes…
1:57am---#Orange CT-- A restaurant is reporting their waste cooking oil was just stolen by a white box truck with New York plates. The truck was last seen heading towards TGI Friday's on the Post Road. This news report is made possible by:
12:57pm--#Derby CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Derby on 8th Street. This news report is made possible by:
How about some likes for Bridgeport Police Officer Sandy Gonzalez-Ouinonez ? She wrote: "This is the DiJoseph family. I will be honoring husband/ father Ofc. Gerald T. DiJoseph on my 300 mile ride from Somerset, NJ to Washington, DC. These pictures were taken Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Police Unity Tour memorial services for all the fallen officers we are honoring".
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a carjacking at 1550 Stratford Avenue near Davenport Street. A deliveryperson was jumped by 5-6 people possibly with guns. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk Detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today, May 12, 2017, at 11:30a.m. at the First County Bank located at 700 Connecticut Avenue. The suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note, implying she had a gun. The suspect is described as a light skin black female, in her late twenties or early thirties, approximately 5’4”, stocky build with short black hair pulled behind her neck in a bun or ponytail. The suspect was wearing black framed glasses and a blue Walmart employee vest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norwalk Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011 or Detective Serio at 203-854-3188. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.
UPDATE: This is a 50 year old man not a child as first reported. CPR has worked, he is breathing but not responsive. 5:17pm-- Trumbull CT-- Prayers needed for a 50 year old man who fell in the Pequonnick River off Taits Mill Road and is not breathing. CPR is in progress.
