UPDATE: The suspects took the cash register. K-9 is tracking... 7:29pm--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT-- The Dunkin Donuts at 3355 Post Road in Southport was just robbed. Police just arriving on scene. 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…
#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…
12:57pm--#Derby CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Derby on 8th Street. This news report is made possible by:
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.
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team was called out to investigate a car vs pedestrian hit and run collision that occurred at Boston Ave and Mill Hill Ave at approximately 4:11 pm. David P. Haddon, 80, 0f Bridgeport was crossing Boston Ave at Mill Hill Ave when he was struck by a Chevrolet Impala that was traveling west on Boston Ave. The operator did not stop after striking Mr. Haddon. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with severe head trauma and cervical spine trauma. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:31pm. A witness provided the license plate number and description of the striking vehicle and members of the Patrol Division apprehended the…
2:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man in the 700 block of Grand Street reported to police he found bullet holes in his garage and car parked in there. This news report is made possible by:
2:34pm--#cttraffic-- A 3 car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound just north with one car on its side. A double extrication required, one person with "heavy trauma" according to radio reports.
