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State Police K-9 To Get Body Armor

#MIDDLETOWN CT – February 24, 2016) - Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Jesse will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jesse’s vest is sponsored by MacKenzie Machine, Inc., of New Haven, CT, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Keeping our dogs safe! In loving memory of BRP.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.  K9 Jesse has been assigned to Trooper First Class Scott Menard for the past 18 months and the K9 team is currently working at Troop H in Hartford. K9 Jesse is a six-year-old male German Shepard who is trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery,  apprehension, obstacles and obedience. K9  Jesse…

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Bridgeport News: 4 Teens In Custody After Short Pursuit

7:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pursuit of a stolen minivan ended almost as quickly as it began after a rollover accident.  Four teens tried to flee police down Highland Avenue and was on two wheels turning left onto Lyon Terrace which was a dead end.  The minivan landed on  a car.   At first it was thought the passengers were trapped but all four were able get out of the van on their own.  Three of the teens were taken to local hospitals.  A chicken dinner was found inside the car, I don't know if police suspect fowl play.  As I was walking back to my car near the police station the fourth suspect in cuffs was seen getting in the ambulance for…

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