Westport Police Department Swears in New Officer, Promotes One

#Westport Connecticut--On Monday, March 28, 2016 the Westport Police Department welcomed one new officer to the organization and promoted another to the rank of Detective, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Detective William Harsche. The ceremony took place in the Westport Police Department classroom, where First Selectman Jim Marpe administered the oath of office. Officer Sharon Russo was promoted to the rank of Detective. Detective Russo is an 8-year veteran of the police force, joining the department in March 2008 where she has been assigned to the patrol division. Detective Russo attended Marymount Manhattan College and has earned the Westport Police Investigator’s Award. Detective Russo finished first in the promotional testing process. Officer Michael Tomanelli, age 21 and a native of Marlboro, NY was…

Read More

Bridgeport News: Popular “Gin Mill” Burns

9:20pm--‪#‎Bridgeport‬ Connectictut--A popular "gin mill" as many called it caught fire last night. Formely the old Dolan’s Bar and Grill, also know as Mr. Forty and Carmelinas.  Only DoingItLocal.com was on the scene to cover the firefighters battling the blaze at Golden Hill and Middle Street. The smokey fire slowed traffic on Water Street that was just departing the UCONN game at the Arena. The firefighters were met with heavy fire on the second floor. When I arrive (within 15 minutes) the bulk of the fire was contained and they were breaking out windows to ventilate the structure which appeared to be under construction (the building to the left of the post office). Firefighters had the fire and hot spots…

Read More