December of 2016, the victim of this incident came to police headquarters to file a Larceny complaint. The victim noticed checks were written and signed in her name from her checking account, but she did not write them. The checks totaled $500.00. The victim suspected her housekeeper as no one else had access to the home. Westport Officers observed the video surveillance from the People’s Bank in Bridgeport where one of the checks was cashed. The officers were able to positively identify Olga Rincon as the woman cashing the forged check. A warrant was then submitted to Norwalk Court for Rincon’s arrest. On 01/25/17 at approximately 5:00pm, Rincon was stopped in Westport for a brake light that was out. Rincon…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
9:50pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital shot in the leg. The victim is not cooperating with police. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Smell of Smoke Indoors
7:23pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on the way to 199 Harriet Street for smoke indoors and the fire alarms going off. This news report is made possible by:
Derby News: House Fire
3:48pm--#Derby Connecticut--Firefighters on scene of a house fire at 301 Derby Avenue. Surrounding towns providing mutual aid. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Two Houses
3:04pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There were no reported injuries when this Toyota left the roadway, hit a stop sign at the corner of Beechwood and Clinton Avenue and hit 500 and 590 Beechwood Avenue. Building inspector was called to the scene.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
10:33am--#Norwalk Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Norwalk on Route 7 near exit 1.
Bridgeport News: Love Your City! Challenge
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – Groundwork Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental, economic, and social well-being in Connecticut’s largest city, today announced the launch of their first-ever “Love Your City!” Challenge. Groundwork Bridgeport is calling on high school students from Bridgeport to come up with a beautification project they would like to implement to help breathe new life into one of the city’s parks located in the East Side Neighborhood. Thanks to support from a Social Venture Partners Pitch Fest that Groundwork Bridgeport won in October 2016, the winning team will receive $500 from Groundwork Bridgeport to make their project a reality. “We don’t see this challenge as just a competition, but rather a fun and engaging way for students…
Monroe Crash!
#Monroe Connecticut--A single car crash on Route 111 near Spring Hill Rd around 10pm which displaced a utility pole, destroyed a lighted business sign, and disrupted power. One occupant was transported to the hospital. This marks three Saturday nights in a row where a vehicle has crashed off of the roadway in Monroe.
Fairfield News: Crash!
11:05pm--#Fairfield News: Report of a crash on the Post Road near Ruane Street and Rite Aid. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by: