#Westport CT-- On December 25, 2016 at approximately 3:30am, Westport Officers responded to CVS Pharmacy on a report of suspicious males entering and leaving the store several times. The males left the store operating a white Toyota Camry. Westport Police K-9 Officer James Loomer observed a white Toyota Camry on Post Road East near Myrtle Avenue go through the red light. Officer Loomer attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop by activating his emergency lights and siren, however the operator refused to stop, and the vehicle continued on Myrtle Avenue. The pursuit continued for a short time and ended on Richmondville Avenue where the front passenger then exited the vehicle and ran from the scene. The operator and a third…
Westport News: Narcotics Arrest
On December 30, 2016 at approximately 12:09 a.m. Officer James Loomer on routine patrol pulled over a motor vehicle for a speeding violation. After speaking with the operator, identified as Remington Woodhull, Officer Loomer could see that he was extremely nervous. As a result, the Officer believed that Woodhull may be hiding contraband in the vehicle even though Woodhull denied there was anything illegal in the car. At this point, Officer Loomer deployed his police service dog (Atlas) in order to determine if there were narcotics in the vehicle. Atlas indicated that there were in fact drugs in the car, and upon searching the area where the K-9 alerted, small amount of heroin was located. Woodhull was placed under arrest…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits House, Driver Flees
12:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A car hit a house in the 3000 block of Madison Avenue and the driver flees the scene according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
On December 27, 2016, a 911 call was received from a Westport address. The caller did not say anything to the dispatcher, but the dispatcher could hear signs of a struggle in the background. The dispatcher lost contact with the caller and upon calling back, a male answered the phone stating that there was no problem at the residence. However, this party sounded as if he was out of breath. Officers were dispatched to the home to assure that everything was okay, and upon arrival learned that there had been a disturbance. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that she had an argument with the suspect, identified as Damien McClave. When the argument became heated, the victim attempted to…
Fairfield News: Shoplifter Apprehended
3:40pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A busy day for shoplifters getting caught in Fairfield. Police have a car pulled over on Grasmere Avenue for allegedly shoplifting from Whole Foods right now. This news report is made possible by:
Minimum Wage Increases
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents that the minimum wage in the state will be increasing from the current rate of $9.60 per hour to $10.10 on January 1, 2017 as the result of a law he signed in 2014 that scheduled increases for workers in three stages. The coming change is the final step in a series of three scheduled increases under the law that first increased the minimum wage from $8.70 to $9.15 on January 1, 2015; from $9.15 to $9.60 on January 1, 2016; and finally to $10.10 effective January 1, 2017. Connecticut was the first state in the country to adopt legislation establishing a $10.10 minimum wage. “No one…
Senator Takes Aim At Veteran Benefit Cuts
#Norwalk-- State Senator Bob Duff pledged to fight against a Connecticut Department of Military Affairs proposal to cut funding for Connecticut Honor Guard rifle salutes at military funerals. In 2015, Senator Duff and the Senate Democrats successfully led opposition to a similar plan. “When Connecticut veterans are laid to rest they must continue to receive the honors they deserve,” said Senator Duff. “I will continue to fight for this important component of their final respects. This funding represents a small amount in the overall budget; however, the honor guards play a large role in demonstrating our appreciation of our veterans’ service.” Over the last two years, Senator Duff and the Senate Democrats have led passage of numerous laws…
Fairfield News: Condom Caper Capture
UPDATE: Many of you wanted to know who the suspect was. Here is the Fairfield Police Press Release: Hernan Carlos Aponte, DOB 01/26/1990 was arrested and charged with 53a-125b, Larceny 6th after he was observed by Super Stop & Shop, 760 Villa Ave., loss prevention enter the health and beauty aisle and place $295 worth of store merchandise into a tote bag and backpack and then exit the store, passing all points of sale, without making an attempt to pay. Aponte has a lengthy criminal history including similar thefts and several FTA's. He was transported to headquarters where he was fingerprinted, photographed and charged with 53a-125b, Larceny 6th. Aponte was given a $100 bond and a court date of 01/09/2017…
Bridgeport News: Yutes Firing Guns
8:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of youths firing guns into the air at Shelton and Hallett Street. This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Nursing Home Fire
UPDATE: One person was injured and sent to Norwalk Hospital in a mattress fire that sent residents into the cold. Twenty five residents have been relocated to a hotel. 7:40pm--#Norwalk Connecticut-- A reported nursing home fire at 17 Nelson Avenue. No reported injuries at this time. Patients are being kept warm in ambulances outside of the facility. Griffin Stover posted this photo on his Facebook page of the incident: