Fairfield News: Police seek help in identifying bank robbers

On January 27, 2013 at 12:06 pm, a bank robbery was reported from the Fairfield  County Credit Union at 1515 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, CT. Three suspects arrived a 1996 Buick Century, 4 door, color blue, CT reg. 136-XYB. It was later learned that it was stolen from Trumbull Avenue Bridgeport, CT that morning.  The vehicle is still active and has not been recovered. One male operator stayed in the vehicle and was described as wearing a red jacket.
The other two males entered the bank, one wearing a blue hooded sweat shirt. He  brandished a handgun and demanded money from the teller, an undetermined amount of money was taken. All three suspects are described as black males, no age or other  information was provided.

The suspects fled the scene in the stolen vehicle, southbound on Black Rock Tpke  toward I95. Officers from surrounding towns were notified via State Police Hot Line.  Fairfield Detectives processed the scene at the bank, interviewed bank employees and witnesses, no injuries were reported. Please see that attached photo for further description of the vehicle and suspects.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Detective Bureau at 203-254-4800.

“Play by the Rules” in Westport

Human Services Director and Police Chief Announce “Play by the Rules” Schedule

Westport Human Services Director Barbara Butler and Westport Police Chief

Dale Call announce the scheduling of the “Play By The Rules” program for 6th-8th grade

students in Westport. “Play By The Rules” is an award winning program designed to

teach law to youth, to develop their sense of civic responsibility and provide them with

the tools they need to prevent crime, save lives and build safer communities. The 9-

week program, a collaboration between Westport Youth Services and the Westport Police

Department, will be held at Toquet Hall on Wednesdays after school, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

from Mar. 5, 2014 – May 7, 2014.

The program will be facilitated by staff from Westport Youth Services and the

Westport Police Department as part of the continuing efforts to foster the healthy and

positive relationship between local students and the police. Through engaging activities

and discussion, students will have an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the

law and recognize their shared responsibility in helping to make Westport a wonderful

community for everyone.

Space is limited and students will be enrolled on a first come, first served

basis. To register or if you have questions regarding the program, please contact Kevin

Godburn at kgodburn@westportct.gov or 203-341-1155.

Violent Domestic Incident Leads to Arrest

#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 27, 2014 – A 29-year-old city man faces charges related to a domestic dispute Friday night with his estranged wife.

Officer Mark Blackwell responded to the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue and spoke with a woman, who stated she was concerned about the safety of her friend.

She stated that her friend had called her about two hours earlier and stated that she and her children were leaving with her estranged husband. A short time later, the victim called her grandmother pleading for help before the line disconnected.

Police went to the estranged husband’s address and for 20 minutes tried, unsuccessfully, to get someone to answer the door.

Others officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the house.

The victim called her friend’s cell and spoke with Officer Matthew Goncalves. She stated that she was in Stamford but sounded as if she was under duress.

Police made contact with the victim again and Blackwell asked her if she was okay. She answered “no.” He then asked her if she was inside the Cleveland Avenue house with her estranged husband and if she was injured. She answered “yes” to both questions.

Based on the circumstances and indications of a possible hostage situation involving children, police made a forced entry.

The victim and her three children were found inside a locked third-floor bedroom. Police also found the suspect, John Anderson.  He was charged with violation of a protective order, second-degree strangulation, unlawful restraint, third-degree assault, interfering with police and three counts of risk of injury to a minor.

The victim stated that her estranged husband had punched and kicked her over a period of time before police arrived.

Woman Charged With Stealing From Her Employer

#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 27, 2014 – A Shelton woman faces larceny and computer crimes charges for stealing nearly $9,000 from a Bridgeport company for which she worked as a bookkeeper.

Detective Frank Podpolucha, who works in the police financial crimes unit, secured a warrant charging Leigh Margiano, 28, with second-degree forgery, third-degree larceny and second-degree computer crimes.

On Jan. 9, Bridgeport Financial Crimes Unit received a larceny complaint from Connecticut Tank Removal, Inc., a Bridgeport business located at 118 Burr St., reporting employee theft.

Specifically, the company stated that Margiano issued four business checks valuing $8,811.91 for her personal benefit.   Margiano’s job responsibilities included bookkeeping and accounts payable management.

The checks were issued between June and September of last year.

Three of the checks were made out to Margiano herself. In two of those checks, the computer ledger incorrectly showed the check paid to someone else.

Bridgeport News: Numerous parked cars hit in the Hollow

11:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Numerous parked cars have been hit from the Washington Avenue, Highland Avenue all the way to Park Avenue near Vine Street.  The suspect has been trying to flee the scene a number of times, finally appended at Vine Street.  If you live in the area you better check your car!

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