OBSERVANT WITNESS LEADS TO MAN’S ARREST FOR TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE

#Trumbull CT--On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at about 2:30 am, Trumbull Police arrested a man in thearea of Arrowhead Rd., after he was observed attempting to steal from a vehicle parkedin a driveway. Jason Batts, age 47, of Maple St., Bridgeport, was taken into custodyafter an officer chased him on foot and apprehended him in the rear of a nearbyresidence. The Trumbull Police received a report of an unknown person tampering with motorvehicles and hiding behind cars. While enroute, Trumbull Police Dispatch was on thephone with the complainant who had been actively observing the suspect, and updatingresponding officers of the suspect’s location. The witness observed Batts crouchedaround all four wheels of the vehicle, appearing to be examining the tires for…

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During the month of May 2020, Special Services Division investigators began investigating AnthonySpetrino who was suspected of selling prescription medication and narcotics. Officers determined thatSpetrino was selling medications that were written to him and paid for by Medicaid. Officers were ableto purchase Oxycodone, Clonazepam, and Suboxone from Spetrino. Spetrino was arrested today andcharged with the following crimes.Arrested Anthony Spetrino ( Age 56) of NorwalkCharges: Possession of a Controlled Substance ( two counts) Sale of a Controlled Substance (two counts)Sale of Narcotics (two counts)Bond $150,000

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Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident

2020-10-05@2:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- There is an accident involving a school bus at Chopsey and Reservoir Avenue. There weren't many children on the bus and there have been no reported injuries at this time. The traffic however is severely backed up including an approximate half-mile back up on Route 8/25 northbound to get off exit 5. Avoid the area! DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source.

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Westport News: Bank Robbery

Police UPDATE: (Westport, CT) At approximately 12:41pm on Monday October 5, 2020, Westportofficers responded to a report of a robbery at the People’s United Bank branchlocated within Stop and Shop Supermarket; 1790 Post Road East.Upon arrival, it was learned that a single male suspect had approached thebank’s counter and passed a note to the teller demanding money. No weaponswere threatened or displayed in the commission of the crime. The suspect didsuccessfully obtain cash prior to leaving the scene in a waiting vehicle.The Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau is actively investigatingthis incident in close coordination with several other local police agencies as wellas with federal law enforcement officials. Additional details are expected to beforthcoming, however at this time anyone with any…

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Flags At Half Staff For National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 4, 2020 in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an annual observance that occurs during Fire Prevention Week and honors the sacrifices of fallen firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags – including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise – should also be lowered during this same duration of time. “Firefighters dedicate themselves to the safety of our neighborhoods and put their lives on the line to protect others,” Governor Lamont said. “I am…

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