Connecticut police news

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING; NO INJURIES REPORTED

On September 2, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., the Bridgeport Police Department received a complaint of an active street fight involving a suspect reportedly armed with a knife in the 600 block of Grand Street. Responding officers encountered the suspect, who fled into an apartment. The suspect subsequently fired multiple rounds through the apartment door at the responding officers. An officer returned fire. The suspect was taken into custody. No officers or civilians were injured, and there is currently no threat to the public. The area of Grand Street and Catherine Street is blocked off until further notice. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statute § 51-277a, the Office of Inspector General is investigating the officer-involved shooting, along with the Connecticut State…

Read More

Norwalk Police Arrest Man in Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested On November 15, 2025, members of the Norwalk Police Department Patrol Division responded to a report of two juveniles who were sexually assaulted. The suspect was reported to be a former family acquaintance. The investigation was assumed by the Special Victims Unit, where Detective Rodriguez identified the suspect as Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua. Following an extensive investigation, Detective Rodriguez developed probable cause and applied for an arrest warrant, which was issued by Stamford Superior Court. On April 20, 2026, Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua was taken into custody without incident. Arrested: Francisco Rodriguez-Posligua, 36, of Orange, CTCharges: Sexual assault in the fourth degree (2 counts) and illegal sexual contact with victim under 16 (2 counts)Bond: $100,000Court: April 21, 2026 Norwalk Police…

Read More

Stratford Announces Renee Dominguez as Police Chief Following National Search

STRATFORD, CT – Today, Mayor David Chess announced that Renee Dominguez has been selected as Stratford’s new Police Chief. Chief Dominguez will oversee a 112 sworn officer department and help guide the future of public safety and community policing in the town of more than 52,000 residents and will also be the first female police chief in Stratford’s history. “I am thrilled to appoint Renee Dominguez as our next Police Chief,” said Mayor Chess. She brings over 25 years of valuable experience serving in three police departments across Connecticut, where she rose through the ranks and became a respected leader with deep knowledge of law enforcement. She is fully prepared to lead the dedicated men and women who serve and…

Read More

Stratford Launches National Search for Next Police Chief, Announces Community-Based Search Committee

January 29, 2026 – Stratford, Conn. – Mayor David Chess today announced the formation of a Police Chief Search Committee to lead a national search for Stratford’s next chief of police, a role that will oversee a 112‑sworn officer department and help guide the future of public safety and community policing in the town of more than 52,000 residents. “The Stratford Police Department has served this community for more than a century, and we are at a critical moment,” said Mayor Chess. “We need a chief who is respected by officers, trusted by residents, and committed to modern, community-centered policing. This committee brings together deep policing expertise, community voices, and faith and civic leadership to help us find that person.” Role…

Read More