Westport News: One Arrested After Collision on Merritt Parkway

(Westport, CT, August 25, 2024) – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Connecticut State Police contacted the Westport Police Department regarding an accident on the Merritt Parkway near the Clinton Avenue overpass. According to the State Police, three individuals fled from one of the involved vehicles, which was later confirmed to be stolen from another jurisdiction. A coordinated response from Westport and Norwalk police, along with state troopers, resulted in a large police presence on local streets near the accident site. One suspect was quickly apprehended, sustaining injuries from the collision and subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital. The remaining two suspects evaded capture despite a search involving K-9 units and drones. Authorities believe the two outstanding individuals have left the…

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Cop Hit By Car

Overnight at 2:10 a.m., Bridgeport received a call about a car accident at Lincoln Ave and Main St. The driver hit a police officer at the scene. The car was towed, and the officer was taken to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The investigation is still ongoing.

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Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Foot Chase Through Trumbull Gardens; Officers Recover Gun and Drugs

https://youtu.be/wLhHx_05FPM On August 20, 2024, officers were dispatched to Trumbull Gardens on Trumbull Avenue for a high-visibility foot patrol in the federally subsidized housing complex, which has recently seen a rise in violent criminal activity, including shootings, drug sales, and robberies. While patrolling the 500 Block of Trumbull Avenue, officers observed five males loitering. One of them, later identified as Javier Cabrera, separated from the group and began running. Officers pursued him on foot through the housing complex. Cabrera entered an occupied apartment and concealed a black Glock 30 .45 Auto with obliterated serial numbers inside a shopping bag. He then exited the apartment, where he was apprehended and searched. Officers found multiple pre-packaged containers of marijuana and approximately $214…

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