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Fairfield County Man Caught Attempting To Break Into State Police Vehicles, Cops Say Fairfield County Man Caught Attempting To Break Into State Police Vehicles, Cops Say
Fairfield County Man Caught Attempting To Break Into State Police Vehicles, Cops Say A man dressed in dark clothing was caught by troopers allegedly attempting to break into Connecticut State Police vehicles. The incident took place in Hartford in the rear parking lot of Troop H on Washington Street on Tuesday, Dec. 27. According to state police, troopers from the Troop H barracks noticed a man dressed in dark clothing in the rear personnel parking area. When confronted by troopers, the man, identified as Fairfield County resident Arash Kani, age 30, of Easton, told the officers he was attempting to locate his dog who he believed was stolen and being used as a police detec…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Reward Offered In Bridgeport Bank Robbery Case Reward Offered In Bridgeport Bank Robbery Case
Reward Offered In Bridgeport Bank Robbery Case A Fairfield County bank is offering a $500 reward for help finding a bank robber who made off with more than $2,000 in cash. The robbery took place around 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Webster Bank located at 3546 Main St., in Bridgeport. The wanted suspect stole $2,000 in cash by stating he was "Sticking up the place," said Detective Albert Palatiello, of the Bridgeport Police. The suspect was described as speaking with an Italian accent.  Following the robbery the man fled south on Main Street and West onto Clark Street, police said.  Officers rapidly responded to…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Officer, K-9 Struck In CT Hit-Run Officer, K-9 Struck In CT Hit-Run
Officer, K-9 Struck In CT Hit-Run Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect after an officer and his K-9 were struck by a hit-and-run driver in Connecticut, investigators said. Officers in New Haven County from the Naugatuck Police Department were dispatched to the area of Seth Drive and Highland Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, where there was a report of a suspicious vehicle, which had struck a police cruiser. It is alleged that the driver rammed a marked patrol vehicle, causing damage and fleeing the area. Investigators noted that neither the officer nor K-9 partner suffered …

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by Zak Failla