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Attempted Home Invasions Puts Fairfield County On Edge Attempted Home Invasions Puts Fairfield County On Edge
Attempted Home Invasions Puts Fairfield County On Edge Police in Fairfield County are urging residents to stay alert after two home invasions were thwarted early Friday morning, Dec. 20. The first incident was reported just after 3:50 a.m. in Westport, where a homeowner near Compo Beach called 911 to report someone breaking into their home. Related: Man Who Broke Into Woman's Home, Choked Her Next To Child Nabbed In NY Officers responded to the scene and spotted a vehicle they believed was involved in the attempted burglary, but it escaped before they could stop it, Westport police said. Authorities believe the intruders were confronted befo…

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by Josh Lanier
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Deer Hunting Season Starts Wednesday - Here's Where To Shoot Deer Hunting Season Starts Wednesday - Here's Where To Shoot
Deer Hunting Season Starts Wednesday - Here's Where To Shoot Get out the orange vests: the season for hunting deer with firearms begins Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) issued a reminder to all people who enjoy the outdoors to be wary of gunshots from now until the end of the season toward the end of December. STAY SAFE Among the safety tips offered by CTDEEP for going into the woods during the deer-hunting season are: - Wear brightly-colored clothing such as fluorescent orange. Dogs should also be outfitted with a neon vest. - If you see another person, call out to them to make th…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean
Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean With Halloween just a few short days away, local law enforcement groups are spreading awareness of various safety tips for children, parents, homeowners and motorists. One tip growing in popularity is the use of blue candy buckets and Jack O Lanterns for children diagnosed with Autism, according to the Darien Police Department. “Although not officially yet endorsed by Autism Advocacy groups, a trend that has gained momentum over the past two years is the use of a blue Halloween candy bucket to identify an individual diagnosed with Autism,” said Darien Police Captain Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. “…

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by Valerie Musson
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Prepare For Stretch Of Wintry Weather, Norwalk Police Say Prepare For Stretch Of Wintry Weather, Norwalk Police Say
Prepare For Stretch Of Wintry Weather, Norwalk Police Say The stormiestweather of the New Year is making its way toward the East Coast, and with it, expected back-to-back winter storms that may bring several inches of snow to the area, along with icy roads and potential power outages. Related story: Back-to-back storms will be followed by ice, Arctive blast The first storm is expected to strike overnight on Thursday, Jan. 17, bringing between one and four inches of snow accumulation, with higher amounts anticipated for northern municipalities. The snow is expected to start at approximately 11 p.m. and last through the morning, when rain will …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Newly Released Stats Show Increase In Auto Thefts, Larcenies From Vehicles In Greenwich Newly Released Stats Show Increase In Auto Thefts, Larcenies From Vehicles In Greenwich
Newly Released Stats Show Increase In Auto Thefts, Larcenies From Vehicles In Greenwich Greenwich Police said new stats show that an increase in the number of motor vehicle thefts is up this year. To date there have been 52 reported car thefts, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz.  "The vast majority of these involved situations where the vehicles were unlocked and the keys were in them," Slusarz said. In addition, the department has seen an increase in the number of vehicle burglaries with 88 reported incidents so far this year. "Again, in most cases, the cars were left unlocked and valuables were left in the vehicles," he added. The department said that …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Police Warning In Milford Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Police Warning In Milford
Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Police Warning In Milford Police are encouraging and urging local residents to lock their doors and take valuables inside at night following a series of thefts from cars in the area. Investigators from the Milford Police Department are looking into a series of thefts from vehicles that were either left parked and unlocked overnight or had windows broken to gain access to valuable items.  In a post on social media, officials said that "following a rash a vehicle break-ins around Milford, (the) Milford Police Department is reminding residents to lock your vehicles, take your valuables inside and report any suspic…

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by Zak Failla