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Person Who Trashed Marine Sniper's Memorial Is Caught Person Who Trashed Marine Sniper's Memorial Is Caught
Person Who Trashed Marine Sniper's Memorial Is Caught Police have identified a suspect in the repeated vandalism of a soldier’s memorial. Glastonbury Police said, over the last three weeks, officers received multiple reports of vandalism to the Sgt. David Coullard memorial. Coullard was a Marine Corps sniper and Glastonbury, Connecticut native. He was killed in action in Iraq, 2005. The Coullard memorial is located on Belle Woods Drive in a peaceful alcove surrounded by trees with a bench and a brick walkway. The memorial itself is made of stone and a metal plaque.  Following an investigation, police said they have identified a 14-year-…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Investigation Underway After Monument At Darien Police Department Is Vandalized Investigation Underway After Monument At Darien Police Department Is Vandalized
Investigation Underway After Monument At Darien Police Department Is Vandalized Darien Police Chief Donald Anderson called the vandalization of a monument honoring the line of duty deaths of two town police officers "cowardly and malicious." The stone memorial, which sits outside of police headquarters at 25 Hecker Ave., was discovered on Tuesday, Aug. 18 defaced with what police said are "wax 'paintballs.'" In a Wednesday, Aug. 19 press release, Anderson implored the public to share any information regarding the vandals. "This act is completely abhorrent and defies any sense of reasonable or lawful conduct," said Anderson. "The department is fully aware of t…

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by Christina Coulter
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Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park
Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park Police are investigating after a beautiful, healthy maple tree was found cut down in an area park. Norwalk City officials said the tree was found cut down in Mill Pond Park on Tuesday, June 30.  The tree knocked over a garbage can resulting in litter being scattered all across the park. Little other information was available, but police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Norwalk Police Department at 203-854-3000.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield Juveniles Crash Vehicle In Cemetery Causing Extensive Damage, Police Say Fairfield Juveniles Crash Vehicle In Cemetery Causing Extensive Damage, Police Say
Fairfield Juveniles Crash Vehicle In Cemetery Causing Extensive Damage, Police Say Several juveniles are suspects in a vehicle crash at Fairfield County cemetery that caused extensive damage to the grounds and to several headstones.  The Fairfield Police Department was notified of the incident around 10 a.m., Sunday, April 12, by a resident who reported that two juveniles were involved in a vehicle crash at Agudas Achinm Cemetery on Reid Street, said Lt. Robert Kalamaras. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 1989 GMC V3500 truck, which was stored on the property, was taken without permission by two juveniles, Kalamaras said. The males were able to start …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep
Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep Four people, including a man wanted for sexual assault, were arrested and a stolen vehicle was recovered during a warrant sweep in Fairfield County. It was conducted on Thursday, Feb. 20 as detectives from the Trumbull Police Department coordinated efforts with other local police agencies to track down individuals who have not been held accountable for criminal incidents that they had been involved in. During the sweep, Trumbull detectives located a vehicle in Bridgeport that had been stolen the night before from LA Fitness, at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say
Shirtless, Out-Of-Control Juvenile Causes $5K In Damage At Area Dunkin' Donuts, Police Say A juvenile who was "out-of-control" was taken to a hospital after he caused at least $5,000 in damage at a Dunkin' Donuts. The incident took place around 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Dunkin' Donuts at 364 Bridgeport Ave., in Milford, said Milford Police Officer Michael DeVito. According to DeVito, police received a call of a shirtless man jumping on the counters and throwing items around inside the restaurant.  When officers arrived, the juvenile was standing on a garbage can and was combative and resisted all efforts to control him, police said. With the help of K9, Zar, the ju…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Search For Vehicle Stolen In Newtown Police Search For Vehicle Stolen In Newtown
Police Search For Vehicle Stolen In Newtown Newtown police asking the public for help locating the person responsible for stealing a vehicle from an area home. The vehicle, a 2017 silver Honda CRV was stolen from Indian Hill Lane sometime during the overnight hours between Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16.  Other recent crimes included: Several mailboxes on Crabapple Lane were vandalized overnight on Saturday, Jan. 11. According to police, the mailboxes were ripped out of the ground and thrown on the property or moved to another location.  The department also reported several unlocked vehicles were entered overnig…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Probe Bias Crime After Cross On Mountain Near I-84 Is Destroyed Police Probe Bias Crime After Cross On Mountain Near I-84 Is Destroyed
Police Probe Bias Crime After Cross On Mountain Near I-84 Is Destroyed Police are investigating a bias crime after a large cross was destroyed on a mountain in the area. The incident involved graffiti and vandalism to the cross, which can usually be seen from Honness Mountain in the area of Brooks Road in Fishkill for miles, including from Route 9 to the west and I-84 to the south. New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks said the investigation is being conducted with its Bias Crime Unit. In a post on Facebook, James Brooks said his grandfather "thanked God every day for his son (my father) living through a fire that burned a major percentage of his …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Connecticut Post Mall Launches Parent Escort Policy After Fights Break Out Connecticut Post Mall Launches Parent Escort Policy After Fights Break Out
Connecticut Post Mall Launches Parent Escort Policy After Fights Break Out The Connecticut Post Mall has instituted a parental escort policy the day after several fights broke out at the mall in Milford. Earlier report: Brawls Break Out At Westfield Trumbull, Connecticut Post Malls Under the new policy, which went into effect on Friday, Dec. 27, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older while the policy is in place. A single adult may supervise up to four people under the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 21 should be prepared to show one of the following forms of identification: United States driver's license …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Swastikas Found Drawn In Crayon On Window At Middle School In Darien Swastikas Found Drawn In Crayon On Window At Middle School In Darien
Swastikas Found Drawn In Crayon On Window At Middle School In Darien Police are investigating after they say several swastikas were drawn on a window at a Darien middle school. Darien Police say they received a report from the School Resource Officer assigned to Middlesex Middle School that someone had drawn three swastika symbols in crayon on an exterior window on Monday, Sept. 9 around 6 a.m. The SRO photographed the markings before they were removed, police say. The vandalism is believed to have occurred between Friday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 9, police say. School officials are working alongside Darien Police to investigate the possible identificatio…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Teen Trespassers Caught On Video After Beer Cans Found 'All Over' Pool Of Darien House Police: Teen Trespassers Caught On Video After Beer Cans Found 'All Over' Pool Of Darien House
Police: Teen Trespassers Caught On Video After Beer Cans Found 'All Over' Pool Of Darien House A group of teen trespassers were issued citations after enjoying a midnight jaunt on the grounds of a multi-million dollar home in Darien, police said. Officers responded to a Middlesex Road home early on Saturday, July 27, where there was a report of vandalism and trespassing. The groundskeeper told investigators that for the past two weeks, someone had been accessing a pool on the property and leaving garbage, such as beer cans, all over the grounds. He noted that damage had also been done to a piece of a fountain that was on the property. Investigators were able to view a surveillance v…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Search For Suspects Who Burned American Flags, Damaged Mailboxes In Ridgefield Police Search For Suspects Who Burned American Flags, Damaged Mailboxes In Ridgefield
Police Search For Suspects Who Burned American Flags, Damaged Mailboxes In Ridgefield Police investigators are attempting to track down the suspects who went on a criminal mischief spree that included the burning of American flags. On Monday, July 8, police investigators in Ridgefield received reports of smashed car windows, damaged mailboxes and burned American flags throughout the town. Damaged cars, mailboxes, and flags were found on Barrack Hill Road, Golf Lane, Armand Place, Walnut Hill Road, and Pin Pack Road.  Police said that witnesses described the suspect’s vehicle as being a gray Jeep Wrangler. One of the suspects involved reportedly may have had dark hair, …

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by Zak Failla