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Woman Violently Assaulted Outside CT McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say Woman Violently Assaulted Outside CT McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say
Woman Violently Assaulted Outside CT McDonald's By Stranger, Police Say A man violently assaulted a Fairfield County woman he didn't know after opening her car door and dragging her outside of the vehicle at an area McDonald's, police say. The attack took place on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the restaurant located 268 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich. According to Zuccerella, responding Greenwich officers found Steven Lopez, age 31, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, engaged in an unprovoked physical assault on the victim, who was over 60 years old, said Greenwich PD Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. Without provocation, Lopez opened the victim's car door, which caused the victi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population
To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population A city Police Department has promoted every city resident in an effort to fight back against a rash of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts. On Sunday, Nov. 15, Enfield Police notified all of Enfield's 44,500 residents that they have been deputized as honorary Enfield Police Crime Prevention Aides. Residents can pick up an official-looking police badge sticker at the department headquarters. The EPD isn’t providing uniforms. “If your house sergeant is willing to buy you a sweet police outfit then good for you, but short of coming to the station for an EPD sticker badge, you’re out of luck,” p…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Suspect In Car Break-Ins Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Suspect In Car Break-Ins
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Suspect In Car Break-Ins Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect allegedly involved in recent car break-ins.  The break-ins, which continue unabated through Fairfield County, usually involve a group of juveniles who are looking for vehicles that are left unlocked with valuables inside, said Westport Police Lt. Anthony Prezioso. In the latest event, Westport Police are looking for the man pictured, who they believe was involved in a recent rash of break-ins in the town. Prezioso said despite repeated warnings residents are still leaving vehicles unlocked, with valuables inside, making them …

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by Kathy Reakes