Afghanistan War Vet Carlos Olivares Joins Ridgefield Police Force Afghanistan War Vet Carlos Olivares Joins Ridgefield Police Force
Afghanistan War Vet Carlos Olivares Joins Ridgefield Police Force A war veteran who served in Afghanistan has officially joined the ranks of Ridgefield’s finest, being sworn in as the local police department’s latest member. This week, the Ridgefield Police Department welcomed new Officer Carlos Olivares, who was sworn in during a ceremony at police headquarters, he is now set to train at the Connecticut Police Academy for more than six months before returning to protect residents in Ridgefield. According to police officials, Olivares served at the Downstate Correctional Facility for seven years before making his way to Ridgefield. He is an active member …
Items Stolen From Two Vehicles In Ridgefield Items Stolen From Two Vehicles In Ridgefield
Items Stolen From Two Vehicles In Ridgefield Police are investigating a series of auto break-ins that saw several items stolen from a pair of cars in Ridgefield The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert on Monday reminding residents to remove all valuables from their cars and to report any suspicious activity to police after two cars were entered and rummaged through overnight at some point on Sunday night or early Tuesday morning. Police said the incidents - which took place on Farmingville Road and Limeklin Road - are under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the larcenies can contact investigators at the Ridgefi…
Police Renew Call For Info On Swastika Graffiti Incidents In Ridgefield Police Renew Call For Info On Swastika Graffiti Incidents In Ridgefield
Police Renew Call For Info On Swastika Graffiti Incidents In Ridgefield The Ridgefield Police Department has renewed a call for info from anyone who can provide information that leads to the apprehension of a suspect who drew a series of swastikas throughout Ridgefield in January and prior months. A total of five swastikas were discovered at the Masonic Lodge and the Aldrich Museum, drawn in green marker in various sizes. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) subsequently announced that it is offering a $2,000 reward to anyone that helps lead to the conviction of the person responsible. According to police, the swastikas are believed to have been drawn by the same p…
Anti-Defamation League Offers Reward For Info On Ridgefield Swatiskas Anti-Defamation League Offers Reward For Info On Ridgefield Swatiskas
Anti-Defamation League Offers Reward For Info On Ridgefield Swatiskas RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Anti-Defamation League announced that it is offering a $2,000 reward for information related to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for recent swastika graffiti located found in Ridgefield. Earlier this month, Ridgefield Police received reports of five swastikas discovered drawn outside the Masonic Lodge and the Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield. Police believe that the swastikas were drawn by the same person. In recent months, swastikas have also been discovered at Ridgefield High School on multiple occasions, as well as at Ballard Park. Relat…
Police: Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills Is Suspect In New Canaan Incident Police: Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills Is Suspect In New Canaan Incident
Police: Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills Is Suspect In New Canaan Incident UPDATED: RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Police are investigating five separate incidents of someone using counterfeit $100 bills in town last week. Police said that the counterfeit bills were passed at businesses located on Main Street, Governor Street, Bailey Avenue and Catoonah Street. All the incidents took place on Friday, Jan. 5 between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. In all five incidents, the suspect bought an item valued at $30 or less, and paid using a counterfeit $100 bill, police said. New Canaan police said the suspect shown in the Ridgefield photo is also a suspect in an incident in …