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Trio Nabbed After Incident At CVS Near Fairfield County Border Leads To Chase, Crashes Trio Nabbed After Incident At CVS Near Fairfield County Border Leads To Chase, Crashes
Trio Nabbed After Incident At CVS Near Fairfield County Border Leads To Chase, Crashes Three Connecticut men were apprehended after an incident involving a woman in a CVS parking lot in New York led to a police chase and separate crashes. The chain of events began around 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Northern Westchester County. The North Castle Police Department received a call from a person reporting a concerning incident that had just occurred in the CVS parking lot at 450 Main St. in Armonk, according to Lt. Thomas McCormack. The caller reported that an unfamiliar vehicle pulled up next to her while sitting in her car in the parking lot.  The man then exited his…
21-Year-Old Leader Of CT Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Charged: Police 21-Year-Old Leader Of CT Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Charged: Police
21-Year-Old Leader Of CT Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Charged: Police A 21-year-old man is accused of leading criminal activity across Connecticut, including the theft of catalytic converters, wheels, all-terrain vehicles, and commercial burglaries, police announced. Hartford County resident Ethan Angel Nieves of Newington was arrested on Monday, April 29 following a nine-month investigation into a ring of thefts and burglaries across the state, Southington Police announced on Thursday, May 2.  According to the department, the investigation determined that Nieves had been using a gray 2023 Honda Odyssey stolen from Farmington to commit crimes in Southing…
Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Car Burglaries At Whole Foods Market In Darien, Police Say Three people are behind bars after allegedly burglarizing cars in a supermarket parking lot in Fairfield County. The incident occurred in Darien on Monday, April 22, around 4:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market at 150 Ledge Road. According to Lt. T.J. Whyte of the Darien Police, officers responded to Whole Foods Market regarding a possible motor vehicle burglary in progress.  Whyte said officers were told that a man was attempting to open a vehicle's doors in the parking lot after exiting a black SUV.  Officers located the man and identified him as Andres Aldana, age 18,…
2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire 2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire
2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fast-Moving CT Apartment Fire Two people were killed, and another was seriously injured during a fast-moving apartment fire. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at 25 Geneva Ave., in Wallingford. According to Chief John Ventura of the Wallingford Police, the Communications Center received a call reporting smoke from a residence on Geneva Avenue.  When police and fire arrived, they found a man outside suffering from severe burns, Ventura said. The individual was airlifted to a local burn center for treatment and remains in critical condition, the chief …
Man With Multiple Warrants At Large In CT: Police Investigating Man With Multiple Warrants At Large In CT: Police Investigating
Man With Multiple Warrants At Large In CT: Police Investigating Authorities are warning residents to be on the lookout for a man with multiple warrants who is at large in Connecticut.  The warning was issued to residents in Hartford County on Tuesday, Feb. 27 by the Canton Police Department, which said it was tracking a suspect in the area of Secret Lake Road and Albany Turnpike.  The suspect, whose name was not released, is described as a white man who is around 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds with brown hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans, police said. According to the department, the suspect is not believ…
Duo From CT Nabbed After Trying To Sell Cocaine To Undercover Officer: Police Duo From CT Nabbed After Trying To Sell Cocaine To Undercover Officer: Police
Duo From CT Nabbed After Trying To Sell Cocaine To Undercover Officer: Police Two Connecticut residents were arrested following a chase that began after one of the suspects tried selling cocaine to an undercover investigator in the Hudson Valley, police said.  New Haven County residents Luis Flores, age 32, and Lymaris Burgos, age 37, both from Ansonia, were arrested in late October in connection with an investigation into drug sales in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday, Nov. 22.  The events leading up to the duo's arrests began in October when an investigator discovered that Flores was involved in the sale of cocaine in …
Man Accused Of Threatening DCF Guard With Gun In Bridgeport Man Accused Of Threatening DCF Guard With Gun In Bridgeport
Man Accused Of Threatening DCF Guard With Gun In Bridgeport A 26-year-old Fairfield County man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a security guard with a gun at the State Department of Children and Families offices. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 17, at 100 Fairfield Ave.  Police responded to the offices on a report of a man smoking marijuana in the building, and then threatening a security guard with a gun after he was ordered to leave, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport.  Several minutes later, the suspect, Earl Livingston Williams, of Bridgeport, was locat…
Four Busted In Vehicle Reported Stolen Out Of Fairfield County, Police Say Four Busted In Vehicle Reported Stolen Out Of Fairfield County, Police Say
Four Busted In Vehicle Reported Stolen Out Of Fairfield County, Police Say Four suspects are facing charges in Westchester after being busted with drugs and stolen property in a vehicle allegedly stolen out of Fairfield County. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 in New Rochelle, the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center issued an alert advising that there was a stolen vehicle traveling into the city on Lincoln Avenue. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers from the department were able to locate the vehicle on North Avenue near the Intermodal Transportation Center parking garage, and were able to confirm that the vehicle h…
Fairfield County Man Arrested For Attempting To Entice Minor To Have Sex, Police Say Fairfield County Man Arrested For Attempting To Entice Minor To Have Sex, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Arrested For Attempting To Entice Minor To Have Sex, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to entice a juvenile to engage in sexual activity. Rashad Tao Salaam, age 41, of Bridgeport, was apprehended on Friday, Aug. 13, by Greenwich Police following a weeklong investigation, authorities said. The department was made aware that an adult who was sending inappropriate text messages to a 13-year-old child, said Greenwich Police Capt. Mark Zuccerella. During the course of the investigation, detectives from the  Special Victims Section posed as the juvenile victim.  The suspect, aware that the origi…
Man Driving Stolen Car Crashes Into Several Vehicles, Police Say Man Driving Stolen Car Crashes Into Several Vehicles, Police Say
Man Driving Stolen Car Crashes Into Several Vehicles, Police Say A 37-year-old man allegedly driving a stolen vehicle smashed into numerous cars causing injuries before being apprehended by police. The incident began in Fairfield County around 2 p.m., Sunday, May 10, when police received reports of a man recklessly driving and hitting several cars in Bridgeport, causing injuries. A bulletin was issued for a blue 2005 Honda Civic and police from surrounding areas were on the lookout for the man later identified as Daniel Baker, of Meriden, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The vehicle had last been seen traveling northbound on Main Street in Trum…
COVID-19: Police Warn Motorists To Keep Vehicles Locked Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Police Warn Motorists To Keep Vehicles Locked Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Police Warn Motorists To Keep Vehicles Locked Amid Pandemic With thefts from vehicles and stolen car incidents being reported through Fairfield County, police are reminding residents that car burglars and thieves aren't heeding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) warning to stay thieves. The Greenwich Police Department said it received reports on Sunday, March 29, of five stolen vehicles overnight. Two have been recovered. All of the vehicles had the keys left inside and were unlocked, police said. Ridgefield Police also reported a stolen vehicle incident as well as thefts from unlocked vehicles. On Monday, March 30, Greenwich officers captured …
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Man Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Know Him? Police Seek To ID Man Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card
Know Him? Police Seek To ID Man Who Made Large Purchases With Stolen Credit Card Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly made large purchases using a stolen credit card. The card was stolen from a resident in Newtown and used it to buy items and spending more than $5,000, Newtown Police said. The card was used Best Buy, the Apple Store, and Starbucks, all in Danbury, police said. The male is described as being Hispanic, and 50 to 60 years old. If you know the identity of the man pictured contact Det. Jason Frank at the Newtown Police Dept. 203-426-5841. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below.
Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say
Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say Norwalk Police are asking the public for help identifying two people wanted in connection with the use of stolen credit cards. The cards, allegedly taken from unlocked vehicles in Norwalk, were used in Norwalk and Bridgeport, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. Anyone information regarding the individuals or the thefts is asked to contact Detective Kougiomtzidis at 203-854-3185. Anonymous tips can be left at Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 or online at www.norwalkpd.com.
Video: Know Him? Fairfield Porch Pirate Caught In Act Video: Know Him? Fairfield Porch Pirate Caught In Act
Video: Know Him? Fairfield Porch Pirate Caught In Act A porch pirate in Fairfield County was caught red-handed on a doorbell camera stealing packages from an area home in a video released by police investigators. Police investigators in Fairfield are attempting to locate a suspect who was caught on a Ring doorbell camera making off with packages from the front porch of a Rowland Road residence. 
After stealing the packages police said that the man then fled the scene in an older model gold Nissan Pathfinder. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the porch pirating has been asked to contact Officer Jon Mirra at the Fairfield Police …
Man Chased Family With Knife After Being Asked To Turn Down Music, Norwalk Police Say Man Chased Family With Knife After Being Asked To Turn Down Music, Norwalk Police Say
Man Chased Family With Knife After Being Asked To Turn Down Music, Norwalk Police Say A Norwalk man was arrested after chasing family members with a kitchen knife when they asked him to turn down music he was playing. Drekwon Battle, 21, of Norwalk, was arrested around 4 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, after Norwalk Police responded to the family's home on Longview Court, Lt. Terry Blake said. The request to turn down the music angered Battle, who began argue with his family and at one point he grabbed a kitchen knife and began chasing multiple family members around the home while brandishing the knife, police said. When police arrived on the scene they found, Blake said. He was a…
Police Investigating Fairfield Avenue Burglary Police Investigating Fairfield Avenue Burglary
Police Investigating Fairfield Avenue Burglary Police are investigating a burglary on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. Police said they received a call of a reported "break-in" around 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 7, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Once on the scene, the resident told officers that she did not believe anything was missing or out of place, Jones said. The Bridgeport Police Department encourages any resident, to immediately report any criminal activity, he added.  Anyone with information on this or any other incident is encouraged to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line: 203-576-TIPS.
Video: Do You Know This Fairfield Car Theft Suspect? Video: Do You Know This Fairfield Car Theft Suspect?
Video: Do You Know This Fairfield Car Theft Suspect? Recognize him? The Fairfield Police Department has released surveillance video fo a man who was caught on camera entering the driveway of a Duck Farm Road home and attempting to enter multiple parked vehicles. In the video, the suspect can be seen searching a pair of videos before taking off in a truck. Police said that he attempted to enter several parked vehicles in the area. Anyone with information, or who recognizes the suspect, has been asked to contact the Fairfield Police Department by calling (203) 254-4840, referencing case number 19-31727 or emailing Det. Michael Colwell at MCow…
Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say
Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say A man and woman from Westchester were among four nabbed in a scheme to cash a fraudulent check at a Greenwich bank, according to police. The incident took place around 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, when Makeeba Mercedes Bell, 28, of Ardsley, walked into the Chase Bank on Greenwich Avenue and attempted to cash a fraudulent check, Greenwich Police said. Bell, who was wearing a green hoodie and black sweatpants, walked towards the rear of the bank parking lot where arriving Greenwich officers saw her getting into a Honda Civic parked in the handicapped spot, police said. Officers app…
Duo Nabbed After Attempting To Steal Wallet From Purse At Costco In Norwalk Duo Nabbed After Attempting To Steal Wallet From Purse At Costco In Norwalk
Duo Nabbed After Attempting To Steal Wallet From Purse At Costco In Norwalk A woman wanted by five police departments was caught with an accomplice in an attempted credit card theft at Costco on Thursday afternoon, Norwalk Police said.   Ximena Naranjo and Ricardo Torrez-Aravena were charged with criminal attempt at larceny for attempting to steal a wallet out of an elderly victim's purse, according to police. They are also suspects in three additional wallet thefts from Costco for which arrest warrants are being applied for, police said. "As we approach the holiday season we remind all shoppers that people like this are out there," Norwalk…
Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say
Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say A woman with a warrant out for her arrest is behind bars after she allegedly used a pry bar to break into a Connecticut business and robbed it, taking elaborate steps to cover up her actions, police said. Investigators from the Milford Police Department took area resident Lily O’Donnell, 26, into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in regards to an active warrant that was issued for her arrest. According to police, O’Donnell allegedly used the pry bar to break into a Cherry Street business on July 20, disabled the surveillance equipment and stole the contents of the business’ cash box and files. …
Man Who Allegedly Stole From Area Business Caught After Fleeing Scene, Police Say Man Who Allegedly Stole From Area Business Caught After Fleeing Scene, Police Say
Man Who Allegedly Stole From Area Business Caught After Fleeing Scene, Police Say An area man was busted for stealing an iPad after he was caught in the act by employees, according to police. Charles Curciodate, 35, of Milford, was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday after Milford Police received word that an employee was chasing a burglar who had entered a local business at 860 Old Gate Lane, police said. Curcio is accused of entering the business by kicking in a garage door panel and then taking the iPad. While still inside, some employees returned to work and saw Curcio, who then took off running with one of the employees chasing him, police said. When police arrive…
Nude Suspect Who Snuck Into Two Area Homes On Loose, CT State Police Say Nude Suspect Who Snuck Into Two Area Homes On Loose, CT State Police Say
Nude Suspect Who Snuck Into Two Area Homes On Loose, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police are searching for a suspect who they say snuck into two area homes while naked.At approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, an elderly resident of Heritage Village in Southbury reported she was awoken by a nude male standing in her bedroom. The woman reported that once confronted, the suspect ran out of her house to a black vehicle and sped off. The victim described the suspect as a 30-40 year old bald white male of average height with a thin build. Less than a half hour later, state police said an elderly resident of Bernhardt Meadow Lane in Roxbury reported a nu…
Keep Vehicles Locked, State Police Warning States Keep Vehicles Locked, State Police Warning States
Keep Vehicles Locked, State Police Warning States Connecticut State Troopers are once again reminding residents to lock their vehicles and take their keys after a new round of break-ins has occurred. In the latest thefts, troopers said two women's purses were stolen from two different vehicles parked in the same parking lot. In both instances, the purses were left in plain sight, troopers said.  One car was unlocked, and the other had its window smashed so the thief could reach the purse. Troopers are reminding residents that criminals are opportunists and it's every person's responsibility to protect their property and not be a target. …
Police Search For Suspect Who Smashed Car Window, Stole Items In New Canaan Police Search For Suspect Who Smashed Car Window, Stole Items In New Canaan
Police Search For Suspect Who Smashed Car Window, Stole Items In New Canaan Police in New Canaan are seeking any information regarding a suspect driving a Mercedes Benz who broke the windows of a car and stole valuables from inside while it was parked in town. The New Canaan Police Department released surveillance photos on Wednesday of a suspect driving the Mercedes, which had Florida license plates. Police did not release what “valuables” were stolen. According to police, there is no description of a suspect available. The vehicle he was driving is a dark-colored Mercedes with the Florida plates. Anyone with information, or who sees the vehicle around town have b…