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Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At School In CT Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At School In CT
Athletic Fields Damaged By ATVs At School In CT Police in a Connecticut town are asking the public for help identifying and locating two ATVs and their drivers who allegedly caused heaving damage to a middle school soccer/softball field. The vandalism took place in Hartford County around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Plainville.  A witness reported that the quads were ridden by teenage boys, police said. The camouflage ATV.  Plaiville Police Department One quad was green camouflage and the other was neon orange and white. The orange and white ATV.  Plaiville Police Department If anyone has any informati…
Fatal Crash: Stamford Police Cruiser Hits Person Fatal Crash: Stamford Police Cruiser Hits Person
Fatal Crash: Stamford Police Cruiser Hits Person A person was struck and killed by a Stamford Police Department marked patrol vehicle that was responding to a call for service.  The crash took place in Stamford on Wire Mill Road during the afternoon on Wednesday, July 26. The pedestrian, a Stamford resident, was rushed to the hospital where life-saving measures were unsuccessful, said Stamford Chief of Police Timothy Shaw. No further details were made available. The investigation is being handled by the Connecticut State Police.  "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the deceased," Shaw said. This is a …
Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies
Former Westport Police Officer, Beloved Musician Dies A former police officer and beloved musician who grew up in Fairfield County and joined many popular acts on stage is being remembered for his talented guitar playing.  New Haven County resident Gary Ciuci of Milford died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  After growing up in Bridgeport and graduating from Central High School, Ciuci went on to become a Westport Special Police Officer. He retired from this position before his death.  Additionally, Ciuci also played guitar with several popular acts including The Ciuci Brothers, The Black …
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase In Greenwich, Injures Officers Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase In Greenwich, Injures Officers
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase In Greenwich, Injures Officers A man faces numerous charges after leading police on a chase throughout Fairfield County and Westchester in a stolen vehicle with a missing tire, resulting in officers sustaining injuries and severe damage to parks.  The chase began during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 24 around 3:20 a.m., when police in Port Chester were alerted by the Greenwich PD that a vehicle that had been stolen ten minutes prior in Mamaroneck was heading toward the village's border on Putnam Avenue.  Port Chester PD units then swiftly headed toward the area to apprehend the suspect and found that the ve…
Christmas Crash Kills 3 In West Hartford Christmas Crash Kills 3 In West Hartford
Christmas Crash Kills 3 In West Hartford Three people died in an early-morning crash on Christmas morning in West Hartford, police said. Police and fire departments rushed to Simsbury Road near Timberwood Road, where they found two vehicles had collided around 6:50 a.m., township police said. Despite life-saving efforts, two occupants were pronounced dead at the scene while the third was rushed to an area hospital, where they, too, died, authorities said. The identities of the victims had not been released as of 1:20 p.m. The crash remains under investigation.
Five Hospitalized Investigating Hazmat Situation In CT Home Five Hospitalized Investigating Hazmat Situation In CT Home
Five Hospitalized Investigating Hazmat Situation In CT Home Several police officers in Connecticut were hospitalized following a hazmat situation at an area home, authorities announced. In Hartford County, police responded to conduct a welfare check in Windsor at approximately 11 a.m. on Plymouth Street. Upon arrival, police said that officers were met by “some type of noxious substance,” which left several with difficulty breathing and painful throats. In total, four officers were brought to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries, as well as one person who was inside the Plymouth Street home. All five are e…
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School
Bomb Threat Under Investigation At CT High School A Connecticut high school was evacuated after a bomb threat was made targeting the building, authorities announced. In New Haven County, a threat was made targeting the Hamden High School through a 911 call at around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, school officials said. In response, the building was evacuated, with students and staff moved to a safe location. The nature of the threat was not disclosed. Police and fire personnel are investigating the threat and canvassing the building as a precaution. Parents have been advised not to go to the school to avoid interfering with the investigatio…
Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam In Region Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam In Region
Police Issue Alert For Spoofing Scam In Region Don’t fall for it. Law enforcement agencies in the region are cautioning area residents to be aware of a scam involving individuals who have been spoofing police department numbers and demanding cash. In Hartford County, the Enfield Police Department issued an alert following multiple instances of fraudsters spoofing their number in an attempt to rob unaware area residents. “Spoofing is the act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source,” department officials said. “If you ever doubt the legitimacy of someone identifying themselves as (poli…
Westport Police Department Welcomes New Officer Westport Police Department Welcomes New Officer
Westport Police Department Welcomes New Officer The Westport Police Department has sworn in a new policeman, Dominique Carr, bringing its total number of officers to 63.  Carr was sworn in on Monday, Nov. 9 at a small ceremony at police headquarters, compliant with COVID-19 restrictions, attended by the new officer's friends and family, First Selectman James Marpe and Police Chief Foti Koskinas.  “Today we are very excited and proud to welcome Officer Carr to our Westport Police Department family," said Koskinas at the ceremony. "He brings with him an impressive educational background and the valuable experience derived from se…
Woman Stabbed In Bridgeport Uncooperative With Cops, Police Say Woman Stabbed In Bridgeport Uncooperative With Cops, Police Say
Woman Stabbed In Bridgeport Uncooperative With Cops, Police Say A woman received non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the hand. The incident came to light to police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital reporting the stabbing, police said. Police are not sure of the location or the time where the incident took place as the woman was being uncooperative with police, said Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's director Office of Emergency Management.
Police Raid Secret, Underground Night Club, Arrest Alleged 'Owners' Police Raid Secret, Underground Night Club, Arrest Alleged 'Owners'
Police Raid Secret, Underground Night Club, Arrest Alleged 'Owners' Police broke up a large underground club across the street from a city-building over the weekend. On Sunday, Oct. 27, around 3 a.m. police responded to a report of an injury at a large warehouse at the corner of East Aurora and Gear streets in Waterbury, across from the city's DPW warehouse, according to the Republican American.  Upon investigation police made at least three arrests - the DJ and two of the people who 'owned' the club (they ran the operation, but did not own the space or have the landlord's permission to host an illegal night club). Police were told someone had been hi…
Man Struck By Vehicle Near Stamford High School Man Struck By Vehicle Near Stamford High School
Man Struck By Vehicle Near Stamford High School A 79-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck by a pickup truck driver near a school in Fairfield County. Police said that at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the man was struck in a crosswalk on Strawberry Hill Avenue near Stamford High School. The man was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to an area hospital in stable condition for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The incident led to a temporary closure of Strawberry Hill Avenue to allow police to investigate the crash. It reopened shortly before 8 a.m on Friday morning. Police said the dr…
Police Issue Alert To Area Residents For Screen-Sharing Scam Police Issue Alert To Area Residents For Screen-Sharing Scam
Police Issue Alert To Area Residents For Screen-Sharing Scam Police are warning of a new scam involving instances of fraud stemming from screen-sharing software that gives scammers access to personal computers and smartphones. The scams that involve remote access software being used to target devices, one of which was recently used on an area resident. Police said that a fraudster posing as a customer care executive from Amazon advised the victim that a “fraud alert” has been placed on their account. The victim acknowledged that they had an Amazon account but did not have the Amazon app on their phone. The fraudster took this opportunity to direct…
Douglas Vane, Longtime Police Sergeant In Fairfield County, Dies Douglas Vane, Longtime Police Sergeant In Fairfield County, Dies
Douglas Vane, Longtime Police Sergeant In Fairfield County, Dies A Westchester native who was a longtime police officer in Northern Fairfield County has died. He was 75. Retired Brookfield Police Department Sergeant Douglas Neil Vane, a native of Yonkers, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 13.  After serving as an MP in the U.S. Army, Vane worked as a police officer for 35 years, served as Chief of the Candlewood Lake Patrol and served an additional 5 years as a special officer, according to the Brookfield Police Department.  He was active in the police union and the Police Benevolence Association and served as a patrol supe…
Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford
Six Arrested, Nine Cops Hospitalized After Protesters Clash With Police In Stamford Six people were arrested and nine police officers were hospitalized during a clash at a protest in Stamford. The protesters were marching for justice for Steven Barrier, a 23-year-old who died due to a medical emergency while in custody last year. The protest began Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8 at Home Depot and proceeded to the Stamford PD headquarters on Bedford Street. During the course of the march, numerous businesses and motorists were affected by the group, Stamford Police Chief Timothy Shaw said. After arriving at police headquarters, the group did not comply with requests to dispers…
State May Add Manslaughter To Charges Easton Volunteer Firefighter Is Facing In Fatal Hit-Run State May Add Manslaughter To Charges Easton Volunteer Firefighter Is Facing In Fatal Hit-Run
State May Add Manslaughter To Charges Easton Volunteer Firefighter Is Facing In Fatal Hit-Run A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter and town constable accused in a fatal hit-and-run Fairfield County may face charges of manslaughter.  Declan Kot, of Easton, pleaded not guilty Wednesday, July 15, in connection with the July Fourth incident that left a 32-year-old woman dead in the Town of Fairfield. Kot has been charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence, in addition to other lesser charges. During court on Wednesday, prosecutors told the judge the state may add manslaughter charges after allegations came to light that he may have been driving under …
Out-Of-State Man Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $4K From Victim, New Canaan PD Say Out-Of-State Man Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $4K From Victim, New Canaan PD Say
Out-Of-State Man Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $4K From Victim, New Canaan PD Say A man who fraudulently posed as an employee of a Fairfield County business to bilk his victim out of nearly $4,000 turned himself in to police. Lithia Springs, Georgia resident Adekunle Adeniyi Abdulkabir, 29, turned himself in at New Canaan Police Headquarters at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, where there is a warrant out for his arrest for a scam incident last year. Abdulkabir had been wanted on a third-degree larceny charge. Bond was set at $1,500. A complaint against Abdulkabir was levied to police after he entered into a fraudulent business agreement between he and his …
Man In Dispute With Wife Had Knives, Wanted Officers To Kill Him, Bridgeport Police Say Man In Dispute With Wife Had Knives, Wanted Officers To Kill Him, Bridgeport Police Say
Man In Dispute With Wife Had Knives, Wanted Officers To Kill Him, Bridgeport Police Say Police were able to successfully talk a distraught man threatening officers with knives into surrendering following a domestic dispute. The incident took place around 9:19 p.m., Monday, June 15. Bridgeport Police received a call that the man wanted officers to kill him, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport's Emergency Management & Homeland Security/Emergency Communications. According to Appleby, the man was in a dispute with his wife when he grabbed the two knives and said he was going to threaten police when they arrived so they would kill him. “Bridgeport police arrived on the…
Trumbull Police Provide Support At Protest Trumbull Police Provide Support At Protest
Trumbull Police Provide Support At Protest Police helped several protestors who were overcome by heat exhaustion during a two-hour vigil to honor George Floyd. Several hundred people turned out at the Fairfield County vigil held at the Trumbull Town Hall gazebo on Saturday, June 6, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. This protest vigil remained peaceful throughout and took place without any vandalism or acts of violence, Weir said. Due to the sunny and hot weather, five attendees were overcome by the heat and required medical attention. Trumbull Police officers and Trumbull EMS personnel rendered aid, with required two …
Man Charged With Chasing Person With Box Cutter, Slashing Tires Outside Convenience Store Man Charged With Chasing Person With Box Cutter, Slashing Tires Outside Convenience Store
Man Charged With Chasing Person With Box Cutter, Slashing Tires Outside Convenience Store A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly chasing another man around the parking lot of a convenience store with a box cutter and then slashing his tires. Police responded to the incident around 5:30 a.m., Monday, June 1, at the Cumberland Farms in Milford, said the Milford Police. When officers arrived on the scene, they found that Rhonel Russell, of Bridgeport, had allegedly punched an acquaintance in the face, and then chased him around the parking lot with a box cutter, police said. Russell then allegedly slashed the victim's tires with the box cutter. He is also accused o…
Protests Lead To Several Road Closures Protests Lead To Several Road Closures
Protests Lead To Several Road Closures Protests over police-involved deaths caused several road closures in Connecticut on Sunday afternoon, May 31. All roads affected in Norwalk reopened by 4 p.m., Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. A stretch of I-95 in New Haven was shut down most of the afternoon in both directions with hundreds of protestors on the roadway. Lanes have reopened on I-84 in Wate…
Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say
Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say The theft of vehicles has become a pretty common occurrence in many cities and towns in Fairfield County. During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 25, two Trumbull residents had their vehicles stolen from their driveways, as the vehicle theft trend continues throughout the area and state, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The vehicles stolen over the weekend included a Honda Accord on George Street, Weir said.  The vehicle contained a variety of personal property, including credit cards, cash, jewelry, and a passport. During the late-night hours, the credit cards…
Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says
Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says A Fairfield County resident watched a person stealing her credit card application and driver’s license information from her mailbox before taking off in an SUV, police said. An Outlook Drive resident reported to police in Darien that a notification from a home security video system went off shortly before noon on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when a dark-colored SUV pulled in front of her residence. According to police, the resident watched as a passenger exited the SUV, took the mail from the mailbox, returned to the vehicle and sped away. Police said that there was a credit card application in the o…
Duo Believed To Be From Crime Ring Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield Stop & Shop, Police Say Duo Believed To Be From Crime Ring Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield Stop & Shop, Police Say
Duo Believed To Be From Crime Ring Nabbed For Stealing From Fairfield Stop & Shop, Police Say Two men, believed to be part of an organized crime ring, were arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $1,800 in merchandise from a Fairfield County Stop & Shop. Akanilli Dekattu, 23, of Brooklyn, and Tequan Robinson, 20, of New York City, were arrested on Sunday, Feb. 9, after Fairfield Police responded to a call from the store on Villa Avenue regarding the two men shoplifting large amounts of health and beauty products, said Fairfield Police. Several officers responded to the store and were outside when Dekattu and Robinson exited carrying a large black bag. After seeing…
Teen Charged In Attack On Mentally Disabled Man, Bridgeport Police Say Teen Charged In Attack On Mentally Disabled Man, Bridgeport Police Say
Teen Charged In Attack On Mentally Disabled Man, Bridgeport Police Say A 15-year-old teen has been charged with assaulting a mentally-disabled man following the shooting death of another teen. The unprovoked attack took place on Sunday, Jan. 26, immediately after the shooting and homicide on Highland Avenue in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. The 67-year-old man sustained serious physical injuries to his face and head, Fitzgerald said. "With the assistance of Police Officer Vivenzio, detectives were able to identify the perpetrator as a 15-year-old male who frequents the Greene Homes area," he added. Myreke Kenion, 18, was fatally s…
Drunk Man Apprehended After Assaulting Medic Inside Ambulance, Bridgeport Police Say Drunk Man Apprehended After Assaulting Medic Inside Ambulance, Bridgeport Police Say
Drunk Man Apprehended After Assaulting Medic Inside Ambulance, Bridgeport Police Say A 30-year-old man who was allegedly drunk was arrested after attacking a medic inside an ambulance, police said. Peter Ragusa, address unknown, was arrested at 8:10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, by Bridgeport Police following the attack, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management. According to Appleby, police responded to assist medics with a "very intoxicated," person who had a thumb injury and was not coopering and screaming obscenities at ambulance personnel. Once on the scene,  police talked Ragusa into going with the medics to receive medical assistance with the injury, App…
Bridgeport Man Charged In Deadly December Shooting Bridgeport Man Charged In Deadly December Shooting
Bridgeport Man Charged In Deadly December Shooting A third suspect from Fairfield County is in police custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a Connecticut woman last month. Gonzalo Diaz, 44, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Union Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 8, for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of Denise Rogers-Rollins in Waterbury in December, police said. He is believed to be the third and “final” suspect from Bridgeport to be arrested for their roles in the fatal incident. Police investigators responded to a Wall Street home shortly after midnight on Saturday, Dec. 7, where there was a report of shots fired in the building, pol…
Greenwich Woman Behind Bars After Failing To Appear In Court Following Two Fights Greenwich Woman Behind Bars After Failing To Appear In Court Following Two Fights
Greenwich Woman Behind Bars After Failing To Appear In Court Following Two Fights A Fairfield County woman is behind bars after being nabbed on two failure to appear charges. Adrianna Rodzeno, 23, of Greenwich, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 2, for on failure to appear charge steeming from 2014, and another charge for an October event, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, Rodenzo failed to show up to court after allegedly being involved in two separate physical altercations with two different people. She is being held a $20,000 bond which she was unable to post.  Rodzeno is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Jan. 17.
Suspects Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing From Greenwich Mailboxes, Police Say Suspects Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing From Greenwich Mailboxes, Police Say
Suspects Nabbed For Allegedly Stealing From Greenwich Mailboxes, Police Say Three people were nabbed for allegedly stealing mail from Greenwich mailboxes after police received a call reporting the crime. The three arrested, Kelvin Cacho, 26; Shawnique McCalla, 22, and Anthony Dixon, 27, all of the Bronx, were arrested around 2 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 26, after witnesses, provided Greenwich Police a description of the vehicle being used. After locating the vehicle, a 2004 Acura, officers made a traffic stop and found McCalla driving with Cacho in the passenger seat. Dixon was located a short distance away. An investigation revealed that the three allegedly came to …
Know Him? Police Asking For Help Identifying Man Who Allegedly Stole From Person In Norwalk Know Him? Police Asking For Help Identifying Man Who Allegedly Stole From Person In Norwalk
Know Him? Police Asking For Help Identifying Man Who Allegedly Stole From Person In Norwalk Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted for allegedly stealing from an elderly person in Norwalk. According to police, the man stole more than $5,000 from an elderly victim on Christmas Eve. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Detective Taylor at 203-854-3181. Anonymous tips can be left at Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111, or online at norwalkpd.com.
Three Men Nabbed For Shoplifting In Cos Cob, Police Say Three Men Nabbed For Shoplifting In Cos Cob, Police Say
Three Men Nabbed For Shoplifting In Cos Cob, Police Say Three men were arrested for allegedly shoplifting in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, police said. The men, all from New York City, including Rashwan Malik, 21, and Hamed Jay Myrthil Pierre, 22, both of Brooklyn, and Keone Germain, 23, of New York City, were arrested on Saturday, Dec. 14, after police stopped a vehicle wanted in connection with shoplifting, Greenwich Police said. During the stop, officers found the vehicle's registration was expired, and the driver, Malik, did not have a driver's license. Police said during an investigation, they located "proceeds from the shopliftin…