CT Woman Attacks Police, Threatens To Beat Up Bus Driver, Cops Say CT Woman Attacks Police, Threatens To Beat Up Bus Driver, Cops Say
CT Woman Attacks Police, Threatens To Beat Up Bus Driver, Cops Say A Connecticut woman has been charged with assault on a police officer after threatening to beat up a state transit bus driver. New Haven County resident Alaja Dixon, age 21, of New Haven, was arrested on Sunday, June 4 in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers were dispatched to 1588 Boston Post Road for a disturbance on a CT Transit bus.  The bus driver told officers that Dixon came onto the bus and immediately became disruptive and threatened to beat up the driver, police said. Police said when officers approached Dixon, she became belligerent and refused to leave…
Woman Robs Separate Banks In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Robs Separate Banks In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Robs Separate Banks In Fairfield County, Police Say A 46-year-old woman has been charged with robbing TD Bank in Fairfield County and at least one other. New Haven County resident Bernadette Volikas, of Milford, was arrested on Friday, June 2 for the robbery which took place on Thursday, May 4 in Shelton. Volikas was quickly identified as a suspect as Stratford Police Department investigated a similar robbery, which occurred in Stratford in February, said Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent. Officers from Shelton and Stratford responded to Volika's residence and took her into custody on a warrant held by the Stratford Police De…
CT Man Beats Up Restaurant Employees After Being Asked To Leave, Police Say CT Man Beats Up Restaurant Employees After Being Asked To Leave, Police Say
CT Man Beats Up Restaurant Employees After Being Asked To Leave, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with assault after he allegedly attacked staff members of a popular restaurant when they asked him to leave. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at the Stonebridge Restaurant on Daniel Street in Milford. According to Milford Poice, Christopher Bier, age 34, of Milford, was dining at Stonebridge Restaurant when he was asked to leave by the security staff for inappropriate conduct towards other patrons.  Bier was asked to leave repeatedly, and he refused to do so. Security staff escorted Bier off the pr…
Man Accused Of Masturbating In CT Shopping Center Parking Lot Man Accused Of Masturbating In CT Shopping Center Parking Lot
Man Accused Of Masturbating In CT Shopping Center Parking Lot A man was charged with public indecency after he allegedly was seen masturbating in a Connecticut shopping center parking lot. The incident took place in New Haven County around 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, in the Marshalls parking lot at 1413 Boston Post Road in Milford. Milford Police responded to the parking lot for a complaint of a man, identified as Irving Batista, age 34, of North Bergen, New Jersey, sitting in his car and masturbating as shoppers walked by, police said. Batista was found sitting in his car in boxer shorts, police said. He was arrested and charged with indecent exposure…
45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Crash With SUV 45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Crash With SUV
45-Year-Old CT Man Killed In Crash With SUV A 45-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist was killed after crashing with an SUV on a busy roadway. New Haven County resident Michael Esposito, age 45, of Milford, was killed on Saturday, May 13, around 3 p.m. in Milford. Milford Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevy Trailblazer was traveling eastbound, and a Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling westbound on New Haven Avenue when they collided near 1158 New Haven Ave.  Esposito was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.  Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to co…
CT Man Nabbed With Child Porn After Cyber Tip, Police Say CT Man Nabbed With Child Porn After Cyber Tip, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed With Child Porn After Cyber Tip, Police Say A Connecticut man was allegedly nabbed with child pornography after police received a cyber tip from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. New Haven County resident Keith Civitello, age 39, of Milford, was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 9, following an investigation, said the Milford Police Department. The investigation into Civitello was initiated after the department received a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTip in January, police said.  The tip showed that Civitello had uploaded several images and videos that contained child pornograp…
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 …
Man Wanted For Posing As Firefighter At CT Ice Cream Shop, Police Say Man Wanted For Posing As Firefighter At CT Ice Cream Shop, Police Say
Man Wanted For Posing As Firefighter At CT Ice Cream Shop, Police Say Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly impersonated a fire department official at an ice cream store in Connecticut, police said.  In New Haven County, the Milford Police Department has issued an active arrest warrant for 57-year-old Michael Carrion, who allegedly impersonated a Milford Fire Department official on Tuesday, Feb. 21, authorities said.  The impersonation allegedly took place at Frosty Twist, located in Milford at 22 Broad St.  The arrest warrant is for the following charges:  Larceny; Criminal impersonation. Anyone with any information is asked …
1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT 1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT
1 Man Seriously Injured In Rear-End Crash In CT One man was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was driving allegedly slammed into the back of a 2009 Honda Civic at a red light. The crash took place in New Haven County on Friday, April 28 in Milford near Bridgeport Avenue and Lansdale Avenue.  An initial investigation revealed that a 2009 Honda Civic was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue when the driver stopped for a red traffic signal at the intersection with Lansdale Avenue, said the Milford Police. The rear of their vehicle was then struck by a motorcycle which was also traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue, polic…
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Westchester Native Killed In Crash Remembered 'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Westchester Native Killed In Crash Remembered
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Westchester Native Killed In Crash Remembered A 26-year-old Connecticut woman born and raised in New York who was killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a "beautiful, sweet soul." New Haven County resident Jessica Anne Bulfaro, of Milford, who was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, died on Thursday, April 20 when she lost control of her silver 2021 Subaru Impreza and struck two utility poles in Newtown, said the Newtown Police.  She was born on Thursday, August 22, 1996, in White Plains, to her parents Stephen and Jeanette (Santorelli) Bulfaro. After graduating hi…
Fatal Crash: Man Hit, Killed Running Across Busy CT Roadway Fatal Crash: Man Hit, Killed Running Across Busy CT Roadway
Fatal Crash: Man Hit, Killed Running Across Busy CT Roadway A Connecticut man was hit and killed by a car as he ran across a busy roadway.  The crash took place in New Haven County around 4 p.m., Friday, April 7 in Milford in the area of Boston Post Road and Meadow Street.  A preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian, identified as Edward Patrick Austin, age 49, was running north across Boston Post Road when he was struck by a 2015 Kia, which was traveling west on the Boston Post Road, police said. Austin, whose address was not provided, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with life-threatening injuries…
Attempted CT Carjacker Found Hiding Under Vehicle, Police Say Attempted CT Carjacker Found Hiding Under Vehicle, Police Say
Attempted CT Carjacker Found Hiding Under Vehicle, Police Say A Connecticut man was found hiding under a vehicle with a pipe wrapped in a towel after allegedly attempting to pull off a carjacking. The incident took place in New Haven County on  Saturday, April 1 at the CVS at 734 Bridgeport Ave., in Milford. Milford Police responded to the CVS parking lot after receiving word of the attempted carjacking. Upon arrival, the victim told officers they were putting their bags in the car when they felt someone grab their arm and place an object on the side of their chest, said the Milford Police. The man, identified as Cedric Young, age 43, …