Springfield, MA
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
Hyde Park, NY
Police & Fire
Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Dutchess Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Dutchess
Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Dutchess The Dutchess County Sheriff's Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in Pleasant Valley and the Town of LaGrange, police said.  According to the department, most of the targeted vehicles have been unlocked and parked in their owner's driveways. In some instances, police said, car windows have been broken to steal property from within the vehicles.  Residents are encouraged to lock their vehicles and never leave valuables inside. Those with motion lights and surveillance systems are asked to ensure that these devices are functioning properly.  Anyone who is…

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by Christina Coulter
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan
Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan At least three vehicles were entered in an area neighborhood during the overnight hours. The New Canaan Police Department received three complaints regarding vehicles entered early on Thursday, Nov. 5, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. According to the chief, at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to Weed Street regarding an individual attempting to enter the resident's vehicle.   A security system alert notified the resident that a vehicle drove into their driveway. The resident witnessed a suspicious vehicle drive to the back area of the drivewa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
These Putnam Towns Seeing New Spike In Vehicle Break-Ins, Thefts, State Police Say These Putnam Towns Seeing New Spike In Vehicle Break-Ins, Thefts, State Police Say
These Putnam Towns Seeing New Spike In Vehicle Break-Ins, Thefts, State Police Say State Police are urging Putnam County residents to lock and secure their vehicles at all times after ten vehicles were broken into and one was stolen over the span of one weekend. On the weekend of Sunday, Oct. 3, State Police in Brewster received reports of items stolens from vehicles in the towns of Patterson, Southeast and Carmel. The majority of these cars were unlocked, said police. Police said that residents should never leave their vehicles running unattended, and remember to close all car windows and sunroofs, keep their vehicles locked, park in well-lit areas and avoid leaving valu…

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by Christina Coulter
Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
Active Search: Police Seek Florida Vehicle With Gun Connected To Vehicle Break-Ins Active Search: Police Seek Florida Vehicle With Gun Connected To Vehicle Break-Ins
Active Search: Police Seek Florida Vehicle With Gun Connected To Vehicle Break-Ins Police are searching for a black vehicle, possibly with Florida plates, wanted in connection to multiple vehicle break-ins. The person driving the vehicle reportedly “brandished a firearm” the last time it was spotted, police said. On Monday, Sept. 28, at around 1 p.m., Rocky Hill Police said they are “actively searching” for the vehicle. Police said the car may have been involved in vehicle break-ins in the West End of town. The photo provided came from the Whitewood area. The vehicle was last seen in Newington. Police are asking anyone who sees this vehicle to call 911 and the police …

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by Kristin Palpini
Darien, CT
Police & Fire
Eight Unlocked Vehicles Broken Into In Darien, Police Say Eight Unlocked Vehicles Broken Into In Darien, Police Say
Eight Unlocked Vehicles Broken Into In Darien, Police Say Police issued an alert after nearly a dozen unlocked vehicles were broken into in Darien. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Darien Police Department announced that nine cars had recently been burglarized, with open storage compartments and disturbed items from those compartments strewn throughout the vehicles. Nine break-ins and attempted break-ins were reported on Oakshade Avenue, Stanley Road, Libby Lane, Holly Lane, and Hollow Tree Ridge Road between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. No items were stolen in eight of the break-ins, though a tool was taken from a vehicle on Holly Lane. …

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by Zak Failla
Wilton, CT
Police & Fire
Video, Photos: Wanted Suspects With Gun Steal Packages From Fairfield County Home Video, Photos: Wanted Suspects With Gun Steal Packages From Fairfield County Home
Video, Photos: Wanted Suspects With Gun Steal Packages From Fairfield County Home Police are attempting to locate two men who were caught on camera wielding weapons and stealing packages from homes in Fairfield County. The surveillance video of the two suspects was released by the Fairfield Police Department. The two are allegedly responsible for stealing packages and breaking into multiple motor vehicles in the Lake Hills section of town earlier in the summer. According to police, the department received reports from eight residents who reported that their vehicles were entered overnight and personal items were stolen. In one incident, police said that a Papurah Road…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
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
North Salem, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home
Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home A man who was a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins was nabbed by police after he was allegedly caught breaking into an area home. Jonathan Martin, 27, of Sleepy Hollow, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after Tarrytown Police spotted him acting suspiciously in the area of South Broadway, said Tarrytown Police Lt. Greg Budnar. Officers quickly recognized Martin, who is a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred over the past several weeks within the Village of Tarrytown, Budnar said.  Officers continued to watch as Martin entered a residential neighbo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Apprehended In Westchester While Breaking Into Unlocked Cars Suspect Apprehended In Westchester While Breaking Into Unlocked Cars
Suspect Apprehended In Westchester While Breaking Into Unlocked Cars Police investigators have apprehended a man who was busted breaking into cars overnight in Westchester. The Yonkers Police Department announced that city resident Hector Hernandez was arrested early on Monday, Aug. 26, after being busted in the area of McLean Avenue attempting to rummage through unlocked cars in the area. Police said that Hernandez was taken into custody and charged with larceny and criminal tampering.  To help area residents avoid becoming victims, the police department has issued a handful of tips: Always keep valuables out of sight or in the trunk; Never leave …

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Man Becomes Combative After Being Busted Breaking Into Cars In Westchester, Police Say Man Becomes Combative After Being Busted Breaking Into Cars In Westchester, Police Say
Man Becomes Combative After Being Busted Breaking Into Cars In Westchester, Police Say A 25-year-old man was taken into police custody after going on a crime spree and breaking into multiple cars in Westchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department received a call at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, from a local resident reporting that a man - later identified as Astoria resident Stanley Dejusus-Cruz from Queens - was seen rummaging through a parked car on Pinecrest Road. Police said that Dejusus-Cruz was seen in the driveway entering a Buick Enclave that was parked in a driveway. When he emerged from the vehicle approximately a minute later, he had a w…

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by Zak Failla
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
Video: Suspects On Loose After String Of Overnight Car Break-Ins In Ramapo Video: Suspects On Loose After String Of Overnight Car Break-Ins In Ramapo
Video: Suspects On Loose After String Of Overnight Car Break-Ins In Ramapo The Ramapo Police Department is investigating multiple robberies from vehicles parked in the overnight hours in recent days. Investigators said that two or three men have been breaking into parked cars between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., entering unlocked vehicles or breaking windows to gain access to the interior. Items such as bags, wallets, cash and electronics have been taken in the recent larcenies. A video, provided by the Spring Valley Police Department, showed some of the suspects breaking into cars in a parking lot. Anyone with information regarding the break-ins, or who may recognize the …

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by Zak Failla