CRIME & SAFETY
Man Accused Of Stealing Property, Cars From Residential Facility In Westchester
A 30-year-old Connecticut man faces several charges after allegedly stealing from an elderly residential facility in New York, police said. New London County resident David Durlach of Waterford, age 30, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 1 following a long-term investigation into burglaries at a&nbs…
Spring Smashes Through Windshield, Seriously Hurting Driver On Weston Highway
A woman is in serious condition after a suspension spring crashed through her windshield while driving in Weston on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30, authorities said. It all began around 1 p.m. on Route 20 when a car drove over the rusted, 18-inch-long suspension spring, according to Weston P…
Pickpocket Thief Working Darien Trader Joe's, Police Say
The first incident took place at the Darien Trader Joe's store at 436 Post Road when the victim told police she went to pay for her groceries her wallet was missing from her purse, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police. She was later notified by her credit card...
Bus driver who ate THC gummies, passed out on highway with 38 people aboard gets probation
A commercial bus driver who pulled over on a New England highway and passed out with 38 passengers aboard after eating THC-infused gummies has been granted a probation program that could result in criminal charges being dismissed.
Weekly Safety Report: Robbery and Home Invasion Shake Fairfield
Two incidents occurred in Fairfield, Connecticut this week. The first incident involved a robbery at the Lenox Jewelry store on Black Rock Turnpike. Police received a burglary alarm and upon arrival, observed a smashed window and a vehicle fleeing the scene. The suspect entered the store and stole an unknown amount of jewelry. The second incident was a break-in and home invasion on Cardinal Street. Police were called to the scene where someone had broken into a home and was armed with a knife. The suspect was apprehended on Knapps Highway.
Nightmare Commute Caused By Horrific Accident In Hudson Valley
Short morning drives to work took hours thanks to a horrific-looking tractor-trailer accident. New York State Police confirmed an investigation into the crash in the lower Hudson Valley. Overturned Tractor-Trailer Accident In Westchester County, New York. On Wednesday around 6 a.m., New York State Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash...
Weekly Safety Report: Missing Woman Found Safe, Surveillance of Danbury Residents
Two incidents occurred in Danbury, Connecticut this week. In the first incident, a woman reported missing was found safe but suffering from exposure to the weather. She was transported to the hospital for treatment. The second incident involves surveillance of 8,000 Danbury residents, the details of which are not provided in the given information.
Shelton Fire Department Calls For Service
SHELTON — The following information was sent by Shelton Fire Marshal James Tortora:. On 11/27/23 at 10:48 pm the Pine Rock Park Co. #4 responded with an engine to an electrical hazard on a utility pole on Noguchi Trail. On 11/27/23 at 7:09 pm the White Hills Co. #5...
Weekly Safety Report: Gunshots, Fatal Shooting, Hate Crime, and Gang Convictions in Westchester County, New York
This week in Westchester County, New York, several incidents occurred involving gun violence, hate crimes, and gang activity. A 19-year-old man from Port Chester was arrested for firing multiple gunshots in Mount Vernon, causing damage to store fronts but no injuries. In another incident, an 18-year-old from New Rochelle was sentenced to 19 years in prison for fatally shooting a 16-year-old using a ghost gun. Additionally, a Yonkers woman was charged with a hate crime and attempted robbery after tearing down hostage posters and stealing a bystander's Star of David necklace. Lastly, leaders and members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang were convicted of racketeering and narcotics conspiracy.
Weekly Safety Report: Shooting, Arrest, Vigil, and Assault in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, several incidents occurred this week, including a shooting outside a convenience store, an arrest in connection with a triple shooting, a demand to shut down hookah lounges due to gun violence, a candlelight vigil for homicide victims, a guilty plea in a beating death case, and an investigation into a possible assault in a parking lot.
Weekly Safety Report: Vehicle Theft and Forgery in Stamford, Connecticut
Two incidents occurred in Stamford, Connecticut this week. In the first incident, a man and a woman were arrested for stealing a vehicle with a service dog inside. The vehicle was stolen from Richmond Hill Avenue and the theft was reported to the police. In the second incident, a 31-year-old man was charged with third-degree forgery after being stopped by an officer for driving an unregistered car. The man was found to have committed forgery during a subsequent investigation.