Saturday, May 19, 2012
Also, here's what a 25-year-old Stratford man reportedly told a homeowner after crashing into the front porch after a wedding: "I missed that stop sign back there." Then he drove off.
A coffee pot was one person's weapon of choice during a fight in Naugatuck that involved several people. *** There was a loaded handgun on a coffee table and two children present during a dispute between a Hamden man and his girlfriend, according to police. *** A Milford woman was arrested after she allegedly bit a police officer. *** A 25-year-old woman was waiting for the bus in Hamden when a man came up to her, grabbed her purse and took off. *** "I missed that stop sign back there," was reportedly what a 25-year-old Stratford man said to a homeowner after he crashed his car into the front porch at 1 a.m. After that quick explanation the driver got back in his car and took off, police said, only to be pulled over up the street—the …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Firefighters from Newtown, Stepney, Trumbull, Easton, and more fight massive fire on Judd Road.
The sounds of explosives and fireworks rocked the quiet wooded neighborhood of Easton bordering on Monroe on Friday. A tall pillar of smoke seen for miles away heralded the fire to many, who followed trucks to the corner of North Street and Judd Road. Chief of Police James Candee said the owner’s collection of explosives hampered the ability of the firefighters to approach the house and fight the fire. The owner of the house, Sandy Cooper, 507 Judd Road, Easton, was not known to be at the scene, but police officers said that all family members were safe and not in the house. "It was a beautiful house; huge," said Ted Tallcouch, who was cutting the grass across the street when the Deputy Fire Marshall pulled into the yard, parked, and ran …
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
There is still time to apply for a position with the State Police
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Wednesday, May 16
STATE POLICE RECRUITING NEW TROOPERS THROUGH MAY 29, 2012 The Connecticut State Police Department is preparing to accept applications for employment for the position of State Trooper. Enrollment for the TROOPER exam will begin May 14, 2012, and continue through May 29, 2012. The Connecticut State Police offers an exciting career opportunity, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Applications can be obtained on the State Police website www.ct.gov/despp or by contacting a State Police recruiter at 203-630-8070. Anyone who wishes to compete for the position of Trooper must have completed and submitted the application online by May 29, 2012. “This is a rare opportunity for men and women to become part of the finest state police …
Man shoots bear on his property. Should the man have been charged?
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Wednesday, May 16
At approximately 7:30 a.m., this morning (May 15), officers from D.E.E.P.’s Environmental Conservation Police responded to 4 Cobblestone Road in Burlington to investigate the report of a possible shooting of a Black Bear. The resident from that address contacted the Connecticut State Police reporting that they heard two gunshots, and then saw a black bear come into their yard and lay down. Upon arrival, EnCon officers found that the black bear, a male weighing approximately 460 pounds, was dead and had been shot. The investigation lead to the arrest of Cory J Maitz, 42, of 6 Cobblestone Road, Burlington, on charges of Illegally Killing a Black Bear, a misdemeanor, and Criminal Possession of a Pistol, a Class D felony. Maitz …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
This information was provided by the Newtown Police Department. Persons are not guilty until charged in a court of law.
On May 11, Paul Kevin Sheer, Jr., 23, Swamp Road, Newtown, was charged with third degree assault, threatening in the second degree and disorderly conduct. Scheer was released on a $5,000 surety bond and appeared in court on May 14, in Danbury Superior Court. On May 9, Josh Glassman, 43, of Buck Trail, Newtown, was charged with breach of peace, threatening and larceny in the sixth degree after he turned himself in. Glassman’s arrest was based on an outstanding warrant. In mid-January, Glassman entered into a dispute at the Newtown Youth Academy, based on an October 30, 2011 incident in which Glassman took a cell phone that did not belong to him, and he did not return it to the owner. Glassman was released on a promise to appear and …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Former police sergeant Domenic Costello, 34, of Stratford, was formally sentenced Wednesday at state Superior Court in Danbury to 10 years in prison, suspended after serving six months, and three years' probation.
A former Newtown police sergeant who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $95,000 from the local police union during a period from 2007 to 2009 was formally sentenced Wednesday at state Superior Court in Danbury to 10 years in prison, suspended after serving six months, and three years' probation. According to a report in the Danbury News-Times, former police sergeant Domenic Costello, 34, of Stratford, must also pay full restitution to the victims. He was reportedly given the same punishment as former officer Andrew Stinson, a co-defendant in the case who was sentenced last week. Costello's formal sentencing was continued to Wednesday so court officials could clear up a discrepancy over how much money he still owed the union, according to…
Police are in possession of a few items found around town.
If you or someone you know is missing a diamond engagement ring, you can thank a Good Smaaritan for turnring it in to the Newtown Police Department. On April 30, a diamond engagement ring, with initials and an anniversary date engraved, was found in the parking lot of Caraluzzi’s. To claim it, stop by the department or call Officer Wickman at 203-426-5841, ext. 105. Silver Rings Found Newtown police are still in possession of two silver colored rings that were found April 7 at Treadwell Park. Contact police at the number above to claim the items. [Editor's note: The diamond ring pictured is not the one found.]
Do news organizations that publish 911 call audio help or harm the communities they serve?
The initial shockwave that swept through Connecticut last week after the Ramsey family tragedy changed to disgust following the decision of area news outlets to publish the graphic 911 recording, during which Mrs. Ramsey told the dispatcher that her husband was lying dead “in a pool of blood.” Patch received access to the tape but did not publish a link to it. As an American writer who considers the First Amendment our most cherished right, I believe that making 911 tapes available to the public is essential to community safety; however, are we not also human beings? Did the tape need to be released so soon after Mr. Ramsey’s tragic demise? And how—if at all—did the tape’s release advance the public’s understanding of this heinous crime…
Monday, May 7, 2012
Animal nuisance incidents also include a possibly sick racoon.
Emily Howard, 31, of Sandy Hook, turned herself in at the Newtown Police Department at 5:15 p.m. on April 26 for not paying or pleaing in relation to an infraction for allegedly allowing her dog to roam on Dec. 7, 2011. She posted a $92 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 15. Roaming Dog Reports Other Dog Incidents A resident made a report of an animal nuisance regarding a barking dog at an Eden Hill Road residence at 8:22 p.m. on April 14. A dog was reportedly left in a car near Mile Hill Road South at 2:18 p.m. on April 15. Racoon Spotted on Currituck A possibly sick racoon ran into the woods near Currituck Road at 9:19 a.m. on April 13. Information was provided by the Newtown Police Department.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The 28-year-old Bridgeport man was reportedly hit by three cars after he landed in the left lane on the northbound side of highway.
A 28-year-old Bridgeport man reportedly died Wednesday night after he jumped from the Route 8/25 overpass onto I-95. According to a report on the CT Post, citing statements made by state police, the man was hit by three cars after he landed in the left lane on the northbound side of highway. Police reportedly found the man's car parked on the overpass. The left lane of the highway on the northbound side was reportedly closed for about three hours while they investigated. For more, check out the CT Post report.
Patchfrommonroe
8:43 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012
I live in Monroe, a short distance from the Judd Rd. Hattertown Rd. intersection. I heard the sounds of explosions for more like 30+ minutes. It was frigentening, I can't imagine that anyone would have that quantity of explosives in a family neighborhood (or any neighborhood for that matter)! That person was irresponsible, it is a terrible shame that they lost their home, but there is an … more ›