Elizabeth PD Sets Up 'Safe Zone' For Completing Online Purchases Elizabeth PD Sets Up 'Safe Zone' For Completing Online Purchases
Elizabeth PD Sets Up 'Safe Zone' For Completing Online Purchases Making purchases or selling items online is convenient for many, but also carries risks when that anonymous stranger contacted on a buy-and-sell website turns out to be a criminal.  To combat this type of crime, the Elizabeth Police Department has created a Safe Exchange Zone in front of its headquarters at 1 Police Plaza, In addition to its proximity to the police station, the area itself is under full-time surveillance.  There have been a number of robberies as online purchases through sites like Craigslist and Facebook have increased in popularity, often with "sellers" luring b…
Police Investigating Fairfield Avenue Burglary Police Investigating Fairfield Avenue Burglary
Police Investigating Fairfield Avenue Burglary Police are investigating a burglary on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. Police said they received a call of a reported "break-in" around 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 7, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Once on the scene, the resident told officers that she did not believe anything was missing or out of place, Jones said. The Bridgeport Police Department encourages any resident, to immediately report any criminal activity, he added.  Anyone with information on this or any other incident is encouraged to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line: 203-576-TIPS.
Video: Do You Know This Fairfield Car Theft Suspect? Video: Do You Know This Fairfield Car Theft Suspect?
Video: Do You Know This Fairfield Car Theft Suspect? Recognize him? The Fairfield Police Department has released surveillance video fo a man who was caught on camera entering the driveway of a Duck Farm Road home and attempting to enter multiple parked vehicles. In the video, the suspect can be seen searching a pair of videos before taking off in a truck. Police said that he attempted to enter several parked vehicles in the area. Anyone with information, or who recognizes the suspect, has been asked to contact the Fairfield Police Department by calling (203) 254-4840, referencing case number 19-31727 or emailing Det. Michael Colwell at MCow…
Woman Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Wallet At  Commack Gym At Three Stores Woman Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Wallet At  Commack Gym At Three Stores
Woman Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Wallet At Commack Gym At Three Stores Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are on the lookout for a woman suspected of using credit cards stolen from a wallet at a gym in Commack. Police say a woman, pictured above, stole a wallet containing credit cards from a locker at LA Fitness (68 Veterans Memorial Parkway) on Thursday, July 18 around 9 a.m. The woman then used the stolen credit cards at nearby stores including Target, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Coco Nails & Spa, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that le…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For ID Theft After Incident At Smith Haven Mall Macy's Alert Issued For Man Wanted For ID Theft After Incident At Smith Haven Mall Macy's
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For ID Theft After Incident At Smith Haven Mall Macy's Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for a man suspected of using a stolen debit card at a Lake Grove retailer. Police say a man, pictured above, entered Macy’s at Smith Haven Mall and charged two purchases to a bank account that did not belong to him on Tuesday, May 14 around 1:15 p.m. The charges totaled approximately $200, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and …
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards At Planet Fitness In Bay Shore Know Her? Woman Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards At Planet Fitness In Bay Shore
Know Her? Woman Accused Of Stealing Credit Cards At Planet Fitness In Bay Shore Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are on the lookout for a woman suspected of stealing credit cards at a Bay Shore gym. Police say a woman, pictured above, stole two credit cards from an unlocked locker at Planet Fitness (894 South Sunrise Service Road) on Wednesday, June 26. The cards were used later that day at Lowe’s and Rite Aid in Bay Shore, according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest. To submit an anonymous tip, call 1-800-220-TIPS, text “SCPD” and your…
GOOD BOYS, GOOD BOYS: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer GOOD BOYS, GOOD BOYS: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer
Good Boys, Good Boys: Meet Maywood Police Department's Newest K-9 Officer Driven and focused, yet social and great with people. This is what Maywood Police Officer Chris Nichols says makes Ryker perfect for his job as the newest edition to the department's K-9 unit. The 17-month-old German Shepherd completed training with the NJ Police K-9 Association last week, culminating in dual certifications in K-9 patrol and narcotics detection. Imported from Slovakia by a police K-9 vendor, Ryker is set to begin his career alongside longtime Maywood police K-9 Remi this week. He will be assigned to the patrol division, where a large part of his job will be to aid in pro…
Burglar Caught Climbing Out Of Northern Westchester Window, Police Say Burglar Caught Climbing Out Of Northern Westchester Window, Police Say
Burglar Caught Climbing Out Of Northern Westchester Window, Police Say A man was caught climbing out of a second-story window after allegedly breaking in and attempting to steal commemorative coins from the home, police said. Officers from the Westchester County Police Department responded to a residence on Main Street in Mount Kisco at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, when the homeowner returned home and found that someone was unexpectedly inside. Police said that upon arrival, two officers saw Alfredo Arteaga, who has no listed address, attempting to flee by climbing out of a second-story window and took him into custody. At the time he was arrested…
Westchester Duo Among Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say Westchester Duo Among Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say
Westchester Duo Among Four Nabbed In Fraud Scheme At Bank In Greenwich, Police Say A man and woman from Westchester were among four nabbed in a scheme to cash a fraudulent check at a Greenwich bank, according to police. The incident took place around 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, when Makeeba Mercedes Bell, 28, of Ardsley, walked into the Chase Bank on Greenwich Avenue and attempted to cash a fraudulent check, Greenwich Police said. Bell, who was wearing a green hoodie and black sweatpants, walked towards the rear of the bank parking lot where arriving Greenwich officers saw her getting into a Honda Civic parked in the handicapped spot, police said. Officers app…
Woman, Man Nabbed After Attempting To Steal Wallet From Purse At Costco Woman, Man Nabbed After Attempting To Steal Wallet From Purse At Costco
Woman, Man Nabbed After Attempting To Steal Wallet From Purse At Costco A woman wanted by five police departments was caught with an accomplice in an attempted credit card theft at Costco on Thursday afternoon, Norwalk Police said.   Ximena Naranjo and Ricardo Torrez-Aravena were charged with criminal attempt at larceny for attempting to steal a wallet out of an elderly victim's purse, according to police. They are also suspects in three additional wallet thefts from Costco for which arrest warrants are being applied for, police said. "As we approach the holiday season we remind all shoppers that people like this are out there," Norwalk…
Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say
Woman Used Pry Bar To Break Into Business, Steal From Cash Box, Police Say A woman with a warrant out for her arrest is behind bars after she allegedly used a pry bar to break into a Connecticut business and robbed it, taking elaborate steps to cover up her actions, police said. Investigators from the Milford Police Department took area resident Lily O’Donnell, 26, into custody on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in regards to an active warrant that was issued for her arrest. According to police, O’Donnell allegedly used the pry bar to break into a Cherry Street business on July 20, disabled the surveillance equipment and stole the contents of the business’ cash box and files. …
Man Who Allegedly Stole From Area Business Caught After Fleeing Scene, Police Say Man Who Allegedly Stole From Area Business Caught After Fleeing Scene, Police Say
Man Who Allegedly Stole From Area Business Caught After Fleeing Scene, Police Say An area man was busted for stealing an iPad after he was caught in the act by employees, according to police. Charles Curciodate, 35, of Milford, was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday after Milford Police received word that an employee was chasing a burglar who had entered a local business at 860 Old Gate Lane, police said. Curcio is accused of entering the business by kicking in a garage door panel and then taking the iPad. While still inside, some employees returned to work and saw Curcio, who then took off running with one of the employees chasing him, police said. When police arrive…