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Norwalk, CT
Politics
Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up'
The police chief of one of Fairfield County's largest cities is calling out President Donald Trump for his inaction as violent protests broke out across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. With both peaceful and violent protests breaking out throughout the county, Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik took to social media to address the unrest among area residents, while taking a shot at the commander-in-chief. Related story - Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Of Four NYPD Officers During Protest “We’re working so hard to maintain the public trust while the pre…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Huge Number Of NJ Protests Peaceful, Powerful, Only Trenton, Atlantic City Get Riotous
Nearly all of the protests in New Jersey this weekend over the death of George Floyd were peaceful -- with authorities joining the demonstrators to help underscore their message, although were damaging enough to steal the spotlight. What had been a peaceful protest that included police officers kneeling in solidarity in Trenton later erupted into more than 1,000 rioters rampaging through downtown, throwing bricks at officers, setting a police car on fire and looting businesses. The same was true in Atlantic City, which Mayor Marty Small was "under siege" Sunday by those who took …
Massapequa, NY
News
NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests
New York City will be under a curfew effective immediately amid violent protests and looting that have broken out in the wake of George Floyd’s police-related death in Minnesota. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the curfew will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. effective Monday, June 1, while the state’s National Guard will be on standby following four days of protests. Additionally, the NYPD will be doubling its presence in the city to help prevent any potential violence or property damage. The officers will be deployed to areas where violence and …
Stamford, CT
News
Hundreds Attend Stamford Protest That Includes Eight-Minute Kneel Of Silence For George Floyd
Hundreds gathered in Stamford to protest police-involved deaths, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. A crowd of several began the protest on Sunday, May 31 at the Stamford Police Headquarters. (See photo above.) Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw was given an opportunity to speak and participated in an eight-minute kneel of silence to respect the memory of George Floyd. Related story: Most CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests “Police brutality against people of color has gone on far too long in our country," Stamford Mayor David M…
Shelton, CT
Police & Fire
CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests
Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the peaceful protest…
Shelton, CT
Traffic
Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County
This story has been updated. Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the …
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
'I Did What I Had To Do,' Says Newark Officer Charged In Fatal Shooting
The Newark police officer indicted for fatally shooting a fleeing criminal suspect in January told News 4 New York Tuesday that he believed his actions "saved lives that day." In the interview, Jovanny Crespo said he had to make "split-second decisions" and that he "could have been dead." Crespo and his partner, who was driving, joined in the pursuit in Newark after two men believed to be armed fled a traffic stop. A high-speed chase ensued that was captured on dash cam and on officers' body cameras. The video, later released in full by the Essex County Prosecutor's Offic…
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Viral Arrest Video Prompts Investigation Of Police Brutality In Orange County
An investigation has been launched in Orange County after a video went viral that prompted questions of police brutality in Port Jervis. On Thursday, June 13, local resident Chris Sicina shared a video on Facebook of an arrest in progress on Pennsylvania Avenue, where a suspect is dragged to the ground, appears to be kneed and punched in the head by a Port Jervis Police Department officer. The video was accompanied by the caption, “This Has To Stop ! … This is police brutality.” In the video, a police officer can be seen kneeing the suspect several times while he is on the ground. The sec…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
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: 3 Dover Officers On Paid Leave Following 'Disturbing' Arrest
Videos of a man's violent arrest that circulated on social media prompted anti-police protests outside of the Dover police headquarters Sunday evening. ** UPDATE: Three Dover police officers have been placed on paid administrative leave following the incident ** The videos posted by Savv FrmFoe on Facebook show authorities struggling to apprehend Cyprian Luke, 19, of Morristown, on charges of assault, violating court orders and criminal mischief near a a Krauszer's convenience store early Sunday morning. Dover police were not immediately available for comment when Daily…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Police Asking For Witnesses To Student Brawl In City Of Poughkeepsie
The City of Poughkeepsie Police is asking the public for help identifying witnesses to a fight that took place on Monday, March 11 involving a large group of students. The event, which took place around 4 p.m., Monday, March 11, in the area of Church Street and Hammersley Avenue, ended with the arrest of two juveniles and has resulted in claims from a mother that a City of Poughkeepsie officer used excessive force. The 17-second video shows a City of Poughkeepsie police officer throwing 15-year-old Jamela Barnett to the ground. Her mother is questioning the use of force by the off…
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
Bridgeport Teen Busted With Half-Pound Of Heroin
A Bridgeport teen who claimed police brutality following a motor vehicle crash last year was busted by state police with almost a half pound of heroin. Aaron Kearney, 18, of Huntington Road, was arrested Wednesday on various narcotics offenses and the risk of injury to a child during a raid of his home following an investigation by members of the State Police Narcotics Task Force’s southwest office. During the search, detectives located almost a half a pound of heroin packaged for sale in 782 bags, 22.5 grams of marijuana, $8,000 in cash, and a stolen .45 caliber handgun with ammunition, ac…
Stamford, CT
News
Twitter Post Sparks Uproar Over Alleged Stamford Police Brutality
Stamford Police are defending their officer's actions during the arrest of an emotionally troubled man after pictures of a bloodied suspect wearing a neck brace were posted on Twitter by the man's sister. The incident began Monday when Stamford Police were called to the Rogers International School about a man acting irrationally outside of the school, prompting a lockdown of the school, police said. When police arrived on scene they found an 18-year-old man who was clutching something and trying to hide it from officers. The man refused to let go of what he was holding before dropping to th…
