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Supt. Lynn McMullin Outlines Orange School Security Plan

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Feb 262013
 
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In a letter posted on the Orange Board of Education website, Superintendent Lynn McMullin explains measures the Orange schools and police are taking to provide students with the most secure environment possible.

McMullin answers questions that some parents may have about entering a building and not holding a door for someone directly behind him or her, the purpose of Sally Ports, why they now will have to show ID before entering the building, how will panic buttons work, etc.

The tragedy in Sandy Hook seems like it happened yesterday, but, it was just a little more than 2 months ago, and the town of Orange has been on top of improving security from the moment it happened.

See McMullin’s Letter HERE.

 

 

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Ridge Road Burglary Under Investigation

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Oct 182012
 

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Orange Police are investigating a burglary on Ridge Road reported  on Tuesday, Oct. 16 around 5:42 p.m.

Investigation revealed that a dark colored hatchback vehicle with an unknown Delaware registration plate was seen in the area at the time.  The vehicle was being operated by a thin Hispanic female with long dark hair.

According to police, a Hispanic male with a dark moustache and curly hair, wearing dark colored shorts, ran from the residence to the vehicle.

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to call the Orange Police Department Investigative Services Unit at 203-891-2138.

Residents are asked to be vigilant and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the Orange Police Department at 203-891-2130.

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Ah, So THAT’S What Happened: Principal Gives More Insight To MLT Cop Visit

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Sep 222012
 

Thursday’s story on Orange Live regarding the three police cars that were outside of Mary L. Tracy School and the fact that some children did not get outdoor recess, had some parents still scratching their heads as if the school administrators were hiding something.

But on Friday, Principal Colleen Murray sent the following e-mail to parents:

I thought this newsletter would be our first correspondence delivered to you via the One Call Now System, but as you know, we needed to use the service yesterday to inform parents about a situation that arose. The possibility of an unwelcome visitor caused us to err on the side of caution and take measures to ensure the safety of all.

Our doors at MLT are always locked and remained locked yesterday. Instruction was not interrupted and the only change in the schedule was that the children were given an indoor recess.

Protocol requires that we contact the Orange Police Department which we did resulting in several cruisers lining our driveway. Rumors began to circulate out in the community and the decision was made to notify parents that everyone was safe and sound at MLT.

Please understand that confidentiality prohibits me from disclosing the specifics of the event. I apologize for any distress the email may have caused you; imagine the distress you would have experienced if I hadn’t notified you and you found out after the fact.

Here at Orange Live, we hope that by reprinting this notice with the very important sentence: “The possibility of an unwelcome visitor caused us to err on the side of caution and take measures to ensure the safety of all.” will
satisfy the community’s need to know, and reassure Orange residents that the school leaders are not hiding anything.

Perhaps it would have been better if that one sentence had been released on Thursday.

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Police Blotter: Mother Leaves Child In Car While She Shops; a DUI and evading responsibility

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Aug 312012
 

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Unattended Child

Police were dispatched to the parking lot of TJ Maxx, 528 Boston Post Road, on Aug. 25 at 1:46 p.m. on a report of a child left unattended in a running vehicle.

Investigation revealed that Yiling Chih, 43, of 25 Lucille Drive, Milford left her 7-year-old child inside the idling vehicle for 24 minutes while she went shopping inside the store.

Chih was charged with leaving a child under 12 unattended in a public place. She was released on a promise to appear in court Sept. 12.

Evading Responsibility

An Orange resident surrendered himself at police headquarters on Aug. 26 at 5:51 p.m. after learning of a warrant for his arrest.

According to the report, the warrant against Alfred Bianchi, 24, of 590 South Greenbrier Drive, stemmed from his actions after a traffic accident on June 26, when he was driving one of the vehicles involved in a crash.

In that incident, the arrestee was accused of hitting another vehicle by failing to drive in the proper lane, then getting out his car, striking the other vehicle with a metal chain, then getting back into his car and driving away from the scene of the accident before police arrived.

Bianchi was charged with second-degree breach of peace, failure to drive in a proper lane and evading responsibility of an accident.

He was released on $1,000 bond for court Sept. 10.

Drunken Driving

Police responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of the Boston Post Road and Orange Center Road, Aug. 24 at 10:06 p.m.

One of the drivers, Eridania Nieves, 23, of 170 Washington St, Haver Hill, MA reportedly had already fled the scene, but officers located her a short distance away.

According to the report Nieves attempted to fight with officers, but was taken into custody and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, interfering with an officer, following too close, driving without a license and evading responsibility of an accident.

She was released on a promise to appear in court Sept. 7.

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Plasma TVs Stolen From Lushe’s Diner

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Jul 202012
 

Lushe’s Diner on the Boston Post Road

Before it even opened the new Lushe’s Diner, 285 Boston Post Road, got off to a tough start with a burglary on June 25.

Two 52-inch plasma TVs were installed on the walls on Friday, June 22. On Monday, June 25, they were discovered missing.

On Thursday, June 28, at 1:43 p.m., police were called to the diner on a theft complaint.

According to the report, the diner was undergoing renenovations and was scheduled to open soon.

No forced entry was found. Police spoke to the installers and workers.

The investigation into this case continues.

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Orange-Woodbridge Joint Checkpoint Tonight

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Jun 302012
 

FILE: Orange and Woodbridge police worked together at a checkpoint in May.

The Orange and Woodbridge Police Departments will be conducting a joint sobriety checkpoint tonight, Saturday, June 30, in the Town of Orange.

On May 25, the first joint sobriety checkpoint under the existing Amity Regional Traffic Enforcement agreement was conducted in the Town of Woodbridge.

Chief Robert Gagne said, “As the summer season begins it is our hope to start the summer off safely for the motoring public through publicity, prevention and enforcement. Under a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, both Departments will be supplementing our efforts against drunk driving with designated patrols and checkpoints throughout the year.

“We encourage the public to make plans in advance for designated drivers or other accommodations to ensure safe travel for all persons using the roadways,” he said.

Both Departments stress the importance of not getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle if you are under the influence. Don’t become another statistic.

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Meeting Notes: Orange Police Commission

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Jun 282012
 

Orange Police Patch

The June Police Commission meeting revealed the following:

in May, officers made 35 criminal arrests; issued 307 motor vehicle tickets; responded to three residential burglaries; investigated a report of one stolen motor vehicle; were dispatched to 16 larceny complaints and 88 accidents.
There were 2,637 calls for service which resulted in 468 written reports.

Asst. Police Chief Edward Koether presented these details to the Commissioners:

• On Saturday, May 5, a residential burglary was reported on Carriage Drive. Police said a garage window screen was cut, and it was unknown if anyone attempted to get inside. Nothing reportedly was taken.

• On Thursday, May 10, officers responded to a residential burglary complaint on Lambert Road. According to the report, the husband left the house and when his wife came downstairs, she found her purse by the front door.

The woman’s license and credit card were missing.

Then, on May 11, another local police department arrested a woman in possession of the stolen items.

The Orange Police Investigative Services Unit is working on the case.

• The third residential burglary was reported on Sunday, May 13 (Mother’s Day), on Narrow Lane. According to police, a rear door glass was removed and jewelry was taken.

• Police investigated an Identity theft complaint from a woman, who reportedly received seven insurance policies from AFLAC insurance that she did not take out.

The Investigative Services Unit is following up on this case.

• A resident reported that their e-mail had been hacked and e-mails were sent out in their name asking for money. Investigation revealed that no money was sent and there was no loss as a result of the hacking. The  case is closed.

• On Wednesday, May 30, a robbery was reported at Kohls. Police said an individual stopped for shoplifting threatened security personnel with a knife. The case is under investigation.

The carnage at the Scout Conn Jam on May 12.

• When a tent collapsed at the Boy Scout ConnJam, police quickly responded to help.

On May 12, a gust of wind lifted a large tent on the Orange Fairgrounds, then it slammed to the ground. Several people were treated for minor injuries.

Members of the Police Investigative Services Unit assisted with interviewing witnesses, and lent their assistance to OSHA, the Orange Fire Marshal and the Building Inspector.

The Investigative Services Unit looked into a report of a precious metal dealer advertising a show at the Marriott in Orange. According to the report, the show never materialized even though it was listed on their web site.

Also in May, the Investigative Services Unit  was conducting pre-employment background checks for potential recruits.

Youth Officer

• Youth officer John Aquino investigated two possible child cases with DCF which were found to be unsubstantiated.

• Aquino oversaw three school lockdown drills, installed several child car safety seats and led a Cub Scout tour of the Police Headquarters.

• He obtained DARE workbooks from NEOA for free

• Aquino also received a $500 grant from Lions Club for DARE

• He made an Anti bullying presentation at the Foundation School

• Elderly Scam presentation to Elderly Outreach at HPCC

• Participated in the Boy Scout Conn Jam and the Orange Family counseling Advisory meeting

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POLICE BLOTTER: Three arrests reported

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Jun 122012
 

 

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The Orange Police released these reports this week.

Drunken Driving

A West Haven man was arrested on a warrant, June 6 at 11 p.m. after police located him at his home.

According to the report, German Vargas, 54, of 79 Claudia Drive, was wanted for his involvement in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Dec. 21, 2011.

Police said Vargas was found to be at fault for the accident and suspected to be under the influence at the time.

The warrant charged driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and making an improper turn.

Vargas was released on $50 bond for court June 20.

 

 Strangulation

On June 3, police were dispatched to a home on Old Grassy Hill Road on a report of a disturbance at 3:10 p.m.

Investigation revealed that William McMullen, 57, of 228 Old Grassy Hill Road, Apartment D, had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend that turned physical.

McMullen was charged with third-degree strangulation and third-degree assault.

He was held on $10,000 bond for court June 4.

 

Interfering

Police served a warrant against a Derby woman after she was located at her home on June 7 at 9:01 p.m.

According to police, the warrant stems from a motor vehicle accident on October 28, when Juana Rivera, 39, of 680 New Haven Ave., #35, Derby, claimed to be driving the vehicle involved in the crash.

Investigation revealed that she was not driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, but her husband was the driver. He was arrested for a variety of charges stemming from the same incident.

Juana Rivera was charged with interfering with an officer’s investigation.

These charges were levied because she attempted to misdirect the officer’s investigation by claiming to be the driver in the original incident.

She was released after posting $50 bond for court June 21.

 

 

 

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Orange and Woodbridge Police Plan Another Joint Checkpoint

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Jun 112012
 

Orange and Woodbridge police worked together at a checkpoint in May.

The Orange and Woodbridge Police Departments will be conducting a joint sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, June 30, in the Town of Orange.

On May 25, the first joint sobriety checkpoint under the existing Amity Regional Traffic Enforcement agreement was conducted in the Town of Woodbridge.

Chief Robert Gagne said, “As the summer season begins it is our hope to start the summer off safely for the motoring public through publicity, prevention and enforcement. Under a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, both Departments will be supplementing our efforts against drunk driving with designated patrols and checkpoints throughout the year.

“We encourage the public to make plans in advance for designated drivers or other accommodations to ensure safe travel for all persons using the roadways,” he said.

Both Departments stress the importance of not getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle if you are under the influence. Don’t become another statistic.

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