The 11th Annual YWCA Greenwich Old Bags Luncheon at the Belle Haven Club raised funds exclusively for YWCA Domestic Abuse Services. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: YWCA Old Bags Luncheon Sold Out Once Again
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Boys & Girls Club Honor Guard Salutes Greenwich Police Lt. Rick Cochran in a Moving Ceremony
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On his last day on the job at Greenwich Police Dept, Lt. Rick Cochran received a surprise salute in the lobby at GPD headquarters. Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich honor guard, past and present displayed an American flag and then folded it carefully before presenting it to Lt. Cochran. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Volunteering, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Greenwich Police Dept, Lt. Rick Cochran
Pet Pantry’s K9 Project Will Feed Greenwich Police K9 “Kato”
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Pet Pantry, in partnership with major pet food manufacturers, is expanding the “K9 Project” to provide year-round feeding for working police dogs including Greenwich Police K9 “Kato.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Dogs, Police & Fire, Greenwich Police Dept, Kato, Pet Pantry Warehouse
Greenwich Police Drug Take Back Day Nets 150 Lbs of Expired, Unused, and Unwanted Prescription Drugs
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On Saturday in Greenwich, about 150 pounds of medications were received on from citizens during Greenwich Police Drug Take Back Day. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. By ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs, home cabinets are less susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Police & Fire, DEA, Drug Enforcement Agency, Greenwich Police Dept
Red Cross “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive
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The Battle of the Badges has been a annual event for several years and addresses the critical need for blood especially during the holiday season. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Police & Fire, GEMS, Greenwich Fire Dept, Greenwich Police Dept, Red Cross
Man Crashes Truck into Stanwich Rd Utility Pole; Blames Girlfriend
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After crashing his red pickup truck into a utility pole on Stanwich Rd, a 33-year-old man fled the scene on foot, called 911 and reported that his girlfriend had crashed his truck. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Greenwich Police Dept
Greenwich Police Officer of the Month: Officer Justin Rivera
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Officer Justin Rivera’s impromptu surveillance of a suspicious vehicle led to an investigation that located eleven counterfeit $100 bills. The US Secret Service wold take interest in this case as part of a much larger federal investigation Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Greenwich Police Dept
Greenwich Police: Avoid Traffic Crunch During Greenwich Academy Commencement
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Greenwich Police warn of traffic crunch due to Greenwich Academy’s Commencement this afternoon, suggest drivers avoid area of 200 Maple Ave until 6:30pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Schools, Greenwich Academy, Greenwich Police Dept
GFP Week in Review: Dancing Police and Fire, Juilliard-Bound GHS Senior, Polar Plunge Challenge
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Despite some rain, this week in Greenwich was as busy as it was beautiful. Greenwich Free Press’s Facebook page jumped from 300 to 400 Facebook likes and two GHS interns are set to join the team. Send us your story ideas! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, News, Becker Salon, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Police Dept, polar plunge, Versailles
Greenwich Police Officer of the Month Bussell Activated “Suspicious Package Protocol”
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“We must be vigilant and not apathetic in the belief that it can’t happen here,” said Chief Heavey. Officer Jeremy Bussell was the first officer on scene on March 26, 2014, when an observant citizen saw something suspicious and called Greenwich Police. Bussell activated a full suspicious package protocol. Continue Reading →