Police Blotter: Man Flees From Police, Arrested and Charged

Orange police were called to the LL Bean Store, at 560 Boston Post Road, on a shoplifting complaint on Jan. 5 at 8:54 p.m. During the investigation, officers learned that Robert L. Banks, 48, of Bridgeport had allegedly stolen $1,016 in merchandise and left the store. Officers took Banks into custody after a brief foot chase. Subsequently, … Read more

Orange Police: Woman Conceals Merchandise, Resists Arrest

On Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8:27 p.m., police were called to Best Buy at 53 Boston Post Road regarding a reported shoplifting in progress. During the investigation, officers learned that Wilhelmina Washington, 36, of New Haven had concealed $ 199.95 worth of merchandise in her pocketbook. According to the report, Washington also resisted arrest. She was taken … Read more