Redding Police Department

**Driver alert* *  The railroad overpass bridge on Simpaug Turnpike has now been rated for a 6 ton weight limit – REDUCED from 11 tons. 

6 Ton weight limit

This time we joined the Newtown Police Department at the Big Y in Newtown,  for collecting donated non-perishable food items for the local pantries. Shoppers were very generous this year, even during tough economic times.

Each year, area police departments gather at various locations around the region for the “Stuff A Cruiser” program. During this event, we invite the public to donate non-perishable food items that go to local pantries so that they can provide food to those in need. This year, the Redding Police Department members joined forces with Brookfield Police outside Shoprite in Brookfield. The donations were plentiful, even during one of the coldest days this year. The Redding Police will also be in Newtown on December 6th at the BigY. Please come out and show your support.

Chief Doug Fuchs, Off. Chris Vadas, Zack Fuchs, Off. Anthony Signore

Information Needed:

On Monday, November 17th, a female jogger on Cross Highway was approached by a dark green, older model pickup truck. This occurred in the late afternoon. The passenger of the truck allegedly exited the vehicle and grabbed the jogger by the arm, trying to get her into the vehicle.

The victim kicked the suspect, and was aided by another vehicle that stopped to help.

The unidentified male passenger reportedly ran back to the truck and the truck drove away, heading west on Cross Highway.

The passenger is described as a white male in his early 20s, approximately 6 feet tall, with a scruffy beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call Redding Police at 938-3400.

Rye 53 re-opened between Umpawaug Rd and Diamond Hill for trees and wires down.

Station Road will be closed until further notice due to bridge repair work.

Lonetown Ed ext by Town Hall closed due to transformer fire.

Tree blocks part of Rte 53 towards Weston.

2 sperate accidents occured in Redding Sunday morning. On Rte 58 by Newtown Turnpike, a motorcyclist lost control in a patch of dirt and was injured.

The second accident was 2 cars, occured on Cross Highway and there were no injuries.

Due to the pending storm Hanna, The West Redding Firehouse’s annual steak and chicken dinner has been rescheduled from Saturday, Sept. 6, to Sunday, Sept. 7 from 4:30 to 9.