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9/29/2023 - Update For Today's Storm and Heavy Rainfall:
9/18/2023 - Traffic Advisory For Darien High School Open House:
9/11/2023 - Traffic Advisory for September 17th:
8/11/2023 - Town of Darien: News Release:
8/9/2023 - "Slow Down In Town"
7/25/2023 - Darien Police Welcomes New Officer:
7/24/2023 - Town of Darien Traffic Advisory:
7/11/2023 - Congratulations to Sgt. Vigil!
7/10/2023 - Town of Darien Fireworks Advisory:
6/21/2023 - June is Dog Licensing Month:
5/22/2023 - PHONE SCAM ALERT:
5/16/2023 - NEWS RELEASE: Narcotics Arrest
5/11/2023 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Saturday May 13th
5/10/2023 - Darien Detective Ranks Top In Her Class:
3/30/2023 - Women Rape Aggression Defense Program
3/30/2023 - Detective retires after 27 plus years of honorable service:
1/28/2023 - Statement of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association on the Death of Tyre Nichols:
12/22/2022 - The Latest Forecast Dec. 22, 2022:
12/19/2022 - NEWS RELEASE: Retirement of K-9 “Kenny”
11/30/2022 - WIND ADVISORIES ISSUED FOR CONNECTICUT:
11/14/2022 - Local Law Enforcement Officer Graduates from FBI National Academy:
10/18/2022 - Now Hiring Entry Level Officers:
10/13/2022 - A message from the Office of the Chief of Police, Darien, CT:
10/12/2022 - Pumpkin Fair Traffic Advisory:
10/7/2022 - NEWS RELEASE: Arrest Made in Lyft Driver Stabbing:
9/30/2022 - Veteran Darien Police Lieutenant Retires After More Than 37 Years:
9/14/2022 - News Release-Shooting Incident
6/14/2022 - TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY - DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLESEX MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATIONS
5/10/2022 - Today is "National Fentanyl Awareness Day"
4/11/2022 - Now Hiring Telecommunications Dispatcher:
4/11/2022 - Traffic Advisory for Sewer Construction Beginning April 12, 2022 - Corbin Dr. Construction Project
3/16/2022 - The Town of Darien Department of Public Works is investigating drainage and flooding issues in certain areas of town
3/16/2022 - Traffic Advisory for March 18th - Corbin Dr. Construction Project
3/9/2022 - Darien Police Promote New Captain
3/4/2022 - Traffic Advisory - Corbin Dr. Construction Project
3/1/2022 - NEWS RELEASE: Darien, CT Police Department To Seek Re-Accreditation
2/26/2022 - State of Connecticut 9-1-1 system difficulties have been resolved:
2/25/2022 - State of Connecticut experiencing technical difficulty with 911 system:
2/18/2022 - Ofc. Stuart Schwengerer Honored by the Norwalk Police Department:
2/16/2022 - Traffic Advisory For February 16, 2022:
1/28/2022 - STORM UPDATE FROM CT DESPP/DEMHS:
1/28/2022 - Please Be Reminded of The "All Night" Parking Ban On Darien Public Roads.
1/28/2022 - FINAL UPDATE BEFORE STORM ARRIVAL:
1/27/2022 - MAJOR WINTER STORM BECOMING MORE LIKELY ON SATURDAY
1/14/2022 - Now Hiring For Entry Level Police Officer:
1/7/2022 - Town of Darien COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Event January 8, 2022
12/16/2021 - NEWS RELEASE: THREATS OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
11/30/2021 - “All Night Parking Ban To Begin December 1st”
11/23/2021 - SAVE THE NIGHT, CONNECTICUT! CT Department of Transportation Offers $10 Code for Uber to Reduce Impaired Driving this Holiday Season
11/18/2021 - Today We Remember Ofc. William Bowman, Killed In The Line of Duty November 18, 1927
11/18/2021 - NEWS RELEASE: CHECK FRAUD/MAIL THEFT
11/11/2021 - Veteran's Day 2021
10/11/2021 - Traffic Advisory for Pumpkin Fair
9/20/2021 - NEWS RELEASE: “Operation Clear Track”
9/19/2021 - Now Hiring: ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
9/1/2021 - NEWS RELEASE: Breach of Peace Arrest
8/27/2021 - Back to School Traffic Advisory
8/25/2021 - PRESS RELEASE: Sexual Assault (Case #2021-011262)
7/26/2021 - Fingerprinting Services Temporarily Suspended
7/21/2021 - Town of Darien Releases Summer Paving Program
7/19/2021 - Town of Darien Fireworks Advisory
7/8/2021 - "Coffee With A Cop" July 17th:
7/2/2021 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Fourth of July "Push -n- Pull Parade"
5/24/2021 - Chief's Office: Memorial Day Press Release
4/12/2021 - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
4/6/2021 - 2021 Darien Police Patrol Vehicles Have New Look:
1/31/2021 - MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE ENTIRE AREA MONDAY AND TUESDAY…WINTER STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR SOUTHERN CT…
1/29/2021 - Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Launches Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network
1/15/2021 - NOW HIRING: Certified Police Officer
1/13/2021 - PRESS RELEASE: Burglary of Middle School
1/7/2021 - UPDATE: Suspicious Person Woodland Park
1/6/2021 - Suspicious Person/Police Activity in Woodland Park
12/24/2020 - Christmas Eve Storm Warning:
12/16/2020 - MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING… WINTER STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR THE ENTIRE STATE…
12/16/2020 - A Message From The Town of Darien First Selectman, Jayme Stevenson:
12/15/2020 - MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING
12/9/2020 - A message from Chief Don Anderson to the residents of Darien - December 2020
12/7/2020 - ADVISORY: Overnight Parking Ban in Effect
11/17/2020 - ADVISORY: Roadway Closure & Power Restoration Update?
11/13/2020 - ADVISORY: Public Fingerprinting & Car Seat Installation Suspended
11/10/2020 - PRESS RELEASE: Missing/Endangered Person "LOCATED":
11/5/2020 - PRESS RELEASE: PURSUIT/ARREST
11/4/2020 - PRESS RELEASE: School Traffic Advisory
10/6/2020 - Traffic Advisory: West Avenue Closure
8/27/2020 - Passing of Retired Darien Police K-9:
8/19/2020 - Press Release- From the Office of the Chief of Police-August 19, 2020
8/19/2020 - Gun shots fired from vehicle - ARREST
8/4/2020 - TORNADO WARNING IN EFFECT - PLEASE STAY INDOORS:
8/1/2020 - ADVISORY: Gun Shots Fired From Vehicle
7/24/2020 - 2020 Town of Darien Summer Paving Program:
7/17/2020 - Traffic Advisory: Heights Road Closure from July 20th thru July 24th:
7/10/2020 - As Tropical Storm “Fay” approaches our area, the Darien Police Department would like to offer the following safety tips:
7/9/2020 - Traffic Advisory: Heights Road Closure July 13th & 14th
7/1/2020 - July 1, 2020 A Message From The Chief of Police:
7/1/2020 - Darien, Connecticut Police Department FAQs:
7/1/2020 - Where the Darien Police Department stands on the “Eight That Can’t Wait” tenants of the “Campaign Zero” Initiative:
6/29/2020 - Darien Police Chief Don Anderson will be a panelist in this Town Event event sponsored by the Norwalk Chapter of the NAACP
6/23/2020 - Dog Licensing & Renewal:
6/3/2020 - A message from the Chief of Police:
5/27/2020 - PRESS RELEASE: Request for Information
5/18/2020 - DUI, Narcotics, and Firearm Arrest:
4/16/2020 - PRESS RELEASE: Marine Division Advisory
4/6/2020 - A Message from the Darien Police Department on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Rights and Responsibilities
3/20/2020 - Darien Testing Site For COVID-19
3/19/2020 - A Message From Don Anderson, Chief of Police Darien Police Department
2/7/2020 - American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday February 11, 2020
2/4/2020 - Advisory From Town of Darien Department of Public Works:
1/24/2020 - Sidewalk Snow/Ice Removal Ordinance:
12/19/2019 - Det. Sgt. Palmieri Completes First Line Supervision School
12/3/2019 - ADVISORY: Overnight Parking Ban In Effect
11/25/2019 - DARIEN/NEW CANAAN THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL GAME ADVISORY
11/15/2019 - Darien Man Arrested For Narcotic Sales & Weapons Charges:
11/8/2019 - "Internet Purchase Exchange Location"
11/6/2019 - A Message From The Town of Darien Municipal Animal Control Officer:
10/24/2019 - Halloween Safety Tips
10/21/2019 - Now Hiring School Crossing Guards:
10/16/2019 - WEATHER ADVISORY: A STRONG AUTUMN STORM WILL IMPACT OUR AREA OVERNIGHT
9/12/2019 - Darien Police Department Swearing In Ceremony
9/12/2019 - DHS FOOTBALL TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
8/26/2019 - Join first responders to help save lives at the Battle of the Badges blood drive
8/26/2019 - Missing Juvenile Located Safe and Unharmed:
8/10/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Incidents occurring Friday, August 9, 2019
8/2/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Enforcing Distracted Driving
7/12/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: School Resource Officer named for Middlesex Middle School
7/12/2019 - Request For Assistance:
7/10/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Welcomes New Officer
6/18/2019 - Darien Police Detective receives U.S. Attorney Award:
6/13/2019 - Darien Police NOW HIRING:
5/24/2019 - 2019 Memorial Day Parade Advisory
5/22/2019 - Darien Police Department Traffic Advisory:
5/17/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign
5/2/2019 - Darien Police Department Traffic Advisory:
4/26/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Eversource Phone Scam Targeting Area
4/24/2019 - Community Health Awareness Fair April 28th:
4/1/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: 2019 Distracted Driving - High Visibility Enforcement
3/29/2019 - The Darien Police Department Is Now Hiring:
3/21/2019 - DPD Joins Autism Awareness Patch Challenge:
3/4/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Counterfeiting Arrests
1/10/2019 - PRESS RELEASE: Overnight Burglaries of Unlocked Darien Residences:
11/27/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
10/15/2018 - Dog License Renewals Required By November 1, 2018:
9/20/2018 - DHS Open House Traffic Advisory for September 20th:
9/19/2018 - "Coffee With A Cop" Scheduled for October 3rd!
8/26/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Connecticut Launches Text-to-911 Capability
8/26/2018 - “Cops & Kids Adventures” Program Begins 9th Year
7/31/2018 - 2018 Distracted Driving - High Visibility Enforcement:
7/20/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: K-9 Argo Receives Donation of Body Armor
6/29/2018 - Car Stolen From Darien Residence Involved In Pursuit and Crash:
5/24/2018 - UPDATE: Old King’s Highway North I-95 Overpass Has Reopened
5/13/2018 - 2018 Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
4/27/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Commercial Burglary Arrest
4/27/2018 - Traffic Advisory: Long Term Eversource Gas Main Project on Routes 106/124/123
4/5/2018 - Darien Police Long Term Traffic Advisory
3/27/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Homeless Man Arrested for Breach of Peace at Middle School
3/26/2018 - 2018 Distracted Driving - High Visibility Enforcement
3/3/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Storm Recovery Update
2/28/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Narcotics Distribution Arrest
2/21/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Arrest Stemming From Serious Motor Vehicle Accident on West Ave.
2/16/2018 - Unused Rx Medication Pick-Up for Darien Residents
2/12/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Overnight Stolen Car Arrest
1/31/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Kidnapping Scam Targets Area Residents:
1/23/2018 - Darien Police Department To Go Through "On-Site" Assessment For Re-Accreditation:
1/15/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Narcotics Arrests
1/2/2018 - PRESS RELEASE: Stamford Man Arrested For Multiple Assaults
12/11/2017 - Darien Police Department Partners with Nextdoor, the Private Social Network for Neighborhoods:
11/30/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: "Blackmail" Scam Letter Sent To Area Residents:
11/30/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Welcomes New Officer:
11/20/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Commercial Burglary Arrest
11/20/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Norwalk Man Arrested For Several Overnight Vehicle and Home Burglaries
11/18/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: 2017 THANKSGIVING SEAT BELT CAMPAIGN
11/9/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Narcotics Arrest
10/30/2017 - Entry Level Hiring Announcement
9/17/2017 - Darien Road Race Traffic Advisory:
9/8/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Arrest of Mark Yarish September 8, 2017
9/7/2017 - Phone Scam Targets Area Residents:
9/1/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Arrest of Mark Yarish Sept 1, 2017
7/24/2017 - PRESS RELEASE - Arrest of Mark Yarish 7-24-17
7/17/2017 - PRESS RELEASE - Juvenile Referral 7-16-17
7/12/2017 - PRESS RELEASE - Chase Bank Robbery 7-12-17
7/1/2017 - Fireworks POSTPONED to Sunday, July 2
6/26/2017 - Traffic Advisory: Water Main Replacement on US 1
6/20/2017 - Traffic Advisory: Town Fireworks July 1, 2017 @ DHS
6/13/2017 - Press Release: Chase Bank Robbery in Darien 06.12.2017 2017-008565
6/12/2017 - Traffic Advisory: Darien HS & Middlesex MS Graduations
4/28/2017 - Darien Police Welcome New Officers
3/31/2017 - Town of Darien Traffic and Detour Advisory
3/28/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: "Cell Phone Violation Enforcement Campaign:"
3/23/2017 - Recent Coyote Sightings In Darien:
3/17/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Department Promotions
2/23/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Arrest Car Burglary Suspects during Surveillance Operation:
2/16/2017 - Darien Residents Continue To Fall Victim To Car Theft & Burglary
2/7/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Officers Receive Award from Drug Enforcement Administration
2/3/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Marine Division Rescue Overdue Boater
2/2/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Place New K-9 Units In Service
2/2/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Darien Police Commission Appoints New Chief of Police
1/16/2017 - PRESS RELEASE: Assault Suspect Arrested
1/13/2017 - Arrest of Luis Medina
12/22/2016 - Chief Duane Lovello Announces Retirement
12/15/2016 - Leaving Vehicles Unattended and Running:
12/13/2016 - Recent Coyote Attacks In Darien
11/23/2016 - PRESS RELEASE: Update on Suspicious Person Incident near Darien High School
11/17/2016 - Suspicious person incident near Darien High School:
11/17/2016 - Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign:
11/17/2016 - PRESS RELEASE: New Milford man arrested for car burglary:
11/14/2016 - All Night Parking Restriction Takes Effect November 15th:
11/14/2016 - FOR SALE 2007 Glacier Bay 2690 Seller: Town of Darien, CT:
10/27/2016 - A Message From The Town of Darien Municipal Animal Control Officer:
10/25/2016 - Halloween Safety Tips From The Darien Police Department:
10/25/2016 - Darien Police Marine Division Places New Vessel In Service
10/12/2016 - Safe "Internet Purchase Exchange Location" established at the Darien Police Department
9/30/2016 - DPH Commissioner Declares Public Water Supply Emergency For Darien:
9/23/2016 - Darien's Male First Responders are Men Walking Against Domestic Violence
9/23/2016 - Arrest Stemming From Serious Motor Vehicle Accident
9/23/2016 - Darien drought status elevated to "Severe." Aquarion Water Company going door-to door
9/21/2016 - Found Ferret On West Ave. Near Stamford Border:
9/21/2016 - Active Scams Targeting the Elderly
9/21/2016 - Aquarion Water Company Issues Mandatory Watering Ban For Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien Customers:
9/21/2016 - Eversource Continues Helicopter Inspections of Transmission Lines:
9/16/2016 - Darien Police Sergeant Selected For National Policing Research Study
9/15/2016 - Fugitive From Justice Arrested By Darien Officers
9/14/2016 - Darien Police website adds “Resources Toolbox”
9/4/2016 - PRESS RELEASE: Implications of Tropical Storm Hermine
9/2/2016 - Register For CodeRED Emergency Notification System
8/21/2016 - Darien Police Accident Investigation Team Respond To Serious Accident
8/17/2016 - Victim Pulled From Pool Succumbs
8/16/2016 - PRESS RELEASE: Unresponsive Male Found In Pool
8/11/2016 - Advisory: Construction Site Security
8/11/2016 - Gov. Malloy Announces Launch of CT Emergency Alert Mobile App
8/4/2016 - Three Arrested By Bridgeport and Darien Police In Heroin Investigation
7/25/2016 - Four Arrested In Connection To Numerous Overnight Car Thefts and Burglaries In Noroton Bay
7/24/2016 - Darien Police Arrest Iowa Man For Overnight Burglary
7/18/2016 - Pokémon Go Crawl Event
7/15/2016 - Darien Police Commission Promotes Five Officers
7/13/2016 - Traffic Advisory For Darien On July 18, 2016
7/8/2016 - Darien and Norwalk Police Make Arrest for Sale of Heroin
6/20/2016 - Darien Police Arrest Five Juveniles For Overnight Car Burglaries
6/20/2016 - Darien Residents Being Targeted For IRS Phone Scams
6/15/2016 - Darien Officers Presented With U.S. Attorney Award For Narcotics Trafficking Investigation
6/14/2016 - Darien Police Arrest Pair For April Burglary
6/7/2016 - Five Darien Police Officers To Receive U.S. Attorney Award For Drug Trafficking Investigation
5/31/2016 - $100,000 Reward for Information on the Murder of a Darien Police Officer
5/24/2016 - Memorial Day Parade Advisory
5/21/2016 - Darien Man Arrested For Heroin Sales
5/18/2016 - DPD is hiring! We are accepting applications from full-time certified CT police officers.
5/5/2016 - The Darien Police Department has partnered with Holmes Elementary School in conducting a book drive for Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport
5/4/2016 - Two arrested for numerous overnight car burglaries
4/29/2016 - "Car Purchase" Scam Involving Overpayment
4/29/2016 - Former Veterans Services Organization Bookkeeper Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Fraud, Tax Offenses
4/21/2016 - Darien Police Arrest Teen In Connection With Fire
4/11/2016 - Fatal Construction Incident
3/21/2016 - Disposition of Internal Investigations – Officer James Martin and Officer Daniel Ehret
3/5/2016 - Video Depicting a Male Subject and Handgun
3/3/2016 - Darien Parent Targeted In "Child Kidnapping Scam"
2/9/2016 - February 9, 2016 Darien Police S.E.U. Arrest Subject For Cocaine Sale/Drug Factory
1/25/2016 - Eversource using low flying helicopter for transmission line maintenance
1/22/2016 - Darien Police Department Launches Anonymous Crime Tipping Service for Residents
1/4/2016 - Darien Police Department unveils new "smart" website
12/22/2015 - Thank you Mrs. Taranto’s 4th Grade Class!!
12/10/2015 - Money Wire Scams Target Darien Businesses
12/2/2015 - Is Your Dog's License Up To Date?
11/18/2015 - DPD Officers Wear Mourning Bands To Commemorate 11/18/27 Line Of Duty Death Of Ofc. William Bowman
10/14/2015 - 10 Tips To Prevent Scooter Theft
10/13/2015 - IRS Phone Scams Continue To Target Darien Residents
10/12/2015 - Is Your House A Target For Burglary While You're On Vacation?