QUICK ACTIONS OF POLICE, RESIDENT HELP CREWS GET SUICIDAL MAN TO HOSPITAL GROTON TOWN POLICE ARREST 2 IN VEHICLE THEFT, BURGLARIES

Norwich — Four officers on Monday night likely saved the life of a man they found sitting in a running car in a garage, according to police.

Police said the officers responded to an unspecified address to investigate the report of a suicidal subject. According to police, the person who reported the incident had received concerning texts from the man about his thoughts and depression.

When officers made their presence known, they got no response, police said. Because of that, they decided to enter the residence, at which point they smelled a strong odor of vehicle exhaust fumes.

Officers made their way to the attached garage, where police said they found the man sitting in a running vehicle.

Because of the actions of the reporting party and the officers, crews quickly were able to transport the man to The William W. Backus Hospital for treatment.

In a news release, Norwich police said residents who are experiencing or witnessing suicidal thoughts can receive help by calling 211 or 911.

“There is help out there if we work together as a unified

Groton — Town police on Monday arrested two people they said burglarized three vehicles and stole another.

Tyrise Thompkins, 20, of 114 Mather Ave. was charged with larceny of a vehicle, sixth-degree larceny, three counts of burglary from a vehicle, criminal attempt to commit larceny and three counts of conspiracy to commit larceny.

Police said a juvenile is facing the same charges.

According to police, officers early Monday morning responded to the Willow Point neighborhood in the West Mystic section of town for a report of two people burglarizing vehicles.

Police said officers set up a perimeter of the area and had K-9 Argos begin tracking the suspects, who were quickly apprehended.

Officers learned while on scene that someone had called in a stolen vehicle. Police said officers located the vehicle not far from the burglarized vehicles and were able to connect Thompkins and the juvenile to it.

Released on an unspecified bond, Thompkins will appear Sept. 5 in New London Superior Court.

The juvenile's case will be heard in the Waterford Juvenile Matters Court.