Realizing that Robbins was telling the truth, he uses her phone to contact the Bridgeport police.

THE murder, as described by the Bridgeport police, was pure evil.

"It seems as if life has gotten cheaper," said Inspector Anthony Fabrizi of the Bridgeport police.

Several dozen officers were added to the Bridgeport police in the early 90's.

A year after the disappearance, the Bridgeport police said they had no suspect and no promising leads, but continue to chase down the smallest tip.

Kim Nikola, 39, an officer with the Bridgeport police, said that the no-cellphone law will be "just one more thing to keep in our minds."

Captain Donovan said the Bridgeport police had been looking for Mr. Vassall since 1993.

According to the Bridgeport police, crime in the park has dropped to almost an almost minuscule level over the last three years.

Mr. Webb was being held in Georgia on a parole violation when the Bridgeport police made the link this spring.

Both the Bridgeport police and the State Police insist the combined unit is helping to reduce crime.