Month: April 2016

Troopers Use Social Media to Arrest Reckless Driver

State Police Use Social Media to Arrest Reckless Motorcycle Operator NEW HAVEN, CT (April 28, 2016): Law enforcement personnel throughout the state have been receiving frequent complaints from citizens about reckless motorcycle and ATV riders on our highways and local roads. Unfortunately, many times the offenders are gone before the Troopers arrive on scene. However, Troopers are now using social media to identify these operators who endanger the lives of other drivers. In November 2015, Troopers initiated an investigation into these dangerous operators in the New Haven area. Troopers were able to locate an Instagram account “Reckless_203” which contained a large number of videos showing reckless operation of motorcycles, 4-wheelers and dirt bikes. Using landmarks, Troopers were able to identify several locations where violations occurred from the…

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More “Enhanced” Gun Laws

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements following a vote in the Connecticut House of Representatives this evening approving the Governor’s legislation that protects victims of domestic violence.  The bill prohibits the possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to a temporary restraining order. Governor Malloy said, “This is a commonsense step forward to strengthen and enhance our gun violence prevention laws.  We must protect domestic violence victims – we have a moral obligation to work to prevent needless tragedy.  We know that the period of time immediately following a temporary restraining order is critical.  Clearly, access to a firearm in that situation can only increase the chances that something tragic…

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Bridgeport News: Teens On Robbery Spree In The Hollow

9:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are looking for 3 teens around the age of 15 in the Hollow section of town. A man was robbed of his cell phone at Pequonnick and Harral Avenue. A short time an elderly man was assaulted and robbed on Grand Street. They are described as 2 black males an 1 Hispanic male dressed mostly in black. The teens were last seen running towards Nanny Goat Park. This report is made possible by:

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Senator Gomes Proposes “Show Me Your Papers” Legislation

#Bridgeport Connecticut--Senator Ed Gomes age 79, proposed House Bill 5408 which “An Act Concerning the Presentation of a Carry Permit” which would clarify the law regarding open carry of firearms. Specifically, it would require anyone open carrying a firearm to present their permit to law enforcement when asked". When opened to questions I asked him for clarification on how this went against the 4th amendment of the Constitution of the United States I was called combative by a city official and Mayor Ganim him whisked him away to luncheon across town.

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