Sen. Tony Hwang Honored After Nearly Two Decades of Public Service

Sen. Hwang Bids Farewell to CT State Senate Following Nearly Two Decades of Public Service; Honored by Bipartisan Colleagues HARTFORD – State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) on Tuesday delivered an emotional farewell address in the State Senate circle as colleagues honored his nearly 20 years of service in the Connecticut General Assembly ahead of the close of the 2026 legislative session on May 6. Sen. Hwang served six years in the House of Representatives before joining the State Senate in 2014. Sen. Hwang, who historically became the first Asian American elected to the Senate, reflected on his American immigrant experience, the privilege of public service, and the responsibility of preserving the institution of integrity, civility and statesmanship. “We are truly…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Man on Family Violence Warrant

Norwalk Police Serve Domestic Arrest Warrant On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Norwalk Police Officers arrested Diedrich Hohn, who was wanted on a family violence arrest warrant. Officers also served Search Warrants at Hohn’s residence and his two vehicles. This investigation began on April 25, 2026, after the victim reported ongoing harassment and threats from Hohn. A restraining order was in place prohibiting Hohn from contacting the victim in any manner. During the execution of the Search Warrant at Hohn’s residence, officers located five glass vials containing unquantified amounts of liquid labeled Nandrolone Decanoate. Nandrolone Decanoate, also known as "Deca," is an injectable anabolic-androgenic steroid classified as a Schedule III controlled substance. Officers also located 186 capsules labeled "Winny." "Winny" is…

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Bridgeport Compliance Checks Lead to Shutdown, Gambling Citation, and Code Violations

The Bridgeport Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Division, in collaboration with the State Liquor Control Division, Bridgeport Fire Marshals Office, Bridgeport Health Department, and the Bridgeport Building Department, successfully conducted a joint compliance check detail across the city, inspecting a total of six locations. The following locations were inspected during the compliance detail: Berto’s Sports Bar & Grill – 709 Beechwood Ave Mendez Wines and Liquor – 490 East Main St Infinity Restaurant and Sports Bar – 845 East Main St Deli Y Mas Chanell – 1193 East Main St Juncos and Sons – 616 William St Rey Azteca Lounge – 2288 Fairfield Ave The following were cited by the joint operation: Mendez Wines and LiquorLocated at 490 East Main…

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Lamont Releases Town-by-Town Breakdown of New State Funding for Schools and Municipalities

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES TOWN-BY-TOWN INCREASE IN STATE FUNDING INCLUDED IN THE FY 2027 STATE BUDGET (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released a document containing a town-by-town breakdown of the increase in state funding that every school district and municipality in Connecticut will receive from the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation that received overwhelming, bipartisan approval in the Connecticut General Assembly. The increased support for school districts and municipalities is designed to close critical funding gaps in school budgets and town finances without forcing communities to raise property taxes. By targeting these dollars directly at the gaps straining local budgets and school systems, this state funding gives municipalities the breathing room they need to stabilize or even reduce…

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Bridgeport Police Arrest Man in 2025 Greene Homes Homicide

Bridgeport Police arrested a city man on Monday for a 2025 homicide in the Greene Homes. William Davis, 49, was charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Assault of an Elderly Person in the Second Degree in the death of Kevin McKinnon, 61, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on September 10, 2025. Mr. McKinnon was found dead inside an apartment he had been staying at in Building #2 in the Greene Homes on Friday night of September 12, 2025. Family and friends of Mr. McKinnon went to the apartment after they had not seen or heard from him in more than two days. Detectives subsequently found Davis and another male assaulted Kevin McKinnon in the courtyard outside of Building #2…

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Norwalk Police Arrest Electronic Stalking Suspect in Family Violence Investigation

Electronic Stalking Suspect Arrested On May 1, 2026, Norwalk Detectives arrested Damien Ciborowski by warrant. Detectives also executed a search warrant at Ciborowski’s residence, seizing evidence related to an ongoing family violence investigation. Ciborowski is held on a $250,000 court-set bond and will be presented in court on May 4, 2026. This investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with any information should contact Detective Barron at 203-854-3031. Arrested: Damien Ciborowski, 23, of Norwalk, CTCharges: Electronic Stalking, Criminal Impersonation, Harassment 2nd, False Statement, Tampering with Physical Evidence/InterferingBond: $250,000Court: May 4, 2026 Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NORWALKPD" into the text field, followed…

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Stabbing

UPDATE: At approximately 6:49pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the 600 block of Park Avenue to report of an assault with a weapon. Upon arrival, officers locate the victim and the suspect shortly thereafter. The victim was transported to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening stab wound and the suspect has been taken into custody. Bridgeport Police are investigating a stabbing in the 650 block of Park Avenue. There are no details at this moment. 2025-05-04@6:49pm-- #Bridgeport CT #BreakingNews #LocalNews

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