Month: November 2013

Former Employee Charged With Computer Crimes

#Bridgeport, CT – Nov. 20, 2013 – A 35-year-old woman faces charges she fraudulently took more than $14,000 in overtime for hours she never worked.

Nicola Myers, of Bridgeport, worked for a property management company as an administrative assistant. She is accused of submitting her time sheets for approval and then subsequently manipulating them to reflect hours she didn’t work. In all, she is accused to being paid for 453 hours she didn’t work.

A company official contacted police after the suspect was confronted and admitted the fraud but refused to make restitution. She no longer works for the company.  Detective Frank Podpolucha investigated the case.  She faces charges of first-degree computer crimes and second-degree larceny.

Small Buisness Shout Outs — Jerry’s Pizza #2

Jerry’s Pizza #2 is family owned and operated and has been serving families from Bridgeport and Trumbull for over 10 years! They offer daily lunch specials, and have a Monday night pickup special every week-large cheese pie for $8.00+tax! Slices, grinders, salads, and calzones, they have it all. They also offer catering!! Call or stop in Monday-Saturday and check them out. You’ve had the rest, now try the best! Jerry’s Pizza 4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn. (203) 371-0414 They deliver!

Fairfield Food and Coat Drive

FAIRFIELD, CT – In the spirit of coming together for the holiday season and helping Fairfield families in need, a bi-partisan group of Fairfield officials including State Representatives Tony Hwang (R-134), Brenda Kupchick (R-132), Kim Fawcett (D-133), State Senator John McKinney (R-28), Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Selectmen Cristin McCarthy Vahey and Kevin Kiley is collaborating with Operation Hope to host a post-Thanksgiving Food Pantry Drive on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 12-4 pm at the Town Hall Green, which is located in front of the Old Town Hall, 611 Old Post Road.

Nonperishable canned and packaged goods, along with monetary donations will be accepted. Operation Hope staff will provide a receipt of charitable donation for tax deduction purposes. Additionally, coats will be collected for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission which helps those struggling to survive by addressing issues of hunger, homelessness and addiction.

Operation Hope’s Food Pantry is a volunteer-run and operated food pantry that assists familiesin meeting their basic food needs, and connects them with other resources to help eliminate their food insecurity. The Food Pantry helps many families make ends meet when they have to choose between paying rent or a heating bill or going to the grocery store for food. The Fairfield legislative delegation is encouraging residents to help their fellow neighbors experiencing difficult times and share a sense of community spirit and support during this Thanksgiving holiday season.

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