3:52am–#Ansonia CT– A full volunteer EMS crew is need to 54 Main Street for a n infected belly button inspection. Seriously people you can’t make this stuff up!
Month: May 2014
Bridgeport News: 16 Year Old Shot In The Head
11:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–UPDATE: Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 16-year-old youth Friday night. Shortly before midnight, police responded to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Fifth Street on a report of a fight in the street. Moments later, police were alerted that there was a gunshot victim at 472 Connecticut Avenue. Detective Vincent Lariccia located the victim, identified as Deontae Boykin, in the living room of the house. The victim was bleeding from the head but was conscious and talking. He told Lariccia that he was in his room when he heard arguing outside and went to his window to look outside.
When he looked out the window, he said, he was shot in the head. Lariccia observed what appeared to be a bullet hole in the window.
Boykin was subsequently transported to Bridgeport Hospital and later transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was in critical but stable condition.
Detectives recovered shell casings and a handgun from the yard of 463 Connecticut Avenue. Detectives< canvassed the area looking for any witness and collected evidence inside 472 Connecticut Avenue and in the nearby yard.
Police are investigating a shooting that took place inside 472 Connecticut Avenue just before midnight Friday night. Police found the victim on the first floor. Radio reports say he was shot in the head by a small caliber gun, possibly a 9mm. The condition of the victim is not known at this time, however I was able to see him lift his arms on his own power inside the ambulance. The suspect fled in a dark colored SUV. Although the victim was found on the first floor police were seen looking for shell casings on the second floor porch. Shell casings were found on the scene but I don’t know where they were located.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
9:08pm–#Bridgeport CT–A stabbing just occured at Stratford Avenue and Hollister Avenue. One person has been detained by police on Logan Street. The knife has also been recovered.
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Fairfield News: Kids Jumping Into The Cascades
4:40pm–#Fairfield CT–Police have received a number of calls of kids jumping off the rocks into Lake Mohegan. This are is dangerous and there have been two drownings in to years in this area. Also, its chilly out, talk about major shrinkage!
Easton News: Truck Crashes Into Tree
4:38pm–#cttraffice #Easton CT– A truck with a trailer attached has crashed into a tree on Route 59 at Meadow Ridge Drive. Call originally said there are injuries, but now reports say the driver of the truck is attempting to flee the scene.
Well, if he is injured he can get free delivery and $20 off his first order by transferring it Unity Pharmacy!
Man Arrested for Assault
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A city man faces charges that he struck a man in the face with a brick following a disagreement.
Officer Keith Hanson and Anthony Caiazzo responded to 335 Noble Ave. on a report of an assault.
The victim, who was bleeding from his face, told police that he had a dispute with a man he knew as Torch and that Torch punched him in the face. He stated that he proceeded to walk behind Torch and as he got closer the suspect turned around and hit him in the face with a brick.
Police identified the victim as Charles Tisdale, 35. Torch later was identified as Charles Dobson, 37. Both live at 335 Noble Ave.
While police remained on scene, Dobson returned and stated he wanted to make a complaint against Tisdale. He stated that he punched Tisdale in the face after he was shoved. He stated he did not strike Tisdale a brick.
Police went back to the scene where the assault happened and located fresh blood on the ground and a brown brick that also had blood on it.
Dobson was charged with second-degree assault and breach of pace. Bond was set at $10,000.
Subway Restaurant Robbed
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A gunman held up a Subway restaurant Wednesday night.
Officer Roderick Doda responded to the business as 533 Broadbridge Ave.
He learned that the masked suspect entered the store at about 9 p.m., pulled out a handgun and demanded money. When the employee stated that she was calling police, he jumped over the counter and pointed the gun at her.
He removed money from the register and fled the store.
No one was injured.
Teen Charged With Street Robbery
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A 16-year-old faces charges of first-degree assault and first-degree robbery in connection with a street robbery this week.
The robbery happened on Tuesday. The victim was pistol whipped, assaulted, and robbed of an iPhone at the intersection of Yale Street and Fairfield Avenue.
Sgt. James Geremia gave chase to a possible suspect, a different 16-year-old. The suspect was detained but the victim was unable to identify the suspect. The teen subsequently was charged with interfering with police.
A short time later, Detective Chris Borona was canvassing the area and located a second suspect that matched the description of one of the robbers. The suspect, also 16, was detained and police recovered a BB gun and the victim’s iPhone.
The victim identified the second youth as one of his assailants.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was being treated at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center.
Both juveniles are known to police.
Detectives are investigating whether these two youths and others are responsible for a number of similar robberies in the Hollow neighborhood.
Bridgeport News: Sexual Harassment complaint at Columbus School
3:20pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating a sexual harassment complaint at Columbus School, 275 George Street. According toradio reports, the student was suspended for the day. If we get any updates, we’ll post it here.
Mayor Finch announces more than 300 summer jobs being created across Bridgeport; Urges other businesses to help create additional summer jobs
“These jobs will provide a structured environment for our youth to learn, and will also help grow our economy and pave a pathway to their future success.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch
Bridgeport, Connecticut (May 8, 2014) – At a press conference today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch joined representatives from businesses and community groups to announce summer job efforts around the city, which collectively will create more than 300 summer jobs for Bridgeport youth. The more than 300 summer jobs will be open to youth in Bridgeport, ranging from ages 14-21.
In addition to the announcement, Mayor Finch urged other members of the business community to do their part to help create jobs in Bridgeport this summer.
“We want to put people to work right here in Bridgeport, including young adults during the summer months,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “When businesses step up to the plate and provide opportunities for young people, the entire city benefits. These jobs will provide a structured environment for our youth to learn, and will also help grow our economy and pave a pathway to their future success.”
Mayor Finch continued: “More than 300 jobs is a great start, but we’re hoping to put even more of our youth to work this summer. We urge other businesses in the community to join us in this effort.”
Others in attendance at the press conference included: Bank of America; PSEG; The Workplace; and the Mayor’s Conservation Corps. The City of Bridgeport is partnering with The Workplace Inc., one of five Workforce Development Boards in Connecticut that prepares people for careers while strengthening the workforce for employers. That partnership created 270 summer youth jobs this year.
These jobs include 50 with the Mayor’s Conservation Corps, a group of young adults who go door-to-door in the city educating homeowners about recycling, energy conservation and savings, storm water management and the importance of planting trees.
“For every young person, a job offering decent work can be an important step in their journey toward adulthood and self-reliance. Youth employment programs provide engaging, work-based educational opportunities designed to help youth explore careers, learn new skills, and earn income,” said The WorkPlace President and CEO Joseph Carbone. “The WorkPlace commends Mayor Finch and the city for its support and leadership in facilitating the growth of youth employment opportunities.”
And, Wilifred Murphy, Program Director of the Conservation Corps, added: “Young people in the Mayor’s Conservation Corps will be trained in valuable green job skills that help protect our community and preserve the earth. We’re giving each cohort of students that apply to our program each year a real world perspective while shaping their skills to ensure that we have a stronger workforce and community in place tomorrow.”
Also, in partnership with the United Way, Bank of America has committed $7,500 to summer youth job creation, and so far the group has raised $15,000 of the total $50,000 needed to fund 50 summer jobs in total. In addition, Posigen – a solar company that recently moved to Bridgeport – will create 10 summer jobs, and PSEG will create a total of four summer jobs.
“Earning a paycheck this summer is important, but more critical are the real-world interpersonal and problem-solving skills these kids will develop,” said Bill Tommins, Bank of America’s Southern Connecticut Market President. “Experiences like these will enable them to better themselves, their families and their communities.”
Tom Copus of PSEG added: “PSEG is very happy to be a part of this program. We’re excited to have youth come and learn about energy.”
Mayor Finch also noted local businesses can help make a difference in the young people of Bridgeport by donating money, agreeing to hire one young person part-time for the summer or volunteering their time to support the training program. Businesses interested in contributing to the program can contact Tammy Papa at 203-576-7252 or tammy.papa@bridgeportct.gov.
The program will be administered by the city’s Office of Youth Services and is a partnership between the City, Bank of America, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). The City’s Office of Youth Services will manage the effort and has extensive experience in recruiting, training and employing young people.
Having had numerous occasions in which to partner with The Workplace, Inc. on the implementation of past summer youth employment programs, the Office of Youth Services is prepared to accept applications, interview candidates, and match prospective youth with the ideal job. Interested youth should contact Mary Ray, Teen Training and Employment Specialist at 203-576-7252.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 13, 2014.
If you have any questions, please contact Brett Broesder at brett.broesder@bridgeportct.gov or call (203) 257-1049.