#Fairfield CT–The Fairfiled Police Department’s C.O.P.S. Union Local 550 waited on and treated over 150 seniors to lunch at the Senior Center on Mona Terrace last week. The dinner consisted of salad, rolls, pasta and chicken. Desserts were provided by Luigi’s Bakery. Lt. Keith Broderick told me that during the holidays everyone gets busy and there was a gap of over 6 years of doing this but “this our opportunity of giving back to the community” said Broderick. Music was provided by the Fairfield County Chorale and the day ended with a visit from Santa!
Month: December 2014
Bridgeport News: Assault
12:11am–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a assault and possible sexual assault in the 800 block of Norman Street.
Cars Stolen in Black Rock
8:55 pm–Bridgeport CT–An employee at the Copper Fox Saloon (Naughty Waters is gone?) at 2931 Fairfield haven left her car running with the keys in it and a thin male in a gray hoodie stole it.
9:11pm—#Fairfield CT–An employee at Vinny’s at 93 Post Road had left their keys in the car, some took a brick and smashed the window and took the car.
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Fairfield News: Chimney Fire
6:40pm–Fairfield CT–Firefighters on the way to 300 Winneopge Drive for a chimney Fire.
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Bridgeport News: Arrest After Foot Pursuit
3:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–A pair of car thieves were apprehended after a foot pursuit on Charles Street. K-9 literally took a bite out of crime as one of the suspects is on the way to the Bridgeport Hospital with dog bite.
Bridgeport Detectives Investigate Apparent Double Shooting Today
#Bridgeport, Conn. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Detectives are investigating an apparent double shooting that occurred this morning at about 10 a.m.
Police responded to a report of gunshots on Highland Avenue. Responding officers located one gunshot victim, who was wounded in the lower abdomen. He was placed in a squad car and transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. He has been identified as Russell Gillchrist, 17, of Bridgeport.
A short time later, a second gunshot victim was taken by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital. He was identified as Terence Gallimore, 24, also of Bridgeport.
Witnesses reported hearing between 6 and 10 gunshots in the area.
Gallimore told police that he was shot at a different location but police received no reports of gunfire in that area.
At this time, detectives are reviewing statements from the victims and witnesses and evidence recovered at the scene.
“We’re exploring all options,” said Lt. Christopher LaMaine. “The investigation is in its early stages.”
Both victims suffered serious injuries and are expected to survive.
(Bridgeport Police Press Release)
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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he intends to appoint Andres Ayala of Bridgeport to 
“Andres has dedicated himself to improving the lives of not only the residents of the district that he serves, but also the lives of the children he teaches in Bridgeport’s school district,” Governor Malloy said. “I had the opportunity to get to know him during my first term in office as Governor, and I’ve consistently been impressed by his passion for public service and his commitment to finding new and efficient ways to improve government services. While I know the residents of his district won’t like to see him go, I am confident that his service as DMV Commissioner will benefit residents of the entire state.”
Ayala is currently serving his first term in the State Senate, representing the 23rd Senatorial District of Bridgeport and Stratford. In that capacity, he serves as co-chairman of two committees – the Aging Committee and the Regulations Review Committee. He is the first Latino to serve in the State Senate. Prior to obtaining that office, Ayala served three terms as a State Representative for the 128th Assembly District. He also previously represented the 137th Common Council District in the City of Bridgeport for five terms, where he became the first Latino in the city to hold the position of Council President.
In addition to his service in the legislature, Ayala is also a social studies instructor in the City of Bridgeport school district.
Birdgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors
2:36pm–#Bridgeport CT–Odor of gas indoors at 834 Iranistan Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! Gas company is on scene but cannot gain access to the residence.
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Bridgeport Firefighters Deliver Gifts
#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters from Bridgeport Firefighters Local Union 834 from all fire stations were out delivering food and gifts for families in need throughout the city this weekend. We caught up with them on one of these deliveries. The firefighter’s union do this every year and it actually took some prying on my part to get a delivery schedule. There are never any press releases on this that is how humble they are.
Editorial: Please, let’s not forget the firefighters or police when their contract comes due this year. They are a vital part of our city, not a bargaining chip.
Los bomberos de Bridgeport Bomberos Unión Local 834 de todos los parques de bomberos estaban entregando víveres y regalos para las familias necesitadas en toda la ciudad este fin de semana. Nos encontramos con ellos en una de estas entregas. El sindicato de bomberos hacer esto cada año y que en realidad tomó algún orando por mi parte para obtener un calendario de entrega. Nunca hay notas de prensa sobre esto que es la forma humilde que son.
Editorial: Por favor, no nos olvidemos de los bomberos o la policía cuando su contrato se vence este año. Ellos son una parte vital de nuestra ciudad, no una moneda de cambio.
Bombeiros de Bridgeport Local 834 de todos os postos de bombeiros foram entregar comida e presentes para as famílias em necessidade em toda a cidade neste fim de semana. Nós conversamos com eles em uma dessas entregas. A união dos bombeiros faz isso todos os anos. Nunca há comunicados de imprensa sobre isso por que eles são humildes.
Editorial: Por favor, não vamos esquecer os bombeiros ou a polícia quando seu contrato vence este ano. Eles são uma parte vital de nossa cidade, não uma moeda de troca.
Bridgeport Manhunt
2:01pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are looking for a white male in his 60’s, brown hair in a black zip up jacket who took off on EMS in an ambulance at Main and Hawley Avenue (near St. Vincent’s Hospital). He is bi-polar, off his medication and highly intoxicated. This is from a call that originated in Fairfield so he may not be familiar with the area. Norwalk’s K-9 is on the way to track….that doggie has been busy tonight after assisting Trumbull earlier.
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La policía busca a un hombre blanco en sus años 60, pelo marrón en un zip negro chaqueta hasta que despegó el ccsme en una ambulancia en la cañería y Hawley Avenue (cerca de St. Vincent Hospital). Él es bi-polar, de su medicación y altamente intoxicado. Se trata de una llamada que se originó en Fairfield por lo que puede no estar familiarizado con el área. De Norwalk K-9 está en la manera de seguir … perrito .que ha estado muy ocupado esta noche después de asistir a Trumbull antes.
A polícia está à procura de um homem branco em seus anos 60, cabelo castanho em uma jaqueta preta que decolou no EMS em uma ambulância na Main e Hawley Avenue (perto de St. Vincent Hospital). Ele é bi-polar, fora de sua medicação e altamente intoxicado. Isto é de uma chamada que se originou em Fairfield então ele pode não estar familiarizado com a área. De Norwalk K-9 está a caminho para rastrear … cachorrinho que tem estado ocupado esta noite depois de assistir Trumbull anteriormente.