1:36am–#Bridgeport CT–A Elizabeth Street man just called police that his “friend” is on drugs and attacked him with a knife. He also stabbed him and his mother in the hand. Police on scene EMS on the way.
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1:01am–#Bridgeport CT–A manhunt is in progress on Main Street near Tom Thumb Street. A witness saw a man inside a closed business with a flashlight. A window was punched in. Stratford is sending a K-9 to assist, one suspect is in custody.
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First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that as part of the state mandated Enhanced Tree Trimming program implemented by The United Illuminating Company (UI) in Fairfield and other Connecticut towns, a pilot program has been launched in sections of Greenfield Hill and Mill Plain. This pilot program will allow the public to better understand how this program will be implemented in Fairfield and how it will affect the Town.
The locations for the pilot program were selected from UI’s list of areas with a history of the most power outages caused by trees, including areas that have emergency evacuation sites and medical facilities in Fairfield.
Former Tree Warden, Ken Placko; the Fairfield Forestry Committee, which is a Town Committee; and UI’s Certified Arborist and Manager of Vegetation Management have carefully evaluated the pilot program. The program in Greenfield Hill is concentrated on Congress Street just east of Burr Street to Hillside Road, and on Burr Street from Congress going north to Aran Hill Road. In the Mill Plain area, the pilot is on Unquowa Road from the train station parking lot to Mill Hollow Park, and on Mill Plain Road from I-95 to Glover Street.
The tree trimming program was approved by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority in response to the increased frequency and severity of storms – and the subsequent power outages – over the past few years. UI’s goal is to establish a Utility Protection Zone – the area extending horizontally 8 feet to the side of the electrical conductors from the ground to the sky.
What the public should know:
• UI has selected and marked trees for removal on both private and public properties with a red tag in the pilot areas. They have worked with the homeowners in these areas to ensure they are aware and approve of these trees for removal.
• Work Planners for UI’s tree contractor, Lewis Tree, have gone door-to-door requesting each property owner’s consent for all tree pruning or tree removal work.
• The Tree Warden has the authority to approve or deny UI’s request for tree pruning or removal on public property (the town’s right-of-way, along the roadside.) UI has applied for a Tree Warden permit, as required by state law, for all trees within the town’s right-of-way.
• Ken Placko, Fairfield’s former Tree Warden, has inspected each tree within the pilot program that is within the Town’s right-of-way that UI has requested for removal. The Interim Tree Warden, Jeffrey Minder, will carry out all future inspections. Continue reading Fairfield News: Update on UI’s Tree Trimming Program
4:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on the way to 816 Fairfield Avenue, ABCD Daycare for a strong odor of gas indoors according to radio reports.
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#Bridgeport, Conn. (Jan. 14, 2015) – A 46-year-old city woman was arrested today in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on Dec. 
Detectives arrested Patricia Daniels, 46, of Palisade Avenue in Bridgeport, on charges of second-degree manslaughter, risk of injury to a minor and evading responsibility. Her bond was set at $150,000.
The incident happened at about 6:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Boston Avenue. The victim, Evelyn Agyei, 51, was driving with her 11-year-old son in the back seat of a Subaru Outback when she lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. Agyei died from her injuries.
Her son told Officer Jose Luna that a white BMW sport utility vehicle began to “ram” their car from behind, striking it several times. The impact caused the Subaru to lose control, cross the center divider and strike a tree.
Detective Art Calvao secured video footage from the area. Based on information from the video and witnesses, detectives requested assistance from the Department of Motor Vehicles and received a list of all BMW X-3 vehicles registered in Greater Bridgeport.
“Detectives fanned out throughout the area, checking vehicle by vehicle looking for damage that would be consistent with what occurred in this incident,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “We were committed to bringing justice to Evelyn and her family. I’m grateful that we have been able to do that.”
Based on the DMV list, Detectives Paul Ortiz and Ada Curet checked an address on Palisade Avenue on Dec. 16. Finding no one home, they left a business card.
Daniels contacted police later that day and Detectives Ortiz and Curet spoke with her and, with her consent, examined her BMW X-3. It had consistent damage.
When the detectives asked about the damage, Daniels stated that she had been traveling on Boston Avenue at about 6 a.m. the day of the incident. She said traveled to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center where she checked herself in for a psychiatric evaluation.
Subsequently, the rear bumper of the Subaru and front bumper of the BMW were sent to the state police crime lab and results showed that paint particles on the BMW bumper matched the Subaru bumper.
Investigators worked closely with the state Department of Motor Vehicles, the State Police Crime Lab, the State Police Traffic Control Division and Trumbull Police in the investigation.
Bridgeport Police Press Release by William Kaemffer
3:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters knocked down a small fire located behind a building at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Water Street. The fire was located by EMS who called it in.
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#Bridgeport RTC Endorses Torres For State Representative The Bridgeport Republican Town Committee unanimously endorsed Rick Torres as the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 129th Assembly District at a meeting held on Monday, January 12th at Harborview Market in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Torres, who currently serves as an elected official to the Bridgeport City Council representing the 130th District, was pleased to receive the endorsement from the “I am extremely delighted with the support I have received and I am humbled by the prospect of representing the great people of the 129th District as their State Representative. Torres stated, “My campaign is going to be one of ideas; goals for the future of our community and the State of Connecticut. As a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and an owner of a small business in the City, I believe the revitalization of the City and State begins at the community level. People thrive when they have the means and the ability to provide for themselves and their family. Bridgeport residents must no longer bear the brunt of the nation’s highest tax burden.” Torres further stated, “Senior citizens are having a tough time remaining in the community they helped build. We need to eliminate Connecticut’s income tax on Social Security and pensions allowing seniors to continue living in their own homes. Furthermore, we need to eliminate the property tax on cars that so unfairly impacts Bridgeport residents. Torres continued, “In regards to the current underfunding of the ECS (Education Cost Sharing) grant provided by the State of Connecticut, we need state officials to honor their commitment to providing resources to the Bridgeport school system so all children can receive the education they deserve. Lastly, we need to eliminate conflicts of interest in State and Local government which results in fraud and abuse. “ Torres concluded, “ I will be working around the clock from today until Election Day on February 24th to share with you my vision for the City of Bridgeport and the State of Connecticut. “
Bridgeport RTC Respalda Torres Representante Estatal, el Comité Republicano Ciudad Bridgeport aprobó por unanimidad Rick Torres el candidato republicano a la Representante Estatal en el Distrito de la Asamblea 129a en una reunión celebrada el lunes 12 de enero a Harborview Mercado en Bridgeport, Connecticut. Torres, que sirve a la actualidad un funcionario electo al Ayuntamiento Bridgeport En representación del 130º Distrito, recibió con agrado la aprobación de la “Estoy muy satisfecho con el apoyo que he recibido y me siento humilde por la posibilidad de representar a la gran gente del Distrito 129o el Representante Estatal Su. Torres declaró: “Mi campaña va a ser una de las ideas; metas para el futuro de nuestra comunidad y el Estado de Connecticut. Como residente de toda la vida de Bridgeport y un propietario de un pequeño negocio en la ciudad, creo que la revitalización de la Ciudad y el Estado comienza a nivel de la comunidad. Las personas prosperan cuando tienen los medios y la capacidad de valerse por sí mismos y su familia. Residentes de Bridgeport ya no deben soportar el peso de la carga tributaria más alta de la nación. “Torres dijo además Top,” Las personas mayores están teniendo un equipo duro que queda en la comunidad ayudaron a construir. Tenemos que eliminar impuestos de Connecticut de la Seguridad Social y las pensiones Permitir que las personas mayores seguir viviendo en sus propias casas. Por otra parte, tenemos que eliminar el impuesto a la propiedad en los coches Que tan injustamente impactos residentes de Bridgeport. Torres continuó: “En lo que respecta a la actual escasez de recursos de la ECS (Educación de costo compartido) subvención concedida por el Estado de Connecticut, necesitamos officals de Estado en honor a su compromiso de proporcionar recursos para el sistema escolar de Bridgeport para que todos los niños puedan recibir la educación que merecen. Por último, tenemos que eliminar los conflictos de interés en el estado y el gobierno local, que se traduce en el fraude y el abuso. “Torres concluyó:” Voy a estar trabajando todo el día de hoy y hasta el día de las elecciones el 24 de febrero para compartir con ustedes mi visión para la ciudad de Bridgeport y el Estado de Connecticut. ”
RTC Aprova Torres Para Bridgeport Estado Representante O Comitê da Cidade Bridgeport republicana apoiada por unanimidade Rick Torres como o candidato republicano para deputado estadual na 129ª Assembleia Distrital, em reunião realizada na segunda-feira, 12 de janeiro de Harborview Mercado em Bridgeport, Connecticut. Torres, menor atualmente atua como um funcionário eleito para o Conselho da Cidade Bridgeport Representando o Distrito 130, ficou satisfeito recibir o endosso do “Estou extremamente encantado com o apoio que recebi e estou humilhado pela perspectiva de Representando as grandes pessoas do 129 Distrito Estado representante da sua ace. Torres declarou: “Minha campanha vai ser uma das idéias, metas para o futuro da nossa comunidade e do Estado de Connecticut. Como um residente ao longo da vida de Bridgeport e um proprietário de uma empresa de pequeno porte na cidade, eu acredito que a revitalização da Cidade e Estado começa no nível da comunidade. As pessoas prosperam quando têm os meios e a capacidade de fornecer para si e sua família. Moradores de Bridgeport deve deixar de suportar o peso da mais alta carga tributária do país. “Torres afirmou ainda,” Os idosos são Avaliações tendo um momento difícil permanecer na comunidade eles ajudaram a construir. Precisamos eliminar o imposto de renda de Connecticut Social sobre Segurança e pensões Permitir que os idosos a continuar a viver em suas próprias casas. Além disso, precisamos de eliminar o imposto sobre a propriedade em carros tão injustamente que os moradores Impactos Bridgeport. Torres continuou: “Em relação ao subfinanciamento atual da ECS (Educação Cost Sharing) subvenção concedida pelo Estado de Connecticut, precisamos honrar Funcionários afirmar o seu compromisso de fornecer recursos para o sistema escolar Bridgeport assim todas as crianças possam receber a educação que merecem. Por último, é preciso eliminar os conflitos de interesse no Estado e de governo local, que resulta em fraudes e abusos. “Torres concluiu,” Eu vou estar trabalhando o tempo todo a partir de hoje até o dia da eleição em 24 de fevereiro de compartilhar com vocês a minha visão para a cidade de Bridgeport e do Estado de Connecticut. “
5:05pm–#Bridgeport Ct–Firefighters responding to an odor of gas inside 561 Carroll Avenue report that kids were throwing rocks at their firetrucks on the way to the call. The gas indoors turns out to be delayed ignition on the boiler. Police on the wa
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Los bomberos respondieron a un olor a gas en el interior 561 Carroll Kids Avenue informe Que tirando piedras a eran sus camiones de bomberos en el camino a la llamada. El gas se convierte en interiores a retrasar el encendido de la caldera. Policía en el way
Os bombeiros que responderam a um cheiro de gás no interior 561 Carroll Avenue reportaram que crianças estavam atirando pedras em seus caminhões de incêndio no caminho para a chamada. O gás se transforma de dentro para fora para ser adiada ignição na caldeira. Polícia no caminho.
3:55pm–#Stratford CT–Firefighters at 1 Research Drive, Sonic for a small fire. One fire hose in operation according to radio reports.
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Bomberos en 1 Research Drive, Sonic es el pequeño fuego. Una manguera de incendios en funcionamiento De acuerdo con reportes de la radio.
Bombeiros no 1 Research Drive, Sonic para um pequeno incêndio. Uma mangueira de incêndio em funcionamento segúndo Radio relata.
3:09pm–#cttraffic-#Bridgeport CT–A crash on Route 8/25 southbound has traffic slowed near exit 2.
Un accidente en la Ruta 8/25 en dirección sur ha disminuido el tráfico cerca de la salida 2.
Um acidente na Rota 25/08 sul tem tráfego diminuiu perto da saída 2.
