Bridgeport News: Priest Fends Off Naked Man

12:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– The church at the corner of Arctic and Kossuth Street reported a man broke down their front door.  At the time he had his pants on.  Radio reports say he was fighting with the priest and then fled down Kossuth towards Barnum Avenue where he was reported to be fully naked.  He may be under the influence of a narcotic…..Police finally get him contained near East Main Street.

 

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State Troopers Investigate Oxford Armed Robbery

Oxford, CT–(February 10, 2016): Troopers from Troop A-Southbury are investigating an armed robbery at the Sunoco Gas Station, 357 Oxford Rd. Oxford.

On February 9, 2016 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Troopers responded to Sunoco Gas Station for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival troopers spoke with store employees who stated the male suspect entered the gas station and demanded money from cash register. After receiving an undetermined amount of cash the male suspect fled the gas station on foot and headed South on Oxford Rd. No injuries were reported. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male approximately 5’10” with a medium build. The suspect was last seen wearing a black coat over a dark gray hooded sweatshirt and a dark-colored mask or scarf over his face. The suspect was also armed with a black handgun.

 

If anyone has information regarding this incident, or who may know the identity of the suspect, please contact Troop A at 203-267-2200 ext.4323 or text TIP711 with information to 236748. All calls will be kept confidential.

(State Police Press Release)

 

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State Troopers Make Fraudulent Credit Card Arrest during Westport Motor Vehicle Stop

#Westport  CT– (February 4, 2016): State Troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport conducted a motor vehicle stop resulting in the arrest of two people for the possession of fraudulent credit cards and other charges. On February 3, 2016 at  approximately 2:08 a.m., Troopers were conducting motor vehicle enforcement on I-95 Southbound in the Fairfield/Westport exit 17 area when they observed a white 2015 Toyota Camry being operated erratically and failing to stay in its proper lane. Troopers initiated a motor vehicle where the operator initially stopped the vehicle in the left shoulder. Troopers were able to assist the operator in moving the vehicle to the right shoulder.

Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with the occupants, troopers detected the odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. Troopers conducted a search of the vehicle where they located drug paraphernalia,

25 fraudulent credit cards (1 stolen), and numerous stolen gift cards from several retail stores, varying in dollar amount.

The operator, Jimmy Jeanty, and the passenger, Junior Elinor, were taken into custody and transported to Troop G where they were processed. Both Jeanty and Elinor were charged with:

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia     Credit Card Theft (26 counts)      Forgery 2nd Degree (25 counts)        Unlawful Reproduction of a Credit Card (25 counts)      Identity Theft 3rd Degree (25 counts)

Jeanty was also charged with two motor vehicle charges:

Failure to Maintain the Lane    Failure to Stop on the Right    Jeanty was held on a $10,000.00 cash/surety bond and Elinor was held on a $50,000.00 cash/surety bond. Both  were released after posting bond, and scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on 2/4/16.

Arrested #1: Jimmy Jeanty (dob 7/31/91)

Arrested #2: Junior Elinor (dob 12/31/95)

 

Both were from 1226 Remsen Ave. Brooklyn, NY

(CT State Police Press Release)

 

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Norwalk News: Drug Bust

#Norwalk CT–On February 3, 2016, the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Unit and the Unites States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force went to 8 Muffin Lane as part of an ongoing fugitive investigation. Investigators  contacted an occupant of the residence while other investigators set up a perimeter around the house. As investigators approached the rear of the residence, a male ran out of the backdoor and fled into a wooded area behind the residence.

Investigators and Norwalk Patrol Officers gave chase and captured the male, who was identified as Zachary Fisher, in a yard on County Street. Fisher was in possession of a duffel bag that contained one pound of marijuana and $14,203.  Investigators returned to 8 Muffin Lane and secured the house, while a search warrant was obtained. Once the search warrant was issued, Special Services Investigators executed the warrant and located additional contraband. Over a pound of additional marijuana, 5.57 grams of cocaine, a prescription Lidocaine patch, marijuana grow lamps, components to a surveillance system and an additional $1,310 were seized. Fisher was not the fugitive investigators were attempting to locate.

Arrestee: Zachary Fisher, 23 of 8 Muffin Lane Norwalk   Charges: Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Possession of Narcotics within 1500’ School, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell within 1500’ School, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, Possession of Marijuana within 1500’ School, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell within 1500’ School, Possessionof Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia within 1500’ School. Bond: $15,000 Court: February 16, 2016

(Norwalk Police Press Release)

 

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Westport News: Changed Perscriptions

#Westport CT–On 02/04/16, Westport Officers responded to CVS, 397 Post Road East, on a report that a male suspect had fraudulently changed his prescription given to him by his medical doctor. The Officers and Pharmacist were able to  confirm with the doctor that the prescription for Vicodin was changed from “5” Mg to “7.5” Mg. The Pharmacist noticed the 7 was written in a different color ink. Douglas Lucas was located later in the day at his home in Fairfield and taken into custody. Lucas posted the $250.00 cash bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/16/16.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

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Fairfield Selectmen Honor Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the Fairfield Board of Selectmen issued
proclamations to Caroline and Isabella Carrano who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious award that a girl can earn in Girl Scouting. This award is given out to less than 6% of all girl scouts.

The Gold Award requires at least 80 hours researching issues, assessing community needs and resources, building a team, and making a sustainable impact in the community. After completing prerequisites, each girl must plan, implement and lead a unique project that addresses a community issue and improves lives.

Before earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Caroline and Isabella each earned the Girl Scout Silver Award after completing a take action project to show respect and appreciation for veterans. During their years in Girl Scouts, they have participated in numerous community service activities including raising funds to end childhood cancer, cooking meals for others, raking leaves for local residents, baking cookies for senior citizens, comforting local families in crisis, collecting and donating items for others in need, and leading empowerment workshops for younger girls. For the past seven years, they helped run a water station at the Fairfield Half Marathon.

Caroline Carrano was a Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scout in Troop 2107 at Riverfield Elementary School. She was active in Troop 32054 as a Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout in grades 6-12 grade.

While at Fairfield Ludlowe High School (FLHS), Caroline was founder and president of Music Mentors; a member of the Tri M Music Honor Society; a volunteer tutor at the Caroline House; and recipient of scholarships from The Fairfield Music Parents Association, The Connecticut Association of Realtors, and the Riverfield School PTA. Caroline graduated with honors from FLHS in 2015. She has worked as a camp counselor for the Town and volunteered as a sailing instructor at the Fairfield Sailing School at Jennings Beach.

Caroline is a Presidential Scholar at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY where she also received a music merit scholarship. As a freshman, she is very active in several music ensembles on campus including the Wind Symphony, the marching band, the pep band and the Symphonic Band. Although undecided on her major, she plans to minor in music and she endeavors to have a career that helps others.

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Caroline worked on a project during her senior year to encourage middle school students to continue with music in high school. Recognizing the many benefits of music education, Caroline started a club called Music Mentors. High school music students met with the Roger Ludlowe Middle School 8th grade band weekly to increase musicianship, build bonds of friendship, and foster a lifelong love of music. As a result of Caroline’s Gold Award project, FLHS has a record number of 9th grade band students this year.

Beginning in kindergarten at Riverfield Elementary School, Isabella Carrano has continuously been an active member of Troop 32074, from kindergarten through her senior year at FLHS.

A senior at FLHS, Isabella is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish honor society, and the math honor society. She was recognized for Excellence in World Language. She plays the flute in the FLHS Wind Ensemble and is a Music Mentor. She is president and founder of the FLHS Caroline House Club. A three season athlete, Isabella is captain of the FLHS Girls Varsity Swim team and was recently honored as an FCIAC Scholar Athlete. Last summer, Isabella worked as a technology coordinator and robotics consultant at Stanford University.

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Isabella created a relationship between her school and the Caroline House, a nonprofit organization in Bridgeport. Isabella raised awareness of the Achievement Gap, a disparity in the rate of learning among different groups caused by socioeconomic factors. She encouraged high school students to tutor children in reading and math after school at the Caroline House. Classroom teachers in Bridgeport report improved attitudes, increased self-esteem and a greater willingness to learn in their students after their experiences with the high school tutors.

First Selectman Tetreau said, “It is so rewarding for our community to recognize these girl scouts-and those before them-for working hard to achieve this high honor. Not only are the recipients of this prestigious award well-rounded individuals, but they have already acquired key skills that set them apart as community leaders. I want to thank the national and local Girl Scouts for all they do.”

Cathy Carrano, Girl Scout Leader for Ambassador Troops 32074 and 32054 and mother to Caroline and Isabella, said, “It is important to increase awareness of the Gold Award and encourage girls to continue in Girl Scouts. Girl scouting builds courage, confidence and character helping girls make the world a better place.”

The photo shows Selectman Chris Tymniak, Selectman Laurie McArdle, Caroline and Isabella Carrano, First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Cathy Carrano, Girl Scout Leader for Ambassador Troops 32074 and 32054.

Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

11:48pm–#Bridgeport CT–  A man was robbed at Colorado and North Avenue by  two people.  The first was a white female with green eyes and slender built wearing pajamas.  The other was a Hispanic male wearing a black jacket and jeans.  No mention of his build or eye color.  The victim said they had some sort of weapon but could not see what it was.  I guess he was looking at other things…..

 

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