3:01pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place on Suburban Avenue. Police are looking for a white male and a black male, both wearing all black who fled on foot on Park Avenue. They displayed a firearm and took the victim’s cellphone.
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#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police radio broadcast say there was an attempted abduction at Barnum and Crescent Avenue this morning. Police are looking for a Hispanic male, scruffy face, wearing sunglasses, a dark blue baseball hat and a light gray hoodie.
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State Police Use Social Media to Arrest Reckless Motorcycle Operator NEW HAVEN, CT (April 28, 2016): Law enforcement personnel throughout the state have been receiving frequent complaints from citizens about reckless motorcycle and ATV riders on our highways and local roads. Unfortunately, many times the offenders are gone before the Troopers arrive on scene. However, Troopers are now using social media to identify these operators who endanger the lives of other drivers.
In November 2015, Troopers initiated an investigation into these dangerous operators in the New Haven area. Troopers were able to locate an Instagram account “Reckless_203” which contained a large number of videos showing reckless operation of motorcycles, 4-wheelers and dirt bikes. Using landmarks, Troopers were able to identify several locations where violations occurred from the City of Bridgeport to the City of East Haven on I-95 and I-91.
A search warrant for the Instagram account was applied for and granted by New Haven Superior Court. Upon serving the search warrant, a large amount of digital evidence was seized and analyzed. Through investigative efforts and digital evidence, Troopers were able to identify one of the operators/ owner of the Instagram account. On April 28, 2016 the accused, Gabriel Canestri Jr. (DOB: 3/3/95) was taken into custody and processed at Troop G.
Arrestee: Gabriel Canestri Jr. (DOB: 3/3/95) 153 Forbes Avenue, New Haven, CT 06512
Charges: Reckless Endangerment (15 counts) Reckless Driving (23 counts) Operating a Motorcycle w/o Face Protection (24 counts) Misuse of Registration Plate (1 count)
Bond: $50,000 Court Date: 4/28/16 at New Haven Superior Court
12:18pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police are dispatched to Capital Preparatory Harbor Charter School at 777 Main Street for an out of control student on the second floor. It’s Bridgeport, how much do you want to bet the other media sources won’t cover it like they did the incident in Fairfield yesterday?
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#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements following a vote in the Connecticut House of Representatives this evening approving the Governor’s legislation that protects victims of domestic violence. The bill prohibits the possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to a temporary restraining order.
Governor Malloy said, “This is a commonsense step forward to strengthen and enhance our gun violence prevention laws. We must protect domestic violence victims – we have a moral obligation to work to prevent needless tragedy. We know that the period of time immediately following a temporary restraining order is critical. Clearly, access to a firearm in that situation can only increase the chances that something tragic might happen. This is about standing up and acting. I want to thank Judiciary Committee co-chair State Representative William Tong, State Representative Caroline Simmons, State Representative Robyn Porter, and everyone in the House who voted today for this bill.”
Lt. Governor Wyman said, “I applaud the House on passage of this bill – it will save lives. Every year in Connecticut, women are killed in domestic violence incidents. This legislation is a common sense step to help protect those victims during the most dangerous times in their lives – when they get a temporary restraining order. I urge the Senate to pass this bill and ensure Connecticut is among the many other states working to protect victims of family violence.”
The legislation is House Bill 5054, An Act Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence. It next heads to the State Senate for consideration.
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10:44pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–The Hollow remains busy with a crash on Madison Avenue near Grand Street. One person is injured and is being treated by EMS.
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9:44pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police are looking for 3 teens around the age of 15 in the Hollow section of town. A man was robbed of his cell phone at Pequonnick and Harral Avenue. A short time an elderly man was assaulted and robbed on Grand Street. They are described as 2 black males an 1 Hispanic male dressed mostly in black. The teens were last seen running towards Nanny Goat Park.
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8:40pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–An apartment was broken into at an apartment at 615 State Street. Police are investigating.
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#Bridgeport Connecticut–Senator Ed Gomes age 79, proposed House Bill 5408 which “An Act Concerning the Presentation of a Carry Permit” which would clarify the law regarding open carry of firearms. Specifically, it would require anyone open carrying a firearm to present their permit to law enforcement when asked”. When opened to questions I asked him for clarification on how this went against the 4th amendment of the Constitution of the United States I was called combative by a city official and Mayor Ganim him whisked him away to luncheon across town.
