On 04/27/16, at approximately 9:00pm, Westport Police received a call from Lisa Gyselen, reporting an issue with an ex-boyfriend. Dispatchers determined that Gyselen was home with her 2 juvenile children, and she sounded intoxicated during the call. Officers responded to the Post Road West address to check on Gyselen’s welfare. Upon arrival, Officers were unable to speak with Gyselen as she was uncooperative, and yelling about things officers could not understand. Officers smelled the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Gyselen. She was unsteady on her feet, and need to lean on the wall to support herself. Officers attempted several times to speak with Gyselen away from the children, but she continued to yell and act belligerently to the Officers in front of the children. Based on her level of intoxication, it was determined that Gyselen was unable to care for her children. She was taken into custody for Risk of Injury to Children and held on a $1,000.00 bond. Officers were able to locate proper care for the children.
Under the bill, municipalities may regulate the operation and use of mini-motorcycles on public property and impose penalties on them up to the same limits applicable to dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and snowmobile ordinance violations. In addition, municipal officers and employees may issue citations without first providing a written warning to individuals who violate a mini-motorcycle ordinance. By law, the same is true for citations concerning a dirt bike or ATV ordinance. The bill also authorizes municipalities with a population of 30,000 or more to enforce ordinances concerning mini-motorcycle, dirt bike, or ATV operation by confiscating and destroying any vehicle used to violate them.
11:06am–#Southport Connecticut–#Fairfield Connecticut–Report of a fist fight in the Southport Dunkin Donuts at 3355 Post Road, possibly with an employee according to radio reports. America Fights on Dunkin’….
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12:49am–#Monroe Connecticut–Firefighters on scene of a fully involved house fire at 39 Downs Road according to radio reports. Shelton is providing mutual aid.
Riding a motorcycle safely and properly is a skill that must be learned through practice. A special permit or operator’s license is required to operate a motorcycle in Connecticut. All motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to obtain motorcycle training through a quality course and to take refresher rider courses.
Troopers recommend that before getting on your motorcycle, put on a helmet manufactured to standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Connecticut law requires that motorcyclists wear eye protection, so be sure to protect your eyes with a shield on the helmet, goggles or shatterproof eyeglasses. Wearing leather pants, gloves, boots and jacket, even on warm days, offers protection in the case of a fall from the motorcycle. Troopers also recommend wearing reflective clothing since it is often difficult for other motorists to spot motorcyclists on the roads. Always be visible. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and ride within your limits.
Motorcyclists are reminded to use extra caution and awareness at intersections, where most motorcycle vs. vehicle crashes occur. Never drive in an operator’s blind spot. On two wheels where balance is key, motorcyclists must anticipate movements more than drivers of four-wheeled vehicles. Greater emphasis on defensive driving is vital. For example, anticipate that drivers backing their cars out of driveways may not see you. Motorcyclists must also be more cautious when riding in inclement weather, on slippery surfaces, or when encountering obstacles on the roadway.
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that about 5,000 motorcycle operators and hundreds of motorcycle passengers lose their lives in accidents each year in the United States. These numbers account for about 13 percent of total traffic fatalities, even though motorcycles account for just three percent of all registered vehicles. In addition to the fatalities, about 100,000 operators and passengers are injured each year.
Motor vehicle operators also have a role in motorcycle safety; they can help to make the roads safer for motorcyclists by taking some simple precautions:
Be extra cautious on weekends when more motorcyclists are likely to take to the road. Provide motorcyclists adequate room to maneuver. As when following another motor vehicle, leave a reasonable distance, following at least
three to four seconds behind the motorcycle or vehicle in front of you. Motorcyclists may need to slow down, stop or adjust their lane position depending on the obstacle in the road; therefore allow extra maneuvering room in areas with potholes, pavement transitions and railroad crossings. Remember, motorcycles have the same right to roadway lanes as any other vehicle. If a motorcycle is nearby, check your mirrors carefully before changing lanes. Motorcycles may be in your blind spots or difficult to see because of their smaller size.
5:05pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A person shot showed up in a private vehicle at Bridgeport Hospitaal shot in the stomach and was rushed into surgery. Calls for shots fired were reported at Beardsley Park as well as shots fired between a person on foot and a car at Seaview and Stratford Avenue within the last hour. It is not known if any of these are connected.
Last night, I was about to upload a video of a fire that spread to two homes in Bridgeport. The fire was discovered by Bridgeport Police on routine patrol. The police called in the fire to dispatch and then evacuated the sleeping residents in the two multi-family homes. Heroic, but if you ask the officers they would just say it’s part of the job.
Ironically, as I was about to upload this video, I discovered a notice from YouTube that said I had violated their guidelines in my video of the 2014 Bridgeport Police Awards and Promotions. The notice said It was “…flagged for review. Upon review, we’ve determined that it violates our guidelines”. The reason cited was that the “content that encourages illegal activities” and it “shouldn’t be designed to help or encourage others to imitate them”.
Stephen Krauchick, owner of DoingItLocal.com said “Is this where we are in society? The video was reviewed by YouTube and it was deemed inappropriate! At first I thought it was another bogus claim that someone claims to own the rights to the national anthem, which happens often. But to claim it illegal and it encourages others is outrageous!”. Krauchick continued, “When you work with first responders as often as I do, it is my honor to record the awards and promotion ceremonies for the officers and their families. Posting it online allows them to share the video with their families and friends worldwide. If this the guidelines of YouTube, then I think it is time to move my videos and 2 million views to Vimeo, YouTube’s competition.”
12:12pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–Police are sorting out a crash in front of Akita Restaurant at 451 Kings Hwy East. Avoid the area, traffic is down to one lane heading northbound. No word on injuries.
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11:00am–#Bridgeport Connecticut–The Costa Del Sol Mexican Restaurant at 3851 Main Street was broken into overnight and the cash register was taken around 1am Monday Morning. A Adams Street resident found the register. Police have called detectives to the scene.
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy was named the 2016 recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award™ for courageously defending the U.S. resettlement of Syrian refugees amid security concerns following the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris and personally welcoming a family of Syrian refugees to New Haven after they had been turned away by another state.
The award for political courage was presented by Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, at a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston today.
Governor Malloy released a statement: “I’m deeply honored and moved. I believe that when you see wrong happening, you must stand up to do what’s right — that’s what guides us each and every day. Whether it’s reforming our criminal justice system with our Second Chance initiatives, advocating for the LGBTQ community, fighting for fairer wages or working conditions, or standing up to ignorance around the refugee issue, we have tried to do just that. We’ve tried to lead — and we’ve tried to lead by doing the right thing. It is incredibly humbling and moving to receive this award. I cannot thank the JFK Foundation enough.”
