Month: July 2016

Bridgeport News: Police Pursuit/Manhunt

10:51pm–#cttraffic–#Bridgeport Connecticut–State Police were following this white Mini Cooper since exit 8 on traffic cameras for cutting off tractor trailers.  They then pursed it in the  Pembroke and Stillman Street area until the car came to a stop on Pembroke Street.  Police are looking for a thin black male wearing a multi colored shirt according to radio reports.

Ganim Hires Assistant at $127,555 After Getting Union Concessions

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the appointment of Kimberly Staley as Bridgeport Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Staley recently left her position as Vice President and Director of client services with KRA Corporation where she managed all client-focused services, including contractual agreements. As Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Staley’s duties will include leading the planning, coordination, and execution of targeted programs and operations to bring a fresh approach to the challenges Bridgeport is facing. Staley will earn an annually salary of $127,555.

 

“I am looking forward to the unique perspective Kim will bring to the administration,” said Mayor Ganim. “She called Bridgeport her home, before she called it her place of employment so her input comes from firsthand experience and genuine passion. I am also certain her over 25 years of experience in workforce development and career education will promote a lot of positive change to the development in Bridgeport.”

“Bridgeport has had a major impact on my life. Bridgeport has helped to shape my perspective and values, and I am humbled to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has meant so much to me and my family. I look forward to working with Mayor Ganim and his administration to improve the quality of life for Bridgeport’s residents by providing superior community programs, services and resources,” said Staley.

As a Bridgeport native, Kim Staley is a product of the Bridgeport public school system. She was raised in Father Panik Village and the PT Barnum public housing communities. Staley’s career encompasses over 25 years of leadership, management and program development. She has provided strategic leadership, direction, and administrative and fiscal oversight for state and federal contracts in South Carolina, Virginia, California, Florida, and Connecticut.

In her most recent position, she served as the Vice President and Director of Client Services with KRA Corporation. In that role Staley was responsible for implementing the local Board of Director’s strategic vision and direction for workforce and career development service functions in Hartford, San Diego, and Oakland. She provided leadership and oversight of the workforce development services for jobseekers and employers. Prior to KRA Corporation, Ms. Staley was the Manager of Workforce and Delivery Systems for the Hampton Roads Workforce Development Board in Norfolk, Virginia.

Staley serves on the executive committee and is the Membership Chairperson of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). She also serves as the Vice Chair of the KNOTS Community Development Corporation. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Howard University and earned a Masters of Science in Education Degree, with a Major in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University.

Fairfield News: Water Rescue As Boat Runs Aground

5:22pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–Firefighters were called for a water rescue first at reef near the South Benson Boat Marina at 471 Turney Road.  Firefighters thoroughly checked the area and found no boats on the reef.  A short time later firefighters received a call from Sea Tow, a private boat rescue company was out with the boat at “Sunken Island” at the end of Fairfield Beach Road.   A nearby homeowner told me this was only the second large boat he has know to get caught up and that they had to be from out of the area, it turns out the were from New York.

 

Police and fire boats were not able to get too close to the boat otherwise they would get caught too.  Firefighter had to paddle out in a flat bottomed boat.    The boat continued to run the generator and a quantity of carbon monoxide was detected by the firefighters and police were called on board to ensure the captain would turn the generator off , drop anchor and wait until the high tide lifted the boat.  A significant of police, fire from surrounding areas as well as the Coast Guard assisted.  Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood coordinated the efforts.

Bridgeport News: 2 Pedestrians Hit

1:30am–UPDATE: The driver, a resident of Savoy Street just called police to turn himself in. He said he did not see the two women. It was dark and the women were wearing dark clothes.

12:22am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A police officer on routine patrol found two women laying on the side of Savoy Street at the corner Main Street.  The driver turned right onto Savoy Street, hit the two and fled.   One woman was not has a serious head injury and was not conscious at the scene.   The other woman was conscious and may have suffered a broken leg.

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