Month: March 2017

Fairfield News: $10k in Jewelry Taken

#Fairfield Connecticut–Homeowner in the 200 block of Morehouse Highway reports a burglary. The homeowner stated sometime between 7:15am and 8:30pm  on 3/7/17, someone entered her residence through the side door. Homeowner said when she came home at 2030 hours on 3/7/17 she noticed her dog was locked in the basement which she did not do before she left the house. She assumed that one of her children may have lost their key and had to enter the house.

At approximately  9:00am Sunday, she went to a cabinet where she keeps her jewelry and noticed her jewelry was missing. A Tiffany jewelry bag containing several pieces of jewelry, along with a small wooden jewelry box which contained assorted jewelry. Total value is approx. $10,000.

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Westport News: Employee Arrested For Icing Customers

On February 13, 2017 the complainant of this incident responded to Westport Police Headquarters to file a Larceny complaint. The complainant reported that an employee of his was stealing from the store, Cake Box, 10 Bay Street, Westport CT. The complainant said Greg Neil had been the Manager of The Cake Box and was over charging customers who were paying cash and charging customers for items but not entering them into the register. Neil was caught on video surveillance charging customers the proper amount, but entering a smaller amount in the register. Neil refused to explain his actions to the police, so an arrest warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for his arrest. On 03/08/17, Westport Officers responded to Ridgefield PD to retrieve Gregory Neil for the outstanding arrest warrant. Neil was processed for the above listed charge and was given a court date of 03/17/17 in Norwalk. Neil was released on the $500.00 bond.

(Westport Police Press Release)

Westport News: Employee Steals Over $5K Cellphones

#Westport Connecticut–In January of 2017, Westport Officers were dispatched to 877 Post Road East, Radio Shack, on a larceny complaint. Officers learned that it was an employee theft. The regional loss prevention manager reported that one of his employees, Courtney Tucker, admitted to stealing mobile phones from the store inventory. Tucker admitted that she stole approximately 10 I-Phones from a period of December 2016 through January 2017. Officers determined the total value of the ten phones amounted to $5,957.59. A warrant was submitted to Norwalk Court for the arrest of Courtney Tucker. On 03/07/17, Tucker responded to the Westport Police Department where she was processed for the outstanding warrant. She was charged with Larceny in the third degree and held in lieu of a $10,000.00 bond.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

Bridgeport Snow Emergency Declared

Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending winter storm due to impact Bridgeport that may begin as early as 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, Mayor Joe Ganim today is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 4:00 p.m. today, March, 12, 2017.  During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect as of 4:00 p.m. today for the EVEN SIDE of the street.  In anticipation of the storm accumulation to begin at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14th, residents and businesses are asked to REMAIN on the EVEN SIDE of the street in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. Alternate side parking will be in effect until further notice.  Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by    http://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/89019/89753/95485/95497.aspx

No parking is allowed on snow emergency streets. Vehicles left on snow emergency streets after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing.  Commercial and/or residential owners who push snow into the streets or do not clear snow on the sidewalks in front of their buildings are subject to a $100.00 fine per ordinance for each incidence.  Current forecasts from the National Weather Service predict that Bridgeport will receive a total of 12 to 18 inches of snow that will begin to fall sometime around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2017.  Blizzard warnings are also in effect.

During the storm, residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies.  If any residents suffer a loss of electric power, they can call the United Illuminating customer hotline at 800-722-5584.  Both hotline numbers will be fully staffed and operating 24 hours a day during the snow emergency.  Snow emergency parking areas are available throughout the City. A full list of parking areas can be found at the following link:

http://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/89019/89753/95485/95501.aspx

.  Parking in the school parking lots listed will be permitted after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 13th, 2017.

(City Of Bridgeport Press Release)

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Red Cross Assisting

The American Red Cross is helping 26 after three separate fires today/yesterday in Ansonia, Danbury and Bridgeport.

The Red Cross is helping:

  •  Four families – 13 adults – two children after a fire Friday on Liberty Street, Ansonia.
  • One family – 5 adults – 1 child after a fire today on Fleetwood Drive, Danbury.
  • One family – 5 adults after a fire today on Eric Street, Bridgeport.

 

In each instance, the Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Missy Lundeen, Ryan Lundeen, Rhonda Rossik, Catherine Rossik, Amy Thomas, John Lennon, Gabriel Gillotti, Mike Vincelli,  Ed Murphy, Bianca Perez and Frank Cassella.

The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was provided.

Those affected will meet with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers.

(Press Release)

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Bridgeport News: Rollover On North Avenue

12:55pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A person was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital after a rollover accident on North Avenue between Norman and Park Avenue.  The southbound lane was temporarily closed.

 

Bridgeport Spokesperson Rowena White told me 5 people have been displaced and the Red Cross is assisting the family. The alarm of fire was recalled around 7:30pm. There were no injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

#Bridgeport Connecticut– Firefighters battle a fire at 74 Eric Street this morning.  I’m working on getting details.  Glen Duda of Connecticut Fire Photographers Association posted this photo on CT Fire and Rescue Incidents Facebook Page.

 

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

11:11pm—#Bridgeport Connecticut– Multiple calls for shots fired in the 1100 block of Hancock Avenue near Maplewood and  Beechwood Avenue.   So far now one reorted hit.  One woman is reporting a bullet hole in her apartment.

 

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