Month: May 2017

Trumbull News: Juvenile Apprehended In Car Thefts

#Trumbull CT–A 17-year old Stratford resident was apprehended and a second un-identified youth escaped early Sunday morning as they were checking unlocked cars parked on Jerusalem Hill. They fled when Police arrived but the one male was located hiding nearby. On April 23, 2017, shortly after 5:00 a.m., a resident on Jerusalem Hill called Police when he saw two males attempting to enter parked cars. The resident directed an arriving Officer to where he saw the males running. The resident and the officer then found one suspect hiding in a nearby driveway, the other suspect was not located.

Officers determined both subjects had arrived in a vehicle that had been stolen from Stratford and left nearby. Several additional vehicle keys were found and further investigation has linked one of those keys to a second stolen vehicle. The Seventeen year-old juvenile was charged with Criminal Trespass, Larceny and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny and was referred to Juvenile Court. Trumbull Detectives are continuing to investigate in order to identify the second suspect and possibly identify other vehicles involved.

(Trumbull Police Press Release)

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City Of Bridgeport Hosts The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial

BRIDGEPORT, CT –The City of Bridgeport and The Association of Naval Veterans Port 5 is hosting the world traveled Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall that Heals’. ‘The Wall that Heals’ is a mobile half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Washington, D.C. built by The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. through Sunday at Seaside Park.

 

The wall was opened to the public on Friday with a ceremony that opened with a Huey Helicopter Eagle One from the Stratford Police Department.  State Senator Tony Hwang reminded the audience that freedom is never free.  City Council Member Tom McCarthy delivered remarks on behalf of Mayor Joe Ganim who is currently out of the country.  McCarthy said that when the Vietnam Veterans returned home a part of them stayed there, but when they came home they received dismissal from the public.   Vietnam Veteran Tom Balog of Trumbull said the veterans were disrespected and spit on. Balog said he was fortunate to not personally experience that type of treatment.    Bridgeport Vietnam Veteran Jack Lyons said the wall means a lot to him because many  veterans lost their lives and he was lucky enough to come back.    There were 58,220 American lives lost in the war that lasted over 19 years.

 

The memorial will be open to the public . through Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and is open 24 hours.  There is no admission charge but donations are accepted.

Westport Youth Commission Promotes Young Entrepreneurs With Student Creation Market

#WESTPORT, CT. — The Westport Youth Commission will hold a Student Creation Market on Sunday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue, hosted by the Boathouse Restaurant. The market will showcase Westport’s young entrepreneurs who will be given an opportunity to promote and sell their creations to the public. Student vendors will each have a station and table to display their work. The market is free and open to the public.

 

All ages are invited to come enjoy the creations and to support these growing student-run businesses. The market will be offering an assortment of products, including, but not limited to: jewelry, clothing, art and cosmetics.

 

If you are an interested Westport student vendor or have any questions, contact Kevin Godburn at 203-341-1155 or Renee Weisz at WestportYouthCommission203@gmail.com .

 

About Westport Youth Commission

The Youth Commission consists of up to 30 members, half of whom are electors of the town and half of whom are student residents of the town. Adult members are appointed by the First Selectman for two year terms and student members for one year terms.

Responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, and community, and among their peers, the Commission assesses the needs and interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs.

(Press Release)

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Stratford News: Large Fight Deluca Field

7:50pm–#Stratford CT–Police received a number of 911 calls of about 40 people fighting at DeLuca Field at 1000 Main Street.  When  the first officer arrived her reported about 75 people and every available police car was sent.  They quickly had the situation under control, but now you know why you heard sirens all over town!

 

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Governor Reappoints Katz To Consumer Counsel

#Hartford CT–Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is re-appointing Elin Swanson Katz of West Hartford to serve another five-year term as Consumer Counsel for the State of Connecticut.  The Consumer Counsel is responsible for advocating on behalf of Connecticut consumers on issues relating to electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and water.

 

“Throughout her tenure in the position, Elin has been a strong advocate on behalf of the Connecticut’s utility customers to serve as their voice in state government on a wide variety of complex issues,” Governor Malloy said.  “I thank her for her willingness to continue in this role for another term.”

 

“Representing Connecticut’s consumers as Consumer Counsel has been the highest honor of my career, and I thank Governor Malloy for this re-nomination, as well as his support and his leadership on consumer issues, including his support for innovation towards cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy,” Katz said.  “I am humbled by the prospect of serving the consumers of Connecticut for five more years and will work diligently on their behalf.”

 

Katz has served as the state’s Consumer Counsel since being appointed to the position by Governor Malloy in October 2011.  Prior to that, she worked in both the public and private sectors, including as a lawyer for Day Pitney LLP in the Environmental and Land Use Department, and as associate counsel for the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.  She also taught at Trinity College, was a professional writing consultant, and served on the West Hartford Board of Education.

 

The Office of the Consumer Counsel is an independent state agency authorized to participate on behalf of consumer interests in all administrative and judicial forums and in any matters in which the interests of consumers with respect to public utility matters may be involved.

(Press Release)

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Bridgeport News: Crash Involving Police

12:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– A pregnant woman was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Bridgeport Police Car.  No word on the woman’s condition, the officer was shaken up.

 

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The Stratford Police Department has seen an upswing in stolen vehicles over the past quarter. Below are some tips to help prevent your car from theft.

WHAT ATTRACTS A CAR THIEF?

 Leaving your car unlocked or the windows down.

 Leaving your keys in the car or a spare key hidden in the car.

 Leaving your car unattended.

 Parking in poorly lit places with low visibility.

 Leaving valuables and packages in your car.

 Cars not protected with an anti-theft device.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR

 Don’t leave your keys in your car.

 Close your windows and lock your doors whenever you leave your car, regardlessof how long you plan to be gone.

 Park in well-lit areas.

 Keep your car in a garage if you have one.

 Park in lots that have attendants.

 Use an anti-theft device whenever you leave your car .

 Immediately report any suspicious activity to the police (for a non emergency contact 203-385- 4100)

(Stratford Police Press Release)

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