I’m very sad to report that Connecticut’s own Gary DeCarlo who wrote and performed the song Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” has passed. Gary is a graduate of Bridgeport’s Central High School and made Shelton his home. The song which was probably played in nearly every sports stadium worldwide. The song sold nearly eight million copies. Gary has been battling cancer for over a year and passed in local hospice overnight.
#Norwalk CT–On June 18, 2017 at 2:40 am, a male smashed out the front passenger window of a vehicle in the lower level of the Haviland Street Garage. The suspect stole clothing and fled on foot. Anyone that can identify the suspect or that has information about this crime is asked to contact Det. Podgorski at 203-854-3192. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts.
Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)
On July 7 th 2017 Sergeant Robert Chaisson is retiring from the Fairfield Police Department after 29 years of dedicated service to the Town of Fairfield. Sergeant Chaisson was hired on March 7 th , 1988 where he served as a patrolman before being transferred into the Special Services Division as an Accident Reconstructionist.
Sergeant Chaisson served as an Accident Reconstructionist for 23 years investigating several of the Town’s most horrific crashes. He was promoted to Sergeant on January1st 2015 where he served as a patrol Sergeant. In 2016 he was transferred back to Special Services where he supervised the Accident Division. “The Fairfield Police Department is honored and thankful for the integrity and professionalism that “Bob” has displayed over his 29 years of service and we are lucky to have worked with such a loyal person.”
12:24pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a street fight on Priscilla Street with one person down. First responders on the way!
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#Trumbull CT– On June 21, 2017, Trumbull Police apprehended David Gonzalez, age 24 of Success Avenue Stratford, on an arrest warrant for numerous domestic violence charges stemming from an incident on June 11, 2017 with his ex-girlfriend. The 21 year old victim reported to police that her car had broken down on Quarry Road in Trumbull. She called her ex-boyfriend, Gonzalez (whom police learned she had a protective order with from a December 2016 incident) to help her but when he arrived, he allegedly became angry after seeing evidence from her phone of conversations with another man. Gonzalez reportedly took the woman’s keys and phone from her. The victim said she entered Gonzalez’s car to attempt to retrieve them, but Gonzalez began to punch her and began driving away with her in the car. Gonzalez prevented the victim from escaping while he drove to downtown Bridgeport. The victim told police that during the time she was in the car with him, Gonzalez punched her many times in the face and body, struck her on her ankle with a wrench to prevent her from running away and wrapped an electrical cord around her neck and strangled her, until she reportedly struck and clawed at his face to make him stop. Gonzalez eventually pushed the victim out of his car near Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport. The victim had visible injuries consistent with her statement.
On June 21, Police located Gonzalez at his place of work and arrested him.
Charges: 1st Degree Kidnapping 2nd Degree Assault 2nd Degree Strangulation Criminal Violation of a Protective Order Disorderly Conduct
David Gonzalez was help on a $250,000 Bond with a court date of June 22, 2017.
(Trumbull Police Press Release)
(Westport, CT) On Tuesday, June 20 th at approximately 4:05 PM, the Westport Police Department received a complaint of a suspicious person from a resident on Weather Vane Hill. The complainant reported that a black male was on their property looking in the windows and manipulating the front door handle. The resident quickly determined that the suspect did not belong at the residence and called Police. First arriving Officer located the suspect, sitting in the front yard of the residence. While speaking with male on scene, a vehicle pulled up and it was determined he was there to pick up the suspicious person now speaking with the Officer.
An investigation into their purpose on the property was initiated. Both parties claimed that they were at the residence to pick up a package delivered by UPS in error. They claimed that they lived in Bridgeport and the package was mistakenly delivered to the address in Westport. Through the investigation, we found that resident was a victim of identity theft, when unknown person(s) opened fraudulent cellphone accounts in his name. The two suspects at the residence were attempting to retrieve the cellphones that were fraudulently purchased. They attempted to pick up the package from the residence not knowing that the residence was occupied and the occupants had already retrieved the package. This investigation is continuing.
The following parties were arrested in this case:
David Masala (DOB: 06/27/98) of 253 Beechwood Ave Bridgeport, CT
Emmanuel Modey (DOB: 06/08/95) of 136 Whittier St Bridgeport, CT
They were each charged with ID Theft 3 rd Degree, Larceny 3 rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit ID Theft 3 rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3 rd Degree. Both parties are being held on $5000 bond with a court date of 06/29/17 at Norwalk Superior Court.
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9:09pm– #Bridgeport CT– A person has been stabbed at 45 Monroe Street. First responders are on scene.
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#Bridgeport CT–I just noticed this on the way to a call. The McDonald’s at 1900 Fairfield Avenue (in my opinion the best run MacDonald’s in the area) is closed for construction. I’ll bet they will be installing the new self serve kiosks. In my opinion most McDonald’s need this to get the orders correct but at it was the McEmployees that made this such a good store.
3:13pm–#Bridgeport CT– A two car crash at State and West Street with injuries has traffic detoured.
Senator Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport) and Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) today welcomed over $790k in state grants to assist three Bridgeport nonprofit providers in capital improvement projects.
“Nonprofits are the heart of every community. In Bridgeport, we are lucky to have many dedicated organizations that provide essential services to people in the city, and across the state. An investment in our nonprofits, is an investment in our community,” Sen. Gomes said. “I’m especially pleased to note that The WorkPlace will be using the state grant funds for their mobile career center. As the chair of the General Assembly’s Labor Committee, I fully support any initiative that increases accessibly to career services.”
“This city’s wellbeing is contingent on the work of our dedicated nonprofits. I am glad to see continued support from the state for these organizations,” Sen. Moore said. “These funds will help support our workforce, our elderly, and those who are seeking substance abuse and mental health treatment.”
Over $15.1 million in grants are being awarded to 50 nonprofit organizations throughout Connecticut as part of the state’s Nonprofit Grant Program, which assists organizations with the costs associated with one-time infrastructure improvements that upgrade the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided by the agencies.
Bridgeport recipients include:
The SWCAA provides leadership and resources to meet the needs of the rapidly growing elderly population and to maintain and improve the quality of life and independence of older persons.
“The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging is thankful for the state’s support of vital community-based services. The bond funding will support mobile computing for the Agency’s nurses and social workers as they assess the health & social service needs in a secure environment the homes of clients,” SWCAA Executive Director Marie L. Allen said. “This technology will ensure our most at-risk elders have access to safe care plans designed to provide an alternative to institutional care.”
The WorkPlace is one of five Regional Workforce Development Boards in Connecticut that conduct comprehensive planning, and coordinate regional workforce development policy and programs. They prepare people for careers while strengthening the workforce for employers.
“We are grateful to the Department of Labor for the opportunity to acquire a mobile career center to enhance outreach to individuals that may have difficulty accessing an American Job Center,” said Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace. “This vehicle will bring career services, job search supports and computer training to locations throughout southwest Connecticut.”
Since 1967 Connecticut Renaissance has provided quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and adolescents throughout the state. Their mission is to help people begin the journey toward recovery from substance abuse, mental health and/or other behavioral health issues and to assist in improving their quality of life.
Created by the governor in 2013, the state’s Nonprofit Grant Program has helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations across Connecticut with a wide variety capital improvement projects. These allocations are the fifth round of grants since the launch of the program. The program is administered by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)
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