Month: November 2017

Bridgeport News: EbLens Robber Arrested

#Bridgeport CT–Thursday at 9:35am, officers responded to a 911 call coming from inside Eblens at 586 Pequonnock Street. The caller reported that the store was being robbed. An alert officer working an outside overtime job nearby immediately spotted the suspect exiting the store wearing  a mask. The officer gave chase and the suspect turned and fired at him. The officer returned fire and with the help of other responding units, the robber, Jachim Brown (DOB 4/12/90), was apprehended. Officers recovered the stolen money, nearly $1900, the firearm used to shoot at the officer, the mask worn during the robbery, and the shell casing from Brown’s gun. Brown sustained only a minor injury that does not appear to be the result of a gunshot. During a post-arrest interview, Brown admitted to the robbery and to firing at the officer.

At the time of the robbery, the store was occupied by two female store employees. They stated that Brown entered the store and dragged one of the women to the rear of the store by her hair while holding them at gunpoint and demanding the money. The Detective Bureau is investigating the potential involvement of others in this case and exploring the possibility of Brown being linked to other similar crimes. In addition to the robbery and weapons charges, Brown is being charged with the attempted murder of the officer. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.

(Bridgeport Press Release)

 

Lieutenant Governor Will Not Run For Governor

#HARTFORD, CT – Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today issued a statement regarding the 2018 Governor’s race:

 

I thank the people of Connecticut for having given me the great honor and privilege of serving as their Lieutenant Governor.

 

Four decades ago, I ran for a seat on the Tolland Board of Education to be a voice for my children. Many years later, I’ve been humbled and proud to serve with men and women on both sides of the aisle who were strong and honorable leaders, who did their duty in the best interests of their constituents and the state as a whole, and who helped make Connecticut a better place.

 

I want to thank everyone who has come forward with offers to help on a campaign—Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters from across the state. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and humbling. I made this decision after careful consideration and discussion with my family and friends, and after my granddaughter, a freshman at college, asked a simple question, ‘will you come over for dinner, Grandma?’

 

It took four weeks to schedule that dinner. This is not how I want to be a grandparent. I believe that family should come first.

 

While I will not seek election to the Governor’s office in 2018, I am proud of our accomplishments on so many issues: healthcare, education, veterans’ services, and human rights to name a few. I look forward to supporting the next generation as they find their voices—just as I did when I ran for the Board of Education. We have a lot to look forward to. People are organizing and standing up for what they believe in—justice, healthcare, human rights—in ways we haven’t seen in decades. More women are running for office, and we see more diversity in our elected officials. These are positive indicators of an informed and active electorate.

 

I am deeply appreciative to Governor Malloy for asking me to run as his Lieutenant Governor. I believe that people will come to understand the truly extraordinary work he and this administration have done, underpinned by a profound commitment to the people who elected us.

 

They are among the many people in this state who, every single day, commit to making this a better place for everyone. I have been honored to work with them, and I will continue to support their efforts.

 

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Bridgeport News: Police Arrest One In Robbery

#Bridgeport CT– Captain Porter of the Bridgeport Police confirmed that around 9:35am this morning the EdLens at 586 Pequonnock Street was robbed at gunpoint by a masked gunman.  An officer working the construction where the water main break at North and Park Avenue recognized the scene as a robbery and gave chase.   The suspect stopped and fired at the officer but missed.  The officer and the suspect were NOT hit by the gunfire.  The suspect’s gun was found 510 Pequonnock Street, the money, and his mask was found on the side of the nearby nail salon.  The suspect claimed he was shot and police transported him to St. Vincent’s Hospital but no gunshot wounds were found.

 

The suspect is being charged with one robbery (name and mugshot not available at this time) and police are investigating his involvement with other robberies such as the armed robbery at Kauser’s on Fairfield Avenue last night or Little Caesar’s last week as well as the armed robbery at Bar on Main Street in Stratford.  Police are looking for another suspect who fled the scene on Charles Street.

Bridgeport Police: EbLens Get A Way Driver Involved In Stratford Bar Shooting

#Bridgeport CT– Police spokesperson Av Harris confirmed a lead I received that the driver of the getaway car in this morning’s robbery at EbLen’s at 586 Pequonnock Street was involved in the shooting the bartender at Bar at 2399 Main Street in Stratford Tuesday night.  I am working on getting a full report.

 

Bridgeport News: Police Shoot Robbery Suspect

9:41am– #Bridgeport CT– A masked gunman entered and robbed the Eb Lens at 586 Pequonnock Street.  Police was already in the area and were quick to respond to the situation.  The suspect fired at police and police returned fire.  The suspect was shot, police were not hit.  The suspect was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital.  Police are still looking for one more suspect who fled in a vehicle.  Pequonnock to Chestnut Street for the investigation.  Nearby Geraldine Johnson School and Columbus School were placed in lock in/lock out.  

Bridgeport News: Beardsley Street Homicide Arrest

#Bridgeport CT– #Stratford CT–Tonight, detectives arrested Lonnie Mebane (DOB: 9/30/64) at his house at 65 Masarik Ave in Stratford and served him with an arrest warrant charging him with the murder of Eric Diaz, which occurred at Beardsley Street and Newfield Avenue on the evening of September 14, 2017. Mebane allegedly shot Diaz during a robbery that occurred when Diaz entered his car to sell drugs to him. Mebane is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.

 

 

 

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