Month: January 2018

Norwalk News: Burglary Suspect

#Norwalk Ct--Detectives are investigating a motor vehicle burglary that occurred on January 6, 2017 at the Fitness Edge on Westport Avenue. Credit cards and jewelry were stolen. The credit cards were subsequently used in Bridgeport. Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the pictured suspect. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Bell at 203-854-3183. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following: 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 message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637) (Norwalk Police Press Release)  

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State-Wide Platform To Employment Program Accepting Applications

The WorkPlace is pleased to announce that the highly successful Platform to Employment (P2E) program is now accepting new applications from long-term unemployed workers across Connecticut. The program creates a pathway to employment for the long-term unemployed.  Last program year, P2E helped over 200 Connecticut residents find employment. Additionally, many more received career coaching and support services.   “Platform to Employment is the only project of its kind in the nation and in Connecticut it has shown strong results in placing participants in jobs,” said Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace.  “With this program we enable unemployed individuals to get back on track and dramatically improve participants’ likelihood of financial success and long-term stability.”   Job loss and…

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Bridal Vendors Networking Bash

Fairfield, CT: On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 7 - 9 pm, Fairfield County Wedding Concierge will hold their second networking event for the Fairfield County bridal vendor community at the Audubon Greenwich. Vendors can mingle with other local bridal vendors, learn about each other's businesses and exchange business cards. Networking is one of the best forms of referrals. Tickets, which are available for purchase, are $10 until January 10, 2018, $15 until February 6, 2018 and $18 at the door, and include wine and light appetizers. They can be purchased on their website at www.fairfieldcountyweddingconcierge.com/events.  

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Westport News: Cleaned Out By The Cleaners

#Westport CT--On 7/11/13, the victim forgot his money clip containing cash, license and credit cards in a pair of pants, which went to a local dry cleaner. Officers learned store employee Keeann Bardliving located the money in the victim’s pants and kept it. The investigating officer submitted an arrest warrant application for Bardliving, which was later approved and signed by a judge. On 01/03/2018, Westport headquarters was contacted by the Greenwich Police Department where Bardliving was being detained on the outstanding arrest warrant. Bardliving was transported to Westport headquarters where she was charged with 53a-125b Larceny 6 th . She was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on 01/10/18.  

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Escapee Wanted

Jerry Mercado is wanted for ESCAPE from a Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield on 1/7/18. Anyone with any information regarding this escapee, or may know his whereabouts is asked to please contact the Connecticut State Police, Central District Major Crime Squad at 860-534- 1000, the Department of Correction Parole Fugitive Unit at 860- 250-2858, any Police Department at 911 or text TIP711 with the information to 274637.  

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Norwalk News: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

Norwalk CT--On January 8, 2017, at 10:11pm Patrol Officers responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash in front of 789 Connecticut Avenue. Arriving officers found two cars in the roadway with extensive damage. Two male occupants were found to be decreased in the vehicle and one male occupant was found with serious injuries in the other vehicle. The Norwalk Fire Department extricated all three males, one of which was transported to the Norwalk Hospital by Norwalk Hospital Emergency Medical Service. Connecticut Avenue remained closed for several hours while Norwalk Police Accident Investigators and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on Connecticut Avenue and had a head-on type collision.…

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