UPDATE: Police spokesperson Av Harris confirmed it was a shooting, a female (transgender) was shot in the face and arm along with a broken jaw. Police believe the victim was targeted and known to her. Animal Control was called to take care of the victim’s dog.
2:02pm–#Bridgeport CT– A woman was stabbed at 284/286 Stillman Street. There is very little info on this breaking news story. Detectives just arrived to investigate.
12:39pm–#Bridgeport CT– Multiple officers were called to help break up a street fight at Maidson and Wallace Street, near the jail.
#Stratford CT– Firefighters quickly contained a structure fire on Garibaldi Avenue.When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire on the back of the home. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Everyone made it out safely. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters from surrounding towns provided mutual aid to cover the fire stations emptied to battle this blaze.
#Monroe CT– Tonight the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department said goodbye to an old friend, a 1995 Gowans–Knight rescue firetruck that has served Monroe for the last 23 years. The truck will find new action in a volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania. But Stepney volunteers are saying hello to the new Rescue Engine Squad 103.
6:05pm–#Bridgeport CT– A foot pursuit in backyards from Central Avenue to Ogden Street Extension ended when a Bridgeport Police Officer may have broken his foot jumping over a fence in pursuit of a suspect. EMS is taking care of the officer. Heavy police presence in the area along with K-9 looking for the suspect.
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#Westport, CT)- At approximately 9:00 am on Sunday, April 22nd, an officer conducting stationary radar in the area of 180 Bayberry Lane observed a vehicle traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The radar unit indicated the vehicle was traveling at a rate of 63mph in the 25mph zone. As the officer initiated a motor vehicle stop, he smelled a distinct odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The operator was identified as Tony J. Bowens Jr., 23, of Shelton, CT. During the stop, officers learned Bowens had an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear 2nd and that his Connecticut pistol permit was revoked. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded handgun underneath the driver’s seat and ammunition in the console. Officers also found and seized .06 ounces of marijuana. Bowens was taken into custody and charged with violation of 21a- 279(a) Possession of Marijuana > .5 Ounces, 29-38 Weapon in a Motor Vehicle, 29-32 Failure to Surrender Permit and 29-35 Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He was also issued a misdemeanor summons for violation of 14-219(c)(2) Speeding. Bowens was released after posting $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Court on May 3, 2018. Additionally, Bowens was charged with 53a-173 Failure to Appear 2 nd for the outstanding arrest warrant out of Fairfield, CT. He was released after posting $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on May 2, 2018.
(Westport Police Press Release)
BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Ganim today called for the Connecticut General Assembly to pass Senate Bill No. 540, AN ACT AUTHORIZING SPORTS WAGERING AND ONLINE LOTTERY DRAW GAMES IN THE STATE. The bill sets up legal, highly regulated, taxable sports betting in Connecticut. If enacted, it is estimated that legalizing sports betting could bring the state another $44 million in annual revenue. Gaming industry estimates in Connecticut currently show that state residents spend more than $600 million in illegal sports betting, generating some $36 Million in profits for illegal sports bookmakers. Introducing legal sports wagering that could be taxed by the state at a rate of 15% could significantly eat into that black market. Mayor Ganim is calling on the General Assembly to open up another stream of revenue at little or no cost to taxpayers.
“Connecticut residents are already spending hundreds of millions of dollars every year in the illegal black market to bet on sporting events, so why not set up a legal wagering system that we can tax and that is safer for consumers?” said Mayor Ganim. “This fits very well into a comprehensive gaming strategy for Connecticut and could potentially earn the state another $45 million in revenue every year. No one can argue that we need the money, and this will also help spur some additional job creation as well – at no cost to taxpayers. I urge the legislature – before the current session adjourns – open up legal sports betting as another revenue stream for Connecticut as is done currently in nearly 40 countries around the globe.”
Many states considering legalizing sports betting are awaiting a decision by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Murphy v. NCAA in which a federal law banning legalized sports betting except in the states of Nevada, Montana, Delaware, and Oregon is being challenged as unconstitutional by the state of New Jersey. Legalized sports betting is now supported by all major professional sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, NFL, and Major League Baseball, as well as fantasy sports leagues such as Draft Kings and FanDuel. If authorized nationally, it is estimated that sports betting could generate as much as $150 Billion in profits taxable by states every year.
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#Westport News: On 02/26/2018, an officer reviewing recent Westport pawn and precious metals transactions observed multiple silver items sold by Maribeth Nixon. The silver items were engraved with initials different than her own. Nixon was known to the department as a caretaker for a local elderly woman with initials matching those engraved on the silver items. Detectives later interviewed Nixon and learned she had stolen the silver from her client. An arrest warrant application was submitted and granted by a judge. On 04/17/2018, Nixon turned herself in at police headquarters on the active warrant. She was charged with 53a-124 Larceny 3 rd and held on $25,000 court set bond. Nixon was unable to post her bond and was transported to court for the arraignment later that morning.
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11:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of shots fired and shell casing found in the 300 block of Valley Avenue (near Up Street). So far no one or anything reported hit.
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#Fairfield CT–The Fairfield Special Education PTA is set to host a FREE Provider and Resource Fair for all Fairfield residents, and those in surrounding towns, who have children with special needs or disabilities. This fair will take place on Wednesday, April 25th from 6 PM – 8:30 PM at McKinley Elementary School located at 60 Thompson Street, Fairfield in the gymnasium. The purpose of the provider fair is to broaden awareness within the special needs community about the various resources available in our region, provide the opportunity to connect directly with providers and obtain information on the programs and services that they provide. Parents will then be able to determine whether any are compatible with the needs of their child(ren). The Fairfield SEPTA is a group of parents, teachers, community professionals and community supporters striving to improve the education and social interactions and recreational opportunities of children with special needs. Our purpose is to address broader issues that impact all children with special needs in our community. Fairfield SEPTA’s overall message and approach as a PTA are to work in a positive and collaborative manner with our school system and our community.
For more information: Contact: Bonnie Rotelli or Shannon Goodchild Co-Chairs Email: Fairfieldseptaspecialevents@gmail.com
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