Month: December 2018

Stratford News: Domestic Arrest Leads To Other Charges

Christopher Fulton age 52 of Stratford was arrested following a domestic dispute at his residence. During the incident, Fulton verbally argued with his girlfriend. After the argument became physical Fulton made statements that he was going to kill his girlfriend and her cat. The female victim was able to lock herself in a room and call for police assistance.

Fulton who had fled the scene prior to police arrival was arrested in Fairfield with the assistance of the Fairfield Police Department. He was taken into custody without incident.  A firearm and ammunition were seized by officers at the residence. Fulton was held on a $50,000 dollar bond which he was able to post and he was scheduled to appear in court on 12-19-2018.
Fulton was charged with;
53a-61aa Threatening 1st Degree
53a-182 Disorderly Conduct
29-33 Illegal Sale/ Distribution of A Firearm

(Stratford Police Press Release)

 

 

Bridgeport News: Police Have Strong Lead In Homicide of 12 Year Old Boy

#Bridgeport News: Police say they have a person of interest and expect an arrest soon in the shooting death of a 12 year old boy. Earlier today Mayor Joseph Ganim and Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez visited the grieving family of Clinton Howell who was gun downed in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night around 9pm. Perez said the boy was not the intended target. Captain Brian Fitzgerald said the boy was shot in the chest in what he described as a “unsurvivable, grave wound to the chest. Fitzgerald said they are investigating several individuals right now with one strong person of interest. Chief Perez said he told the family that he cannot bring back their child but he will bring them justice. Clinton Howell would have turned 13 on January 13th. He is the city’s 11th homicide.

Shelton Scores Big In Cheer Competition

How about some likes for a good news story?  Several local cheer and dance teams traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Amercian Youth Cheerleading (AYC) National Championships.  Each championship team would not only earn bragging rights but also blue championship jackets.  The Shelton Lady Vikings sent three cheer teams to Orlando.  The Bridgeport Charge captivated the audience and are Dance Division 18 winners.    Other winners were the Ansonia Coppers and the Monroe Lions.  Congratulations to all the competed!

 

Bridgeport Police: 12 Year Old Killed In Drive-By Shooting

Christmas Eve UPDATE: I was just informed that Mayor Ganim and Chief Perez just visited the family to inform them of an arrest made in this homicide.

 

UPDATE: Police say shots were fired in front of 289 Willow Street. A 12-year-old Clinton Howell, a seventh-grader at Bridge Academy was struck at least twice by gunfire while in front of this location. The victim was transported by EMS to Bridgeport Hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later. It does not appear at this point that the victim was the intended target. Detectives are working several leads, and have made swift progress in the investigation. The identity of the victim is pending examination at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Any person with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Cintron at 203-581-5227, or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).

 

9:03pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating the city’s 11th homicide on Willow Street.  Police Chief AJ Perez is confirming the man shot in a drive-by shooting in front of a residence in the 200 block of Willow Street died at the hospital.  Police confirm the victim was 12 years old.

 

The Westport Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for entry level and certified police officer positions. Applicants must possess a valid C.H.I.P. Physical Ability Assessment card and score at least a 70% on the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Written Test. The application is available through PoliceApp.com. The next upcoming CPCA test is December 28th in South Windsor with another in Farmington on January 26th; the registration deadline is January 20th.

 

The starting salary for entry level officers is $62,200 with a 6-step pay scale. Top step is $89,251 and is generally reached within 5 years. Salary for certified applicants will be commensurate with experience. Successful applicants must, at a minimum, be U.S. citizens, age 21 of age or older, and have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED, though an associate’s degree or higher or military service is preferred. Certified officers must have a minimum 2years of experience. Officers must live within 35 miles of Westport by the time of police academy graduation. Certified officers applying for entry level position must successfully complete all phases of the selection process, with the exception of the written examination and agility test, to be considered for appointment to the department. Those scoring above the minimum on the exam will advance to an oral board panel and swim test. Candidates passing these phases of the selection process shall be ranked by score on a hiring list and are eligible to be called for an initial interview with the Chief of Police and/or command staff.

 

Candidates that receive a conditional job offer by the Chief of Police will continue further in the selection process and will be subject to a background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examination. Please note: Since Westport is a coastal community; successful applicants will be required to pass a swim test consisting of a 100-yard swim, treading water, and object retrieval at an 8 to10 foot depth. The Westport Police Department does not permit facial piercings to be worn on duty and only female officers are permitted to wear one pair of small stud type earrings while on duty. For entry level officers, tattoos may not be visible while in uniform. For such visible tattoos, cover-ups, such as bandages and “tat jackets” are not allowed. The deadline for applying at Policeapp.com is January 20th.

 

The Town of Westport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the
Westport Police Department not to discriminate and to provide equal opportunity to all
qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

 

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