2019-08-17 @ 12:09am–#Bridgeport CT– A number of parked cars were hit by a fleeing white car that fled Knollton near Armstrong Place after a shots fired incident. So far no reports of gunshot victims at the area hospitals.
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Now that schools are about to open in Trumbull I would like to remind drivers of some tips for safety since more cars and now buses will be on the roads. Not only do we expect additional
traffic, we will also see an increase in pedestrians on the roads, as students wait for buses and walk to and from school. Many students are also driven to school and to after school activities.
Faculty members will also be on the roads in the morning and afternoon and to after school programs.
It is very important to recognize that there may be frequent stops of buses along the bus routes when students will boarding and disembarking. You must stop for a school bus that is stopped
with red lights flashing and a stop sign extended. The fine for not obeying this law is a $470.00 fine. This applies regardless of your direction of travel. If you are approaching a bus with such
signals you need to stop.
Parents, please take some time and talk with your children about their safety. Explain the dangers of being in the roadway and how they should always wait for their bus far enough away
from the road so that they are not in danger of being struck by passing vehicles. Children should never enter the roadway, even if their bus has stopped to pick them up until they have made
sure that traffic has stopped in both directions.
If you have children that do walk to and from school or the bus stop try and have them walk with others in a group. It is also important that they understand that they must never approach
a suspicious vehicle and never accept a ride from a stranger. I also ask motorists to refrain from being distracted by their phone or other means and that they understand the risks they put others in when they are distracted. Pedestrians need to be aware of their surroundings when walking or crossing the street. Be certain that motorists have stopped and are aware of your presence before crossing. I wish everyone a safe return to the new school year.
Sincerely,
Chief Michael Lombardo
Chief of Police
Trumbull Police Department
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2019-08-16 @ 8:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A stabbing victim walked arrived at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The stabbing occurred on Hart Street (off Summit Street). Police are looking for a Hispanic male with a machete. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries.
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Norwalk, CT- Norwalk Detectives arrested Jose “Calasanz” Martinez, 66 of Norwalk at police headquarters today. Martinez turned himself in on active warrant that charges him with Sexual Assault 4. Norwalk Detectives received complaint from the female victim on July 28, 2019. The victim stated that she was assaulted July 27, 2019, while exercising at the Calasanz Martial Arts and Fitness Studio at 507 Westport Avenue.
The victim stated that while doing core strengthening at his studio, Martinez sexually assaulted her and attempted to have intercourse with her. Based upon the investigation an arrest warrant was issued for Jose Martinez. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Fitzmaurice at 203-854-3180 or dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 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)
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2019-08-16 @ 1:24pm–#Shelton CT– Firefighters on scene of a fully engulfed TV fire at 357 River Road. No word on just how big this TV is….
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2019-08-16 @ 5:30am—#Bridgeport CT– Police officers were dispatched to a report of a party stabbed at 530 William Street. When they arrived, they found the victim, Ernesto Esquilin (DOB: 3/9/44 of 530 Willliam St) covered in blood. Medics transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital. He is listed in critical condition. A crime scene was located at Noble Ave and Stillman Street and detectives are investigating. Anyone with information should call our tip-line. 203-576-8477.
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STRATFORD – Residents of Stratford, Connecticut have received a reduction in their flood insurance premiums through the increase of various floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Molly Kaput of FEMA presented recognition to the Town for their efforts at the Town Council meeting Monday night.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) oversees the NFIP, which administers a program called the Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. The program includes 10 different class rating levels based on the number and type of activities voluntarily initiated by the participating community. Each level corresponds to a percentage discount on National Flood Insurance policy premiums within the municipality.
As a member of the Community Rating System, Stratford is within an elite group of 13 Connecticut communities that have received this recognition. With the steps taken by Stratford to protect its citizens and increase its resiliency, it has entered the program as a Class 8 Community Rating System participant. The Class 8 rating qualifies eligible National Flood Insurance Program policy holders in the Town an average of over $140 in savings on their annual premiums. In total, the entry into the program accounts for $250,000 in savings annually for citizens of Stratford.
“Stratford is recognized as a leader in statewide resilience efforts, and this recognition highlights our commitment to flood protection and saving lives and property,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “I want to thank our Planning and Zoning staff, particularly our Administrator Jay Habansky and new Town Planner Susmitha Attota, for their work with FEMA to achieve this new Class 8 rating for Stratford, which will mean a 10% savings to eligible residents of Stratford on their flood insurance bills, or an average of $140 per NFIP policy.”
Under the CRS, local officials are asked to meet three goals: (1) reduce flood losses; (2) facilitate accurate insurance rating; and (3) promote the awareness of flood insurance. Communities can earn a CRS rating by submitting an application explaining the projects they have in place or development. Once the information is verified and approved, FEMA provides flood insurance premium discounts through the NFIP. The amount of a property owner’s policy discount is based on the community’s CRS rating.
For each Class that a community moves up to, it provides its residents with an additional 5% reduction in their flood insurance premiums up to the 45% reduction that a Class 1 community receives. As a Class 8 community, the Town of Stratford enables eligible residents to receive a 10% reduction on their flood insurance premiums.
For information about flood insurance, property owners should contact their insurance agent, visit floodsmart.gov, or call the NFIP’s toll-free information line at 800-427-4661. To learn more about the CRS, visit https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program-community-rating-system.
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2019-08-15 @ 10:56PM–#Norwalk CT– Report of a garage fire on Princess Pine Road (near Fillow Street). Fully engulfed according to radio reports.
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2019-08-15 @ 7:33pm–#Westport CT– Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northbound near exit 19.
2019-08-15 @ 7:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– A person was injured at 589 Trumbull Avenue when the oil they had on the stove flashed over sending the person to to the hospital with burns. A police officer was first on scene and made sure everyone evacuated the building. The fire did not extend anywhere else to the kitchen.
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